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Houzz, the world’s leading platform for home renovation and design, today launched a dedicated Japanese site, www.houzz.jp. Strong local demand for the Houzz offering, as well as interest in Japanese design from Houzz users allover the world, prompted the company’s expansion into Japan.

More than 25 million monthly unique users rely on Houzz to find design inspiration,get advice from the largest home community on the web, source products,research and hire home professionals, and manage home projects from start to finish. Over 700,000 active home professionals in more than 60 categories suchas architects, interior designers, builders and more, use Houzz to showcase their work, build their brands and reach new clients, both locally and beyond.

Houzz is free and easy to use, removing the barriers between those looking to redesign their home and the professionals who can help them do so.

By using Houzz.jp, Japanese homeowners, renters and design enthusiasts can:
● Browse Japanese interior, exterior and garden photos to find inspiration. With more than six million photos, Houzz has the world’s largest database of professionally-designed home photos, home tours and more.
● Research and hire the best Japanese architects,interior designers, design-build companies, landscape architects and other professionals for their project.
● Read guides and advice from Japanese home renovation and design professionals.
● Get support from the largest home community on the Internet.
● Discover new products and materials to source for their projects, both locally and from around the world.
● Communicate and collaborate with family, partners, service providers and others involved in the renovation process.

For Japanese home professionals, Houzz provides the ability to build brand awareness, connect with homeowners, and leverage Houzz technology to collaborate with their clients at all stages of a project.

Houzz has established a Tokyo-based team led by Managing Director Aiko Katoh to help both professionals and homeowners get the most from the new Japan platform.

“Our mission from day one has been to deliver the best technology, products and experience for home renovation and design by addressing every aspect of the process, and we are thrilled to deliver a dedicated Japan site and team to better serve the Japanese users’ needs. As Houzz expands internationally, we’re facilitating a global design language, andJapan is a key part of that. We’re already seeing many works by Japanese professionals being shared and saved by millions of Houzz users all over the world – from traditional Japanese machiya in Kyoto to simple, modern condominiums in Tokyo. We’re excited to bring an enhanced Houzz experience to the Japanese market and to make its exquisite talent, knowhow and design aesthetic available to the Houzz community around the world. Houzz is breaking down global design and renovation barriers and now Japanese homeowners can access relevant content and a growing network of local professionals, in addition to the global resources Houzz provides,” said Adi Tatarko, Houzz cofounder and CEO.

About Houzz
Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish - online or from a mobile device. From decorating a room to building a custom home, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community powered by social tools, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA,Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin, Sydney and Tokyo. For more information, visit www.houzz.jp.