Magazine archive: The Insider

How About A Quickie?

How About A Quickie?

Change is good. But we don’t always have the time—or the energy—to take on a full-tilt decorating project. We asked a panel of designers to share their favorite speedy routes to interior...

Contractor Confidential

Contractor Confidential

A nuts-and-bolts guy talks about design trends he likes—and a few he could live without—in kitchens and baths

Upholstery 101

Upholstery 101

Uphol­sterers to give us the low-down on furniture makeovers

 Floor Show

Floor Show

The latest trends, tips, and strategies for buying and decorating with rugs

Picture This

Picture This

Decorating with art for the neophyte

Faux Fabulous

Faux Fabulous

A panel of pros gives us the scoop on specialty paint finishes — and avoiding cheesiness

Eco Chick

Eco Chick

Green-design trailblazer Jill Salisbury on why sustainable, healthy design is no fad

Curtain Calls

Curtain Calls

Of subtlety, function, and fun: what we learned about dressing a window from the pros at Workroom

Hue Man

Hue Man

Paint guru Ed Mattingly spills on color trends, the importance of sampling, and the benefits of getting dirty

Everything is Illuminated

Everything is Illuminated

Lighting expert Xavier Yager offers insights about all fixtures bright and beautiful, the importance of shadows, and how to put yourself (and your rooms) in the best possible light