“The best candidates are transitional hallways––spaces that lead guests from one area to another rather than serve as ...

We all know that darkening a bedroom can help us sleep better. It’s instinctive. But how dark is dark enough? The answer, it turns out, is very dark. Phyllis Zee, a professor of neurology and sleep ...

Do you say drapes, draperies or curtains? We had a reader say that drapes is not the correct term in the design world, that it carries a bit of a taint. According to the website , there is a ...

Neutral color schemes are a great way to save on decorating. You are always safe with colors such as beige, black, brown or white. The neutral colors can also be very calming, which is appealing in ...