For serious all-out holiday decor enthusiasts, planning begins well before Thanksgiving. There's a camp that subscribes to ritual, repeating decorations with favorite ornaments, tree toppers and even ... more
Whether it's a sit-down dinner or buffet, the dining table assumes center stage for holiday entertaining. It's the gathering spot for family and friends. But it also speaks volumes for those trying to... more
Fall seasonal decor is associated with autumn colors, all pulled from nature. And, of course, Halloween touches of orange and black are as tried and true as red and green for Christmas.... more
Australian native Greg Natale's design aesthetic can be bold or subtle, but color, often in tandem with pattern, always catches the eye. It's telling when you consider the titles of his two books: The... more
Whether you're setting up a new apartment, getting married (or uncoupled) or just want a change as an empty nester, housewares probably are on a to-buy list. When you shop in a store or online, you'll... more
The best design requires culling furniture with intention. A chair or a sofa is not merely a place holder for a floor plan. And while a desire for comfort goes without saying, seating can be pivotal -... more
Unless you're a designer -- or just obsessed with all the product aesthetics -- you probably don't think much about hardware. On furniture, doors, appliances, it's functional. Its job as a pull, handl... more
Warm weather and sunshine can do wonders for your body, mind and soul. And if you have an inviting outdoor living space where you can stretch out and chillax with your fave frosty beverage, all the be... more
Consider the plain white wall as a canvas. In a milieu obsessed with personalization, treating those walls with color, pattern and texture is happening in a dynamic way, with amazing options that are ... more
E-books may be gaining popularity, and the hard-cover variety may not populate as many homes as in the past, but the need for a bookcase or two hasn't waned. In fact, on retailer sites it's still its ... more
In the most soigne magazine spreads, and at designer show houses, hotels and major retailers all over the world, lighting has become much more than a footnote. It can be a tour de force. Thousands of ... more