Home Design

Like a cartoon character you go to open your closet one day and things spill out on top of you. If you’re like me, you have lots of clothes. And belts. And shoes. And coats. And sweaters and tops and … well, you get the idea!
However, when I bought my house I came to the [...]

It strikes me that most of the content on RafterTales.com has been about adding stuff to your home. But lately, I’ve been thinking more about less … uncluttering my own space.

Learn how to plan and design your contemporary kitchen. Modern kitchen designs focus on form and function, with bold geometric shapes, sleek, clean lines and subtle curves. Metals, wood and stone surfaces combine to create a simple, functional contemporary kitchen design.

As the focal point of a modern home, the great room is where the family spends time together. A great room design should be comfortable and practical in terms of layout, furnishings and design elements.

More than any other design element, the color scheme you choose in your living room will set the tone and mood. Learn what colors trends are popular these days and how to inject color into your living room.

Of course you want your living room to look great but comfort is a key aspect of applied design. Especially if your home has a single living area with the living/family room combined, selecting chairs and sofas that are comfortable and relaxing is absolutely critical.

Creating a natural focal point is one of the keys to great living room designs. If you don’t have an architectural focal point in your living room, you can create one. Learn how to make your living room design really pop!

Whether you are designing a new home, remodeling or just want to change the look in your home, hiring an interior designer is worth considering. But if you want your home interior to reflect your own tastes and personality you may be better off managing the project yourself.

If your bedroom doesn’t feel sexy or romantic, it could be time to make some changes. Why not choose a romantic color scheme, change your bedding and spice things up in your bedroom with these sexy and romantic bedroom design ideas.

Regular cleaning of your home\’s air ducts helps prevent major maintenance issues, promotes good health for your family and reduces your home energy expenses.

A bedroom furnished in white can give the crisp, clean look of a modern interior design or the frilly look of sheer white fabric and white lace. Read on to find out how to pull off an all-white bedroom design.

Interior decorating on a budget can be a challenge; prioritizing is critical. Our Budget Home Decorating Guide gives you dozens of money-saving ideas, tips, examples and photos to follow as you plan your interior design project on a shoestring budget!

Even if budget is tight decorating your master bedroom will help make it your own haven away from public view; a place you’ll want to spend time relaxing. If you’re looking for ways to make your master bedroom look better without spending a small fortune, read on for great money saving tips and ideas.

Decorate a Boy’s Bathroom? Why not? While it needs to be completely functional and easy to clean, you can still have a little fun pimping out your boys bathroom in style! Read on to see photos and learn about boys bathroom decor ideas and tips.

If you are trying to decorate your bathroom on a budget, read these great tips and see pictures of bathroom remodels that don’t cost a fortune to complete!