However limited your storage space, it is vital that you have a convenient storage system.  First, decide what kind of storage works best in each area of your home.  What should be out of sight and what can be left on display.   What can be built-in and what should be movable.  Freestanding storage has to be reasonably attractive as well as useful.

Do you have a room that has a bay or dormer window?  Extra storage can be provided by adding  a window seat with lift-up lid or drawers.  Another o...

A perfectly proportioned room is very rare but there are numerous ways of disguising and enhancing awkwardly shaped rooms.  I will show you how to use paint, wallpaper, fabric, lighting and rugs to camouflage many architectural sins.

Use one paint color for ceilings, walls and woodwork.  Rooms with lots of natural light can use rich, warm colors;  dark rooms look better painted in medium to light colors.

A different wallpaper above the dado will add distinction to any room.  Carefully chosen p...