July 15, 2008 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
July 3, 2008 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
July 1, 2008 The Writing's on the Wall Chalk it up to creativity - rediscover your home via this schoolhouse secret
June 25, 2008 Color by Numbers Create the perfect palette by asking the right questions
June 18, 2008 The Art of Paper Handmade greetings double as distinctive art for the home
May 29, 2008 High Style Only the essentials: Create a home to rival celebrity pads
May 22, 2008 How Bazaar Create a home from vintage pieces that’s as beautiful as it is inspiring
May 15, 2008 The Color Guard Create a home palette that’s as welcoming as it is hot
May 1, 2008 Untapped resources Brush aside the dust bunnies in the attic – here’s how to use retired items to freshen up the home
April 17, 2008 Finders Keepers Discover the decorating style that fits both your family and your home
April 10, 2008 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
April 3, 2008 The Art Effect Channel artistic inspiration to redefine your living space
March 27, 2008 Classic Contrast As the first couple of the color palette, black and white are cool with a seemingly effortless approach
March 10, 2008 Wonder Wall Here’s how to reinvent a room with wallpaper, minus the all-too-common horror stories
March 3, 2008 Just the Right Light Follow these 21 tricks of the trade to maximizing your home’s lighting potential, providing a safer, simpler layout
February 18, 2008 '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
February 4, 2008 More Than Meets The Eye Get over the decorating hump and train your design eye to coordinate, complement and create - with confidence
January 21, 2008 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
January 7, 2008 Candle Land Fan your creative flame throughout the house with subtle tealights, chunky pillars, scented candle jars or eco-friendly soy-wax blends
December 31, 2007 An Ancient Standby Looking to breathe new life into a tired room? Start thinking like a panda – bamboo may be your new best friend
December 24, 2007 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
December 17, 2007 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
December 12, 2007 Simply Barbara Home décor mainstay Barbara Barry explains how California, ovals and the ‘casual elegance’ of luxury intersect in her designs
December 12, 2007 HomeStyle Bookshelf Décor Details: From guesthouses to children’s bedrooms, make your space shine
December 12, 2007 If These Walls Could Talk Optical illusions, LED light shows and scratch-n-sniff magic are reinventing wallpaper, taking your walls to new heights
December 12, 2007 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
December 12, 2007 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
December 12, 2007 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
December 10, 2007 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!
November 26, 2007 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
November 26, 2007 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
November 12, 2007 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
October 29, 2007 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
October 22, 2007 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
October 15, 2007 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
October 8, 2007 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
September 3, 2007 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
September 3, 2007 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
August 20, 2007 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
August 6, 2007 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
August 6, 2007 Tile Outside the Bathroom Fresh ideas for adding tile—and style—to any room in the house
July 23, 2007 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
June 25, 2007 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
May 7, 2007 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.
April 30, 2007 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.
April 23, 2007 The Great White Way Make white shine with these simple, clean and vibrant ideas for your vanilla home
April 16, 2007 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
April 9, 2007 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
April 2, 2007 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
March 26, 2007 Treatments for Window Problems Vexed with your vantage point? Here’s a few slick solutions for 5 common window woes
March 19, 2007 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.
March 19, 2007 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.
March 16, 2007 Wall-to-Wall How-To Books to Bring Out the Inner Interior Designer
February 15, 2007 Tips for Color Cowards Weary of straying from white? Here's how to add color and keep your home's integrity.
February 15, 2007 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
February 14, 2007 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
February 2, 2007 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?
January 26, 2007 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.
January 12, 2007 Why Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Betsey Johnson – ageless hipster, madcap princess of pink – finally makes the home scene
January 1, 2007 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.
December 15, 2006 Get Crafty for the Holidays Decorate your home with a homemade bountiful harvest topiary or a delectable sweet treats wreath.
December 15, 2006 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.
December 1, 2006 Setting the Stage Redesigning your home can be as simple – and tricky – as rearranging what you already own.
December 1, 2006 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.
October 15, 2006 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.
September 1, 2006 Beaming With Pride Follow these step-by-step instructions to add some architectural charm to your dreary ceiling.
September 1, 2006 Books and Crannies Crack a new book for sage advice on how to keep your project stylish and inexpensive.
August 15, 2006 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
July 25, 2006 The Painting’s on the Wall Before popping open the paint can, prep any room for a brand new hue
June 14, 2006 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.
June 2, 2006 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.
June 2, 2006 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.
January 1, 2006 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.
November 1, 2005 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.
October 1, 2005 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.
September 15, 2005 Living Modern, Todd Oldham A former fashion designer brings couture touch to contemporary furnishings.
September 15, 2005 Todd Oldham’s Fashionable Tips How weekend warriors can renovate in style… without breaking their backs or bank accounts.
September 1, 2005 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.
September 1, 2005 Oscars and Ottomans Oscar knows best, inspiring an influx of designs in the current luxury trend of sleek blacks and browns.
