Both Christmas and Hanukkah are associated with lights -- sparkling on trees, illuminating home exteriors, nestled into evergreen garlands, flickering in symbolic candles. But in recent years, there's... more
Tradition, with a hearty sense of nostalgia, guides so many of us as we get ready to entertain for the holidays. Whether it's giving thanks or sharing a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or che... more
There's an exciting new artistry underfoot. And the merging of traditional rug weaving with fresh design insights, technology and expanded color palettes has opened the door to an explosion of styles.... more
Today's statement bath has less to do with its size or even a degree of luxury than it does with the shape and details of its fixtures. That goes for master baths as well as powder rooms.... more
It's a small world -- especially when it comes to home design. Those retailers, designers and architects seeking cutting edge, forward thinking in form, materials and color, sometimes artisanal or bes... more
It's never too early to cultivate a sense of style, though whether a baby's introduction to furniture and ambience has any permanent imprinting effect remains to be seen.... more
Just two years ago there, was a color tsunami at the international housewares show in Chicago. From spatulas, knives and cook pots to mixers, blenders, irons and, of course, the ubiquitous water bottl... more
When the Apartment Therapy website collaborated with Casual Living, a trade publication, to do an outdoor decorating survey, their main finding was no surprise: Nearly eight out of 10 homeowners have ... more
Cover-up isn't the issue. For most, windows are welcome -- the more, the merrier. They usher in natural light, and sunshine is a surefire pick-me-up. There is that privacy thing -- you don't want to f... more
Bookshelves are a necessity in most homes, not only for the obvious, but as a catch-all for other stuff. Some people, even in this day of the Kindle, have more books than yards of shelving to contain ... more