DIY decorators often get the furniture plan right and nail the neutrals but then cringe like the Cowardly Lion when choosing color. Afraid of making a mistake, we default to neutrals and maybe one ...

Like many do-it-yourself decorators, I'm always on the lookout for ways to bridge the gap between my limited skill set and the world of fine design. I look for what great designers know that the rest ...

Turn your garden into a work of art.

Most gardeners pick flowers they love and hope for the best. Garden designers pick by the color wheel, and the difference is ...

Learn the color combination rules interior designers and color specialists use, from the 60-30-10 rule to complementary and ...

Color is the most conspicuous element in the landscape. It’s what others notice when they visit and it’s how we plan on our forays to local nurseries. It sets the mood that permeates the landscape and ...

Even though Isaac Newton’s experiments and observations led to the development of the color wheel during the 17th century, his revolution in the understanding and application of colors continues to ...