5 Questions for Design Stars
Share Your Solutions To These Design Dilemmas
Houzzers want your help updating their homes and creating casual and inviting gathering spaces. From enhancing an eclectic backyard patio to creating a more appetizing contemporary exterior, it's all about bringing friends and neighbors together. Read about this week's dilemmas, then just click on the link after each question and answer away!
2. How can I make my patio more of an appealing place to lounge?
"I would love to hear suggestions on how to make it more cute and a better place to sit. I love a shabby, eclectic but family-friendly look." Answer here.
"I would love to hear suggestions on how to make it more cute and a better place to sit. I love a shabby, eclectic but family-friendly look." Answer here.
3. What should I do with my fireplace and small entryway?
"I just bought this house: 1962 ranch near the ocean. I am stymied by this fireplace wall. Should I paint? Just paint the brick? Add a mantel? And the tiny entry to the right of the photo needs some help as well ... thanks for any input!" Answer here.
"I just bought this house: 1962 ranch near the ocean. I am stymied by this fireplace wall. Should I paint? Just paint the brick? Add a mantel? And the tiny entry to the right of the photo needs some help as well ... thanks for any input!" Answer here.
4. How do I lighten up a family room with little natural light?
"I have a family room and the only natural light I have is a sliding door. Unfortunately it does not get any sun directly in it. Any ideas how to lighten it up?" Answer here.
"I have a family room and the only natural light I have is a sliding door. Unfortunately it does not get any sun directly in it. Any ideas how to lighten it up?" Answer here.
5. How can I enhance the exterior of my new beach house?
"We just purchased this home and I was wondering what I should do to the exterior of my house to update it and make it have better curb appeal? I live by the beach so I need something that will withstand the salt water air and not be to heavy for a beach environment. The garage doors have to stay (wood), but I can paint them a color. I've been told they can't be stained since they have already been painted and have a lot of groove detailing. Thanks for your ideas and help!" Click here to answer.
"We just purchased this home and I was wondering what I should do to the exterior of my house to update it and make it have better curb appeal? I live by the beach so I need something that will withstand the salt water air and not be to heavy for a beach environment. The garage doors have to stay (wood), but I can paint them a color. I've been told they can't be stained since they have already been painted and have a lot of groove detailing. Thanks for your ideas and help!" Click here to answer.
"Hello! We are currently in the process of updating the exterior of our home. We are getting new windows, new landscaping, and just installed a new arch-style cedar fence in the back yard. The problem is we have no idea how to update the actual HOUSE. Do we paint it? Do we just get new garage and front doors, maybe some new shutters? The interior of our home is a transitional style and we don't know how to update the exterior to match. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!" Answer here.