For most families, the dining table is the centerpiece of holiday events. Whether set formally, casually or buffet style, it's the gathering spot, where favorite seasonal foods are shared, and lively ... more

Ghosts and goblins, witches and brew, bats, spiders and other creepy-crawlies -- these are the symbols of Halloween that can send chills down the spines of little ones during this holiday season. And,... more

Even if you don't know what a dovetail is, you can appreciate this technique of hand-crafting that enables wood joints to fit together elegantly, without nails. Whether it's the silky satin luster of ... more

A beautiful interior, like an amazing landscape, has you at first blush. After that Instagram-worthy moment sinks in, you start soaking in all the details in the room -- a sculptural chair, a fabulous... more

Oh, those millennials. While they might not have the deeper pockets of baby boomers, they most certainly are influencing the gizmos, gadgets and small appliances that are winning the hearts and dollar... more

Just when you thought streamlining, mid-century modern or minimalist style rules in decor today, here comes the polar opposite:... more

There are interior designers who shudder at the word "trend," dismissing it as conceptual spam. Yet, sometimes they inevitably are caught up in it with a proposal that just happens to fall squarely in... more

Besides warming weather and blooming landscapes, the best thing about spring is refreshing. That is taking stock -- of your closet, your wardrobe, your house -- and thinking "reboot."... more

Both floors and ceilings often are referred to as the fifth wall. But what's on the floor has more gravitas in the design scheme. Rugs can warm and complete a space. They can draw the eye as a focal p... more

At the recent Heimtextil, the largest international show for home and interior textiles at Messe Frankfurt in Germany, one booth at the annual trends exhibition got a spirited conversation going.... more