Decorating 1,148 Ideabooks

It takes a dedicated person to maintain a fishtank. I’m not talking about a child’s softball-size guppy bowl or a little flower vase containing a single beta fish. I’m talking about a large, teeming saltwater tank stocked with exotic, vibrantly... more »
Known to represent everything from innocence to love and passion, pink is a confident color choice that can still feel soothing and happy. A tint of the color red or a mix of red and violet creates a spectrum of pinks that both girls and boys can... more »
I'm starting to think about moving to a new house later this year, and I'm already feeling both invigorated and overwhelmed by all the possible design choices and furniture upgrades — the decisions feel endless! Slowly I'm realizing that doubling up... more »
Looking at the legs and feet on furniture can be a big help when you're shopping. Whether you are interested in antiques or contemporary pieces that use elements of the past, knowing a little about their design history may give you some extra confidence... more »
Do you enjoy crafting with delicious fabrics but run at the sight of a sewing machine? There is no need to feel left out, because each of these 11 projects can be completed without so much as a needle and thread. If you can cut, glue and staple, you have... more »
Maybe you can't hop on a plane and experience the Caribbean firsthand in winter, but transforming a room or two in your home with cheerful tropical decor could help cure the winter blues. Gone are the days when designing a Caribbean-inspired space meant... more »
For something that looks so innocuous on a paint chip, color pushes our buttons like few other design details can. Everyone has opinions,... more »
Terrariums have been popping up all over the place, from design portfolios to home store catalogs. What’s the attraction? It’s simple: convenience and style. Terrariums require little watering, take up little space and... more »
Similar to its red neighbor on the color wheel, orange is an attention-grabbing hue that stimulates the appetite and flatters skin tones. It's an excellent kitchen color choice for those living in cooler climates, because of its warmth. But working with... more »
Have you ever thought about your favorite room in your house? Does it relax you, wake you up or make you feel contemplative? A thoughtfully designed room can have a calming effect, stimulate memory or refresh us. Chances are that your favorite room evokes... more »
We all know that growing landfill mass and, sadly, even trash floating out at sea are real issues, but it can be hard to know where to start if you want to make a difference. Thankfully, it's actually quite easy to cut way down on your household trash... more »
Chicago has a wealth of iconic buildings — there are Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, Eero Saarinen's Law School at The University of Chicago, Ludwig... more »
I'm no designer, but if I were, I think tween and teen rooms would be the most fun to decorate. They lend themselves to experimentation: playing with patterns, testing offbeat colors, mixing quirky finds. Yet there's a line between hip hangout and hot... more »
For city folk, condo owners and apartment dwellers, space is often at a premium. And when you're living in a smaller space, it becomes even more important that the things you own have a purpose — or more than one. Each of these designs works... more »
How we store our possessions, especially our treasures, requires careful consideration. One storage solution, the armoire, has served people well for hundreds of years, and for good reason. Its evolution from ancient Rome through the time of King Louis... more »