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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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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2024

    Houzz has the best product and best price for the grouping that I wanted. I purchased patio furniture online. The delivery was beautiful. They had a third-party delivery company. Everything came on time and it was beautifully packaged and delivered. The second order that I made was smaller items. I've ordered from them three times. I remodeled the bathroom and ordered a light fixture. For another bathroom, I ordered some countertop accessories. Their ordering process was very easy and everything arrived on time and appropriately packaged to protect it. I have recommended Houzz many times to people and I would continue to do so.

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    Response from Houzz

    Hi Maureen,

    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We are thrilled to hear that you have been satisfied with your purchases. If you need assistance for any reason, please reach out to us through help.houzz.com. Happy Houzzing!

    Sincerely,

    The Houzz Team

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      PriceStaff

      Reviewed Sept. 29, 2024

      I like the ease of website, the variety of things, the quality of products and the pricing with Houzz. I've been using them for a long time and there have been a lot of items I purchased from them. Anything I'm looking for for home renovation or a new house we're building, I can usually find it there. Everything's been great. The one item that arrived broken was not a problem at all to get another one sent. We know a long-time builder and he's been blown away with the products we've been able to find, from the vessel sink to drains, as well as the ease of the process with Houzz. He's building a house, and he's using things we use from Houzz for his new build.

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      Response from Houzz

      Hi Donna,

      Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback with us! We are thrilled to hear that you have been pleased with your Houzz shopping experiences. As always, if you need assistance for any reason, reach out to us via help.houzz.com! Happy Houzzing!

      Sincerely,

      The Houzz Team

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      Reviewed Sept. 22, 2024

      I got what I ordered when they said it would arrive. The payment was easy. So everything went really smoothly. The bed has great quality. I have a cat so any damage we've inflicted has been his fault. But can't complain about the quality of the bed. Sharp claws get into every kind of fabric. So other than that, it's been perfect.

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      Response from Houzz

      Hi Katie,

      Thank you for sharing your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that everything went smoothly with your order. If you need assistance for any reason, please contact our team through help.houzz.com.

      Sincerely,

      The Houzz Team

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      Customer ServicePriceStaff

      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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      PricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & App

      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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      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed Nov. 21, 2024

      Houzz is NOT a legitimate business that you would want to deal with as a professional or a consumer. There are no principal managers in the United States that the third party off shore phone service will connect you to, they are a “customer service” phone operation located in the Philippines that have zero authority to make decisions or speak to you about any issues. Houzz has fraudulently charged our company twice to goods or services we did not order. They have acknowledged that we did not order anything, but will not do anything to resolve our problems about being charged by them. They will not allow us to speak to anyone of authority in customer service because no one exists in the position. It’s all smoke and mirrors. Buyer Beware, do not use this company as a professional or a consumer. You will get ripped off!!

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      Response from Houzz

      Hi Robert,

      Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about these charges and for the frustration reaching someone to answer your questions. Upon further review, it looks like we have since been able to connect with you and are awaiting your response. If you have any questions, please reply to the existing correspondence. We are more than happy to assist.

      Sincerely,

      The Houzz Team

      Customer Service

      Reviewed Nov. 20, 2024

      My experience with Houzz has been nothing but consumer fraud. I received the wrong order. Ten days ago I called the CS to return/refund. I spoke with Ann L. There was a strong language barrier and after 20 minutes explaining to Ann L that I did not want to exchange at this point. She instructed me to send pictures of the items and sku. I sent the required proof that the shelves were entirely different from what I ordered.

      Yesterday, I called CS again to follow up on a return label. I spoke with Lisa and started from the beginning. On this call we had a bigger language barrier. I apologized to Lisa several times, but I could not understand her. Thus, I couldn’t understand what she didn’t understand. Another long call, but realized she was offering a replacement of an order that was wrong in the first place. She was trying to not refund my $. She also told me that I had to pay shipping in returns. I said, no way on God’s green earth will I pay for their mistake. She retrieved my email from previous week with proof a mistake was made On their end. She said she would forward my email for review!! I said, "Your company has to review a return for wrong items. She said, no but for a refund they do!??? WTH??

      Last night I received an email that my “request is being reviewed and they will respond when completed". Very hard to get $200 back from Houzz due to their mistake. Never ever again! Keystone cop company. Note, if the CS ladies could communicate clearly, they wouldn’t spend 20-25 minutes on a simple call for a return. Therefore, taking more calls and being more productive.

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      Response from Houzz

      Hi there,

      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are terribly sorry to hear that you received the incorrect items and that this has not yet been resolved. We will have someone from our team follow up shortly to provide a resolution.

      Sincerely,

      The Houzz Team

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      Customer ServicePrice

      Reviewed Nov. 18, 2024

      I purchased a bathroom vanity (Fresca 42" floating vanity sold by Build.com). The item was never opened because my contractor noted the size of the box and realized the height would not work with my plumbing/drain pipe. I contacted Houzz and was referred to the merchant. It took multiple calls and e-mails before I was provided return shipping instructions. I fully intended to order another vanity from Houzz that fit my bathroom. I changed my mind when I discovered the merchant would be charging me $150 for shipping. I believe they should have credited the shipping fee off of the next purchase. This was a large project and I was planning multiple purchases. No other company (Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart, Macy's, Target, Home Depot) charges for returns. I will never buy anything from Houzz again. I found exactly what I needed on another website for $300 less than the Houzz price.

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      Response from Houzz

      Hi Nellie,

      Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We apologize for any difficulty encountered in the return process. This falls under Houzz Standard Return Policy, which can be viewed in detail at houzz.com/return-policy. If you change your mind and would like to proceed with returning this vanity, please reply to the existing correspondence or visit us at help.houzz.com.

      Sincerely,

      The Houzz Team

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      Installation & SetupReliability

      Reviewed Nov. 16, 2024

      Recently had an extremely disappointing experience with Houzz.com and feel compelled to share it. I ordered a $3,000 vanity at the end of September, but due to ongoing construction at my home, the item remained safely in storage until my contractors were ready to install it. Upon opening the package, we discovered the vanity was cracked straight down the middle-a significant defect that was only revealed when it was unpacked. When I reached out to Houzz customer support, I was shocked and frustrated to be redirected to the manufacturer for assistance. As a customer, I purchased this product from Houzz and expected them to stand behind the quality of the items sold on their platform. Instead, I was left to deal with the issue on my own, despite having paid Houzz for this order.

      What Houzz fails to recognize is that construction timelines often require items to be stored until they are ready for installation. This isn't a regular piece of furniture being set up immediately-it' a fixture that depends on contractor schedules. Their rigid 30-day policy doesn't account for these real-world scenarios, leaving customers stuck with defective products and no proper resolution. Now I'm left with a damaged vanity and a $3,000 loss. This is completely unacceptable, and Houzz's lack of accountability has left me questioning their commitment to customer satisfaction. If you're considering ordering from Houzz, be aware of their return policy and how it could leave you stranded with expensive, unusable items if defects arise after 30 day.

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      Response from Houzz

      Hi Miriam,

      Thank you for sharing your experience and providing this feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your vanity top was cracked. Though precautions are taken with our carriers, vanity tops are susceptible to damage. Unfortunately, as this was not reported until two months after delivery, we are unable to assist with a replacement. We ask that our customers inspect their deliveries as soon as possible to ensure that they are covered by any potential damages in transit. The full details of our Return Policy can be viewed at houzz.com/return-policy. This policy is posted on the individual product pages as well as in your order confirmation email. We apologize for the inconvenience.

      Sincerely,

      The Houzz Team

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed Nov. 6, 2024

      I never leave reviews, not worth my time, but this has to be out there to prevent others from my experience happening..If I could leave less than a 1 star I would. They refused to cancel my subscription that automatically renewed against my knowledge. I have never used the product after realizing it's not conducive to my business. I explained to them after 1 year I did not want to renew my subscription to only be told it did it automatically and they will not cancel my subscription until next year and I have to remember to call. Absolutely ridiculous. DO NOT USE THEM. I have not benefited from them.

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      Response from Houzz

      Hi Matt,

      Thank you for sharing your feedback with us regarding Houzz Pro. Your subscription auto-renewed per the Terms and Conditions of the Signed Agreement. Your account has since been marked to not auto-renew moving forward. If you have any questions, please reach out to us through help.houzz.com.

      Sincerely,

      The Houzz Team

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