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Written by Taylor Sansano
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Edited by Chloe Cochran

About Houzz

Houzz was created by Adi Tatarko and Alon Cohen, who launched the site in 2009. Houzz has grown into an online community that offers home design and home improvement ideas and connects homeowners with qualified interior designers, landscapers, general contractors, architects and other home design professionals. Houzz is one of the best ways to gain ideas, get inspired and create the home of your dreams.

Pros
  • Online marketplace with 900-plus categories
  • Products include real customer reviews
  • Prices fall in all ranges
Cons
  • Must use original packing for returns
  • Shipping price deducted from returns
  • Third-party sellers range in quality

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Our editor’s take

Houzz offers an extensive listing of products for your home, with an optional plan for third-party contractors. Contractors who are Houzz Pro members seem to like the company and the opportunities they get from it. However, consumers seem to have a bad experience with the company’s return policy and third-party sellers. Customers have also shown concern about review removal.

If you decide to buy through Houzz, make sure to research both the seller and its return policy before purchasing.

Houzz categories

Houzz offers three main services: home design inspiration, a directory of local professionals and a marketplace of home goods and furniture.

  • Design inspiration: Houzz offers a catalog of design inspiration, including project photos, DIY guides and cost information. Most of the project photos are from Houzz professionals.
  • Houzz Find Professionals directory: This directory highlights local contractors, including past projects, customer reviews and availability. Customers can message these professionals through the directory.
  • Houzz Marketplace: Houzz Marketplace is a third-party seller that connects users to popular home and decor items from a wide range of sellers. The company offers more than 900 categories of home products.

How to get Houzz

Houzz products can be purchased online and shipped directly to your home. If you’re interested in becoming a Houzz Pro member, you can either sign up for its free plan or enroll in a paid subscription.

Houzz services

Houzz offers various home inspirations and a wide array of online shopping products. You can view design inspirations and shop for products like furniture, bathroom fixtures, lighting, outdoor living, office products and more.

For professional support from local contractors, the company’s main categories are:

  • Design and planning
  • Construction and renovation
  • Finishes and fixtures
  • Landscaping and outdoor
  • Systems and appliances

How much does Houzz cost?

How much Houzz costs depends on how you use the platform. If you’re a shopper, prices vary depending on the product and seller. For example, sofas range anywhere in price from $120 to over $11,880. Most buyers will find an option that fits within their budget.

If you’re a professional who wants to host your business on the Houzz Pro site, you need to sign up for a Houzz Pro plan. At the time of publishing, its plans start at $89 per month, depending on what features you want included.

What is Houzz Pro?

Houzz Pro is a project management software developed for design and remodeling professionals. This software allows local contractors to be featured as a Houzz Professional on its site. The company then connects contractors with local homeowners looking for support.

With a basic plan, you can be featured on its website for free. If you want to pay for additional services, like a customer relationship management (CRM) tool, website services, and marketing tools, you can sign up for one of its paid plans, starting at $85 per month at the time of publishing.

Some features that these plans offer include:

  • Website builder
  • 3D floor planner
  • Work showcasing
  • Custom client dashboards
  • Branded proposals
  • Online invoicing and payment tool
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Houzz FAQ

What is Houzz?

Houzz is a website designed for renters and homeowners who want to take their designs to the next level. It offers inspiration, a marketplace of products and a directory of local professionals who can help get the job done. Professional listings are set up and managed by the companies themselves. Houzz does not offer any sort of management or guarantee of the quality of service.

What is Houzz’s return policy?

Houzz accepts most returns within 30 days of delivery, although damaged items sent by freight (like a sofa or bathroom vanity) only have a five-day return window. To return an item, you’ll have to package it up in its original packaging. Most of the time, you’ll have to pay for return shipping, so don’t expect to receive all your money back.

Where is Houzz available?

Houzz offers shipping in the United States and Canada. Free shipping is only available in the contiguous United States, meaning Canadian customers or those in Hawaii or Alaska aren’t eligible. The company also has a U.K. site.

Is Houzz legit?

Houzz is a legitimate company, but as a third-party seller of goods, the quality of items can vary. It’s important to read multiple reviews of each product to get a gauge of whether or not it will work for you. That said, some customers say that their negative reviews were altered or not shown at all by Houzz.

Is Houzz free to use?

The site is free to use if you’re a homeowner looking for design inspiration or a contractor. However, you’ll have to pay out of pocket for anything you buy on its marketplace.

If you’re a professional who wants to promote your business on Houzz, you can list your company for free with a Basic plan. You can also sign up for one of its paid plans for premium placement, additional marketing and CRM features.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2025

    I first learned about Houzz probably through the internet, and I decided to download the app. I liked Houzz because it seemed to provide a lot of good ideas featuring high-end products I could trust, thanks to the detailed pictures and layout. It made shopping enjoyable as you could click on items, like maybe a lamp, and see the manufacturer details. I had just purchased a new home nine months ago, so I was in the process of decorating and getting ideas.

    I have bought a framed picture for my bathroom from Houzz. I don't recall if I purchased anything else because I primarily used Houzz for inspiration, then bought from other places like Wayfair and Bed Bath & Beyond. The picture I got was perfect—already framed and fit my bathroom style and shower curtain perfectly. It stood out to me because I really liked it. For the price, it was just right.

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    Response from Houzz

    Hi Tammy,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are so glad to hear that you were satisfied with your purchase and that you've been able to find inspiration through Houzz! Should you need assistance for any reason or simply have any questions, our team can be reached through help.houzz.com.

    Sincerely,

    The Houzz Team

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      Reviewed Dec. 22, 2024

      We did a home rental and we've gotten good information and assistance from our builder and designer as far as some good places to outsource and purchase products from. They've used products and have had good experience themselves with it. I had a really trusted source to go to. They're working for you and that's what they do for everyday life as their job and for them to refer or recommend someplace. Whatever they'll say holds a lot of weight. Our experience has been great. I love the things that we've purchased and if there are ever any issues, they've been handled. For me, it was about getting a quality product in a convenient way and being able to have confidence in that quality and in the competitive pricing. I also really like that there are a lot of articles and reviews and information in the general market or area of house renovation, design, and what's in style.

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      Reviewed Dec. 5, 2024

      I saw Houzz in an advertisement on the internet and I liked their pricing. I ordered the product based on the picture and it was what I wanted. But when I got it, it was not what I ordered. The picture did not match what I received. If the picture would have matched what I got, then I would never have bought it. The cushion where you sat on was only three inches thick. If you look at the picture, it shows a six-inch cushion. It's fine for people that don't weigh as much as a man does but I'm probably about 240, so sitting on this thing on that thin cushion was uncomfortable. You might just as well sit on a concrete bench.

      Houzz was going to reimburse me with the 25%, but I told them this wasn't their fault. The manufacturer should reimburse me because they sent Houzz the picture of the product to publish on the website. Somebody from Houzz should go to the manufacturers and verify what people see in the pictures matches what they're getting. Because that’s false advertisement. But that's not their fault. I talked to the owner of Alexent and she didn’t understand what I was trying to say. She was supposed to call me back with an answer, but she never did. I called them multiple times and they said they talked to Houzz. I called Houzz and they said they never talked to anybody. So I'm assuming Alexent never talked to anybody. They were non-customer service. Houzz did everything they could on their end.

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      Response from Houzz

      Hi Anthony,

      Thank you for sharing your experience with us and for providing us with this feedback. We are sorry that the item did not meet your expectations based upon the listing. Our Product Team does work with manufacturers to verify product details to ensure full accuracy. We are glad to hear that a 25% discount was processed on your behalf. Should you need additional assistance for any reason, our team can be reached by visiting help.houzz.com.

      Sincerely,

      The Houzz Team

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      Reviewed Sept. 10, 2024

      I've been on Houzz for 10 years. I was an avid magazine page-puller, taking ideas out of House Beautiful and Southern Living. I found I could do it digitally on Houzz, going through the pictures. When we were renovating a lake house, I went through there and found all the pictures that I wanted my house to look like, and God blessed me with the contractor that I found on Houzz, Lisa with Lake Living Design and Construction.

      I had a project where I wanted her to renovate a rental house for me but she declined that offer because it needed electrical work, and I wasn't ready to do that. I told her I had another project which was building a primary home. She did that and did an amazing job. I had another project that I was working with other contractors. I had problems with them because they wouldn't listen to me because I wasn't a man. I would call my husband then he would call them and tell them the same thing I told them, then they'd say ok. But Lisa listened to me. Earlier this year, I had some water damage in the lake house property and she's been handling all of it. She's my favorite person in the world right now. The prices are a little high though. I can find similar things that are less expensive on other sites.

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      Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

      I was searching on the internet then I saw that Houzz has more contemporary modern kind and smaller sizes of vanities, and things that I needed for my bathrooms. So, I ordered from them for the first bathroom. I really liked what I bought so I ordered again for the second bathroom. I purchased bathroom vanities twice from their website for both bathrooms' remodeling.

      The only problem I had was with the toilet that was coming from Canada totally unpackaged properly. Both times broken with cracks. So, this alone took two months to resolve. Finally, I had to get from a third party a new toilet that came in a completely different shape. Everything else was very good. I love the quality of the vanities, the mirrors, and the lights. Everything else was great and they came very quickly. I also had no issues with the assembly of stuff. All in all, I love the choices, the selections of the items on the website, how quickly the items arrive, and the quality of the products. Plus, they have really good prices for the quality of the items that I ordered.

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      Reviewed March 17, 2025

      I was a customer (contractor) with HOUZZ for two years until Feb 2025 when they decided to layoff my account manager. They never made an effort to assign anybody to me before my subscription membership expired in mid Feb and when they did 5 weeks later, they wanted me buy another subscription at 2000% increase because of their new policy for new accounts.

      Converastions I have had with other contractors are in line with my findings and my conversations with HOUZZ representatives and management. The market is soft and they are losing business because of poor customer service and communication not to mention poor lead quality. The price gouging is a clear sign of negative profits and needing to book business to recover losses with a NO CARE approach. I will take my business somewhere else and will tell others NOT to waste time with HOUZZ.... they don't care about you.... just collecting money!!

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      Response from Houzz

      Hi Scooter,

      Thank you for sharing your review with us. Your feedback is valued and will be used to help us improve user experience. It looks like someone from our team has since reached out to follow up with you. If you need additional assistance or have any questions, please reply to the existing correpondence or visit us at help.houzz.com.

      Sincerely,

      The Houzz Team

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      Reviewed March 12, 2025

      I purchased some patio furniture cushions from Houzz after coming across them on the internet. My entire transaction was conducted online. Using their online tool was smooth. The cushions I bought for my deep seating furniture have been great. While they were a bit pricey, which I feel is just the nature of such items, overall, I'm pleased with the purchase. I would rate the product and my experience as excellent.

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      Response from Houzz

      Hi Rebekah,

      Thank you for sharing your review! We are so glad to hear that you are pleased with the patio furniture cushions that you purchased on Houzz and are able to utilize them often as Spring comes along. Should you need any assistance, please reach out to our team through help.houzz.com.

      Sincerely,

      The Houzz Team

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      Reviewed March 4, 2025

      I like the products from Houzz and I recently purchased beautiful stained-glass lamps. The lamps had a lovely design with cast iron accents. The website was very user-friendly, making the shopping experience enjoyable. I'm highly impressed with the quality of Houzz's products. I would definitely recommend their offerings to friends due to their high quality.

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      Response from Houzz

      Hi Brittany,

      Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your Houzz shopping experience and were able to find what you were looking for with these lamps! If you need assistance for any reason, our team can be reached through help.houzz.com.

      Sincerely,

      The Houzz Team

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      Reviewed Feb. 26, 2025

      Take my advice and stay away from Houzz Pro. The website and communication system is terrible. The Houzz customer service is terrible and when you try and cancel they make it impossible. I have been a member for one year and have spent many many hours adding photos with not one good lead.

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      Response from Houzz

      Hi Kevin,

      Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with your experience with Houzz Pro. While it is true that many professionals find success with our program, we cannot guarantee that this will always be the case. We have located your account and will have someone reach out shortly to address your concerns.

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      The Houzz Team

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      Reviewed Feb. 26, 2025

      Very disappointed with this company!!! We hired this company to help us get additional work and all they did was charge us a outrageous monthly fee and send us dead leads. It's like they make the leads up to keep you interested. I would not recommend this platform whatsoever. Instead of helping out our company they cost us money with continued broken promises.

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      Response from Houzz

      Hi there,

      Thank you for providing us with your honest feedback regarding your experience with Houzz Pro. We are sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction. It looks like someone from our team has recently reached out to you directly. Should you need additional assistance, please reply to the latest correspondence, and we will follow up as soon as possible. You can also reach us through help.houzz.com, anytime.

      Sincerely,

      The Houzz Team

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