In this section, you will find lots of great decorating tips from various sources to help you make your home beautiful.

Starting Out

• Basics of Decorating - Your project will be much more successful if you pay attention to a few key guidelines.  Once you know the basics of interior design you can create rooms that really work.
• Home Decorating - A step-by-step guide to home decorating (9 pages - pdf)
• Decorating with Color - You will learn the basics of color theory, which will give you the understanding you need to feel confident in choosing color for your home. (6 pages - pdf)
• Why Hire a Decorator? - Why use a professional interior decorator? Use this guide to find out if you should.
• 7 Principles of Decorating - Ready for a room redo? Use these pointers as a guide.

Next Step

• Great Window Treatment Ideas - Avoid costly mistakes
• Kitchen Design - There are basically three elements to kitchen design. Many people focus on just one or two and end up with an disappointing job. To do it right, you have to focus on all three.
• Customizing Interiors - It's on the Rise! - Well designed rooms are created not only to be functional, but to complement the interior and enhance a mood.
• Holiday Decoration Safety Tips - (2 pages - pdf)

Helpful Information

• Latest Decorating Books - Need more information? Check out the latest and greatest books written about decorating a home.