Find out how different hues can nurture sensitivity, counter restlessness and encourage confidence in children
Time and again when people are polled about their favorite color to decorate with, blue reigns supreme. Some prefer the lighter shades like ice or spa blue, while others like richer tones such as navy or indigo. Shades of blue are commonly associated with serenity and sophistication and are equally appealing to both men and women. Blue is a color that acts as a neutral, meaning there isn't a color that doesn't go with blue. Take a peek at the following examples.
Dive into color theory basics to learn how to pick better color schemes for your next design.
Hesitant to use bold and bright paint colors in your home? Get expert tips on choosing the right colors, plus a palette of our top paint picks.
A house painting design brings in a distinct appeal. Interior painters mix-and-match basic paint colors. This enables the colors to blend on the surface.
Color has a powerful psychological influence on the human brain. Learn how others have harnessed it and how you can do the same.
Colors have been scientifically proven to have psychological impacts on people's moods, with different colors having different effects.
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Decorating a child’s bedroom or playroom can be challenging. You want a design they won’t outgrow too quickly, and something you can live with, too. Check out these designer spaces and see how to mix high style with pure fun.
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What would bring true happiness to your household? A winning lottery ticket? A vacation home on a faraway beach?
Today’s young children are working more, but they’re learning less.
Do cell phones make kids safer — or more vulnerable? Most parents get kids phones because they seem like a way to keep children safe and connected. After all, with a cell phone, your child can contact you whenever he needs you. Also, you should be able to reach your child (assuming, of course, that she hasn’t lost the cell phone, buried it in a backpack, lent it to a friend, forgotten to turn the ringer on, or decided to ignore it when…
If you've got a small room that feels cramped and tiny, you may have tried opening up the space with a coat of white paint. Perhaps one of the most common pieces of design advice, white paint can indeed make a small room feel airier. That's not your only choice, though. There are several colors, including dark, bright, and bold ones, that can work in small spaces. Click through our favorites before you head to the paint store.
Colors tend to have one of three primary behaviors: active, passive, and neutral. The word neutral, in fact, means impartial or unbiased. Because of this,
Decorating for a dorm room can be tough. It's a small space and there isn't much room to go to crazy with decorations. We've pulled together some of the best practices, tips and tricks for dorm room decor to make it a little easier for you.
It is the living room that makes the biggest impact in your home and often sets the tone for the style and theme of your residence as a whole. This is a look...
If you don't know where to begin or how to go about the interior design process, check out these 6 ideas for inspiration on decorating your kid's room.