Loi Thai, co-owner of Bethesda, Md., antiques store Tone on Tone, gives these tips on brightening up the home:
“White floors create a nice foundation for furniture to rest on,” says Thai. “To lighten dark floors without the expense of refinishing them, cover them with the largest sisal rug you can find.”
Paint different rooms in variations [...]

After the long, gray winter, it’s time to celebrate the coming of spring by remaking your home for this freshest of seasons.
Decorating for spring means shedding the heavy layers of your winter decor for a lighter, brighter feel. In my home, I put away the paisley throw on my sofa and replace it with a [...]