When that luxurious velvet sofa catches your gaze for the first time, it’s easy to think, “I can totally do this, Fido will learn that he is not allowed up. Simple as that.” We’ve all been there, but let’s get real. Even if you become the dog whisperer and are indeed successful in keeping him off the sofa, it doesn’t necessarily mean it will stay clean.

GIVE THE PEOPLE SOME SPACE! Clear out what you can from the coat closet or hall tree so guests have room to hang their winter hats, scarves, and puffy sleeping bags—er, jackets.

We'll take you on a tour of real homes, from breathtaking makeovers to clever small abodes, our editors take inspiration from these homes all over the country.

Looking for some bold inspiration? Take a look at Graham Kostic's Illinois home, where patterned wallpaper and poppy hues colors rule the scene.

Long gone are the days of noisy, hard-to-find keys jangling in your pocket. These 5 best-rated smart locks bring better home security with less effort.

You can certainly see the hills from here. The fully renovated home could not be more LC of it tried, with not an inch of space not given a stylish once over.

Something’s Gotta Give: The REAL house! Almost everyone interested in interior design, knows that the movie Something’s Gotta Give sparked a huge interest in set decorating. Was there anyone who didn’t love the Southampton interiors designed by Beth Rubino, Jon Hutman and Nancy Meyer’s personal designer, James Radin? Something’s Gotta Give ignited such devotion, that I suspect if a class was given on this house hoards of blog readers would sign up for it. I know I would. The timeless living…

When Trump and Carson vow to protect a “shining example of the American Dream,” they’re talking about single-family residential neighborhoods, a form of suburbs that have already proven adept at protecting themselves.

Spoiler alert: You might get cranky when you read these mistakes if you realize you’ve made them in your own home....