Opening up rooms and adding outdoor recreation areas makes a weekend home a real retreat

Try these ideas for rug placement, style and size for a pulled-together look and a great feel underfoot

Toss down an Oriental or a kilim rug in a more modern room and watch the interest level skyrocket

Give feet a soft landing, protect your floor, hide a stain ... with area rugs in your arsenal, you can win any flooring battle

Give a time-honored look an energy infusion with an unexpectedly modern rug. Here’s how to contrast without clashing

Riparian influences abound in this stunning riverside home and garden in the Pacific Northwest

See where it makes sense to invest in durable essentials and focal pieces, and where to economize on other things

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

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

Style and durability meet in these outdoor rugs that are beautiful enough for the dining room floor