Outdoor lights are the part of Christmas decorating the whole street sees. You don't need a show that makes the evening news: a clean roofline, a lit front door and something glowing in the yard are enough to make a house look ready for the holidays. Here are 20 outdoor Christmas lights ideas, from classic …

The living room is where Christmas happens: the tree, the presents, movie nights on the couch. It's also the room you use every day, so the decor has to look good without getting in the way. Here are 20 Christmas living room decor ideas, from where to put the tree to pillows, garlands and finishing …

Christmas dinner is the one meal of the year when the table deserves as much attention as the food. Bring out the good dishes, light the candles and add some greenery, and an ordinary dining table becomes the best seat in the house. Here are 20 Christmas table decor ideas: centerpieces, place settings and full …

When the Christmas decorations come down in January, the house can suddenly feel bare. It doesn't have to. Keep the greenery, the candles and the cozy throws, add a few winter touches, and the house stays warm until spring. Here are 18 winter decor ideas for after Christmas: a winter mantel and door wreath, white …

A rug that's too small is one of the most common decorating mistakes. It floats in the middle of the floor, the furniture doesn't touch it, and the whole room looks smaller and a little unfinished. A 5x8 looks huge rolled out in a store. In most living rooms, it isn't. This rug size guide …

Most rooms that feel "off" break one of a few simple rules: the rug is too small, the art hangs too high, the curtains stop at the window frame. Designers don't guess at these things. They work from a handful of rules of thumb, most of them with a number attached. Here are 12 interior …

The Thanksgiving table is the one place where everyone sits down together, so it's worth a little effort. It doesn't take much: something low down the middle, candlelight and a small touch at each plate. Here are 20 Thanksgiving table decor ideas, from classic pumpkins and candles to woodland, vintage and modern tables, plus place …

The tree is the center of Christmas decorating, and also the part people overthink the most. The good news is that almost any tree looks great with enough lights, a clear color palette and ornaments hung at different depths. Here are 20 Christmas tree decorating ideas, from classic red and gold to ribbon, bows, fruit, …

The kitchen is where everyone ends up at Christmas, but it's often the last room to get decorated. It doesn't need much, and the decor shouldn't get in the way of cooking: a garland up high, a few wreaths, something green on the island and a station for cocoa or coffee. Here are 18 Christmas …

The mantel is where Christmas lives inside the house. It's where the stockings go, where everyone stands for photos, and the first thing you see from the couch. A good mantel doesn't need much: one strong garland, a bit of light and something personal. Here are 18 Christmas mantel decor ideas, from the classic garland-and-stockings …