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Stylish First Space Jun. 08, 2019
Summertime is a time of change. For some, it marks the start of vacations. For others, it's the time... Read More
Tasteful Taxidermy May. 25, 2019
I can remember entering my in-laws den in Virginia nearly 20 years ago, and I was aghast at the many... Read More
Is Your Home Getting Too Smart for You? May. 18, 2019
Sometimes I think we are living in the futuristic era of the Jetsons. At other times, it's George Or... Read More
Organize and Simplify: A Great Summer Purge May. 11, 2019
Your surroundings, believe it or not, can have a profound impact on your outlook and performance. Mu... Read More
Details Everywhere May. 04, 2019
Accessorizing a home is what makes it personal ... your home. Adding that final layer will make gene... Read More
Why White? Apr. 20, 2019
It seems like everything that's old is new again. Throughout interior design history, time and again... Read More
Are You in the Mood? Apr. 13, 2019
A room is truly like a lover. The more time and effort you put into creating the mood of your room, ... Read More
When to Use Dye or Stain to Finish Natural Wood Apr. 11, 2019
Dear James: I am planning to build some natural wood cabinets for my living room. I am trying to det... Read More
Summoning Bears Apr. 06, 2019
Bears are showing up all around my neighborhood. Not real bears — not yet. These are bears tha... Read More
Sun-Praising Mirrors Apr. 06, 2019
You must be living under a rock if you haven't seen the avalanche of starburst and sunburst mirrors ... Read More
Books Everywhere Mar. 02, 2019
When I was a student in the fourth grade, our teacher gave us an assignment investigating different ... Read More
Make Your Home a Best-Seller Feb. 23, 2019
Like the work of the novelist, setting up a house involves telling a story. The space you inhabit is... Read More
Don't Be a Snob Feb. 16, 2019
I confess that I am a bit of a snob. I always swoon when I see antiques that catch my eye, and my mi... Read More
Designer Faux Pas Feb. 02, 2019
We all look forward to innovative and inspiring ideas for our homes. Some of us scour interior desig... Read More
Living In a Rental Jan. 26, 2019
In certain cities such as West Palm Beach, Florida; Atlanta; and New York City, after years of fligh... Read More
Minimize Risk From Lead Paint When Remodeling Jan. 17, 2019
Dear James: I am planning to remodel a 50-year-old house, but want to retain as much original charac... Read More
Comfortable Chairs Jan. 14, 2019
There hasn't been one time in my more than 19 years of practice when I wasn't asked by a concerned w... Read More
Hang Your Own Kitchen Cabinets Jan. 10, 2019
Dear James: I want to install new upper kitchen cabinets. I bet a friend I could do all the work mys... Read More
Is an Open Kitchen Really for You? Jan. 05, 2019
Everyone says they love a large, open kitchen they can entertain in. But is that really a practical ... Read More
