Living Rooms and Family Rooms
Formal or casual, everyone finally gathers in the living room or family room. Read techniques to use to create a comfortable, personal space.
- What to Put in Front of Your Sofa
- Living Room Basics
Bedrooms
Find information about bedding, furniture, luxury products, and lighting to help create a personal space in your bedroom.
- About.com's Guide to Decorating Bedrooms
- Create Your Own Private Retreat
- Improving Your Sleep Environment
- All About Beds and Bedding
- Keep Warm in Your Bed This Winter
- Put Together a Round Bookshelf Bedside Table
- Canopy Beds
- Bring Romance to Your Bedroom With a Beautiful Canopy Bed
- All About Bedding
- Top 6 Luxury Bedding Manufacturers
- What Should You Put at the End of Your Bed?
Kitchens
Whether your kitchen is the family gathering place or a place to "refuel," you'll find loads of information here for a workable and beautiful space.
- All About Decorating Kitchens
- Fast Fixes for the Top Kitchen No-Nos
- Kitchen Updates on a Shoestring
- Kitchen Islands Go Front and Center
- Spend a Few Thousand Dollars to Transform Your Kitchen
- Kitchen Faucets 101
- Slide Show of Kitchen Faucets
- Remodeling a Kitchen: Getting Started
- Terrific Kitchen Accessory Items
- Install Kitchen Countertop Lighting
- What to Consider Before a Kitchen Remodel
- Freshen Up Your Kitchen for $500 to $2000
Bathrooms
Get down to the nitty gritty with this absolutely essential space in your home. Then learn how you can make it a personal retreat.
- Bathroom Design Central
- Bathroom Design Ideas
- Freshen Up Your Bathroom With Simple Weekend Projects
- Make Your Small Bathroom Look and Feel Larger
- Remodeling or Decorating the Bathroom
- Designer Bathrooms
- Choosing a Bathroom Sink
- Before You Buy a Bathroom Sink
- Copper for the Kitchen or Bath
- How to Replace a Shower Head
- Before You Buy Cabinets
- Bring Elegance and Luxury to Your New Bathroom
- Caulking your Bathtub
- Lighting Upgrades to Brighten Your Bath
- Folding Fancy Towels
- Dress Up Your Cabinets With Beautiful Hardware
- How to Care for Towels
- More About Bathrooms
- Remodeling a Bathroom or Powder Room
Kids' Rooms
Find great ideas for decorating kids' rooms, from decorating themes, furniture, paint projects, fun playrooms, and special rooms for little boys and girls.
- About.com's Guide to Decorating Kids' Rooms
- Versatile Furnishings in a Child's Room
- Color Trends for Kids Rooms - The Top Color Trends for 2007
- Top 6 Ways to Find Ideas for Kids' Rooms
- Decorating Ideas for Boys Rooms
Dining Rooms
When family and friends gather over a routine meal or a special occasion, the dining room becomes the center of attention. Read about dining room decor, furniture, lighting, and table decor.
- Plan a Tea Party with Beautiful China and Tasty Treats
- Special Napkin Folding for Your Table
- Choosing the Right Size Chandelier
- The Art of the Table
- How To Clean Tea Stains From a China Teapot
- How to Care for Silver Flatware and Serving Pieces
- How To Polish Silver
- A Guide to Serving Pieces Used in a Traditional Tea Party
- How to Make a Round Tablecloth
- Tips for Buying a Dining Table
- Pub Tables Raise Dining to New Heights
- Top Tips for Buying Dining Chairs
- Find Replacements for Broken China
- Designer China Patterns Make it Difficult to Choose Just One
Entries, Foyers, Mudrooms, and Hallways
Sometimes the smallest spaces in your home can be the most dramatic. Read how to find great storage space in these small areas, choose colors, add special decorative touches, and select lighting to make a dramatic impact.
- Our Best Mudroom Makeover Tips
- Paint a Hallway Any Color You Want
- Decorate Your Entry or Foyer
Babies' Rooms
Part of the wonderful fun of planning for a new baby is planning for an adorable nursery. Learn about baby furniture, decorating themes, luxury baby supplies, and charming nursery decor.
- Decorating Ideas for Boys' Rooms
- Decorating Ideas for Girls' Rooms
- Decorate a Baby's Room on a Budget
- How To Create a Baby's Room on a Budget
- How To Decorate a Child's Room With a Theme
- Window Treatments in a Child's Room
- Versatile Furnishings in a Child's Room
- Cribs for Adorable Baby Boys' Rooms
- Adorable Cribs for Baby Girls' Rooms
- Decorating Luxury Rooms for Pampered Babies
- Room Decorating for an Adopted Child or Step Child
- Storage Space for Kids' Stuff
Tweens' and Teens' Rooms
The years between childhood and independence can be challenging for the kids and parents. Read about setting up a teen room for those in-between years.
- All About Decorating Teen Rooms
- Decorating Ideas for Boys Rooms
- Decorating Ideas for Girls Rooms
- Decorating Dorm Rooms
- Casey's Room With Lots of Color
Guest Rooms
Make your guests feel welcome with a comfortable room and bath, regardless of how long they're staying.
- Put Together a Perfect Guest Room
- How to Make Your House Guests Feel Really Welcome (and Comfortable)
- Tips for Entertaining House Guests
Laundry Rooms
Who would think doing the laundry could be so much fun? It can be if you're organized and neat. Learn how to actually enjoy doing chores.
- Plan the Perfect Laundry Room
- Selecting a Washer
Dorm Rooms
Leaving home is both exciting and maybe a little scary. Read about getting organized and comfortable in your temporary home away from home.
- Dorm Room Decorating Ideas
- Organize Your Dorm Room With the Help of Someone Who Knows!
- Choose a Theme for Decorating a Dorm Room
- Dorm Decor - Get Organized With Lists
- Eight Steps to Getting Your Dorm Room in Shape
- Fab Finds for Decorating a Dorm Room
- Handy Products for Dorm Room Storage
- Look Online For Dorm Room Decor
- Shop at Home for Dorm Decor
- Dorm Decor Tips from Students
- What's HOT in Dorm Decor
- Top Dorm Room Comfort Items
Home Theaters and Media Centers
High-tech comes home with high-definition wide-screen TVs and amazing sound systems. Read about setting up a home theater or media center in your home.
- About.com's site for Home Theater
- Articles on Setting Up a Home Theater
- The Home Theater Experience
- The 10 Essential Elements of a Well-Balanced Home Theater
- Home Theater Movie Posters
- Three Media Cabinets, Three Prices
- Seating for Home Theaters
Home Offices
More and more people are working at home these days, and having a functional and comfortable home office is more important than ever. Find resources for home office furniture, design, and fixtures.
- Home Office Design
- Plan Ahead for an Efficient Home Office
- Get a Home Office Set Up on a Shoestring
- 10 Great Home Office Chairs
- Easy Lighting Projects
