Children ran from the scary dark walls in this spare room, but white paint and new flooring put fears and style travesties to rest

No more dithering over scale and style. We take the guesswork out of matching lamps to credenzas, coffee tables, nightstands and more

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

Can't find just the right table, shelf, desk or what have you? It's woodworkers to the rescue

Expanded for a family, this unpretentious cabin puts a fresh face on rustic sensibility

Distract attention away from an awkward room shape and create a pleasing design using these pro tips

Take another look at that unusual antique or flea market find. It could have a new life next to the bed

Learn decorating and layout tricks to create intimacy, distinguish areas and work with scale in an alley of a room

See why an ‘eat-in’ table can sometimes be a better choice for a kitchen than an island

You may want to give your seating accompaniments a standing ovation when you follow these guidelines for choosing the right ones