(Family Features) – Whether it’s time to sell the house, or it’s just time to make some improvements, it’s important to know which projects will be the best investments. You may really want to put a hot tub in the bathroom, or create an outdoor room, but will you recoup any of those costs when you sell... 

(Family Features) – There’s nothing quite like committing to a paint color only to find that once it’s on the walls, it looks nothing like you envisioned. Or, you realize too late that while you may love the color orange, it really doesn’t work as a living room wall color. Or maybe you just can’t... 

(Family Features) – Decorating a room can be intimidating. There are a lot of decisions to make about color, patterns, furniture, accessories, fabrics, layout…the list goes on. To make it all easier you need to know what your design style is. Asking these questions will help you figure out your style. What’s... 

Room Makeovers That Won’t Break the Budget (Family Features) – So you have a room that needs updating, but you don’t have a lot of time or money? Not a problem. These quick-fix ideas will spruce up a room in no time without emptying your wallet. Bathroom If you like old fashioned tin ceilings, try ceiling... 

(Family Features) Interior design is about more than decorating a room. It’s really about figuring out how a space will be used and then creating an environment that maximizes that use. The American Society of Interior Designers says that there are many factors that help determine the best design solutions. Some of these... 

(Family Features) – As you look around your home, it’s hard not to notice all the minor flaws. Maybe you want to move to something bigger and better, but your realtor thinks you’re better off staying put for a while. You don’t have to wait out the market in a house that makes you cringe. Instead, real... 

(Family Features) – Chandeliers aren’t just for grand ballrooms or even formal dining rooms anymore. They come in so many styles and sizes that they can add a touch of drama to just about any room in the house.   Size matters when selecting a chandelier, according to Mary Beth Gotti, a lighting expert with GE... 

(Family Features) – If you have big design dreams but are working with a small budget, no fear – you don’t have to sacrifice style and professional-looking results. “When people think about do-it-yourself projects, they automatically think about costly, floor-to-ceiling overhauls,” says designer...