There's a science behind the elegantly arranged bouquet of hydrangeas, or the bushel of roses with a trail of ivy a bride grasps as she walks down the aisle. Like many beautiful things, it takes work.

WHILE HOUSE HUNTING to relocate for a new job, Kristine and Lars Niki toured a home in Durham, Conn. The owners had left behind carpets, drapes and wallpaper exuberant with color and pattern, ...

Archival images of the actress's 1954 living room feature still-stylish curtains – it shows why this pattern is a perpetual ...

A riot of nature-based patterns is bringing fresh life to household goods. By Julie Lasky This article is part of our latest Design special section, about spaces inspired by nature. It is not your ...

Tulips and daffodils aren’t the only ones fighting their way to the surface these days. Florals are already in full bloom elsewhere: in home decor. Floral patterns are hot but they aren’t the tiny, ...

Tropical foliage brings a confident, modern energy. Deep greens make a hallway feel lush, even without plants. Palms and ...

The first space I ever added pattern to was my laundry room. It wasn’t even really a room—more like a ...