Wild colors get the boot in favor of graphic contrast, artful elegance and creative touches

A down-and-out kitchen catches the joy wave and turns up the fun for a social family of 5

Everyday items for the home and workplace — a water bottle, a dish rack — get an unconventional rethink by the award-winning British company

Strike a dramatic note with black window frames, shelves, stairs and more, making features stand out or blend in

Done right, black can add punch and personality to just about any room. Here’s how to go over to the dark side in style

To-do list: Freshen up the house with crisp black doors, inside and out

Decorating with black: 12 ways to work up from a small dark accessory to an ebony-walled room

Brush on some ebony paint and turn a dull doorway into a model of drop-dead sophistication

Bold and eye catching, the classic duo of black and white will create drama and interest in any room

Blandness gets the boot as a Canadian kitchen receives a bold dose of color and custom cost-conscious storage