Although everyone’s idea of a dream home varies, there are certain timeless elements that consistently appear in highly rated designs. The Best of Houzz 2025 awards, a people’s choice award for the most outstanding professionals around the globe, highlights spaces that combine lasting style with functionality. The following are four enduring design ideas from photos that won a Best of Houzz Design award. Strive for some or even all of these home design ideas and you’re bound to provide your clients a home that will never go out of style.
1. Kitchen Features that Enhance Entertaining. A kitchen with features that enhance entertaining is at the top of many wish lists. This Miami kitchen by G. Lebron Interiors offers plenty of ideas. An extra-long island that has counter seating and a stepped-down dining table with face-to-face seating is the perfect recipe, and we’re seeing both features on Houzz and among winning Best of Houzz photos. Well-positioned beverage refrigerators and coffee bars let guests grab a drink without getting in the way of the cook in the main part of the kitchen.
2. Powder Rooms that Pop. If clients want to wow guests, take a bold design leap in the powder room. It’ll create a moment of surprise that can be a style departure from the rest of the home. A dramatic wallpaper and vanity combination is a surefire approach. This eclectic Mid-century Modern design by Frankel Design Build used wallpaper to elevate this power bathroom to make it pop. To help decide on the products and materials to use in these spaces, consider using Houzz Pro to lay out your bold ideas and product options in a visual Mood Board.
3. Inviting Home Offices. Whether a client works from home or just needs a place to focus on taxes, bills or household schedules, a space like this serene setting from Jennifer Pacca Interiors is a must-have for getting organized and staying on task. Designers on Houzz recommend equipping home offices with built-in storage, comfy furniture and stylish colors and decor to create an inviting atmosphere for tackling work.
4. Quiet Places. Many areas of a home are dedicated to busy tasks and routines. That’s why it’s important to have a space that’s void of activity—a quiet place to relax, nap, read a book or just sit silently in a moment of reflection. A comfy sofa or bench near a window works well, as this Chicago living room by KED Interiors shows.
Check out all the Best of Houzz 2025 winners and their noteworthy designs. Whether you are planning a complete renovation or looking for inspiration, the Houzz platform can help you bring your vision to life.
