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Marni Jameson

Niches built into a hall wall can add a needed break and some welcome dimension to an often-overlooked space, says designer Nicole Sassaman.

Design obstacles become opportunities for L.A. decorator

April 27, 2016 at 7:34 a.m.

Design obstacles become opportunities for L.A. decorator

In a new house, it's wise to get to know the landscape and plants that are there before diving into making wholesale changes. But you can "claim" the space with some bright annuals, or, as this family did, with some inexpensive yard art.

The moving dance: Real-estate logistics can be a real circus

April 27, 2016 at 3:16 p.m.

The moving dance: Real-estate logistics can be a real circus

Buying items fashioned from real tortoise shell contributes to the reptiles' demise.

Kinder decorating: Put these 7 items on your don’t-buy list

June 24, 2016 at 5:40 p.m.

Kinder decorating: Put these 7 items on your don't-buy list

This photo ran with Marni Jameson's inaugural column in March 2004 about good design. Jameson interviewed architect Michael Graves, who said the best thing ever designed was the egg. The shape appears in much of Graves' work.

Jameson: A decade of design lessons-turned columns

April 27, 2016 at 7:31 a.m.

Jameson: A decade of design lessons-turned columns

A technique that a liquidator like MaxSold uses to sell home items is creating batches, or "lots," of items. Some lots contain one item, like this art piece; other lots contain, say, all the ceramic figurines. This helps sell items more efficiently.

Clearing out a house? Use these tips from the professionals

April 27, 2016 at 4:51 p.m.

Clearing out a house? Use these tips from the professionals

Marni and her dad, Neal Ellis Jameson.

Clearing out a parent’s home: Rule 1 is to let go

April 27, 2016 at 12:09 p.m.

Clearing out a parent's home: Rule 1 is to let go

After: Redesigned, the room has grouped seating areas, bright colors and good traffic flow.

Designs on giving back: Donating sweat equity beats champagne galas

April 27, 2016 at 7:38 p.m.

Designs on giving back: Donating sweat equity beats champagne galas

Pay your respects: An Atlanta design museum is celebrating everyday objects for the genius of their design.

The roots of great design: Ingenuity applied to the ordinary

April 27, 2016 at 9:27 p.m.

The roots of great design: Ingenuity applied to the ordinary

Homeowners are telling builders they want new homes with the character of older ones — porches, pillars and architectural details.

Old houses, new houses: How to get character and convenience

April 27, 2016 at 12:16 p.m.

Old houses, new houses: How to get character and convenience

Organizer Peter Walsh

Organize this! Peter Walsh’s 31-day challenge to quit clutter

April 27, 2016 at 7:31 a.m.

Organize this! Peter Walsh's 31-day challenge to quit clutter