Style and color are fundamental to any interior design. Educate yourself on the variety of decorating styles, explore ways to develop your look and get tips on choosing the right hue for your room.


Story Boards
Frequently Asked Questions
Don't Take a Decorating
  Theme Too Far
Design Mistakes
Designer Advice

Decorating Glossary
Design Styles



Use Color to Enlarge a Room
Colors and Common Associations
True Colors
The Elements of Color
Choose a Mood
Color Basics
The Science of Color
Color Wheel Primer
Take our quiz to determine your design direction.
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Whether you use it on the floor, walls, ceiling or furniture, paint is a surefire way to spruce up a room. And it’s the easiest thing to change in case your spring green turns out more like green pea.

Dos & Don’ts
Primers, Paints and Top Coats
Decorating With Wallpaper
Remove Wallpaper
Wallpaper Estimator

Textured Walls
Paint Technique: Fabric
Faux Beadboard
Whisking a Ceiling
Embossed Metal Technique
Fresco Wall Finish
Faux Leather Walls
Painted Floors
Concrete Courageous
Painting Furniture
Milk Paint
Diamond Floor Painting
Painting a Ceiling
Tips for Painting Paneling
Ripped Wallpaper
Decoupage on a Large Scale
Fighting “Blah” Walls
Old World Cabinets
Do you swoon over suede or are you content with cotton? Whatever your fabric fancy, get ideas for dressing your windows and upholstering your furniture and learn some tricks of the trade.

Add Zest to Interiors
Fabric Tips
Crazy, Mixed-Up Patterns

Getting Started With Window Treatments
Making Window Treatments Work
“Sew” Easy Windows
Window Treatments
Fundamentals of Window
  Treatments
Fabric Wall Panels
Just Sit On It!
Choosing Upholstery Fabric
Upholstered Seating
Choosing Bedding
Fabric Walls
Fabric Wall Covering
Tea Staining
Decorator Fabric
Find out how much you need before you buy.


 Learn about common coverings.
Once you’ve completed the backdrop, it’s time to set the stage.The goal is to make your space comfortable, functional and visually appealing–and we’ve got tips on how you can do it.

Creative Accessorizing
Combining Period Designs
Sofa Shopping
The Frame Game
Buying Wooden Furniture
Stylish Little Spaces
Lighting Your Home
The Art of Layering
Coffee Table Arrangements
Decorating With Photos
Decorating With Pictures
Artwork in Large Rooms
Hanging an Art Collage
Decorating Worksheet
  Use our interactive tool for arranging your rooms.
For even more inspiration, check out our collection of decorating videos and selection of books from Amazon.com. Gather all of your fabric, paint chips and room measurements in this handy kit!
Visit the Decorating message boards to connect with fellow decorating enthusiasts on everything from faux finishes to the hottest trends.

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