Houzz Gets Imaginative and Creates the Interior Design Aesthetic for Four Top Musicians
Emily Fazio
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We can often only imagine the interior design elements inside the home of our favorite celebrities, but with a little help from the Houzz Pro’s 3D Floor Planner, that vision can be brought to 3D. So, while songs like "So High School" and "Oh Louisiana" play over and over in your head, take pause and lean into the craze.
“Designing these spaces was like curating the perfect playlist, where every element – from the overall layout to the smallest accent details – was carefully selected to mirror each musician’s brand characteristics,” said Madison Holmlund, Houzz designer. “The Houzz Pro 3D Floor Planner tool makes it easy to create a personalized design that fits the unique needs of each homeowner, whether they’re looking for a room to inspire their next hit song or gather their loved ones together for a family dinner.”
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