Arm yourself with design tools to figure out and execute a fantastic focus in any room

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

The perfect rug may be all you need to complete your decor with color, texture and coziness. Here’s how to select the right type

Upholstery, draperies, rugs and mirrors are a few of the items for which it makes sense to consider a custom option

Colors go in and out of vogue. Here’s how they make their way into our home decor

Look for paint color ideas in things you already love: a piece of art, a cozy café, a vintage plate — even a memory

Prevent home break-ins with strategic landscaping and good practices instead of menacing — and maybe less effective — measures

The Hardworking Home: We weigh the pros and cons of washing your clothes in the basement, kitchen, bathroom and more

Bibliophiles across the globe reveal their top books and favorite reading spots, from a 2-story library to an artfully curated book nook

On December 17, 1843, ‘A Christmas Carol’ was published, and we’re celebrating with a tour of the famed author’s home