Cooking up a color-happy kitchen
Pastel greens, blues, creams and peaches reigned until the early 1930s, when casual, built-in eating areas were painted Kelly green, red and even black.
Fall 2014 home decor: An ensemble production
Look for texture-rich accessories — like a box with stone inlay or a wooden sculpture — that add an element of nature to your space. Mix in a variety of metals to add a sense of luxury.
Design your own chic, comfy bedding
There are stores full of exquisite bedding. But fancy sheets, duvets and mattresses can sometimes fall short of our wish lists, in style, price, comfort or all three.
Loosening up: Homes now casual and repurposed
Repurposed rooms, recycled materials and an increasingly relaxed decorating style characterize the end of a decade that began as a party on a grand scale.
Stencils an easy, economical way to decorate a home
Besides walls, there are stencils with intricate medallions for ceilings and other designs perfect for floors: Think of a curling vine pattern on an outdoor concrete porch.
Country meets contemporary decor
Call it Modern Country or Farmhouse Chic — it’s sparer and less cluttered than the old Country, but no less welcoming. It honors Country’s homespun roots without sending us too literally back to the past.
Small home renovations buy time
It’s a reality of our fragile economy: Many homeowners who dream of the perfect kitchen or master bath are putting full-scale renovation on hold in favor of more limited changes.
Downsizers: Get the most out of smaller spaces
Often the need to get more use out of a space arises when an elderly parent joins the household or a grown child returns home.
A touch of glamour can brighten a room inexpensively
rom colorful glass pieces giving off sparkle to lamps and mirrors that play with the light, adding glamour to a room is easy and something people are seeking, said interior designer Jan Showers.
Leasing solar a cost-saving option
Increasing numbers of U.S. homeowners are relying on the sun to meet much of their hot water and electricity needs.
