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A Place for Family, a Place for Self

Today's families are a whirlwind of activity, running to school and work, to and from meetings, events and get-togethers. Research has shown that because today's families are so busy, home has become a retreat, a place to escape and relax.

Add a Touch of Global Glamour to Your Home

Are certain rooms in your house feeling a bit dated, or perhaps just a little dull? Sometimes all it takes is one new piece of furniture with a lot of personality, or a few well-chosen accessories to bring a room back to life.

America's Most Wanted -- China Patterns

Arlene Dubuc recently fulfilled a decades-old quest. The Fillmore, Calif. resident has been searching for replacements for a few pieces of her china set that were broken during shipping more than five decades ago.

Bedrooms for All Kinds of Living

The way we use our bedrooms has evolved over the years. Just as kitchens are now much more than rooms where food is prepared, bedrooms have transformed from simple places that house a mattress into retreats where residents relax, unwind, entertain and work.

Black, White and Beautiful All Over

Remember the old joke: What's black and white and read all over? Although that joke, along with its punch line, the newspaper, as well as black and white television, may all be obsolete, the fashion caché of black on white and vice versa is never out of style.

Brides Forego Fine China, Say 'I Do' to Casual Luxury

Brides building their bridal registries today are thinking twice about china cabinet classics, turning instead to home items in which the luxury is a bit more casual.

Bring the Outdoors In

The relaxation of an evening outside is often forgotten as fall creeps in. Many of the items that made your backyard an oasis don't have to hibernate for the winter. With a bit of creativity, you can enjoy that summer feeling all year long.

Decorating Your Walls: A 'Primer' on Paint Types

You've picked out a color, purchased brushes and rollers and are ready to decorate several rooms in the house with a fresh coat of paint.

Designer Tips for Fall Decorating

Tired of the same old decorations? Need a designer's touch while maintaining your own sense of style? What better way to add your personal stamp to a house than by creating one-of-a-kind accents that you make yourself?

Easy Home Decorating Ideas for Fall

An amazing ritual is once again underway. The days are getting shorter; leaves are turning brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red; and flocks of birds are making their way south. Inspired by the changes brought on by Mother Nature, people across the country are initiating changes of their own, giving their home décor a new lease on life.

Fabric Choices Show What Makes You Tick

In language as in decorating, fabric is more than "a material made from fibers or threads." That definition actually falls behind an older, deeper definition of the word. Webster first defines fabric as "the framework or basic structure of anything."

Faux Finishes Add Character to Your Home

Each room of your house evokes different emotions and the way you design them sets the stage for some of the most important moments in life. Creating the perfect setting is a balancing act of putting the right things together.

Get the Movie Theater Experience Without Leaving the Comfort of Home

If you're a home "decorista" in search of some fabulous new feathers to dress your nest with, consider wallcoverings. Today's options can add color and visual interest, as well as wonderful texture.

Home Décor is Looking Up

You've hung pictures on the wall, painted and faux-finished, and added all those special touches to make your room unique. But have you forgotten something? One of the easiest ways to add a touch of elegance, whimsy or style to a room is just above you: the ceiling.

Home Design Keeps it Basic

Today's definition of success for women is much different than it was only a generation ago. They have many more opportunities than the women who preceded them. This broad range of options often times brings with it an accelerated lifestyle...

Home Fashions Inspired by the 19th Century Arts and Crafts Movement

Originating in England in the late 19th century, and later spreading to the United States with a fury, the Arts and Crafts movement is one of true artistry when artisans embarked on an effort to prevent the mass production of original works.

Improve Your Home with Great 'Universal Design'

Great design is like great art -- you know it when you see it. However, an essential element of great design is that the form fits the function. In other words, even if it's beautiful, an object isn't well designed unless it accomplishes its intended purpose, and does it well.

Jewelry for the Kitchen

Accessorizing doesn't have to stop at a little black dress punched up with trendy chandelier earrings and an eye-catching bracelet, or a well-tailored suit complemented by cufflinks and a new wristwatch.

Keep Odors at Bay in Your Home

Special memories can be triggered by lots of different things -- something you see, a sound, and especially a smell. Odor memories are more evocative and emotional that other types of memory experiences, according to Dr. Rachel Herz, visiting professor of psychology at Brown University and leading expert on the psychology of smell.

Kitchen Makeover Magic -- Let the Fun Begin!

If there's one thing I love about being a designer, it's the ability to create all kinds of spaces for any room of the home. From the bedroom to the living room, I've had the opportunity to turn some of the most challenging spaces into warm, cozy retreats for families around the world.