Articles filed under Decor
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Master bedrooms have grown in style and statureMar 07, 2015 6:00 am - Once a simple place to sleep, the master bedroom has evolved into a luxury suite where owners can get away from it all for some private time and a little pampering. Toda...
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Tiffany clock was made in EuropeMar 01, 2015 12:01 am - Q. Many, many years ago, my mother gave me an old clock that was my grandfather's. I have enclosed a photo of the clock for you to see. I'm almost 60 years of age, so I ...
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Must you have bookshelves?Mar 01, 2015 12:01 am - Changing times create changing furnishing needs. If you don't read hardcover books any more, do you still need bookshelves in your home? Is it possible bookshelves will ...
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An artist/entrepreneur is inspired by utilityFeb 26, 2015 5:15 am - Heather Lezla spends a lot of time looking at water meter covers. “It's kind of ridiculous how there are so many of them, and how many different ones there are,” she say...
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Decorate in layers to create depth, coherence in your homeFeb 26, 2015 5:00 am - If you want a room makeover but don't know where to start, consider decorating in layers. Many designers recommend this approach but offer different ways of going about ...
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Consider style, shape and size to find your perfect sofaFeb 25, 2015 5:00 am - Sofas are the piece of furniture where you will spend endless hours: watching a movie, chatting with friends or taking a nap. So choose well. It's too large an expense t...
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Home electronics must act, and look, the coolestFeb 22, 2015 6:00 am - Once upon a time, home technology — alarm systems, vacuums and the like — was pretty much all about function. Then along came Apple, and now consumers demand that their ...
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Designer Sandra Nunnerley: 'There are no rules. . . . Mix it up.'Feb 22, 2015 5:00 am - New York interior designer Sandra Nunnerley joined Post staff writer Jura Koncius last week on our Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt. Q. My home has a ro...
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Japan's Taisho Period inspired urnsFeb 22, 2015 4:01 am - Q. I am enclosing a photo of two "cookie jars" or urns that have been in my family for over 60 years. I recently read your column featuring Satsuma vases, and mine are s...
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Dual-use furnishings can be elegant, functionalFeb 21, 2015 6:00 am - No young woman wants to wear sensible shoes with a fancy ensemble. It's a turnoff to pair a stylish outfit with grandmotherly footwear. When sensible furnishings are dis...