How to Design Around a Corner Fireplace

Arranging furniture in a room with a corner fireplace can be tricky. See how others have done it and get tips. If you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace in the corner of your living room or family room, you know that it can be both cozy and confounding. You might...

How To Create A Calm & Relaxing Bedroom

There are endless ways to decorate a bedroom, but the room should above all encourage relaxation and sleep. A good night’s sleep is an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. 1. Opaque Window Coverings I always recommend blackout shades for bedroom windows. Your...

9 New Kitchens With Beautiful Backsplashes

A backsplash isn’t just a practical feature to protect walls from cooking messes. It’s also an opportunity to make a powerful style statement. Here, pros share details on nine beautiful backsplashes that show a range of ideas for tile and slab looks. 1. Quartzite Slab...

Journey Through An Interior Designer’s Beautiful Beach House Retreat

Interior designer Karen Wolf spent her childhood visiting Long Beach Island, New Jersey, with her family. Now with kids of her own, she’s been keeping up the tradition. “It has a really soft spot in my heart,” she says. To ensure the nostalgic destination stays in the...

Freshen Up Your Bathroom This Weekend

Haute Hardware Switch out your dated, dusty knobs and pulls and replace them with their chic, shiny counterparts. This quick, low-cost project (can you even call it that?) has the power to transform the entire aesthetic of your bathroom design. Proof: this, white...