Outdoor & Patio Sets

Designer and author Erin Gates says they shouldn't be. With an excerpt from her new book, The Elements of Family Style, she explains why.

An easy DIY project is guaranteed to give new life to old pieces.

These tough indoor plant varieties can fend for themselves for days, sometimes weeks, at a time.

According to a new study, getting away from your desk for 30 minutes could have major health benefits. 

They can go beyond your desk or windowsill.

For discerning pet owners who treat their cats and dogs like family—and, in some cases, better than family—designers are creating stylish innovations in furniture. Shop our editors' selected collection of beds, houses, and even cat litter enclosures.

Break the crayon mold with a Technicolor DIY set. 

Do call it a comeback. Personal stationery is on the rise (since, let's face it, email really doesn't cut it on all occasions). Make your ikat- (or Liberty print-, or chintz-) loving friend a custom suite featuring her favorite fabric.

Whether you've got one pot or a dozen, good design rules apply.

Some dogs are better suited to apartment life than others. From size to vocalization traits and energetic habits, a panel of experts are highlighting the breeds best suited for small, compact living spaces.