It's a designer's job to know color, so it makes sense to use the pros as a resource for ideas when you're making over your own home. Whether you're in the market to hire someone, or you're just looking for some good websites to bookmark for inspiration, here are a few suggestions. This is a mixed bag — some are new-on-the-scene designers, some are celebs, some are combination shop/studios, and some are established high-end firms. More

Oddly enough, some of the best rooms we've seen in our annual Room for Color contest are actually neutrally painted spaces that allow the decor to pop. Window treatments can be great ways to create bold focal points and make a statement in a room that may need a little oomph. Check out these ten online stores for finding colorful curtains that look so good, you may just want to keep them closed. More

When considering a rug for a kid's room, style should not have to take second place to durability. Many modern furniture stores carry lines of rugs and floor coverings that look great is a child's room and are built to last. In addition to the more widely known brands, our Marketplace is also full of small, cool shops with lots options for outfitting nurseries, bedrooms and playrooms with the perfect rug. More

A flame-colored Le Creuset Dutch oven, a bright green Fiestaware pitcher — colorful details like these help to define a kitchen's personality. Here are ten items and sources in signature colors that could set the tone for a kitchen — whether it's a green and gray Deco space, a retro 1950s turquoise and yellow room, or a mod contemporary kitchenette in orange and white. More

Durability is an important aspect of green design, and it's one that's often overlooked in the rush to find new technologies and processes. Products that have longer lifecycles are better at avoiding the landfill, and they save money by remaining useful over many years. If you're looking for something beautiful to give this holiday that's sure to be used, here are 10 good resources. More

Stocking your home bar for a summer party? We've got a few ideas for affordable places to shop. If you need a few dozen wine glasses, a nice big ice bucket, or a cocktail shaker and jigger, here are our suggestions. More