Unique Cabinetry Install cabinetry around your refrigerator to get a built-in look minus the added expense. Mahogany Island White ceilings, wall tiles, and cabinetry balance the volume of the mahogany island and the deep tones of the walnut hardwood floors. ...

Retro Appeal This homeowner upped the cabinets' charm quotient by tacking lacy organza napkins inside the bottom panes of the glass-front cabinets. An old porcelain sink rests atop porch posts framing a vintage-tablecloth skirt. Mismatched lower cabinets are topped with new butcher-block countertops; one was retrofitted to ...

Save and Splurge A little online bargain hunting helped this kitchen's owner find a less-expensive alternative to the pricey tiles she'd seen in a showroom - from the very same company, Waterworks. "The Viking range was our big splurge," says the homeowner. "But instead of a ...

White, Airy Kitchen The kitchen feels refreshingly open and airy, thanks to the white-and-gray palette and the absence of upper cabinets. The homeowner added a medley of distinctive pulley lights from Europe, and an antique dish rack dated 1865 that was, she says, "the perfect weathered gray." ...

We've compiled our favorite decorating ideas and tips to help you create your dream kitchen Organized Pantry Utilitarian though it may be, the pantry can be as attractive as any other element in your work space. Careful organization and a few personal touches will make this storage ...

Get ideas how to use these vibrant shades throughout your own house. Red Mix fabric patterns in the same color family to add interest to a colorful dining room. Mango Hallway TIP: Keep all colors the same intensity, such as the mango in the hall ...

Blue and White Bathroom Varying shades of blue and white freshen up a traditional color scheme in a country bath. Flea Market Finds Painted metal letters from a flea market send a sweet message. Furnished Bath Real furniture ...

Cement Floors The kitchen floor evokes the look of broken-in leather. To get the effect, the homeowners acid-washed the cement surface. Shelf Life Before the days of built-in cabinetry, most of a household's dry foods, dishes, and linens were kept in a pantry ...

Romantic Style One grand gesture can turn an ordinary bath into a bonbon-worthy boudoir. The rococo-inspired curves of the oversize mirror are echoed in the swoop of the claw-foot tub and the arc of the French chair legs. A lush balloon shade also communicates luxury. ...

Claw-Foot Tubs First manufactured in the United States in the late-19th century, claw-foot tubs remained popular until built-in bathtubs came into favor in the 1930s. Traditional tubs, like this one, are contoured at the end where you recline. Shaving Bowl An old shaving ...

Use our best decorating ideas to make over your bathroom with color and style. Homespun Shower Curtain This shower curtain is made from homespun ivory cotton. The material hangs unlined from custom-made oil-rubbed bronze rods and rings that match the plumbing fittings. Those with even modest sewing ability could ...