End the turf war for good with hardscaping, native grasses and ground covers that save water and are easier to maintain

Splashes, spots and stripes: Confidently mix things up in your border planting with our 4-step recipe

Use free-form stripes, vibrant florals and watercolor tones on furniture and accessories to evoke art around the home

Ditch the dogma about color, style and matching, and watch your rooms come alive

Experience your garden in a whole new way — no big budget or major effort required — with these invigorating ideas

Avoid thermostat wars, pet peeves and the great shower squeeze with these tips for having family as houseguests

Dare to distance yourself from neutral, solid furniture fabrics for rooms that spring to life

Time to perfect your accents. Learn how to use pattern on furniture pieces to totally transform your rooms

4 designer tips make mixing fabric patterns fun

Add spark underfoot and pull a room together all around with a patterned rug as bold or subtle as you please