Decorating Styles and Techniques

You've just driven past a garage sale spread out like a buffet across someone's driveway and front lawn, but how do you decide which items are gems and which ones are fodder for the nearest landfill?

By Sara Elliott

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

To keep items hanging sturdily on walls, right where they belong, you need to choose the proper fastener and install it in the proper way. Learn how to hang various objects on walls.

By Editors of Consumer Guide & Walter Curtis

You don't need lots of money to give your home a new look. Work wonders with paint and fabric using this article's decorating ideas, including painting murals and floors and making bedspreads, tablecloths, and napkins.

By Editors of Consumer Guide