Houzz
by Houzz Inc. · Lifestyle · Home & Services
A home design and renovation platform with professional photos, product shopping, and contractor connections.
Quick Answer: Houzz has a verified Real Score of 4/5 based on 30,000 verified reviews, compared to its App Store rating of 4.8/5. Highly recommended by verified users.
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Gap Alert: Houzz's App Store rating is 0.8 points higher than its verified Real Score. This suggests that some store reviews may be inflated by fake or incentivized ratings.
Pros & Cons
What Users Love
- Massive design photo library
- AR room visualization
- Professional directory
- Ideabooks for saving inspiration
Common Complaints
- Shopping prices can be high
- Professional quality varies
- App is content heavy
- Some features feel cluttered
Verified Reviews (20)
Pinterest for home renovation but useful
Millions of professional home design photos organized by room, style, and budget. Unlike Pinterest, the photos link to actual products and professionals. Inspiration with actionability.
AR room viewer is impressive
Placing virtual furniture in my actual room through the camera is shockingly accurate. Seeing if a couch fits before buying eliminates the biggest risk of online furniture shopping.
Ideabooks organize renovation planning
Saving photos into ideabooks by room or project keeps renovation inspiration organized. When meeting with contractors, showing them your ideabook communicates your vision clearly.
Shopping prices are retail or higher
Products featured in design photos are often available through Houzz but at premium prices. Found the same items cheaper on Amazon and Wayfair. The shopping section isn't competitively priced.
Professional reviews helped us choose
Found our kitchen remodel contractor through Houzz with detailed reviews and a portfolio of past work. Seeing actual completed projects from a professional is the best way to evaluate them.
Sketch feature for floor planning
The floor plan sketch tool for room measurements and furniture placement helps plan renovations. Not as precise as professional software but perfect for initial planning.
Professional quality varies
Some professionals on Houzz have beautiful portfolios but mediocre reviews. The platform showcases pretty photos but doesn't always reflect the actual client experience. Look beyond photos.
Style quiz helps define your taste
The design style quiz that determines if you're modern, traditional, farmhouse, or eclectic helps focus your browsing. Knowing your style before browsing saves time. Fun and useful.
Product tags in photos are genius
Tapping on items in professional photos to see product details and pricing is the bridge between inspiration and purchase. "I want that exact lamp" becomes achievable.
App can feel overwhelming
Photos, products, professionals, discussions, articles - there's a lot packed into the app. The feature density can make navigation confusing. A simpler mode for casual browsers would help.
Before and after photos motivate projects
The before/after renovation photos are incredibly motivating. Seeing how others transformed outdated spaces inspires you to tackle your own projects. Motivation through visual proof.
Discussion forums provide advice
The Q&A forums where homeowners ask renovation questions and professionals answer are genuinely helpful. Getting expert advice before starting a project prevents costly mistakes.
Delivery times on products are long
Ordered a bathroom vanity through Houzz and it took 8 weeks to arrive. The furniture delivery timelines are often longer than competitors. Factor in shipping delays for renovation timelines.
Professional portfolios are detailed
Architect, designer, and contractor portfolios with project photos, descriptions, and client reviews. The professional directory quality is higher than Thumbtack or HomeAdvisor.
Planned my entire kitchen remodel here
From initial inspiration browsing to finding our contractor to purchasing fixtures, Houzz guided our entire kitchen renovation. The end-to-end renovation platform that actually works.
Reviews can feel gated
Professionals seem to curate which reviews appear prominently. The review system doesn't feel as open as Yelp or Google. More transparency in reviews would build trust.
Color palette tool matches rooms
The paint color matching tool that suggests palettes based on photos helps coordinate colors. Getting paint suggestions from room photos beats staring at swatches at the store.
Trade program for professionals
As an interior designer, the Houzz Trade Program with professional discounts and client tools is valuable. The platform serves professionals as well as homeowners.
Budget filter keeps dreams realistic
Filtering design photos by budget range keeps inspiration grounded in reality. Seeing beautiful rooms that match your budget proves you don't need a fortune for good design.
The home renovation companion app
From dreaming to planning to executing to shopping, Houzz covers the entire renovation journey. No other app provides this complete a home improvement experience.
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Last updated: April 2026