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You may have heard of, or even created, a home inventory before. This record, often used to document belongings for insurance purposes, can also be a really helpful tool if you are trying to declutter, prepare for emergencies, clear space for a remodel... more »

Originality and creativity are having a moment: eclectic, colorful spaces are all the rage. But though many are over matchy-matchy furniture and one-size-fits-all paint colors, some consistency throughout the home isn't a bad thing. Done right, color... more »

We often associate white interior color with modern minimalism, but it is also perfectly at home with cozy Shabby Chic style. While color lovers would argue that white is cold, bland and sterile, its advocates would say it can create a feeling of space,... more »

The most enjoyable aspect of designing a room is layering in the owner's personal treasures and mementos. Homes that tell a story about the people who live there, their travels, experiences and interests are always a joy to be in. It's these kinds of... more »

It's rumored that Oscar Wilde said on his deathbed, "It's the wallpaper or me. One of us has to go." Historically, wallpaper has been the poor relation in the world of the decorative arts, as it sits in the background and is often fragile and difficult... more »

The story of the Dialogue House in Phoenix spans a decade and a half. Architect Wendell Burnette designed the house in the late 1990s, earning a prestigious Progressive Architecture Award in 1999. It... more »

Planting for shade can be challenging enough; combine shade with soil that remains moist or even wet year-round, and it's enough to make even an experienced gardener shudder. Yet there are some stunning perennials, shrubs and even trees that... more »

Upholstery repair can be a lucrative facet of an upholstery or interior design business, for someone who has both upholstery and problem-solving skills. But some simple furniture repairs, such as fixing a button, can be accomplished by anyone with patience... more »

Edwin Pelser felt like he had struck gold 10 years ago when he pulled back tired, gray carpeting to reveal original herringbone parquet floors in his Hague apartment. Up until that point, things like plastic window frames, "which I hate," he says, made... more »

I'm equal opportunity when it comes to color, but only recently have I truly loved decorating with blue. I now appreciate its universal appeal and find that it works well in so many settings. As the weather warms, it seems like a great time to accent... more »

Incorporating steam into your shower renovation or new-build bathroom can improve the quality of your daily life. Throughout history people have used steam to heal, to perform religious ceremonies and, of course, to simply relax and socialize. Today's... more »

You may not have the space, budget or zoning to create a dreamy guest cottage, but believe it or not, you can create the same feeling in the basement. When a single woman in Bethesda, Maryland, wanted some private space for visiting family and friends,... more »

Witness the delicate, pendulous blossoms that hang against Chinese lantern's foliage, and you'll wonder if this shrub has been decorated with handmade paper ornaments. Commonly seen as a potted houseplant, Abutilon hybrids are making the transition outside.... more »

Let’s put it on the table straight away: I do not like torchiere-style lamps. I may even be permanently traumatized by the 1980s salmon-colored pair I encountered in a client’s living room a couple years back. Some people like them, which... more »

Though Kate and Cody Roebuck had never seen their rental house in person before moving from Georgia to Oxford, Mississippi — only a few smart-phone photos — the couple trusted that Kate, an artist and a textile designer, could make the space burst... more »