BEFORE AND AFTER

The Houston Designer Who Transformed a Blank Canvas Into Her Dream Home

New lighting, hardware, wallpaper, and a little paint make a big difference.

06/18/2026 By Diane Cowen

Property Watch

An Investor Spent $800,000 Renovating This Houston Condo. Was It Worth It?

Italian cabinetry, Gaggenau appliances, and a closet that feels like a Tom Ford showroom.

04/17/2026 By Diane Cowen

Property Watch

This $2.2M Houston Home Has a Front-Row Seat to the 18th Hole

Designed by Marion Spiers, this 7,162-square-foot Bay Oaks estate sits on a golf course and features a French garden, pool, and a three-tier media room.

03/26/2026 By Diane Cowen

Hidden Luxury

Why Butler’s Pantries Are Back in Houston Homes

Designers explain how butler’s pantries add storage, style, and sanity to Houston kitchens built for entertaining.

12/30/2025 By Diane Cowen

Built Different

Houston’s First 3D Printed Home Community Rises near Hobby

New southeast Houston development Zuri Gardens is betting big on printers, Green Cement, and affordability.

12/05/2025 By Jef Rouner

A Place for All

The Ismaili Center Opens as Houston’s Newest Landmark

The nation’s first Ismaili Center opens in Houston—uniting art, faith, and design.

11/14/2025 By Diane Cowen

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

Dark Side

The Darth Vader House’s Long (Imperial) March Through Houston History

We got a chance to speak to the new owner, Mexican sculptor Enrique Cabrera, about his vision for a brand-new chapter for the fascinating space.

05/09/2025 By Claire Sewell

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

Apartment Hunt

Is It Actually More Expensive to Rent in the Loop?

It really depends on what you’re looking for.

02/03/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

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

The Growth Issue

Welcome to Boomtown

What's not growing or exploding right now in Houston?

06/12/2024 Edited by Emma Balter Illustrations by Sam Island

Survival Guide

What to Do When Your Property Is Threatened by Eminent Domain

We talk to attorneys about options for property owners who receive a notice about eminent domain.

06/11/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Want It All

Is an Affordable Home within the 610 Loop Still a Thing in Houston?

With the help of a local real estate agent, we go on a wild-goose chase to find a $350,000 home in the city.

06/10/2024 By Emma Balter

Luxe Living

The Houston High-Rise Apartments That May Be Worth $2,000 (Maybe)

From offering amazing downtown views to smart home technology, the city’s newest luxury properties are competing for high-earning residents.

06/07/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Great Disconnection

How Detached Townhouses Took Over Houston

A rare find in other US cities, they’ve become the de facto style built in Houston thanks to our construction-friendly ethos.

06/04/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Sprawl

The Suburban Utopia Promise of Bridgeland

With master-planned communities, developers have created entire cities out of nothing on the outskirts of Houston.

06/03/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez Photography by Anthony Rathbun

Just Daydreaming

Actually Cool Things We Think Should Go in the Old Tower Theatre

The historic Montrose building is vacant again after Acme Oyster House closed, and we have some ideas.

01/05/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Honey, I’m Home

Our Favorite Homes in the 2023 AIA Houston Home Tour

From charming bungalows to midcentury marvels, there are some spectacular architectural gems to explore this year.

10/20/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Best of the City

Houston's Top Real Estate Professionals

For when you need help navigating the ups and downs of this wild real estate market.

06/27/2023 By Houstonia Staff