YumSugar's Susannah Chen recently asked the Assisted Living group for decorating advice: After five years at the same place, I'm just getting around to really decorating. One huge conundrum: what to do with the little nook that houses my TV/entertainment station. It used to house a Murphy bed, and just looks a little barren and empty. I'm not quite sure what to do with it. I thought about putting Read more

My friend has a predicament she's definitely not complaining about: what to do with a large walk-in hall closet? Right now it stores out-of-season coats on the rod and other miscellaneous items on the shelf above, but with that large window and the extra space, it's begging to be better utilized. I've rounded up five ways this closet could be used to reach its stylish and functional potential. If Read more

Do you have a closet that's just dying to be converted into something more ambitious than storage space? If you can stomach the idea of working in a petite office space, then perhaps that closet is a great candidate for an office conversion. Check out 10 closets that have made the leap. Read more

Whether the thought of shopping for maternity clothes for the first time terrifies or thrills you, the reality is, if you're pregnant, your body is going to change — substantially. While you shouldn't have to replace each and every piece in your closet, there are a few maternity must-haves that every mama-to-be will want in her wardrobe. In each category, we've provided a "splurge" and a "save" Read more

Decorating for Valentine's Day can extend beyond the pink and red cut-out hearts. If you live with your significant other, this can be a great time for you to reexamine your shared spaces and consider reorganizing and redecorating your "side of the room" to showcase your design preferences. Just because you share the same closet or bathroom doesn't mean you can't add a few personal twists. Here Read more

George Clooney was happy to try on both goofy and handsome looks for the Oscars issue of the LA Times Magazine with Viola Davis on the cover, which is out on Sunday. The accompanying article is focused on George the prankster and chronicles everything from friends who have been on the receiving end of his famous cons to what he's careful about when choosing his targets. George recently said he's Read more

One item on most homeowners' wish lists is more space for storage and organization. Instead of adding it piecemeal, imagine a home built for organization from the very beginning. That's exactly what Closet Factory did when it built a custom home in the form of the Closet Factory Hampton Roads "Treasure Chest – The Organization Home" in Suffolk, VA. The house, sponsored by Closet Factory and Read more

Our primetime Winter TV playlist — which has come to include everything from CW classic Gossip Girl to network newcomer The Secret Circle — not only provides addictive storylines week after week, it boasts a covet-worthy lineup of wardrobes and fashion know-how. Whether it's Leighton Meester showing off her newfound '50s ladylike chic, or Rachel Bilson's edgier feminine style in the likes of Read more

This time of year, our jeans are in constant rotation. Chances are if you rely on your denim as much as we do, you could use a little refresher course. To help inspire a slew of new ensembles we've tapped into these savvy street stylers. Each of these takes offers a twist on the closet staple that goes beyond the basics — whether that's reaching for a red-hued pair or styling up something denim Read more

Earlier this year, I had a new bedroom closet installed courtesy of Closet Factory. It was a definite must, since my husband and I needed to integrate our clothing now that our toddler was taking over the closet in the second bedroom — where my husband's clothes have been housed for the past four years. I adore our new, organized closet space, but one area where we had to compromise is shoe Read more