As a former Senior Writer at Apartment Therapy, Nancy split her time among looking at beautiful pictures, writing about design, and photographing stylish apartments in and around NYC.

For a more cost-effective option, look for MDF (medium-density fiberboard) trim, which also takes paint beautifully, ...

Color Traditional-style decor uses a lot of saturated color. Think dark and moody walls, colorful rugs, and rich wood tones. Keep the color scheme cohesive by choosing one source of inspiration, like ...

Accent walls are a great way to inject visual interest and add a dash of personality into a space. Here's a collection of ...