Hot on the Market

This Rare Midcentury Modern Houston Gem by MacKie & Kamrath Could Spark a Bidding War

A Meadowcreek Village home by Houston’s iconic architects is listed for just $450,000—an almost unheard-of price for their work.

09/19/2025 By Diane Cowen

Time to Play

Move Over, Man Caves. In Houston, It’s All About the Adult Playroom

From mahjong tables to golf simulators, Houston homeowners are reimagining their play spaces.

09/04/2025 By Diane Cowen

Look Up

Houston Designers Say the Ceiling Is Your Room’s 'Fifth Wall'—Here’s How to Style It

Houston interior pros reveal how to transform your ceiling from an afterthought to a design centerpiece.

08/01/2025 By Diane Cowen

Fun in the Sun

The Best Pool and Patio Trends to Entertain in Summery Style

From tech that keeps your pool the perfect temp to patio furniture that won’t go brittle under the sun, there’s plenty of options to welcome guests in comfort.

06/25/2025 By Diane Cowen

House Party

The Home Bar Has Made a Comeback in a Post-Pandemic World

In-house lounges are a place to entertain or just wind down.

05/28/2025 By Diane Cowen

Vacation Homes

Dream Beach Houses Go Beyond the Cliché Nautical Decor

Ocean-inspired interiors can be fun and casual, but don’t forget about durability.

05/01/2025 By Diane Cowen

Well Worn

Move Over, Millennial Gray. Boomer Brown Is Back.

The gray revolution comes to a close as homeowners begin to appreciate stained wood and antiques again.

03/26/2025 By Diane Cowen

To the Future

Modernist Architecture Is Here to Stay in Houston

Great style, accessibility, and sustainability all factor into Houston having its eye on the future.

02/26/2025 By Diane Cowen

Pretty Paper

Wallpaper Turns Rooms into ‘Jewel Boxes’

High-tech wall coverings and refreshed classics both see resurgence in popularity.

01/29/2025 By Diane Cowen

Good Stitch

Houston Hosts the Largest Quilt Festival in the World

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the International Quilt Festival brings the art form to the masses.

10/28/2024 By Diane Cowen

Open Doors

Fall Home Tours Show Off Houston’s History and Architecture

Eastwood, Good Brick, and AIA Houston open gorgeous houses to the public, from preserved older homes to newer gems.

10/15/2024 By Diane Cowen

Vintage Playground

A Pro's Shopping Guide to the Round Top Antiques Show

Get your walking shoes on and measuring tape ready.

10/04/2024 By Diane Cowen

Edgy

The Hottest Home Design Trend? Paint It Black.

Interior designers are full of ideas for adding black to your home, whether you just want to dip a toe or go all-in.

09/05/2024 By Diane Cowen

The H in CO

Every Summer, a ‘Texas Takeover’ Swarms Colorado

Cooler weather draws droves of Houstonians (often decked in Astros gear, of course) to Aspen and surrounding towns.

08/16/2024 By Diane Cowen

Sky High

Houstonians Are Spending Top Dollar to Lift Their Homes

Faced with the threat of more floods and changing city codes, many residents are choosing to build up.

06/05/2024 By Diane Cowen

Well-Read

Houstonians Are Adopting the ‘Bookshelf Wealth’ Design Trend

Well-curated bookshelves help tell the story of who we are and how we’ve lived.

03/13/2024 By Diane Cowen