Varying counter heights can make cooking, cleaning and eating easier — and enhance your kitchen's design

How high are typical counters, tables, shelves, lights and more? Find out at a glance here

Irregular tile heights can mar the look of your bathroom. Here's how to counter the differences

Low ceilings? Here are a baker’s dozen of elements you can alter to give the appearance of a taller space

Check out these ideas for pairing round tables with complementary chairs of different styles

Set up four club chairs and a round coffee table in den, library or living room

Rectangular, oval, round or square: Here are ways to choose your dining table shape (or make the most of the one you already have)

It's an unusual choice for your sleeping quarters, but a round bed would certainly stand out from its rectangular counterparts

Height, width, shape ... we turn you on to all the info you need to pick the right shade for your lamp and your room