Change the Mood of a Room With Colors that Advance or Recede

Possibly the ultimate neutral, linen is a natural fabric choice for rooms both elegant and casual

When utensils, flooring and even fabric can be made from a single renewable material, it's a design winner

Nothing punches up a room faster than pillows, drapes or upholstered furnishings in energizing orange — even after autumn

Drapes add privacy and soften a room full of hard surfaces. See how they can be styled for baths

Quell your fears of cooking splashes, cleaning nightmares and dust with these tips from the pros

If you’ve ever been in white-paint-swatch limbo, you know white can be tricky to work with. Here’s how to get the fresh look you’re after

Dial up the zest at mealtimes with doses of snappy orange on dining room walls and furniture

Find out more about what separates — and unites — these classic materials