Camping with kids: The right gear can make everything easier
For some parents, it can be plenty challenging just to take young children on a trip to the mall. Then there are those who take their tiny hikers into the...
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This fall, decor’s deep, rich hues are bolder
Deeper, richer hues are often part of decor's autumnal palette, but this year they're bigger and bolder than usual.
Home decorators embrace big, bold wall art
Not long ago, the only homes in which you'd see big, bold art hanging on the walls tended to be those of serious collectors.
Lighting that makes a big statement in your home
"Designs are now not only a source of light, but a distinctive feature of an interior design," says New York architect West Chin.
Embracing summer at home with water-themed decor
Summer for many of us means reconnecting with water 鈥� lakeside hikes, paddles in the sea, luxuriant floats in some relaxing pool.
Planting a natural dye garden can be easy and inexpensive
As interest in eco-friendly products and methods grows, it's no surprise that many artists and other creative types are planting natural dye gardens. Low-cost and easy to grow, dye gardens...
Designers are warming to olive — the color, the wood, even the tree
Olive trees, native to the Mediterranean region, are among nature's oldest trees, and they look it. Gnarled, brawny trunks, a crown full of silvery leaves, and clusters of tiny green...
Interior designers and home decor stores are loving Africa right now
Just as fashion houses have referenced African prints and hues over the last few seasons, interior designers are drawing on a wealth of crafts like woodworking, pottery, textiles and pattern-making.
Taking design for outdoor spaces to the rooftop
A rooftop deck is nice if you're lucky enough to have expansive views of mountains, forest or water. But it's also attractive to city dwellers keen to escape the confines...
With this design trend, a rug isn’t just a rug
As part of the red-hot globalism trend, "tribal style" 鈥� exotic, eclectic and influenced by travel 鈥� has spread from fashion to home decor. There's a caravan of interesting furniture...