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Art of Design / Home & Consumer

Art of Design: Furniture for Thought

Next time you are shopping for furniture or just browsing at an antique store, keep in mind that every piece of furniture has a story to tell. Furniture styles have evolved throughout history as our daily rituals and customs have changed. ...

Art of Design: Reinvent Your Rooms

We've all been there. You look around your home and wish you could change the way things look immediately. You can! To redecorate your whole house sounds like a lot of work -- and it is to a certain point. Think of it as a bit of serious ...

Art of Design: Time for Bed

The type of bed you live with can actually affect your health. While most believe that headboards and footboards are merely decorative, they can affect your overall well-being and the attitude with which you wake up every morning. My advice is for...

Art of Design: The Skirted Table

You never know what you'll find under a skirt -- a skirted table, that is. Skirted tables have been around since medieval times, when layers and layers of fabrics were placed on top of a table to protect diners from frigid floor drafts. Skirted ...

Art of Design: If Walls Could Talk

Some people say they can't stand their four walls when they get cabin fever, and some really mean it. Four walls define most interior spaces. They are so important because they separate activities from public to private. Regardless of whether you ...

Art of Design: Back to Black

There is a reason why the color of the door on 1 Downing Street is gloss black. It represents elegance, power and the ultimate sophistication. One of the most daring colors for interior design is black. The color black is often associated with ...