The gift of green Home is where the eco-friendly heart is |
Homemade for the Holidays Take a break from the madness - celebrate simple inspirations this season |
Let It Show Ring in the holiday season with the new, the old and the natural |
Back to Basics Turn to pine cones and tangerines to make this holiday season cozy |
'Tis the Season Creating new family traditions is as easy as celebrating the season |
Hardwood Fact, Fiction Keep your hardwood floor working hard and looking even better with a few proactive measures |
Centerpiece of Attention Channel Mother Nature this Thanksgiving. Get creative to get festive |
First Timers Develop a décor style that reflects where you’ve been and where you’re going |
To Halloween and Beyond Choose from five expert-perfected ideas to whip up a spooky first impression, and keep your front porch festive throughout autumn |
In Living Color Refresh your home - even tight spaces like closets and hallways - by adding bold paint colors, lively patterns and stark contrasts |
Saving Style Furnish and decorate today, with tomorrow in mind. Follow these tips for a budget-friendly shopping spree |
Walk the Liline Redefine tired walls with some stripes and a dose of color |
On the Road Again You never know when décor inspiration will strike; be ready throughout your travels with a camera and an open mind |
Match Point Mix color, texture and time periods to create an eclectic bedroom all your own |
Picture Perfect The art of ... art |
Hardly a Wallflower Crystal, sand and suede are coming to a wall near you |
Well-Worn 'Wows' Take a peek at shabby chic |
DIY or Don't Home-improvement projects don't always go as planned. Here's how to figure out when to put down the tools and call in a pro |
Scents & Sensibility Harry Slatkin, the man behind the home-fragrance revolution, believes scent is the most powerful decor element - and the easiest way to redecorate a room |
The Writing's on the Wall Chalk it up to creativity - rediscover your home via this schoolhouse secret |
Color by Numbers Create the perfect palette by asking the right questions |
The Art of Paper Handmade greetings double as distinctive art for the home |
High Style Only the essentials: Create a home to rival celebrity pads |
How Bazaar Create a home from vintage pieces that’s as beautiful as it is inspiring |
The Color Guard Create a home palette that’s as welcoming as it is hot |
Untapped resources Brush aside the dust bunnies in the attic – here’s how to use retired items to freshen up the home |
Finders Keepers Discover the decorating style that fits both your family and your home |
Let there be Light Turn a cramped room into a cozy nook with just the flick of a switch or the twist of a dimmer |
Haute Dog Putting some woof in poufs |
Animal House Claws and paws lead the new pack of good-looking legs |
Snuggle Up Add a slice of childhood to the living room with stuffed animals of a more mature breed |
All in a Day's Work Chris Madden reconciles style and comfort, discusses the need for personal sanctuary and still has time to explain why boar bristles have a place in her heart |
Outside Influences Create an exterior color palette that complements the rest of the home and wows the neighborhood. Here's how to prepare, what to remember and what to avoid |
The Art Effect Channel artistic inspiration to redefine your living space |
Classic Contrast As the first couple of the color palette, black and white are cool with a seemingly effortless approach |
Wonder Wall Here’s how to reinvent a room with wallpaper, minus the all-too-common horror stories |
Just the Right Light Follow these 21 tricks of the trade to maximizing your home’s lighting potential, providing a safer, simpler layout |
'Practical Doesn't Have to Mean Ugly' Hide - and even prevent - dirty wear-and-tear on home accessories and furniture by decorating with low-maintenance items that are tailored for any given environment |
More Than Meets The Eye Get over the decorating hump and train your design eye to coordinate, complement and create - with confidence |
A Beautiful Takeover Chandeliers are no long just dining-room gems – they are making their move throughout the home, spreading light, ambiance and a touch of class |
Candle Land Fan your creative flame throughout the house with subtle tealights, chunky pillars, scented candle jars or eco-friendly soy-wax blends |
An Ancient Standby Looking to breathe new life into a tired room? Start thinking like a panda – bamboo may be your new best friend |
A Frame Of Mind For A Lifetime Some things that you want to last forever just can't survive if stuffed in the back of your sock drawer. According to the Art & Framing Council, here are 10 items you should always get framed before time, carelessness and the unexpected take their toll |
Homemade For The Holidays DIY decorations personalize any décor, but come Christmastime, homemade crafts exceed the normal expectations with a twist of seasonal spirit. Embrace your inner crafting goddess this year, and get ready for old favorites and new traditions |
Simply Barbara Home décor mainstay Barbara Barry explains how California, ovals and the ‘casual elegance’ of luxury intersect in her designs |
HomeStyle Bookshelf Décor Details: From guesthouses to children’s bedrooms, make your space shine |
If These Walls Could Talk Optical illusions, LED light shows and scratch-n-sniff magic are reinventing wallpaper, taking your walls to new heights |
Inspired Nondesign Decidedly imperfect, the Japanese principle of wabi-sabi crosses cultural lines, respecting the value of open space and encouraging the discovery of beauty in the ordinary |
The Code of Color Constance Ramos may have spent junior high decorating her bedroom with nail polish and eye shadow, but now the designer is out to color code American homes, room by room |
From Monasteries To McMansions Scagliola stone may be a manmade faux stone, but its durability and quality blend with its Old-World charm to deliver artistry fit for a castle |
Tricks Of The Trade Create a splash in any room with an updated color palette, a sentimental or decorative collection, or a creative DIY project. The options are endless! |
Stone Faced Scagliola, the manmade stone with Old World origins, is gaining ground in American kitchens and bathrooms. Here's how to make it work – and make it last – in your home |
Style In A Snap Fix your past décor and furnishings mistakes – and prevent future ones – by injecting personality and flair into your home. Here’s how to do it without breaking the bank |
Reinvent Your Walls It's time to toss out your great-grandmother's definition of wallpaper with her faded, plastic slipcovers! From jewel tones to velvet texture and all the animal prints in between, today's wallpaper options are endless, and endlessly stylish |
Shades Of Green Cane, made from the rattan vine, is one of the more sustainable décor offerings in the market today, but definitive steps need to be taken to regulate production. Here's the past, present and future of cane |
Classy Or Cheesy? You Decide. Is your Halloween filled with giant, plastic ghosts that light up your front lawn or scented, themed candle clusters? Regardless of how you 'do' Halloween, here are some fresh ideas and solid tips to make it as scary – or pretty – as possible |
Concrete Castles Noisy neighborhood? Pricey monthly bills? Limited interior décor options? Surprisingly, concrete can help – the age-old building material is carving out a new niche for itself, redefining its place in the home |
Hug It Out! Pillows are a comfortable and inviting complement to any décor. With such variety in size, color, design, material and texture, your options are endless for starting some pillow talk |
Tiki Anyone? Tiki-themed home and garden décor is making a loud-and-clear comeback. Its origins as a hybrid of Polynesian, Pacific and American cultures make it distinct on its own while remaining open to personal interpretation, including choices like a lit-up puffer |
Paint Your World Reinvent your home with fresh coats of paint all around. And don't stop at just one color - create contrast or complement your existing décor with a flick of your wrist |
Cork Goes Pop! Touted as 'one of nature's wonders,' cork adds beauty to a room when used as the floor. Find out more about this environmentally conscious resource and how to make it work for your home |
Bright Ideas for Pendant Efficiency Large or small, decorative or functional, bright or dim — know your options when you’re deciding which lights to choose for your home |
Tile Outside the Bathroom Fresh ideas for adding tile—and style—to any room in the house |
Color Your World Who�s afraid of Purple Smash? Here�s how to introduce fresh, strong color to your home today - and wake up happy tomorrow |
Tips for Picking - and Loving - the Perfect Paint Revitalizing walls with a new, quality coat of paint takes a heap of planning and patience |
Patchworkin’ Hard For The Money, Love Quilts pass warmth, love and legacy from one generation to the next. For the daughter of a world-renowned quilter, patches have shaped her identity, too |
Free to be Green These days, products that add style to every room of the house while reducing your eco-footprint are everywhere. Take a peek. |
Meet The Designer: Jonathan Adler Call him kitschy, he doesn’t care. Designer Jonathan Adler – kingpin of a budding design empire and lead judge on a new reality TV makeover show – happily admits to loving many styles and pledging allegiance to none. Meet the mix master. |
Recycled Wood Revolution |
The Great White Way Make white shine with these simple, clean and vibrant ideas for your vanilla home |
Move Away from the Wall Room look cramped? Pushing all of the furniture against the wall to create more space might be making your living space appear smaller |
Personalize Your Walls Photographs are stepping outside of the frame to transform fond, personal moments and the faces of loved ones into works of art |
Rugs to Reinvigorate the Floor Adding area rugs to the home can enliven a drab interior, and even carpet-loving decorators are getting in on the action. From build-your-own carpet squares to thoroughly modern sisal, cushy floor coverings just keep getting hotter |
Treatments for Window Problems Vexed with your vantage point? Here’s a few slick solutions for 5 common window woes |
Paint with the Perfect Palette It’s an investment of time and money, but most decorators paint before they think. Avoid priming and re-painting with these tips to put 2007’s hot colors on the wall. |
Let There Be Light Some rooms don’t get enough sun. Some rooms have no overhead light. And some rooms, despite myriad light sources, simply lack the verve of a well-lit space. Try these lighting strategies to give your home an even glow. |
Wall-to-Wall How-To Books to Bring Out the Inner Interior Designer |
Quick-Change Crowd Embraces ‘Do-It-Again’ Design |
Tips for Color Cowards Weary of straying from white? Here's how to add color and keep your home's integrity. |
Where There’s a Wall… Nothing intimidates a do-it-yourself decorator more quickly than four naked walls. Here, some artful ways to dress those wide-open spaces |
Why Handmade’s Hot Socially conscious shoppers are outfitting their homes with handmade products that aren’t just stylish, they come with a story. From co-op to kitchen, here’s why handmade’s hot |
Just the Thing Sometimes all it takes to “make” a room is one unique, surprising or offbeat item. Will you know it when you see it? |
The World Is Flat TV size have been getting slimmer for some time, and the sleek-minded consoles finally are catching up. Say goodbye to the chunky entertainment centers and hello to furniture fit for your flat screen. |
Trendsurfing the Style Waves What’s the next big thing for home style? |
Why Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Betsey Johnson – ageless hipster, madcap princess of pink – finally makes the home scene |
Crafting a Way of Life The old-school Arts & Crafts style is strong, simple and inviting – everything, it seems, we want in the latest furnishings for our homes. |
Get Crafty for the Holidays Decorate your home with a homemade bountiful harvest topiary or a delectable sweet treats wreath. |
Bamboo Nation The age-old grass went from the food of pandas to the material of choice for hardwood floors. Now the versatile plant is showing its softer side. |
Setting the Stage Redesigning your home can be as simple – and tricky – as rearranging what you already own. |
Illuminate the Holidays Choosing candles for your décor is as simple as following your nose. Creating an inspired display isn’t much tougher. Here’s how to cast a warm glow on your winter home. |
Tips, Shortcuts and How-To’s for Homebodies |
How to Be Hollywood-Hip |
Talk-show Queen Cristina Saralegui goes Home The talk-show host turned home-furnishings designer knows what it takes to turn a home from flavorless to fabulous. |
Beaming With Pride Follow these step-by-step instructions to add some architectural charm to your dreary ceiling. |
Books and Crannies Crack a new book for sage advice on how to keep your project stylish and inexpensive. |
As the Doorknobs Turn Back in the day, it was a simple task to select a finish for door pulls, handles, hardware and fixtures. No more. Now, start early – and bring a color wheel |
The Painting’s on the Wall Before popping open the paint can, prep any room for a brand new hue |
Meet the Designer: Thomas O’Brien Designer Thomas O’Brien loves the sunnyside-up optimism of designs from the 1950s. |
Big Makeover… No Sledgehammer Required It doesn’t take a construction crew to perform a warm-weather facelift. Find out how to choose the right blend of colors, fabrics and textures to make your home young again. |
Old Homes Look to the Future Modern life and dated dwellings are clashing, but design expert Lyn Peterson says it’s nothing a few throw pillows and a plasma TV can’t fix. |
Create Your OWN Style with Monograms Egotistical? Try trendy. What was once a sign of the ostentatious is now a chic fashion with a breezy, updated style that knows no bounds. |
Tomes for Homes: Brand New Guides to Guide Your Style |
You Got Punk’d! A peculiar new design philosophy brings chaos to your by-the-numbers abode: just don’t forget to bring a chainsaw. |
Buy Better Letters Make the most of your monograms by choosing the right type and place for your initials. |
Meet the Designer: Nate Berkus Oprah’s go-to style guru gets personal about your home. |
Crafting a Way of Life The old-school Arts & Crafts style is strong, simple and inviting – everything, it seems, we want in the latest furnishings for our homes. |
Inside the Fun House Bright, whimsical furnishings and accessories are adding a sense of humor to home décor. Here’s how to add some much-needed eccentricity to your life. |
Stuck in a Color Rut? Do you live in fear of fire engine red? There are less dramatic ways to add color than with a paintbrush. |
Living Modern, Todd Oldham A former fashion designer brings couture touch to contemporary furnishings. |
Todd Oldham’s Fashionable Tips How weekend warriors can renovate in style… without breaking their backs or bank accounts. |
How to Develop Your Design Eye Make your house a treasure trove in a blink. |
Good Shopping Sense for Guys A fear of fucshia doesn't make you manly, it just makes you design-dumb. Here's how to utilize this sophisticated hue. |
Oscars and Ottomans Oscar knows best, inspiring an influx of designs in the current luxury trend of sleek blacks and browns. |
Top Tips for the Design-Stymied Stuck in a rut? Check out these hot ideas from leading design experts. |
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