Home Decorating 101

Decorate any room in your home with these essential style accessories including lampshades, wallpaper, paint colors, and more.

Color 101

Learn the fundamentals of color and explore options for your home with this informative guide.

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Find the Best Lampshade to Fit Your Style

A shade can change the entire look and feel of a lamp. Lighting expert Stephanie Edgar Reeves gives us some guidelines for a match made in heaven. » See Photos

Wallpaper 101

Discover the versatility that makes wallpaper such an artful, enduring design tool. » See Photos

Picture Hanging 101

Put that hammer down, and read our advice before hanging and arranging pictures, art, and other objects. » See Photos

Beach House 101

Follow five simple rules to bring fresh, fuss-free beach style into your home. » See Photos

Outdoor Entertaining 101

Browse our featured outdoor rooms for ideas on decorating patios, decks, and more. » See Photos

Sconces 101

With a well-established résumé of charm and elegance, sconces find work in a variety of rooms. » See Photos

Style Your Bookshelves Like a Pro

Make sure your bookshelves are as interesting as the titles you've so carefully collected. » See Photos

Curtains 101

If you've ever attempted to dress a window, you likely found that the options are as varied as the shapes and sizes of windows themselves. » See Photos

Add Depth to a Small Room with Mirrors

Mirrors are simply the most elegant, useful, and under-appreciated decorating tool. Use these 7 rules when incorporating them into your home. » See Photos