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New Martha Stewart Furniture Collection Takes Its Cue from the Coast
Martha Stewart's latest collaboration with Bernhardt Furniture is a more contemporary, casual line inspired by life on the coast.

Bringing the Garden Indoors
Want to feel like you're living outside all year long? Using furniture, fabrics, accessories and finishes, you can make any room feel alfresco--no matter what Mother Nature has in store.

10 Cheap, Easy Room Makeovers
Is your decor looking a little ... static? Rejuvenate your rooms without breaking the bank by following some of these easy, inexpensive tips.

10 Marvelous Mirrors
Mirrors are a decorative and practical addition to any decor. They can make a small space appear bigger and a dark space look brighter. They can reflect a view so it can be observed from different angles, or so it appears more expansive than it really is. And whether used singly or arranged in a group, mirrors make an affordable alternative to fine art. With so many great designs to choose from, you're sure to find one that's right for your home. Here are 10 of our favorites.

Highlights from High Point - Spring 2007
Green--as in environmental--was a recurring theme at the spring 2007 High Point Furniture Market, while new directions in home entertainment, furniture finishes and licensing offer hints of what's to come in home furnishings.

The Top 10 Sources for Green Furniture - Where to Buy Green Furniture
Are you interested in buying stylish furniture that's also good for the environment? Here's a list of my 10 favorite Web sites for buying green furniture.

Metropolitan Home Unveils Contemporary Furniture Collection
The magazine that defined modern design for a generation of readers is entering the furniture market. The Metropolitan Home Collection offers sleek lines, sophisticated styling, and the imprimatur of famed designer Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz. Here's a sneak peek.

IKEA Launches Upscale Collection
IKEA has launched a new collection called Stockholm, featuring designer pieces fabricated from better materials and requiring less home assembly--but with higher price tags. How do the new pieces rate?

Highlights from High Point, Fall 2006
A roundup of some of the intriguing new furniture pieces introduced at the October 2006 High Point International Home Furnishings Market. Most of these items will be in stores in early 2007.

Color Trends for Kids' Rooms - The Top Color Trends for 2007
When it comes to color trends, kids are following in the footsteps of their parents in 2007. See what colors the well-dressed kids room will be wearing. (A hint: Gray is the new black.)

Furniture Trends: Highlights from High Point, Spring 2006
Craftsman furniture is holding strong, dining tables are getting taller and office furniture is becoming domesticated. Check out the latest design news and furniture trends from the semiannual furniture market in High Point, North Carolina.

Mirrored Furniture - Give Any Room Instant Elegance with Mirrored Furniture
Mirrored furniture gives any room instant elegance. Learn how to use it and where to find it.

Living Green: Furniture That Respects the Environment
You can help the environment (and your interior) by choosing furniture made from recycled or sustainably harvested, renewable materials. Best of all, you don't have to give up style, as these chic "green" furnishings show.

The Home Depot Launches Upscale Furniture Catalog
Better known for hammers and drywall, The Home Depot has launched an upscale furniture catalog filled with tantalizing products for home and patio.

Martha Stewart Introduces Latest Furniture Collection for Bernhardt
Martha Stewart's latest furniture collection for Bernhardt offers a winning update on traditional design. So why are her neighbors unhappy?

New Design + Home Show Coming to San Francisco
Lovers of fine furniture will get a treat this fall when Western Interiors magazine launches the first ever Western Interiors Design + Home Show at San Francisco's Concourse Exhibition Center.

Original Frank Lloyd Wright Furniture Designs to be Reissued
Love the look of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture, but not the nasty six-figure price tag? A Vermont company is reissuing the master's designs at a price that's a little more in reach.

IKEA Plans Store Openings Across the U.S.
Swedish home furnishings retailer IKEA is expanding its presence in the U.S., with new stores opening in every region of the country. See if their discount furniture is coming to a city near you.

Shagreen: A Decorating Classic is Hot Once More
Shagreen, a pebbly green hide used to adorn furniture and accessories for centuries, is making a comeback, with colors and prices that might surprise you.

Restoration Hardware Launches Outdoor Catalog, Target Introduces Smith & Hawken
Home furnishings retailer Restoration Hardware has launched a new outdoor furniture catalog, while Smith & Hawken is now selling some of its wares through Target.

Williams-Sonoma Launches Chain of Home Stores
Once just the purveyors of pots and pans, Williams-Sonoma expanded into home furnishings in 2004, and now is launching a chain of Williams-Sonoma Home stores. Look for seven by the end of 2006, with more on the way

2008 Design Trend Forecast
What are the international home furnishing trends for 2008? PointClickHome.com's Patty Bouley sniffs out the hot new introductions from Paris' Maison & Objet show, and offers a slide show of some of the most promising offerings.

Top Furniture Trends from High Point, Fall 2005
See what design directions had attendees buzzing at the semiannual International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina.

Decorating Ideas for Furnishing a Small Space
Short on space and ideas? Don't let small rooms cramp your decorating style. For help furnishing an apartment or cottage, check out these inspiring photographs from the pages of Coastal Living, Southern Living, Cottage Living, Sunset and Southern Accents.

Color Trends - Color Trends for Spring 2007
Golden Apricot. Strawberry Ice. Cafe Creme. They may sound like a dessert menu, but they're really some of spring 2007's hottest color trends, coming to you straight from the fashion runway. Read what hues are making news.

George Nakashima Furniture Fetching Record Prices at Auction
Steven Spielberg and Diane von Furstenberg are fans of furnituremaker George Nakashima, and it appears they have company: Pieces by the woodsy modernist, who died in 1990, are setting auction records.

Highlights from the 2007 Cologne Furniture Fair
Billed as "the world's leading furniture fair," imm Cologne features products from 1,300 different furniture companies around the globe. If you weren't one of the 115,000 visitors attending the January 2007 event, here's an electronic catalog showcasing some of the fair's biggest hits.

Going Green in the Office - Green Office Furniture
Going green at work means more than giving up Styrofoam cups. Learn how to make environmentally responsible choices when choosing office furniture.

Are Higher Furniture Prices In Your Future?
The Wall Street Journal reports that furniture prices are on the rise as materials become more costly and manufacturers abandon lower- and middle-tier markets to chase the more lucrative luxury furniture buyer.

Lamp & Lighting Trends from the 2006 Lighting & Accessories Market
Stephanie Mitchell from Furniture Style magazine offers a narrated slide show of trends from the June 2006 Dallas International Lighting and Accessories Market.

See What's New In Contemporary Furniture
Fans of contemporary furniture shouldn't miss MoCo Loco--a lip-smacking celebration of design innovation from around the world. With reports from Europe's biggest furniture fairs and plenty of photos, it's a one-stop source for all that's new and cutting edge.

Highlights from the 2006 Milan Furniture Fair
Every spring, the design world descends on Milan, Italy, for the Salone del Mobile, an international showcase for contemporary furnishings. Here are photographs of some 1,500 products from the 2006 event, arranged alphabetically by manufacturer.

Table Lamp Trends
With the price of table lamps dropping, it's easier than ever to trade your old fixtures for something a little fresher. Today that means color, natural materials and lampshades that are a little more whimsical than before (just hold the crystals or beads). Here's an "illuminating" look at some of the latest trends.

Ezines About Contemporary Design From Around the World
An international roster of more than three dozen ezines, electronic newsletters and online magazines dedicated to contemporary design.