Home Decor

For some this is the fun part, for others deciding what color to paint, or where to put the couch is as stressful as going to the dentist. Either way HowStuffWorks has got you covered with tips, tricks and cold compresses.

Learn More / Page 4

Teak wood furniture is among the world's most durable -- and most expensive. Why does teak wood cost so much? Is it even worth the price?

By Josh Clark

Bathrooms are typically the smallest rooms in a home, and if you make a mistake in the design, it can shrink the room even further. So what are the top mistakes you can make when your design your bathroom?

By Jessica Brown

Sure, we all put on clothes every day, but have you ever stopped to think how many moments in your life are associated with some form of fabric? Where does it all come from?

By Bambi Turner

Advertisement

Many of us are hopeless when it comes to decorating our homes. We can't decide which furniture, what color scheme, or how to best use the features and rooms in our home. So we look to others for help. But do we need a designer or a decorator?

By Bambi Turner

You might suspect thread count is simply a marketing ploy to make Egyptian cotton sheets sound more luxurious, but it's really a scientific term.

By Kathy Price-Robinson

Home decor encompasses many different elements of design, from what kind of flooring you use to how the furniture is arranged in each room. But real wow-factor shows up in your home accessories. They give your home its personality and character.

By Bambi Turner

It's usually the smallest room in a house, but bathroom design can make a huge impact on your home's value. Find style ideas and practical tips for designing a beautiful bathroom.

By Mary Wynn Ryan

Advertisement

Decorating your home can be both rewarding and challenging. If you are unsure of where to begin, the following articles are a great place to start. You'll find suggestions on everything from kitchen and bathrooms to bedrooms and home offices.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Modern decor means clean lines, sleek spaces, sophisticated styling, and no unnecessary clutter. Discover ideas for modern decor in many different themes, such as Luxury with a Twist, World-Class Glamour, Hip to be Square, Magical Metallics, and more!

By Mary Wynn Ryan

Add cabin style to your home's decor with the cabin decor ideas in this article. Helpful photos illustrate a variety of cabin decorating themes, including Mod Lodge, Cool and Contemporary, East Coast Cowboy, a Woodsy Retreat, and many more!

By Janice Brewster

Add fresh country style to your home's decor with the country decorating ideas in this article. Discover helpful photos and various styles, such as Blue Plate Special, A Certain Savoir Faire, Fruits and Flowers, American Rustic, and Quiet Retreats.

By Mary Wynn Ryan

Advertisement

Instead of remodeling your kitchen, try the decorating ideas in this article to give your kitchen a new look. Discover ways to cultivate a vintage theme, to use bolder colors, and to integrate wood accents into your kitchen.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

These dining room decorating ideas and photo examples can help you transform an ordinary room into a glamorous, modern, traditional, or romantic dining area.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Whether you're decorating a master bedroom, a child's room, a teenager's room, or a guest bedroom, follow this expert decorating advice to create the mood you desire. And check out the image gallery for design inspiration!

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Use these bathroom decorating ideas to design the perfect bathroom for your home. There are so many various styles that you'll definitely find something that suits your taste. Choose from glamor, southwest ranch, far east, and many more.

By Mary Wynn Ryan

Advertisement

A foyer is where guests pause to shed coats or park briefcases; hallways are your routes to here and there; landings are where you stop to catch your breath. Mudrooms, laundry rooms, attics -- all these unappreciated spaces have a role. With a little creativity, you can make them charming and functional.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Decorating a bathroom includes consideration not only of fixtures, fittings, and floor and wall surfaces, but also safety and maintenance. Discover the various styles of bathroom design ideas, including tips on cabinets, lighting, and much more!

By Mary Wynn Ryan

Although American culture still associates cleanliness with virtue, we now also associate it with hedonistic pampering. From the skimpy, sanitary, one-per-household white box of the 1950s, the bath has blossomed into a beckoning retreat.

By Mary Wynn Ryan

Choosing a decorating style -- traditional, contemporary, retro -- that reflects your personality and interests can present a challenge. Get tips on how to personalize your home with fun decorating styles.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Advertisement

Do you want to decorate your home to fit your lifestyle but just don't know where to start? Discover these practical home decorating tips to do it all, like how to formulate a design scheme, integrate new ideas, and how to organize your ideas,

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Close your eyes and you can see the room you want. Dressed with color and artfully arranged, it's just right. Now all you need to do is to make the dream a reality. But where to start? Right here!

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Decorating your child's room involves decisions regarding safety, comfort, access, and style. Learn how to decorate spaces for kids of any age.

By Heidi Tyline King & Mary Wynn Ryan

Your child's room should be a safe space to sleep, play, and study. Learn tips for decorating that take safety issues into serious consideration.

By Heidi Tyline King & Mary Wynn Ryan

Advertisement

Color and furniture can be used to execute a limitless number of themes for a child's bedroom. Check out these kids' bedroom decorating ideas.

By Heidi Tyline King & Mary Wynn Ryan

Decorating your teen's room is a great opportunity for collaboration. Learn funky, youthful decorating ideas that remain practical.

By Heidi Tyline King & Mary Wynn Ryan