Barbara Ballinger

As ultra-contemporary kitchens gain in popularity, interest is soaring in shiny cabinets that contribute a huge modern cachet. New York-based designer Patrick Mele loves the sheen and reflection that variations...

It may not be a look for all homeowners or even a way to decorate your entire house. But the bohemian style, which first emerged in early 19th-century France when...

The big corner corporate office once was the prize. Then came the rise of work-at-home entrepreneurs, whose successes could be measured in the tricked-out home offices they conjured up. Now,...

For years, paint has been touted as the go-to way to freshen walls and ceilings affordably and quickly. Wallpaper was typically typecast as a more expensive treatment because of the...

Years ago, home design professionals borrowed the spa concept from swank hotels and resorts to give the bathroom a soothing ambience, even if its occupants couldn't steal away. Now, another...

Designer Campion Platt is best known for his focus on bringing luxury to contemporary interiors, for clients that have included celebrities such as Meg Ryan and Al Pacino. But recently,...

Small is getting bigger for sure. The average American single-family house will drop to 2,152 square feet this year, 10 percent smaller than five years ago, according to the National...

The way New York designer Markham Roberts sees the world is large, bold, colorful and highly personalized, a sensitivity he attributes to the most influential person in his life —...

An entry hall offers a home its interior curb appeal. And while the front door, foyer dimensions, flooring, furnishings and colors can combine to provide a gracious welcome, the staircase...