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We've been wallowing in rich colors and textures all winter. Now's the time to lighten up. In a dining area, heavily weathered looking chairs with a mesh back and grey linen seat create an airy feeling. A wood-topped table with...

1. Natural Light Yes, plants, animals and people need natural light. But when sunlight is streaming through your windows. Blinding you during dinner, you'll want to be able to block it out. There's a reason early humans lived in caves. ...

As the holidays are upon us once again, it's time to start planning for gatherings of family and friends - as we have done for generations.  Today's hosts and hostesses benefit from conveniences like food processors and robot vacuums. Yet...

Many homeowners have their own ideas about how light or dark their home interiors should be. Some folks love nothing more than sunny, light-filled rooms. Other people adore their comforting, softly-lit spaces.  While light levels can be a matter of...

With hardwood floors replacing carpeting in homes everywhere, rugs are becoming in popularity. This is a welcome turn of events for designer - and homeowners - because it means we have more options to choose from than ever before.  If...

We jump at the opportunity to remodel older homes - partly because of the distinctive historic styles and partly because of the abundance of natural wood.  What's so special about wood? Pretty much everything! We love the color, texture, grains,...

Who doesn't love summer? The world is bursting with color and bustling with activity. The sounds, smells and tastes engage our senses, whether we're walking, golfing, grilling out, gardening, mowing the lawn or just sitting on the patio with a...

What's better than having a guest room? Two guest rooms, of course! Providing two guest rooms makes it much easier for friends and family - who often travel in pairs or groups - to visit. In this historic home remodel,...

With Pinterest, Houzz and HGTV, homeowners have more sources for inspiration than ever before. You may have found, however, that replicating what you see online or on TV isn't always that simple. Mastering proportion and scale can be especially challenging....

When you're planning your interior, it's important to create spaces you love - with or without guests. It's partly about flooding these areas with light and selecting timeless, elegant and versatile furniture and accessories.  But it's also about your personal...

Light It Up In this master bedroom, light streams in the window. What we've done is to maximize the natural light by using light colored linens throughout the bedroom. Usually associated with summer, light linens are actually ideal for winter....

The term "man cave" conjures up ideas of... well, cavemen. It also suggests the stereotypical man cave, with features like sports pennants hung on faux wood paneling, beer-stained carpets, empty pizza boxes and fossilized Cheetos between sofa cushions.  These days,...