Does your garden pique interest from one vista but fall flat from another? These tips and case-study landscapes can help

Give your rooms exotic flair in a single stroke. Tall Kentia palm fits the tropical bill beautifully

Highlight a show-worthy stunner or elevate a pedestrian plant by giving it a solo starring role in the garden

Free up your room's design and lighten the load on your budget with a freestanding fireplace in a style to suit your taste

Stay comfy during unpredictable weather — and prevent unexpected bills — by efficiently insulating and shading your home

Green usually gets all the glory in landscapes, but this surprise garden contender sets off a wide range of blooms to their best advantage

Low ceilings or odd-size doorways are no problem when you fashion a barn door from exterior siding and a closet track

Get a great result even without an experienced touch by following these basic design guidelines

Enchanting as a dream or as eclectic as you like, Jenny Lind cribs and kids' beds delight in traditional to contemporary children's rooms