Building a simple room color palette doesn’t require any swatches or store visits. Scan your space and pinpoint the hues that are hard to replace or costly to change: the flooring, a sofa, a large bookcase, the curtains you want…
Even when a living room boasts an inviting sofa, comfortable chairs and stylish lamps, something’s off about the overall space. And, more often than not, it’s the rug. When the room’s rug is too small, the furniture can appear to…
It’s possible for a print to fit perfectly in the frame, coordinate with the rest of the room, yet still somehow feel out of place. Maybe it’s the height. If a painting is hung too high over a couch, console…
After dark, try turning off the overhead light in any room. Notice what is missing? Some corners may seem too dark, the reading chair might lack adequate illumination, or the tabletops and shelves may disappear into shadow. Turn on the…