When a single covering won’t cut it, bring in another for a boost of color, pattern, and texture.

We’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs.

Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.

Antique rug, meet postmodern chair.

To stop tossing and turning, you have to tune out the noise.

Fling open those windows and get proactive about busting dust and allergens.

The San Francisco–based designer explains what to invest in—and where to experiment.

That statement sofa wasn’t meant to be a wallflower.

Designer Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors knows that a neutral palette can be boring when done wrong.

The Californian designer shows us how to spruce up a utilitarian space.

Plus, six recently released sofas that match rounded rectangular shapes with rich hues.

Avoid unwanted surprises and dodge disappointment by following these six easy tips for buying furniture online.

Creating a children’s space that won’t be instantly outgrown is all about finding the fun in functionality.

Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a living room sofa—and what it should ultimately cost.

Whether it be earthy stoneware or durable enamel, here’s how to select—and budget for—a tasteful setting.

From fabric choices to pleating, interior designers break down how to select the ideal curtains—and how much you should budget.

This divisive design decision isn’t for everyone, but it could be a quick (and cheap) update that’ll transform your space.

Interior designers and architects agree: if you’re short on square footage, your furniture needs to work overtime.

When life hands you wall-to-wall carpet or drop ceilings, make the best of it!

If you want to make the best use of your bonus space, the first step is to just start using it—without waiting for everything to...

Get the biggest bang for your buck with these DIY-friendly improvements.

Setting the temperature doesn’t have to be contentious, so before you crank up the heat, consider other alternatives.

When Andrew and Emmye Cahn bought a partially subterranean house dubbed “the Hobbitat,” they had to figure out how to update it...

It’s not a screened in porch, and it’s not a covered deck—get the glory of the outdoors, but mostly inside.

We love Rufus and Mr. Fluffykins, but we don’t love their mess—here’s how your well-designed home and your animal companions can...

Before hiring a professional, look around your house and see what you can do with what you already have.

Choreographer Angela Trimbur offers tips for how to designate a personal creative space within your home.

Yes, removable is the easy way out.

Without (completely) losing my sanity.

The new owners of this modernist Dutchess County home approached it by making intentional furniture choices and focusing in on...

Clear out the clutter and reclaim your wasted space.

What can a machine do that a human can’t? In the case of my unfinished bonus space, not much.

You’re going to need a putty knife and an awful lot of patience.