Articles by Janet Paik

Whether the holiday season brings sunshine or rain where you live, we hope these 100 snowy scenes will bring warmth and cheer this holiday season. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy some winter armchair travel with these modern, traditional and contemp…

The value of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), in-law units and backyard cottages as multipurpose spaces has come to the forefront for many homeowners, as both work and school have shifted to take place at home due to the ongoing pandemic. We asked Hou…

The Kips Bay Decorator Show House opens Friday, Sept. 25, for the first time in Dallas. The fundraising design showcase offers virtual and in-person tours of a 2003 sprawling mansion with rooms decorated by 27 interior designers from around the countr…

The Kips Bay Decorator Show House opens Friday, Sept. 25, for the first time in Dallas. The fundraising design showcase offers virtual and in-person tours of a 2003 sprawling mansion with rooms decorated by 27 interior designers from around the countr…

If you’re a parent of a school-age child, or school-age children, your home probably will need to accommodate some distance learning when the new school year starts. For some households, spring became a frantic last-minute scramble to adjust to shelte…

For homeowners with extra room on their property, adding an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, can be a way to get more living space. These compact living spaces — also known as in-law units, backyard cottages or guesthouses — can be attached to a prima…

In this episode of Houzz TV Live, Houzz editor Janet Paik gives a virtual tour of her family’s landscape renovation at her 1950s ranch-style home in Northern California. When Paik first moved into the home with her family, she thought the yard looked …

With three kids ages 5 and under, a Brooklyn couple wanted to make the most of the 600-square-foot outdoor space at their new townhouse. They turned to Houzz and found landscape architect Sasha Newman of Little Miracles Designs for some design help. “…

Words can carry so much weight. And sometimes you just need a little visual pick-me-up to help motivate you or help frame your outlook for the day. Here are 20 inspirational phrases found on walls, nooks, doors and shelves in homes from around the wor…

Several weeks into sheltering at home, many of us are grappling with the effects of social isolation. But that hasn’t completely diminished our capacity to create a strong sense of community and connection with our neighbors. Simple yet thoughtful ges…