Instant Makeover
Sure, knocking down a wall will make for a new bedroom, but who has the extra time or money? Instead, add a mirror or two for fresh, painless results. “Anytime you have light refractions it will give a room a sense of openness,” says Kat...

Color Guard
You know when you're guilty of emotional eating, but what about emotional painting? Can you separate your love for a particular color from the task of simply painting the guestroom before your in-laws arrive? Take a moment to consider the times ...

Curtain Call
Contemporary bathroom design may often favor sliding shower doors to keep water off the floor, but shower curtains certainly shouldn't be swept under the bathmat. Inexpensive and versatile, a shower curtain is like a piece of art: a huge canvas to show...

Still Life
Shift the pile of magazines three inches to the left. Dishevel them slightly. Place four fake oranges in the ceramic tray. Add the small, healthy potted succulent plant slightly off to one side. Arranging your coffee or cocktail tablescape is like this...

The Afterparty
The last houseguest has departed, the final leftovers have been devoured and your exhausted couch has seen better days. First, you'll need a little "me time" to decompress after the holiday madness, but the sooner you bounce back and return your hom...

Where the Wild Things Are
Punxsutawney Phil may have seen his shadow, but spring is still right around the corner. This year, start early and plant a wildflower garden - a beautiful way to welcome the warmer months ahead. Wildflower gardens have become popular in recent years, ...