Creating a Comfy Home

Decorating tricks and stylish shortcuts that will make your house a home.

Stylish Shortcuts

9 Decluttering Secrets From Professional Organizers
Nine smart strategies spotted in (and stolen from) the houses of expert clutter-busters. Chalk it up to experience—they really work.

Affordable Classic Furniture
Convinced you don’t have the budget for that New Big Piece? These sofas, beds, and tables—all under $1,000—have the stylish staying power to make you smile for years to come.

7 Toasty-Warm Comforters
Snuggle up with the coverlet that suits your sleeping style.

33 Modern Living Room Design Ideas

Patterns, prints, colors, and textures come together to create the ultimate livable space.

Photo: Simon Whitmore/Ideal Home/IPC+ Syndication

32 Elegant Ideas for Dining Rooms

Create an inviting space that’ll work for a party of 20 or dinner à deux.

Photo: Photo: Mark Burstyn; Designer: Sabrina Linn

5 Ways to Create a Cozy Home

Achieve a style that's comfortable and sophisticated with these decorating tricks and simple shortcuts.

Photo: James Merrell

Unique Home Decorating Ideas

Armed with know-how—and a bit of courage—you can make even the most intimidating objects blend seamlessly into your home.

Photo: Martyn Thompson

Cozy den with magenta hues, piles of pillows and books and a bowl of cherries on small table

Decorating Solutions

Easy Home Upgrades

Decorative Throw Pillows
Bring personality to your home with one (or several!) of these unique options.

Rearrange Your Living Room
Using the same basic pieces, we created three different plans—formal, feng shui, and family—so you can land the perfect layout at home.