DIY decorators often get the furniture plan right and nail the neutrals but then cringe like the Cowardly Lion when choosing color. Afraid of making a mistake, we default to neutrals and maybe one ...

It took me a long time to finally figure out what bothered me about my herb garden. The plants were deadheaded and otherwise neat. The walks were swept and tidy. Still something seemed amiss. Weeks ...

Split complementary colors can be considered the sister to decorating with complementary color palettes — they are very similar, but their respective nuances make them unique. While a complementary ...

Then came the explanation of complementary colors, those opposite each other on the color wheel, which had an "extra special" relationship, like the sun and the moon. I don't know about you, but that ...

The color wheel makes my head spin like a dog chasing its tail. I make no more sense of it than I do of such bewildering canine behavior. My confusion made for some interesting color combinations in ...

It’s that wonderful time of the year again for those of us who want to get outside and start planting. Whether it’s redoing the whole backyard, adding additional plants to the already existing ...

There’s little doubt that color is a powerful decorating tool. It works at an architectural level to define and link spaces and highlight the interesting details of your home. It tricks the eyes and ...

Like many do-it-yourself decorators, I’m always on the lookout for ways to bridge the gap between my limited skillset and the world of fine design. I look for what great designers know that the rest ...

When adding color to a room design, many people start with things that are easy to implement, like cloth furnishings, such as cushions or curtains. Curtains sometimes cover a large area and can affect ...