Get your overhead, task and accent lighting right for decorative beauty, less eyestrain and a focus exactly where you want

Perk up that old claw-foot with a hit of paint that’s as bold or subtle as you please

Thinking in advance about how you use your space will get your first design consultation off to its best start

Learn how to balance your budget and set priorities to get the home features you want with the least compromise

Change your relationship with your house for the better by focusing on the answer to something designers often ask

Get your priorities straight when it comes to housekeeping by applying an emergency response system

Learn all about stone sizes, cracks, color issues and more so problems don't chip away at your design happiness later

Find out whether that barn door you love is the right solution for your space

Learn what’s in your concrete and about sustainability to make a healthy choice for your home and the earth

Leaf blowers, trucks or noisy neighbors driving you berserk? These sound-reduction strategies can help you hush things up