Decorate By Room
From Lauren Flanagan, former About.com Guide
- Living Rooms and Family Rooms
- Bedrooms
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Kids' Rooms
- Dining Rooms
- Entries, Foyers, Mudrooms, and Hallways
- Babies' Rooms
- Tweens' and Teens' Rooms
- Guest Rooms
- Laundry Rooms
- Home Theaters and Media Centers
- Home Offices
- Dorm Rooms
Living Rooms and Family Rooms
Formal or casual, everyone finally gathers in the living room or family room. Read techniques to use to create a comfortable, personal space.
Bedrooms
Find information about bedding, furniture, luxury products, and lighting to help create a personal space in your bedroom.
- Decorating Ideas for Small Bedroms
- Bedroom Paint Colors
- Buying a bed
- Guide to Mattress Sizes
- All About Beds and Bedding
- Bedroom Rugs
- Bedroom Lighting
- Canopy Beds
- Photo Gallery of Unique Headboards
- All About Bedding
- Top 6 Luxury Bedding Manufacturers
- Bedside Tables
Kitchens
Whether your kitchen is the family gathering place or a place to "refuel," you'll find loads of information here for a workable and beautiful space.
- Fast Fixes for the Top Kitchen No-Nos
- Kitchen Updates on a Shoestring
- Kitchen Islands Go Front and Center
- Spend a Few Thousand Dollars to Transform Your Kitchen
- Kitchen Faucets 101
- Slide Show of Kitchen Faucets
- Install Kitchen Countertop Lighting
- What to Consider Before a Kitchen Remodel
- Freshen Up Your Kitchen for $500 to $2000
- Kitchen Storage Solutions
- How to Update a Kitchen
- Remodel a Kitchen - Where to Start
Bathrooms
Get down to the nitty gritty with this absolutely essential space in your home. Then learn how you can make it a personal retreat.
- Photo Gallery of Designer Powder Rooms
- Bathroom Design Central
- Bathroom Design Ideas
- Freshen Up Your Bathroom With Simple Weekend Projects
- Make Your Small Bathroom Look and Feel Larger
- Remodeling or Decorating the Bathroom
- Designer Bathrooms
- Choosing a Bathroom Sink
- Before You Buy a Bathroom Sink
- How to Replace a Shower Head
- Before You Buy Cabinets
- Caulking your Bathtub
- Folding Fancy Towels
- Dress Up Your Cabinets With Beautiful Hardware
- How to Care for Towels
- More About Bathrooms
- Remodeling a Bathroom or Powder Room
- Bathroom Lighting Ideas
- Bathroom Paint Colors
- Bathroom Storage Ideas
Kids' Rooms
Find great ideas for decorating kids' rooms, from decorating themes, furniture, paint projects, fun playrooms, and special rooms for little boys and girls.
- About.com's Guide to Decorating Kids' Rooms
- Versatile Furnishings in a Child's Room
- Top 6 Ways to Find Ideas for Kids' Rooms
- Decorating Ideas for Boys Rooms
Dining Rooms
When family and friends gather over a routine meal or a special occasion, the dining room becomes the center of attention. Read about dining room decor, furniture, lighting, and table decor.
- Dining Room Curtains and Drapes
- Dining Room Sideboards and Buffets
- Special Napkin Folding for Your Table
- The Art of the Table
- How to Care for Silver Flatware and Serving Pieces
- How To Polish Silver
- Find Replacements for Broken China
- Designer China Patterns Make it Difficult to Choose Just One
- Dining Room Chairs
- Dining Room Tables
- Dining Room Chandeliers
Entries, Foyers, Mudrooms, and Hallways
Sometimes the smallest spaces in your home can be the most dramatic. Read how to find great storage space in these small areas, choose colors, add special decorative touches, and select lighting to make a dramatic impact.
- How to Decorate a Foyer
- Entryway Flooring Ideas
- Entryway Storage Ideas
- Our Best Mudroom Makeover Tips
- Paint a Hallway Any Color You Want
Babies' Rooms
Part of the wonderful fun of planning for a new baby is planning for an adorable nursery. Learn about baby furniture, decorating themes, luxury baby supplies, and charming nursery decor.
- Photo Gallery of Nurseries
- Decorating Ideas for Boys' Rooms
- Decorating Ideas for Girls' Rooms
- Decorate a Baby's Room on a Budget
- How To Create a Baby's Room on a Budget
- How To Decorate a Child's Room With a Theme
- Window Treatments in a Child's Room
- Versatile Furnishings in a Child's Room
- Cribs for Adorable Baby Boys' Rooms
- Adorable Cribs for Baby Girls' Rooms
- Decorating Luxury Rooms for Pampered Babies
- Room Decorating for an Adopted Child or Step Child
- Storage Space for Kids' Stuff
Tweens' and Teens' Rooms
The years between childhood and independence can be challenging for the kids and parents. Read about setting up a teen room for those in-between years.
Guest Rooms
Make your guests feel welcome with a comfortable room and bath, regardless of how long they're staying.
- Put Together a Perfect Guest Room
- How to Make Your House Guests Feel Really Welcome (and Comfortable)
- Tips for Entertaining House Guests
- Guest Room Essentials
Laundry Rooms
Who would think doing the laundry could be so much fun? It can be if you're organized and neat. Learn how to actually enjoy doing chores.
Home Theaters and Media Centers
High-tech comes home with high-definition wide-screen TVs and amazing sound systems. Read about setting up a home theater or media center in your home.
- The 10 Essential Elements of a Well-Balanced Home Theater
- Home Theater Movie Posters
- Seating for Home Theaters
Home Offices
More and more people are working at home these days, and having a functional and comfortable home office is more important than ever. Find resources for home office furniture, design, and fixtures.
- Home Office Design
- Plan Ahead for an Efficient Home Office
- Get a Home Office Set Up on a Shoestring
- Easy Lighting Projects
Dorm Rooms
Leaving home is both exciting and maybe a little scary. Read about getting organized and comfortable in your temporary home away from home.