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

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 ...

Using color in interiors successfully is not just about choosing those you feel most drawn to. While this is, of course, important, the more scientific rules of color harmony teach us which pairings ...

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 ...

I often hear people say, "I'm hopeless at picking colours." If that sounds like you, don't feel bad. It can be daunting to choose colour schemes for your home, especially if you haven't spent years ...

Anne Hepfer teaches the basics of the colour wheel and discusses how basic colour theory can help the "colour challenged" make successful colour choices. A colour wheel (also referred to as a colour ...

The color wheel makes my head spin like a dog chasing its tail. I make no more sense of it than I do of such bewildering canine behavior. My confusion made for some interesting color combinations in ...

Your home's exterior color scheme and architectural style play a role in the colors you should choose for your garden.