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.

The small-but-mighty powder room is an opportunity to take design risks and flex your creative muscles.

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

After doing it six times in three years, my dog and I have become experts in figuring out what we need to be happy when on the...

Babies are wonderful, but the stuff that you need to keep them safe, less so. Here's how to do it without compromising your style.

Whether your home office consists of a designated room or a tight corner in your kitchen, there are certain key strategies for...

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

Read on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.

Adding a light fixture (or two) to your dining room is like putting the icing on a cake: it’s that final, special touch that can...

If the idea of committing to a full room of wallpaper seems daunting, try this on for size.

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

Although the origins of terrazzo go back to ancient Egypt, the material as we know it today was developed by builders in Venice,...

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

Consider these five design tools the next time you’re embarking on a new design project.

From “disco” tile to high-gloss glass, this parade of beautiful backsplashes will help you take your kitchen from average to...

Besides being a place for food preparation and cooking, your kitchen can be a prime social zone where your friends and family can...

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

Unless you’re building a pillow fort, you only need a couple.

We’ve gathered an assortment of work-from-home items that are as attractive as they are functional.

Step into a comfortable, clutter-free zone as soon as you enter the front door.

Emily Henderson, Bobby Berk, and Katie Hodges give their expert advice on what you need to know when considering color, design,...

Let’s just say, there’s room for improvement.

Here's what you need to know before undergoing a building project with a contractor but no architect.

Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.

We break down the benefits and costs of laminate, wood, concrete, stainless steel, engineered quartz, granite, and marble.

From handles and hinges to latches and catches, here's what you need to know about the different kinds of modern kitchen cabinet...

From traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.

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

Turn some unused real estate into the lush, verdant oasis of your dreams.

Acclaimed for being sustainable, affordable, and adorable residences, tiny homes are also superb teachers when it comes to...

Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a duvet cover or insert—and what it should ultimately cost.

Embodied energy, gray water, black water, carbon footprint—the list of sustainable design terms goes on and on, and we're here to...

Be honest—are you really using that herb infuser?

After an unprecedented year of earthquakes, hurricanes, and fires, a bright light has been shed on the benefits of building with...

Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.