Looking to add character, distinction, or even value to your home? Architecturally, it can be one of the best ways to do so! Crown molding can add a timeless and sophisticated sense of presence to any room.

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Is your room so long and narrow that you get the urge to put on some tacky shoes with big numbers on the back and throw a ball down a bowling lane?

Well, unless you love living in a bowling alley, check out the following Ideabook and get tips on furniture arrangements that WON’T make you feel like you live in a tunnel.

Men and women often have a difference in taste when it comes to furniture. If you are looking to add feminine style to your room, just use my “3 Cs” — curves, color and cloth — to turn up the feminine flair. Take a look at this for chairs that are all-girl!

Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet, but I wonder if it looked as good as any of these? Stools and hassocks — aka “tuffets” if you are writing nursery rhymes — are some of the most versatile pieces of furniture in the house. They are so small, you can slip them in as extra seating, foot rests or little side tables just about anywhere. And check out how much style they add!

In lofts and open plan homes, leaving out walls opens up the floor plan and creates a spacious feeling. One trend is to have the bathroom and bedroom completely open to each other. Definitely not an option for the shy! What do you think? Is that going too far in the quest for open space?

You love the clean look of a platform bed except you don’t like the idea of crawling out of bed 12 inches from the floor right? You’re in luck! Well bye-bye box spring, with recent improvements in mattress construction, box springs are not always needed and could become a thing of the past. Platform beds come in an array of heights and styles, so you can match your interior decor and get out of bed comfortably without the bulkiness of that box spring.

Coming up with a successful color palette for your home interior can be stressful. Because of this, many people default to a neutral color palette only to end up with a lifeless and dull sea of beige! A mix of texture, pattern, quality materials and varying shades all play an important role in designing a neutral colored interior that is soothing and sophisticated.

The Holiday season is in full swing and with guests pouring through the door, your powder room will seriously be put to the test. Set your powder room up to pamper your guests and see how to spend your party time enjoying yourself instead of refreshing the supplies!

So, you have more guests coming for Thanksgiving than you have room for at your dining table? Or maybe you converted your dining room into a home office and don’t have a dining table at all? If having guests balancing gravy-laden plates on their laps isn’t quite the elegant sit-down dinner you had in mind — no worries! These 5 instant dining tables can handle a crowd and disappear when the guests have gone! And I have my top 3 picks for ultra-compact folding chairs too!