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

Converted Century-Old Dairy With a Magical Courtyard (17 photos)

When interior designer Beth Dadswell and her husband first saw the Victorian-era dairy that would eventually become their London home, it was damp, dangerous and inhabited by foxes. Despite the collapsed roof and broken glass, however, the couple could immediately see the structure’s potential. “I was...
Homeowner’s Workbook: How to Remodel Your Bathroom (18 photos)

So you’re ready to remodel that bathroom. Congratulations! As you probably already know, you’ve got some tasks ahead of you. Even with the help of a professional bathroom designer and a general contractor who will take care of the construction and installation, a lot of the mental work inevitably...
New This Week: 4 Ways With White-and-Wood Kitchens (10 photos)

Using a palette that focuses on white and wood elements is a reliable approach to creating a stylish and inviting kitchen. White brightens a kitchen, which can help with tasks like chopping, and promotes a light and airy atmosphere that’s welcoming to family and guests. And wood brings in visual warmth...
Visit a Texas Backyard Designed for Lounging and Playing (one photo)

In this episode of Houzz TV Live, landscape and pool designer Randy Angell gives a virtual tour of his client’s backyard in Plano, Texas. Angell updated the once-empty rectangle space to include zones for lounging,...