Before buying a new carpet, it’s vital to find out as much as you can about the different types – how they’re made, what they are made of, and how well they’ll wear- to be sure of choosing the right quality...

No outdoor living space is completely successful until it is integrated with the surrounding landscape. Just as there are principles for designing interior spaces, there are also guidelines for exterior ones. If you are choosing a...

Does it really matter if your next-door neighbor doesn’t like the way you’ve arranged your kitchen? Well, no offense, but not really. Sure you might want a second opinion, and that’s great. But when you’re decorating,...

Coordinated collections of fabrics, wallpapers, and accessories are the perfect solution for foolproof color scheming and lively pattern mixing, leaving you to add those important final touches of personal sparkle. Coordinated interior...

When you look through a brochure or walk through a showroom, you see sofas and armchairs in their finished state, their frames and upholstery hidden beneath attractive fabric covers. What goes on underneath the covers is just as important...

As a rich basis for a wall color or an invigorating accent, red adds life and vivacity to a room. Though bold, it’s a warm and welcoming color, companionable at close quarters with a wide variety of shades. Impressive and regal,...

Dining room decor should lift the spirits to complement the food you are serving. Global styling is ideal for creating an exciting sense of theater that livens up the experience of eating at home. Hospitable and comfortable, the global...

Black and white turn up everywhere together – on china, fabrics, and wallpaper- so it’s impossible to ignore their stylish and charismatic effect. The ultimate contrast between pure black and white is renowned for creating...

Home is where the heart is. Home is where you hang your hat. Home sweet home. There are a thousand sentiments about homes that we’ve all heard many times. But most focus on a simple concept: that your home is a special and even...

A Lighting Checklist In order to analyze the lighting requirements for a particular room, first draw up a checklist. Does the room have several functions? Many rooms have to be multi-functional; clever lighting can make one room seem...

Sleek and functional, an apartment bathroom is designed to cope with limited space and busy lives. Choose simple shapes and gleaming plain surfaces for a modern look. Creating a stylish, easy-care bathroom in a small space is a common...

With its streamlined country elegance, the Scandinavian style is an ideal solution for the heart of the home. Natural finishes and understated decorations combine to create a sense of warmth and hospitality for a family kitchen. With...

Furniture for outdoor use spans the designs made popular through the centuries. You can select benches similar to those used in Versailles, Adirondack chairs, antebellum wrought iron inspired by Victorian New Orleans, and myriad other...

Free-standing outdoor spaces, such as gazebos or other garden structures, differ from sheltered spaces in several ways. Generally, they are not seen from the front of the house and are usually integrated with the landscape. Gazebos...

Furnishings Floors: Smooth, hard floors are the elegant, practical choice for the apartment-style hall. Pale and modern woodstrip flooring is light and space-defining, and looks good on its own or with a vibrant abstract design rug...