While lamps and overhead lights like chandeliers tend to be the first consideration when it comes to brightening up a room, wall sconces can be just as functional — especially in smaller spaces. Like ...

Like many people, I have a serious aversion to overhead lighting. It’s not just that it casts the most unflattering shadows, it’s just that it feels all wrong. If the Big Light is on, everything feels ...

“We always suggest that clients keep fresh flowers or branches in the dining room,” says Birmingham, Alabama, designers Marguerite Johnson and Anna Still of Still Johnson Interiors. “This enlivens the ...

Most people are unaware of how much light affects a home’s atmosphere. It affects comfort, mood, and even the appearance and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether or not you realize it, the color of your home can strongly influence the vibe of your space. A ...

Whether your dining room ideas are for a palatial palace or a kitchen nook, creating a recognised space for mealtimes isn't just a case of finding a dining table and chairs and hoping for the best. As ...

Even with a socially distant Thanksgiving around the corner, you can create a dining room that lives up to the food you’re serving. By Tim McKeough Dining at restaurants has always been about more ...