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The mantel is often the focal point of the living room in winter, but it can be hard to know how to decorate the fireplace once warmer weather arrives. Do you play it up with fresh colors and artwork, or let it hide out behind... more »
One of the first things I do when I see a room for the first time is study the options for furniture arrangement. Sometimes there can be more than one great option. Occasionally, things like windows, a fireplace or doorways can limit options and stump... more »
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Living rooms are often the hardest-working rooms in our homes. If your living room has no real flow, or you are not maximizing the area to its full potential, you probably aren't enjoying it as much as you could. Maybe it's time to take charge. Start... more »
When Houzzer Lana Carlene became fed up with her house, which she called a "big, bland, beige box," she decided to do something about its lack of character — one room at a time. She began her coup in the... more »
It's easy to pine for a larger space when you are living in a teensy one, but big rooms present some of their own challenges, and that is what we will be tackling today. Whether you live in... more »
"Fun, bright and happy" was the phrase this mother of two young boys used to describe her dream basement makeover. She gave a piece of fabric she loved to interior designer Cathy... more »
by Becky Harris
You know a basement is very important to a family when it takes a major feat of engineering to make it happen. Excavating this basement on the beach involved pumping out and purifying ocean water and pouring very thick foundation walls, to name a few... more »
by Becky Harris
One of the often-ignored parts of designing a new wood-burning fireplace is deciding how to house all the necessary wood. What's the best way to store the firewood you need while still maintaining a great focal wall? Whether you choose a symmetrical or... more »
by Shane Inman
Many great rooms, living rooms, family rooms and bedrooms can actually become better when their design doesn't focus on the television. If you've decided to put your TV above the fireplace, consider keeping it hidden so your room revolves around your... more »
by Shane Inman
Sunken living rooms have a significant history that goes back — at least in the contemporary sense — to conversation pit designs by the likes... more »
The Dream Living Room is complete! Mary Pucul of Vandling, Pennsylvania, winner of our Dream Living Room Sweepstakes, and her husband, Carl, are now cozied up in their beautiful new room. The $40,000 prize covered $16,000 in furniture from... more »
by Becky Harris
Putting a television and fireplace on the same wall requires a delicate balance. These two focal points need a precise plan for them to feel warm and welcoming instead of out of balance or out of scale. Be careful to consider the size of each when figuring... more »
by Shane Inman
Take a shot on your own or go straight to just-for-fun speculations about whose homes these could be
Like fashion, people's home design and decor choices say a lot about them. We don't want to jump to conclusions or judge a book by its cover, but often it's not too hard to understand some basics of a person's lifestyle by looking at a room.
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Whether made from stone, wood or metal, the decorative ledge we call a mantel has rested over fireplaces for centuries. Mantels display our family photos, art and accessories — often all the things that we treasure the most. As the focal draw of every... more »
by Shane Inman
End tables are like the supporting players to a leading-lady sofa. They rarely get the glory, yet they're vital in their own low-key way. In addition to serving as a landing pad for lamps and a perch for cocktails, they can help to give a space a well-rounded,... more »
