Would you like to take a break from the everyday priorities of life and plan for a bit of romance? Valentine’s Day is around the corner, but on a birthday, anniversary or just for the fun of it, it’s nice to let your honey know that he or she is still special to you. To […]

Not sure how or where to start when trying to coordinate patterns and prints? There are some basic guidelines that will help you create an interesting look without resulting in a “Matchy Matchy” look. A well-put together scheme is successful in achieving variety, by including patterns and prints that create “Interest”, “Structure” and “Support”. Patterns […]

Antique Roadshow on PBS allows people to share various items they either collected or inherited. Sometimes something that was only marginally valued becomes more important once people find out its value. Do you have items tucked away in boxes and attics that are an important part of your heritage? Maybe it’s time to bring them […]

What makes this room work? It’s the study in contrasts that make a traditional design like this stay new and interesting. The classic elements such as the design of all the furniture, the moldings and most of the accessories contrast with the contemporary approach to color and design. Painting the walls this dark green grey […]

When decorating a room, it’s important to connect the design choices to the architecture of the space. When you don’t, you have a room like this one, where the style choices eliminate the charm and power of the space rather than support it. What doesn’t work, and what needs to happen to make this room […]

When decorating a room, it’s important to connect the design choices to the architecture of the space. When you don’t, you have a room like this one, where the style choices eliminate the charm and power of the space rather than support it. What doesn’t work, and what needs to happen to make this room […]

Are you feeling a little blue now that the holidays are over? With the cold weather and limited sunshine, sometimes it’s hard to cheer up. Why don’t you do something for yourself to brighten the season? How about redecorating a room in your home? A new coat of paint and maybe new carpet or a […]

Pets are members of the family. Like all other family members, pets create unique cleanliness issues that are battled daily. No matter if your pets stay inside; or are allowed to go outside they constantly shed hair and dander. Don’t allow this battle to become overwhelming. There are some things you can control to help […]

Pets are members of the family. Like all other family members, pets create unique cleanliness issues that are battled daily. No matter if your pets stay inside; or are allowed to go outside they constantly shed hair and dander. Don’t allow this battle to become overwhelming. There are some things you can control to help […]

What makes this bedroom’s design feel cohesive and inviting? To create a cozy environment, it’s important to think inside the box. Every room has six surfaces: the four walls, the floor and the ceiling. You need to take all six into account when you’re planning a space. This bedroom has every element needed to make […]

This photo shows a beautiful space. The vaulted ceiling provides a great open feel, the glass doors allow the bright light to spreads throughout, and the wood floors are a rich beautiful medium brown that works with just about anything. Just about anything, that is, except for the furniture shown here. Let’s take a minute […]

This room demonstrates the classic folk art style. Unlike country décor, the folk art approach is much more Spartan and simple. You won’t see ruffles. Instead the feeling is almost colonial frontier, with every element looking hand crafted. Although this room has many traditional American pieces, folk art is not limited to one country. The […]