interior decorating

Organizing and Repair How-tos

How to make a home office work

A functional home office is essential whether or not you work from home. While you may be satisfied with just a phone and a computer...

SheKnows TV: Homergency

Best paints to use for furniture

Painting a wooden piece of furniture can be a daunting proposition for most of us, but knowing the right primer and paint to use can...

SheKnows TV: Homergency

Best paints to use for bedrooms

The bedroom is a safe haven; it shields us from the stressful forces of the outside world; and, it is a reflection of who we are. To...

Baby & kids rooms

Baby nursery theme ideas

A nursery is not only the place where your bundle of joy will drift off to dreamland, but it’s also a space she can call her own....

Living rooms

Feng shui entryway

Feng shui is the art of creating environments that act to enhance our lives. Homes have an important impact on our prosperity,...

Holiday and seasonal decor

Define your decorating style

To create a home environment that nurtures and inspires, you should understand your personal style -- what feeds your soul and lifts...

Living rooms

Trend alert: Faux bois

Faux bois is one of my favorite trends of the moment. When it comes to trends, we all know how to incorporate them in fashion, but...

Hobbies

5 Ways to personalize your decor

Your home is the perfect showcase for your signature style. From your favorite colors to your favorite accessories, personalizing...

Color and paint

Color trends for your home

We all love color, but most of us don’t know how to use it. Many think that a room’s design begins with a paint color, but I never...

Bed and bath

Transition your playroom from toddler to teen

The kids may grow and change to suit their ages, but the family playroom certainly doesn’t. Here are some suggestions and tips to...

Decorating How-tos

How to arrange a family photo wall

Pictures give rooms a personalized sense of style and flair. If you're like most people, you probably have a horde of family photos...

Living rooms

Real women share: My worst decorating idea and how I fixed it

When you imagined it, it was fabulous and brilliant. But when you put it into practice, it just looked awful. Interior decorating is...

Hostess Tips

Decorating your house for a party in less than 30 minutes

The secret to entertaining at home successfully is being prepared. Keep an eye on circulars for great deals on products with...

Decorating How-tos

How to redecorate your family room without buying anything new

Freshen up your stale family room without buying anything new! It's not impossible. Instead of resorting to shopping every time you...

Home How-tos

How to update your master bedroom in 5 easy steps

Tired of your master bedroom's blah style? You don't have to spend a fortune to get a designer room. Follow these five easy steps to...

Decorating How-tos

How to redecorate your family room in a weekend

Families spend umpteen hours in their family rooms each year playing games, watching movies and celebrating holidays. But what does...

Holiday and seasonal decor

Romancing the bedroom for Valentine's Day

After an intimate Valentine's Day dinner for two, many couples end up in the bedroom (let's hope so, anyway). Here are a few tips to...

Bed and bath

5 Ideas for a blue kitchen

If you are trying to decide on a primary color when decorating a kitchen, consider cobalt blue. This luxuriant shade is as intense...

Bed and bath

Creative tile ideas for a bathroom

Adding tile areas to a bathroom is a great way to add visual interest, as well as make the room appear more updated and stylish....

Living rooms

Feng shui for your personality

If you follow ancient Chinese feng shui principles, you can determine what element your personality matches best. Here we present...

Living rooms

Room arrangements for your personality

Making a house your home these days requires a lot more than simply hanging up a "The Jones" placard. One way to make your home...