Cobalt blue and white is a combination that coordinates great with a variety of colors. Our inspiration photo shows it with light pink, adding depth and a strong graphic quality to an otherwise softly tranquil room. In addition to pink, cobalt blue and white also look great with green, yellow and red. A decor classic, examples of this beautiful combination have traveled the world in motifs from east Asia, the middle east and western Europe. More

Short on space and lack a headboard? Pegboard, our favorite kitchen and workshop workhorse, may just be the solution you've been looking for. Carmel from Our Fifth House transforms her boy's bedroom from bland to brilliant with a Union Jack paint job and inexpensive material. More

I feel as if I haven't written about a dark color in a bedroom in so long, and they've so thoroughly pervaded the internet these last few years. One half of this couple needed convincing on this point at first, but not for long. We originally discussed using a soft gray blue, but our test sample looked so dull and Colonial and, well — conventional that we finally moved on. More

Wow, folks... well it's challenging to see an upside among all your comments, but I am glad that you care so much. The idea for this column came from the fact that since day one, we've always done some off topic and even weird stuff that works into the personal life of the home AND I really loved meeting Evie and hearing all of her frank answers to sticky questions. I want you all to know that you are all HEARD, loud and clear, and I'll definitely think about where we take this weekend column in the future. We don't want to turn people off, but we do want to stretch the boundaries of how we cover the life of our home. Thanks again so much for all of your comments. There are some really memorable zingers in there. :-)

Best, Maxwell

Q. Why does my partner watch porn? We have a passionate sex life...I don't understand why I'm not enough...

Welcome to a new weekly column by the our own, super experienced professional in this home area, Evie Cohen. FYI, she is also a grandmother, so she's seen a lot.

A. The content of pornographic movies and books is self-centered sex unhindered by love or romance. It allows your partner to feel released to experience pure pleasure. More

Blackout roller shades and blackout curtains set the standard for blocking light in the bedroom so you can sleep soundly. Although they each have their pros and cons, roller shades have some aesthetic advantages. They work best for small spaces and have a clean, minimalist look. They're also great for people concerned with dust, allergens and indoor air quality. More

My friend Cat and I were talking sleep. Or lack thereof. We are two of the worst sleepers ever, posting status updates on Twitter at 5 am. Things have gotten better, however, since we made these home changes. More