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Rating: Interior design

Houzz - Home Design & Remodel

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People keep Houzz for years for inspiration and remodel ideas, and the photo galleries get praise. But newer versions removed in-app shopping, many images load as placeholders, and the feed keeps repeating the same homes. A real pain point: contractors aren't vetted, one user lost money to a fraudster, and buyers get pulled into a yearly contract after a monthly trial.

62real score
4.8store star
322,283ratings
About the rating

Reviews are specific on both sides: some praise a decade of use and beautiful ideas, others report the lost in-app purchase and placeholder images. This reads as a real mixed picture, not a burst of template five-stars.

Strengths

What users love

  • Beautiful remodel ideas
  • Huge library of interior photos
  • Easy to collect references over years
Weak spots

What users hate

  • In-app shopping removed
  • Many photos load as placeholders
  • Feed repeats the same homes
  • Contractors aren't vetted
  • Relentless emails and pushy paid contract

Who it is for

People mid-remodel or building a house who gather interior ideas and are fine browsing rather than buying in-app

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