Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

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Many home landscapes burst with color in early summer, only to fade into a flat, uninspiring green by midseason or become visually empty once flowers disappear. This often happens because gardeners ...

The judges have determined the five finalists for the Colored by INX Can Design Contest. Now the public has their chance to select the winner of the sixth annual event. The can designs from brand ...

Your home’s color scheme could come from a painting, a flower bed or even a shade of lipstick.

Harnessing the power of color in restaurant interiors can evoke emotions and influence appetites. The psychological impact of colors is well-documented, and designers and architects of the hospitality ...

The plan of design study -- The elements of design -- The principles of design -- The forms of elemental relationships -- Harmony -- Types of harmony -- Gradation -- Contrast -- Variety of contrasts ...