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

The Must List

MFAH’s 150 Years of Design Exhibit Is Small but Mighty

The museum has had a unique collaboration with AIA Houston for 25 years, collecting around 65 objects now on display together for the first time.

09/24/2024 By Meredith Nudo

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

Houston, We Have a Problem

How NASA Restored Its Historic Apollo Mission Control Center

The historic control center at the heart of the Apollo 11 moon landing was almost lost to neglect. Then a retired flight director got involved.

04/12/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Art Bar

Moon Papas Makes Bar and Restaurant Spaces a Real Trip

Matt Fries and Julian Luna craft futuristic art installations and immersive spaces, one far-out experience at a time.

04/11/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

PROPERTY WATCH

A Newly Built Home with an Old Soul in Galveston

Welcome to Plum Construction's world of "Livable Art."

02/02/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Upward and Onward

The Rice Design Alliance's 2021 Home Tour Looks up (Not out)

Take a peek at the first-ever multifamily units to be featured on the cherished tour.

06/11/2021 By Laura Furr Mericas

Positive Apparel

4 Things to Know about H-Town Artist Donkeeboy's Collab with Life Is Good

And the T-shirt they designed is sure to make you smile.

03/30/2021 By Emma Schkloven

home sweet home

5 Home-Design Trends That Developed During the Pandemic

Styles come and go—think Italianate exteriors and (dare we say?) sliding farmhouse doors—and the pandemic has only helped expedite that process. Here are five trends that home builders are seeing in the market.

03/25/2021 By Laura Furr Mericas

Spread the Vote

Printing Museum's New Poster Exhibition Is Here to Get You in the Voting Spirit

AIGA Get Out the Vote: Empowering the Women’s Vote features 64 posters from dozens of artists.

09/02/2020 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

Explore Houston’s Incredible Modern Homes This Spring

The Modern Architecture + Design Society (MA+DS) will host the 10th anniversary Houston Modern Home Tour on Saturday, March 28th. Tour the Homes, meet the architects and builders, get inspired.

03/03/2020

That Pink Foyer Tho

On the Market: The Happiest Little Glenbrook Ranch

This midcentury modern charmer is full of life.

01/13/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Call the Movers

On the Market: A Cozy Heights Bungalow

Where '20s charm meets modern amenities.

12/31/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Wow, Just Wow

On the Market: A Jaw-Dropping Estate With a Price Tag to Match

This Memorial masterpiece will set you back $24.5 million.

12/13/2019 By Abby Ledoux

NBA Style

Want to Look Inside James Harden's House?

The Beard (and his sister) recently teamed up with CB2 to redesign his Houston home.

11/01/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Space City

In with the Bold: A Makeover Brings New Life to an Old House

A Memorial-area family finally got their dream house, but it was stuck firmly in 1967. So they gutted the place, remodeled it, and—with the help of a great designer—added whimsical wallpaper, lush textures, and pops of color galore.

10/28/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Weekend Warriors

The To-Doux List: Oct. 18-20

This weekend brings piercings, Diwali, and even more home tours.

10/17/2019 By Abby Ledoux