Traditional furniture pieces that lean toward a more formal style are turning up everywhere in rooms decorated by the most sought-after designers. Done correctly, the pieces add a sense of history and timelessness without sending the space back to a bygone era.

Window treatments are not only a great way to provide the finishing touch in a room, they also have many practical uses such as controlling sunlight and airflow. Read on to see how five top design pros created window treatments that are both functional and decorative.

Many of us grew up in homes where a few key furniture items had been lovingly handed down, sometimes for several generations. These were the “treasures” that still looked great and functioned well in spite of their age,  and they always had a story attached to them.

Interior Designers Laura Zender of Laura Zender Design, Dan Davis and Paul Johnson of Dan Davis Design, and Arturo Sanchez and Barry Harrison of Art | Harrison Interiors share their expert advice on how to establish realistic budgets with their clients.

If there is one all-embracing design movement that has emerged, it is the idea that our living and working environments should be comfortable.

Shorter winter days mean more time spent indoors. Six of the area’s top designers share their thoughts on how to create bright and inviting spaces to be enjoyed year-round.