Great design stimulates all the senses, including touch. Check out these great uses of texture, then let your fingers do the walking

Bring on the Bling to Recreate the City of Romance at Home

Marble surfaces, a chandelier and a window seat give the conspicuous spot the air of a dressing room

Get all the chandelier benefits without channeling Liberace, thanks to wood, paper, wire — and even a surprising old-fashioned staple

Refreshingly basic silhouettes and materials make saltboxes a simple architectural pleasure

A South Carolina laundry room was designed to be sophisticated and functional, but when a kitten arrived, whimsy emerged

Blend colors and styles to create a harmonious sanctuary for two, using these examples and tips

Designer Phoebe Howard creates earth-toned elegance for a family's Florida beach getaway

This low-maintenance, high-impact houseplant fits in with any design and can clear the air, too

Set the right mood, focus a view or highlight architecture with long, narrow windows sited just so on a wall