Fresh Ideas for the New Year

The ultimate guide for celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas filled with innovative ideas for holiday decorating, party hosting, thoughtful gifting, and much more.

Instant Makeover

Transform your home with quick, budget-friendly ideas from across our network of sites.

bright pink-coral paint on the wall off-sets a white, fabric headboard with a gathered comforter on the bed giving a tropical feel to the decor

4 of 29

» View All Slides

How To Choose Paint Colors

Our decorating expert, Turner Carroll, shares her tips for picking the right shade for any room of your home. Plus, painting tips and tricks that make doing the job yourself a snap.

See all of the tips on SouthernLiving.com.

Next »Cheery Entry (before)

a rectangular glass-framed mirror sits atop a yellow desk with a variety of perfume, make up brushes, photo frames and jewelry decorate the top of it

Previous Old Desk (after)

barren front yard with yellow grass in front of a small cottage

Next Cheery Entry (before)

4 of 29 bright pink-coral paint on the wall off-sets a white, fabric headboard with a gathered comforter on the bed giving a tropical feel to the decor