Mixing old and new is a great money-savings idea
You probably didn’t realize, when you put an ornate old picture frame next to the sleek Pottery Barn sofa in your living room, that you had your finger on the pulse of America’s design culture.
Making your home feel light and bright: some tips
Whatever a person’s taste, “I think almost everybody wants to maximize the light in their living space,” said HGTV host Genevieve Gorder.
Many ways to cut energy costs when decorating
When decorating our homes, we tend to consider things like beauty and comfort, the durability of pieces we might buy or the image they project. But how many of us stop to consider our energy bills?
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.
No color’s too bold for decor
What if you’re a fan of vivid orange, lime green or a luscious shade of lavender? These colors can be tricky to use successfully in decor. But you don’t need to avoid them.
Decorating together: How to fix up, not break up
Audiences, male and female, now lap up hours of TV programming about renovating, decorating and DIY-ing.
Spring cleaning: 3 quick projects that kill clutter
Spring cleaning can feel overwhelming. But where to begin? Never fear: Three professional organizers are here to offer three projects you can do in an afternoon each.
Transforming your home for spring
By Susan Zevon
On the leafy street where I grew up, spring brought blazing forsythia and a canopy of fresh green blooms. But for me,...
Kitchens go outdoors: Fire pits, rings, tables
Gas-operated fire pits, fire rings and fire-pit tables are emerging as modern-day substitutes for campfires.
Summer can inspire decor all year
The sun-drenched colors and inviting textures of summer provide plenty of decorating ideas. The trick is doing it right.
