The idea of balance is deeply ingrained in our DNA. We humans couldn't walk without balance. We feel at peace when a scene is visually balanced; we are agitated when what we see appears out of balance. We almost instinctively know "good balance" when ...

Art comes first for Ken Maxwell. While some homeowners choose their art to match their interior, Maxwell followed his instincts and designed his home around his love for art. "I seriously considered going stark," says Maxwell. "That's a common design...

An open stairwell presents its own special design challenge: What's the view from behind? Instead of leaving the rear of the stairs plain and unfinished, don't miss an opportunity to give it a stylish spin. Need inspiration? Here are eight ideas to co...

Details often determine a purchase: the stitching on a jacket, the neat switches on a toaster or the smooth metal trim on an iPhone. Gardens are the same those small touches of brilliance in the details complete the picture. If we look carefully at t...

I started out the year as I always do, motivated to spruce things up, move things around, save some money and work up some clever repurposing projects. I created a couple of articles for inspiration...

In general, it's preferable to retain old windows and fix them up for energy efficiency it prevents material from entering landfills, can save money and preserves a certain charm that new windows may not have. But there are cons too.Pros: On the Hous...

There is something so romantic about watching movies outdoors. The big screen, snuggling up under blankets when it gets chilly and being able to grab whatever you like to eat or drink from the house top my list of reasons to try this at home. Check ou...

Reminiscent of a day of boating, we love how sturdy rope is sneaking its way beyond the docks and into home decor. From serving pieces to occasional tables, there's no room where the laid-back feel of rope can't fit. Here are a few of our favorite fin...

From robots navigated by plants to an eggbeater converted into a lamp, Berlin's DMY festival celebrates the latest in product innovation. In...

It takes some serious nerve to choose black, especially for walls. But nothing sets off color like black. And nothing has its depth. It can add a sense of architecture where there is none to speak of, and while it does indeed make a room feel smaller,...