Bright furnishings and a newly open floor plan give a 1964 living room suffering from an identity crisis a new look

From the striped stairs to the nautical touches, this Los Angeles home carries the personal stamp of its owners

Stencil a pattern for all the beauty of your favorite wallpaper at a fraction of the cost

Not ready for a roomful of wallpaper? Try a little on a door, stairway or chest of drawers

Once sporting a mucky 1970s look, this staircase can now proudly be hailed for its beach cottage charm

Instead of carpeting, lay down some paint and give your steps a lift

They once spoke to wealth and class, but newel posts today say more about individual style

Rounded curves, modern furniture and vintage ads mingle beautifully in a 1930s Los Angeles home

Nobody wanted to buy this stucco box in Los Angeles, despite the water view. But after 7 years of renovating, the owners are glad they did