Mix and match

by Ann Bertelson

How do you successfully blend solids, stripes, prints, and plaids in the same room? Interior designer Janice Stone Thomas demonstrates in this remodeled house. To create a vivid environment inspired by the home's lakeside setting, Thomas developed a palette of Caribbean blues, sunshine yellows, and coral pinks. The key colors repeat on cabinets and accent pillows. more...

Evolution of an interior

by Mary Jo Bowling

For most homeowners, interior decoration evolves as time and budget allow. But while the results may be beautiful, the process can be a little haphazard. We asked San Francisco interior designer Randall Koll to show us a systematic approach: He created a scenario for decorating a living room in three orderly stages that build upon each other. more...

Lickety-split decorating

by Joseph Boehm

The Neapolitan palette isn't just for ice cream parlors and wrapping paper. Pink seems perpetually hot in fashion and at home, and it's especially rich when paired with a grounding tone like chocolate brown. more...

Decorating with a light touch

by Rebecca Jerdee

The first step to uncomplicating your life just may be to uncomplicate your decorating. Sure, it sounds too good to be true, until you visit the Delaware cottage of Laura Burrows-Jackson and her husband Michael Jackson, where decorating--and life--have a certain breezy quality. more...

Bright spots

by Oma Blaise Ford

If the thought of splashing bold paint on beige walls makes you break out in a cold sweat, you're not alone. "Most people are terrified of choosing color," says interior decorator Debbie Travis. more...