Easy Decorating Ideas
Simple and inspiring decorating ideas that will add instant style to your home.
Decorating Tips
40 Elegant Home Furnishings
From vases to mirrors, turn a room from average to amazing with simple decorative touches.
20 Low-Cost Decorating Ideas
Stylish ideas you can pull off on a small budget.
Eclectic Home Décor Ideas
Design pro Sabine Tucker has a knack for mixing unexpected pieces to exquisite effect. Luckily, she’s willing to share her
secrets.
23 Fabulous Wallpaper Designs
4 Tips for Decorating With Neon Hues
Stylish Ways to Display Collections
Double-Duty Decorating Ideas
Décor Tricks
Stylish Shortcuts
3 Decorating Projects: Before and After
See how these stalled home-improvement projects got the lift they needed.
Transform a Room With Decorative Screens
Add function and flair by putting room dividers to work in unexpected ways.
Home Renovation Checklist
Don't let a hammer anywhere near your house without following these steps.
- Make a wish list. In one column, put your wants. In the other, your needs. That way, when faced with tough choices down the line, you’ll have a clearer picture of your priorities—what has to happen now and what can wait. (A second bathroom upstairs might be a must; a stainless steel Viking range, maybe not so much.)
- Determine your budget. Before you meet with a contractor or an architect, you’ll need a ballpark estimate—then both of you will be able to talk honestly about what’s possible. (P.S.: It’s a good idea to build some padding—at least 10 percent is recommended—into your number, for all those unexpected uh-ohs and might-as-wells that will crop up.)
- Consult the calendar. What is your timeline for the renovation? If you want the living room done for, say, Jenna’s graduation party, don’t wait until spring to start talking about it. Likewise, you won’t want to install a new roof when a New England winter is looming—or schedule any major demolition a month before you host a family reunion.
