Hide imperfections, energize a space, highlight a view and more with a little bit of darkness that goes a long way

An affordable rug, furniture and art pieces leave room in this New York couple’s budget for custom window treatments

Plant Prunus serotina in the Central and Eastern U.S. for spring flowers, interesting bark and beautiful fall color

Combine black with other colors to add drama, polish and modernity. It also can make a kitchen look more spacious

A butler’s pantry, mudroom and laundry room are part of this project by a designer the homeowners found on Houzz

7 ways to arrange your living-room furniture to avoid that bowling-alley look

Strike a dramatic note with black window frames, shelves, stairs and more, making features stand out or blend in

Brush on some ebony paint and turn a dull doorway into a model of drop-dead sophistication

Trash bags, houseplants and a good cry all have their role when it comes to this major life change

Improve your soil and yard the organic way with a valuable garden booster that grows on trees