December 2019 - Picturesque Home Magazine

You Built It, Now To Protect It!

If you’re reading this publication there’s little doubt that you’ve spent countless hours improving your home using our tips and

Bathroom of the Week: Soothing White and Gray in a Roomy Layout (12 photos)

Frustrated with a rarely used, oversize jetted tub taking up valuable real estate and a toilet crammed between the tub and tight shower stall, a professional couple decided enough was enough. They wanted to rethink the dated master bathroom in their home in Plymouth, Minnesota, and create a smarter layout...
The Question That Can Make You Love Your Home More (10 photos)

It’s a deceptively simple question that nearly all designers ask at the start of a project: “How do you want your home to feel?” Focusing on this question yourself can work wonders. Defining the feelings you want to cultivate in your home will give your home a purpose. It will help you zero in on the...
Designer Tips for Working With Color and Pattern (one photo)

In this episode of Houzz TV Live, Kiya Kelly of the Houzz communications team talks with London interior designer Bhavin Taylor about how color and pattern can bring a little cheer to your...
4 Gardens With Creative Outdoor Room Dividers (11 photos)

Outdoor room dividers — whether in the form of a hedge, a screen, a freestanding wall or an elevation change — are often used to define areas of a garden. In addition to serving the practical purpose of separating use areas, outdoor room dividers also can add an element of mystery and drama to a garden....