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9 tips from decor experts for a comfortable and functional dorm room

For many college students, a dorm room is their first home away from home. How do you turn it into a work, sleep and hangout space? Decor pros offer this advice.

Don’t work in bed, and other tips for creating a peaceful sleep zone in a studio apartment

Different versions of ‘home’ roost at the American Folk Art Museum

The plate as palette: Set the table and the mood with the latest in creative dishware

Like food, fashion and more, home decorating has a seat on the ‘slow’ train

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A blender from the 1960s, a restored 1936 piano. What I learned from clearing out my childhood home

For AP writer Anne D’Innocenzio, losing her mother was hard enough. But dismantling her childhood home only magnified the loss.

Far from gloomy, darker paints create a cozy, more welcoming room

Dark paint hues have a bad rap as gloomy and depressing. More likely they’re bringing a room good vibes, whatever the season. If you love dark paint, you’re not alone.

Oahu’s historic homes offer a slice of history and a sense of place

Hawaii is hard on building preservationists. Development and other pressures have reduced the number of historic homes, but there’s an effort to preserve and share those remaining.

Instant is in, fancy is out. Nothing stays the same for long in the world of home-brewed coffee

Instant is in, fancy is out. Nothing stays the same for long in the world of home-brewed coffee. The founder of Brooklyn Roasting, Jim Munson, thinks today’s coffee lovers are looking for less fuss when brewing a cup at home.

For 2024, some simple lifestyle changes can improve your little piece of the planet

The fight against climate change requires the mass cooperation of industries, companies, governments and communities around the globe.

The bathroom’s an ideal place for many houseplants. Some are even happy in the shower

When you think of bathroom décor, you might picture decorative shelving, a framed print or maybe a colorful shower curtain. But what about houseplants?

When there’s lots of holiday spirit but not much space, how to deck the (small) halls

Tis the season to decorate for the holidays. But if you’re in a small apartment, there are limits to what you can do.

Kitchens are where holiday memories are made. Create one that serves up joy

There’s one room in the home where a lot of holiday memories are made — the kitchen. For years, peak kitchen design has favored serious, sleek, state-of-the-art.

Need some fall comfort foods? Flavorful twists on 2 classics, apples and bread

The smells of warm apple pie or fresh baked bread are one of the pleasures of fall. Especially in today’s anxiety-provoking world, there’s a welcoming spot at home for cozy comfort foods.

She influenced decades of design with blingy, colorful textiles. A new exhibit pays tribute

You may not know her name. But Dorothy Liebes was a celebrity in her day — a weaver and designer who worked with top architects, designers and brands to help define the look and feel of 20th century luxury.

Bring some happy vibes home with fall’s ‘dopamine decor’ trend

The biggest trend in home decorating this fall is an emphasis on happiness, self-expression, color and creativity.

Nature, history and imagination infuse new wallpapers that help a room tell a story

Wallpaper is back in fashion in decor, and often tells a story. The latest designs are statement makers, ranging from the fun and fantastical to the contemplative and scientific.