It's burlap upholstery on a chair with gilded French legs. Three kinds of crystals on an iron chandelier. A dozen mismatched bird cages with worn paint. An Art Deco piece next to an antique from the 1800s.
What ties all ... more

Multiple-personality wardrobe disorder afflicts millions of Americans each year. Symptoms include blurred vision, habitual tardiness and loss of interest in normally pleasurable primping. Common side effects are closet overcrowding, spiraling credit card debt and reliance on yoga clothes for all ... more

Shiree Segerstrom loves stacks of hard-bound books -- not just for reading, but for their appearance.
"They're my favorite accessory," said the Sacramento interior designer. "I love the way they look. I stack them on every surface of my house." ... more

A first night of Hanukkah get-together over appetizers or a sit-down Christmas Eve dinner -- there's more to the holidays than just the fare.
Think floral centerpieces, tabletop arrangements and wreaths or door swags.
Floral designer Mark Held is never ... more

It started with figs, on a plate, stashed under a pool side table.
The caption under the photo in the home design catalog urged readers to "enjoy the comfort and ease of indoor entertaining with outdoor sectionals, pillows and accessories." ... more

Southern Living's recent publication, "Southern Living Style," offers readers a wide range of home decorating projects. From camouflaging a washer and dryer into a cocktail bar or transforming a child's bedroom door into a chalkboard, the ideas are practical, fun ... more

After a lovely summer in your cabin or cottage comes the ugly job of closing up for the winter. Use this Earth-Kind checklist to make sure opening up in the spring doesn't hold any bad surprises.
7 inside tips
1.  Shut the ... more

If you are anything like me, you love your home. And if there are two things that represent that calm and safe feeling more than anything in the world for me, they are my cat and my sofa. But for ... more

One of the most dramatic ways to give your kitchen a new look is to change your cabinets.
There are a number of options available today. The most expensive choice, of course, would be to replace the cabinets completely. But, ... more

Bathroom remodeling ranks with kitchen remodeling as one of America's most popular major home improvements, perhaps because the return on investment when you sell your home is so high.
Bathroom remodeling can cost you as much or as little as ... more

With all of the ads out there, it's hard to tell what is true and what is somebody selling something. So what is the truth about thermal replacement windows? Here are straight answers to the most commonly asked questions about ... more

Finish this phrase: "Good night. Sleep tight. Don't let the..."

Yes, we're all familiar with the idea of bed bugs, but bed bug control is something that you may not have had to deal with before. In the 1950s, with ... more