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Turn it Around It might not seem revolutionary, but a vertical tile backsplash makes a striking statement compared to horizontal tiles |
Touch Tones Rich, inviting textures make rooms feel organic and interactive |
HomeStyle Book Club |
A Taste of Chevron More than just a run-of-the-mill zigzag, the chevron stripe is a popular modern décor trend with vintage roots |
Functional Luxury The most luxurious homes aren't just packed with high-end materials and designer pieces. Nowadays, luxury means safer, more comfortable and enjoyable living |
Wonderful for the Wear Vintage might be trendy, but it's old hat to authors and designers Rachel Ashwell and Brooke and Steve Giannetti |
See the Light New technology and regulations should make you think twice before you buy - or invest in - your next bulb |
High Style What recession? High-quality products and steady prices have made it more and more tempting to invest in luxury kitchen, bath and entertainment options |
As the Doorknobs Turn: Pull Your Home Together 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. |
It’s a bling thing Small accessories can brush up the appearance of a home, providing just the right finishing touch |
Double duty Stretch room space with innovative new designs borne out of necessity |
Feather Your Nest Try these insider tips on decorating with popular bird-themed motifs |
Happy Medium With happy-go-lucky hues like honeysuckle pink, it's never been easier to organize with mood in mind |
Pretty in Paisley From India to John Lennon to the living room – paisley is the hot retro pattern that packs a punch |
Pocket Translator Don’t know a jabot from a sabot? Get your style on with a quick review of – or introduction to – some essential décor vocab |
Jonathan Adler’s Happy Place Why style is not contingent upon money and why every room needs a few tassels |
Where the Boys Are So much for the spa, the yoga room and the walk-in closet. Men want snazzy rooms of their own. More frequently, they’re staking their claims |
Color Guard Consider all palette possibilities before grabbing a paintbrush |
So You Think You Can Decorate? Get the necessary soul searching - and budget crunching - out of the way before you jump into a home décor project |
Live It Up Brighten up living space with cues from plants and complementary colors |
Let's Reflect Harness the power of mirrors to reflect any room's hidden potential |
A Step Up A step-by-step way to a heavenly stairway |
Seasonal Exchange Rates Extend the giving season into 2010 - keep it entertaining and economical with a plant exchange |
Jewel Tones Gem tones blend with natural colors to take holiday color schemes in a new direction |
Something Old, Something New Mix tradition with festive flair for a holiday all your own |
Don't call it a comeback Forget past décor indiscretions – create inspired spaces this weekend! |
Custom Makes a Comeback Colossal, cookie-cutter houses are losing ground to smaller homes with distinctive upscale elements. |
Classic Kors Get a runway-ready home with ideas from Michael Kors! |
Go Deep Add depth and dimension to any size bathroom with textured tiles, mirrors and even lighting! |
Love at First Stitch Think a crafty home is out of reach? Think again. Just take it one stitch at a time! |
What's Your Style? Establish your perfect, personalized look in no time with a stylish cheat sheet |
Your Walls Can Talk No more excuses - become fluent in wallpaper this weekend |
Stage Left Improve the look and feel of your home with staging tips |
Halloween Spook-shelf For everything from throwing the best Halloween bash to making tasty treats, grab a book and start haunting |
Doormats Done Right Don't just wipe your feet on this season's hot trend |
Buy Low, Live Happy, Sell High Renovator, designer, new reality TV star and dad of seven dishes on risks, wrecks and great finds |
Color by Number No More Get inspired by unexpected paint jobs. Think ceilings, floors, cabinets and doors! |
Go-Go Gadget Necessity may be the mother of invention, but given the bolstering popularity of quirky kitchen helpers – in spite of the economy – creative minds and a great sense of humor certainly don’t hurt. |
Go-Go Gadget Necessity may be the mother of invention, but given the bolstering popularity of quirky kitchen helpers – in spite of the economy – creative minds and a great sense of humor certainly don’t hurt. |
The Great Escape Your house can ‘blend in’ without being bland |
Red-Letter Day Heed the latest fashion advice – your home is ready for a lively new mood, and red is the right color for the job. |
Zen and the Art of Wall Arrangements The right frame of mind makes displaying pictures an art form. |
Growing Pains…and Gains Consider more than just universal-design techniques when the discussion of moving an elderly parent begins. Address the emotional implications, as well as the necessary day-to-day adjustments. |
Halloween in the House From an inflatable hearse to poisonous cocktails, here are this year's spookiest must-haves |
A Code of Color Twin-brother duo mixes color and function to create brilliant everyday items |
Step It Up! No excuses this year - sharpen your pumpkin-carving skills and make your porch proud |
Frame of Mind Create an inviting vignette with wall arrangements |
Oh, What a Feeling Take a tip from fresh flowers everywhere - know your environment and perk up |
Forever Young Think like a college student when it comes to home décor - accent with pops of color and personality |
In Living Color Don't live in fear - opt for a home of bold risks, with varied colors and textures |
Re-energize your home Create harmony and balance in any home with the power of Feng Shui |
Back in Black How the secret of the dark side can get you and your kitchen through this recession |
The Sweetest Thing Create space that has a heartbeat by building a room around the pieces you can’t live without – embrace offbeat items and indulge in what makes you happy. |
The Great Cover-Up It’s time to get down with ‘upcycling’ |
Green 3.0 The latest generation of green home décor has bridged the gap between functionality and |
Knock Knock Like the perfect earrings for your little black dress, there’s a door knocker for you |
Flat and Sassy Make sure your flat-screen TV…flatters…its surroundings |
The Vintage Advantage "Decade" doesn't have to mean dated - vintage furniture adds style without stuffiness |
Flea Market Etiquette 3 tips to follow for treasure-hunting happiness |
Designer of the Times Learn how to avoid the dreaded ‘land of beige’ and other essential recession-proof décor tips |
Here a bloom, there a bloom … Think a lanky orchid belongs on the table for your next dinner party? Well, think again! |
Easy, Breezy, Beautiful Let your porch do the talking. Give a first impression that exudes comfort, style and charm |
Go-to Green Turn over a new “green living” leaf with eco-friendly ideas that may be more practical than you thought |
White Lightning Thoughts on the economy got you down? White them out – and redecorate with one of the brightest stars of this summer’s color palette |
No Plain Jane Take a break and get inspired tips from a domestic maven who knows the true beauty of crafts, recipes and relaxation |
Let the sunshine in! Not every home makeover has to be a week-long project. Whip your home into summer shape with these 8 ideas |
Oh, Baby! A glue gun can make nearly any idea a reality |
Can-do candles Set your outdoor stage with natural – and cheap – mood lighting |
Stem By Stem Think fresh, colorful and fast - here's how to piece together the perfect bouquet in 10 minutes |
The Perfect Trifecta Think cheap, quick and easy when it comes to home décor solutions |
Roll Out the Welcome Mat First impressions last forever, so give your houseguests an introduction to your home that they can appreciate, enjoy and may even try to emulate |
Finders Keepers Turn a plain dresser into a polished success. Reinvent any piece of furniture with just a dab of creativity today |
The It Factor A mimosa may be a morning pick-me-up, but its sunny optimism doesn’t stop at noon. Buck the trend of doom and gloom – add a dash of hope to your home |
Let’s Get Personal From top to bottom, let creativity flow in the bedroom. Crown molding, an upholstered headboard and assorted framed memorabilia set the stage |
Different Strokes Just because you’re a rookie painter doesn’t mean you have to act like one. Here’s what you need to know |
DIY by Design Forced to be creative on a budget, Doug Wilson pulls from his farmhouse roots, thrift-store prowess and less-is-more attitude to help you discover your model makeover |
Color Forecast Look forward to sunny days with shades of optimism, hope and warmth |
Practice Makes Perfect Don't let the meaning of Feng Shui get lost in translation |
The Best of the West Cozy, country and simple make a comeback at home |
Life in the Past Lane Amp up your home d�cor with local pieces, antique finds and a touch of whimsy |
The ift 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 |
A 'Hole' New World Die-cut designs add depth and texture to the home with fresh patterns for throws, pillows and rugs |
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 |
Home Appliances: Size Does Matter Seemingly small improvements in product design sometimes have greater impact than revolutionary change. Consider how these user-friendly features can make your life easier |
Pleasure Principals Designers Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams made their mark in stores like Crate & Barrel and Pottery Barn and on such shows as “Sex and the City” and “Friends.” Now the duo that defines a successfully furnished home as one of comfort, explains how to make r |
Bye, Bye Paint…Hello, Wallpaper Painted walls may not be cutting it for the designer in you. Luckily, patterned wallpaper is making a comeback to provide something that is bold, big and begging to be touched |
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 |
[slug/kicker/overline] Meet The Designer: Jonathan Adler |
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. |
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. |
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? |
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. |
Get Real! Is Retro a Fit or Miss for Your Kitchen? |
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. |
Kitchen Kaleidoscope Couture colors have stepped off the runway, onto appliances – and, perhaps, all over you. Can an eggplant mixer ever live peacefully with the day glow blender? Before color runs amok in your kitchen, take our advice. |
Beaming With Pride Follow these step-by-step instructions to add some architectural charm to your dreary ceiling. |
Pull Your Home Together 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. |
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. |
Getting Modern with a Student of Mid-Century Modernism Designer Thomas O’Brien loves the sunnyside-up optimism of designs from the 1950s. His own clean, happy style is finding a home with a new generation. |
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. |
A Spot to Scrapbook, a Corner to Crochet A craft room tailor-made to suit your interests can nourish your inner artist - and clear your groaning cupboards of creative clutter. Finally, a place to put the yarn! |
From No Room to Showroom |
Author Offers 8-Step Plan to Cure What Ails 'Problem Rooms' |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
No More 'Matchy-Matchy' Traditional furniture sets are too stuffy and imposing for today's casual lifestyle. Here's how to create a unified room with a variety of shapes, styles and tones. |
Avoid Contractor Chaos: 6 Tips for a Smooth Remodel |
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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