75 Ideabooks by Beth Woodson and Kristy Harvey

We'll admit it: We're not huge DIYers. For some reason we can imagine turning a falling-down shack into a showplace, but can't quite visualize a peeling end table with a new lease on life. It's time to change all that! We can always get excited...

From garden parties to guest rooms, sculptures to pillows, spheres are popping up in a big way. In a window seat nook, as a light fixture or even on the wall, here are a few of our favorite ways to incorporate three-dimensional rounds into any decor.

Whether you're watching the tide roll in and out or watching children catch lightning bugs, the porch can be the best place for relaxing and taking in the view. When it comes to truly enjoying those good times, though, what's on the porch is nearly as...

Everything's better outside in the summer. Take advantage of the warm weather and spend your evenings outdoors with a brightly lit porch or patio. Choosing an exterior fixture adds charm, curb appeal and character to any home, and makes for a more welcoming...

Who is around the table might be the most important thing, but where they're sitting can be pretty crucial as well. The slightly rustic look of a farm...

There is that certain something in most rooms, that one element that steals the show and makes a statement. Whether it's an expected element such as a light fixture or a great piece of art, or an unexpected choice like the floors, ceiling or banister,...

One of the most classic design staples has to be a pair of chairs. While it's nice every now and then to mix things up with separates, the symmetry of a pair of chairs adds balance and grounds the look of a room. With a bevy of combinations, configurations...

Summer and weddings go hand in hand. If you're looking to honor a special bride in your life this wedding season, glean inspiration from this beautiful bridal brunch designed by Charmean...

Mirror, mirror on the ... mirror? A wall covered with a large mirror can do wonders for increasing a light, bright feel and making a space look so much larger. But if that plain mirror seems a touch boring, layering a more detailed, artistic one on top...

Reminiscent of a day of boating, we love how sturdy rope is sneaking its way beyond the docks and into home decor. From serving pieces to occasional tables, there's no room where the laid-back feel of rope can't fit. Here are a few of our favorite finds....

Ever since kitchens became as much about entertaining and aesthetics as about cooking, there has been one large, lingering question: How do I cook and keep things orderly? If you ask us, there's no reason to hide away the culinary essentials....

If a blue and white nautical theme feels too over the top, evoking a sense of the ship in a room may be a more appropriate design choice. A gorgeous antique model sailboat, reclaimed sails used as cloth or vintage pieces from vessels no longer in use...

Long, formal rows of perfectly spaced bushes are not the only way to incorporate roses into your landscape. Planted among other perennials or evergreens, or bunched together in no particular pattern, roses can look perfect even in yards that lack a dedicated...

Peanut butter and jelly. Blue and white. Stone and shingles. Some things are great alone but become even better together. Separately, stone and shingle facades add character and charm. Together, these time-tested materials complement each other to create...

Rope. Chain. Rubber. Driftwood. Those are just a few of the materials seen in unique furnishings, lighting and accessories at spring 2012's High Point Market in North Carolina, which wrapped up April 26. Every...