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• 15 Ways to Showcase Your Collections  

  Give collectibles the spotlight they deserve by displaying them in an appropriate setting.

• 27 Quick and Easy Ideas for Kitchen Organization  

  You don't need a major overhaul to banish clutter and boost storage in your kitchen -- these tips get you on the ri...

• Decorate with Nature's Neutral Colors  

  Banish beige with quietly colored mineral tones. These natural hues are today's hottest "new" neutrals, offering se...

• Go Bold with Color Accents  

  Spice up your rooms with shots of color from paint, fabric and wallpaper.

• 10 Indoor Crafts Projects  

  Snowy days are perfect for indoor projects. Make a quilted cup warmer, create a no-sew pillow, paint a lampshade --...

• 18 Clever Storage Solutions  

  Organize everything while adding creative style to your home.

• 20 Ideas for Family Picture Displays  

  Treasured photographs deserve the attention they'll get in these creative displays.

• Budget-Friendly Decorating Ideas  

  Refresh every room in the house with our cheap and chic decorating ideas.

• 20 Stylish Shelf Solutions  

  Shelves are versatile ways to gain storage in your home.

• 10 Easy Ways to Refresh a Room  

  Brighten your home with these easy, affordable color-filled projects.

• 7 Easy Furniture Facelifts  

  Our clever remakes will inspire you to give a piece of ho-hum furniture a fresh face using paint, fabric, stencils ...

• 21 Easy Headboard Projects  

  Revamping your headboard with fabric, paint, stencils, bamboo and other inexpensive materials is a simple way to ad...

• Quick and Easy Kitchen Backsplash Updates  

  Updating the backsplash behind your stove is a simple way to inject style into your kitchen.

• Secondhand Style: Decorate with Vintage Finds  

  Uncommon vintage pieces take on new life and purpose in this Minnesota summer home for an energetic family of seve...

• How to Revive a Room in a Weekend  

  We gave this family room a pretty facelift with do-it-yourself ideas tailored to any budget.

• 10 Ways to Perfect a Powder Room  

  Because it's small and doesn't have moisture issues like other bathrooms, you can upscale a petite guest bath witho...

• 4 Ideas for Fireplace Decorating  

  Light up a room without building a fire. Our warm-weather ideas for filling your empty fireplace box show you how.

• 10 Country Kitchen Decorating Ideas  

  This remodeled kitchen takes on cheerful country style with some smart design choices.

• Our Favorite Window Treatments  

  We've got you covered with ideas for curtains, shades and blinds to show off your windows.

• Easy No-Sew Ribbon Projects  

  Personalize basic home accessories with these quick and easy projects using ribbon.

• 11 Ways to Save on a Kitchen Redo  

  You really can get the kitchen you want with the budget you have. Check out these money-saving tips to achieve a mo...

• 19 Stylish Room Ideas  

  Borrow ideas from a Chicago-area Colonial to boost the style and function of your home. Architectural touches and e...

• 11 Speedy Decorating Ideas  

  Make over a room in minutes? You can do it with these easy tips.

• 22 Ideas for Big Style on a Small Budget  

  Use clever decorating tricks and budget-friendly ideas to turn a small-footprint space into a fresh and functional ...

• Update Your Bath on a Budget  

  Create a serene retreat that's organized, comforting, and easy on the pocketbook. We show you how.

• Find Your Decorating Style  

  Home decorating becomes oh-so-simple when you let your personality guide the way. Find your inner decorating muse w...

• 18 Quick Tips for Bathroom Storage  

  Here's how to organize even the smallest bath with the right mix of storage strategies and tools.

• Quick and Easy Paint Projects  

  A simple coat of paint transforms just about anything -- walls, floors, furniture and more. Plus, it's cheap and ea...

• 8 Smart Kitchen Organizing Ideas  

  A function-packed kitchen offers innovative, yet simple, kitchen design solutions.

• 10 Ways to Bring Home Cottage Style  

  Fresh, colorful and kick-off-your-shoes casual, the cottage look is just plain easy to live with. Bring this warm, ...

• 27 Ideas for Bargain Decorating with Antiques  

  Midwest Living Senior Home Editor Carol Schalla loves the offbeat discoveries she finds at rural antiques markets. ...

• Secrets of Small-Space Decorating  

  How do you make the most of limited space? Here are 31 ways to decorate your small rooms with style.

• Decorating Secrets from Boutique Owners  

  Three Midwest boutique owners share their must-haves, must-dos and can't-live-without decorating tricks.

• 50 Instant Facelifts  

  Paint, fabric and a little creativity go a long way when you want to update your home's decor. Refresh your home wi...