Retro's fun, but keep a balance

While it's simple to get your hands on decor from the past, it's more complicated to use it well. Here is a guide for doing it right »

An attitude of fun

Don't know where to start when it comes to decorating? Interior designer Marian Wheeler offers this tip: Start with a favorite item.

Her new beat: design

Retired police officer Kristina Wolf has found success in what some might consider an unlikely second career: that of an interior designer.

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Home design is where his heart is

Interior designer Matthew MacCaul offers tried-and-true tricks for dealing with a small space.

Memories of a storied past

The daring work of local designer John Dickinson (1920-82) is still below the radar — but that's quickly changing.

All decked out

In her book "Perfect Porches," Paula S. Wallace offers practical design solutions and clever decorating ideas for your outdoor retreat.

Totally radical remodel

For some, a dream remodel includes a luxury bathroom or a professional-grade kitchen. For Brett Pulliam, it was letting Donkey Kong inside.

Mastering the bathroom

A well-designed master bath is all about good planning. If done right, it will be a soothing place to relax or an efficient spot to shower.

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An eye for exotics

An eye for exotics

Bromeliads, which are collected by enthusiasts around the world, have caught the eye of home gardeners.

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Etsy Friday Finds: picnic blankets

We'll be experiencing real summer weather this weekend -- at least that's what the forecasters predict. In...

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Sit back and relax

Relaxation emerged as a strong theme at this year's S.F. Decorator Showcase, with designers turning five of the rooms into tranquil retreats.


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How We Use Space

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I'm Bringing Sexy Back

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