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Annabelle Selldorf on the Morgan Library

The New York architect does a close reading of the Morgan Library's lofty design.

Shopping for Delftware

Old or new, the traditional blue-and-white pottery can be an excellent value—and fun to hunt down.

Capturing Country-House Chic

A new book offers ideas for taking rustic living up a stylish notch.

Desk Lamps With Glowing Good Looks

Contorting lightsabers aren't the only way to illuminate a work surface.

Tinseltown Touch for the Coffee Table

Billy Haines's Prism Vase is the first reissued accessory by legendary Hollywood decorator.

What a Little Lace Can Do

Sheets and shams with a spot of something delicate are exactly what a sleek room needs, says Sara Ruffin Costello.

Furniture for a Young Nation

Now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the first retrospective in 90 years for America's most celebrated and original cabinetmaker of his era.

Applying Good Design to Kids' Rooms

Steer clear of "kid" furniture and fabrics, says Living Well columnist Rita Konig. Go for small, sophisticated prints and a mix of antiques and IKEA basics.

Enter Stage Left: The Giant Indoor Tree

Borrowing from Mother Nature to bring scale, drama and warmth to interiors year-round.

Crafting the Resilient Chiavarina

At once beautiful, resistant and extraordinarily lightweight, the Chiavarina, a handmade wooden chair that in the 19th century was the pride of craftsmen in Chiavari, Italy, today remains produced by only two small, family-owned companies.

Miami Nice

A cheerful color palette and clever custom touches make rug designer Beth Arrowood's beach bungalow a happy home.

Terms of Adornment

Decorator Elissa Cullman is head-over-heels for the top-to-bottom embellishments in the Park Avenue Armory's Veterans Room.

When Christmas Decorations Get Out of Control

Going crazy with Christmas lights is an American tradition. Less talked about is the difficulty some people have pulling the plug.

Greenery, With Hints of Forest and Desert

Holiday greenery is taking a cue from the outdoors, with more natural, unmanicured looks.

Finding the Best Spot for Sconces

The right height is lower than you may think, says decorator Alexa Hampton.

Embrace the Chill: Plant Bulbs

Cooling air, falling leaves and shorter days lead to thoughts about planting bulbs.

A Blue-and-Gold Masterpiece

White House interior decorator Michael S. Smith extracts modern lessons from the over-the-top touches in James McNeill Whistler's Peacock Room.