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Ruth and George Friend created a summer retreat from a 'cookie-cutter' two-bedroom condominium on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan and decorated it with their eclectic collection of antiques, primitive pieces and other treasures.

The Broadway Historic Area in Rock Island, IL, features fine older homes, built from 1885-1910. The homes are cared for and lovingly decorated by their owners. The homes of the Yapps, the Carusos, and the Braets are highlighted.

Large red barns, once a common sight in the rural Midwest, are gradually vanishing, but George and Nancy Hof have paid homage to the classic structure by converting a 1920s barn into a home in southeastern Minnesota. Details of the 16-year project are discussed.

The article describes Sara and Paul Steinfeld's Christmas-decorated home. The chandelier by Philippe Anthonioz is draped in olive branches for the holidays. The Steinfelds used natural decorations that complement their art-filled interiors. Fruit hand-dipped in wax, along with ornaments, pinecones, and evergreen foliage, surrounds contemporary silver candlesticks for an eye-catching centerpiece.

The article describes the interior decoration of a home in Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia by designer Barbara Westbrook. The design aims to create a feeling of intimacy without being overdone. Residential designer Charles Heydt of Pak Heydt and Associates was hired to change some architectural details for the house. Details about the theme of design and furnishings used are cited.

The article describes interior decoration and home furnishing trends. Designer Mimi Williams suggested the use of mirrors to play with reflection and portrait in the home and to amplify light, add dimension and create drama in any part of the house. An antique European mirror and a midcentury chest bounce light around the living room of designer Renea Abbott.

An interview with Dan Carithers, an interior designer, is presented. When asked about his most favorite interiors in a show house at Regents Park, a collection of town houses and flats in Atlanta, Georgia, he reveals that he loves the house's contradiction of modern art and traditional furniture. He comments on the importance of comfort in interior design. He also states that he has no rules when it comes to decorating.

The article focuses on the interior design of a town house at Regents Park, a collection of town homes and flats in Atlanta, Georgia. It discusses how the design team, which include Yong Pak, a residential designer from Pak Heydt & Associates, Charles Heydt, Pak's partner, and Dan Carithers, designed the interior decoration of a home in Regents Park that incorporates timeless design with comfort and convenience.

The article describes the design of a 19th-century town house in Washington, D.C. by designer Alessandra Branca. Branca believes that her challenge was to make the interiors of the house equally pleasing. It is stated that Branca designed the wallpaper herself using colors such as yellow, coral and gray. Some designs of Branca include the use of a mossy green color in the family room, chairs from Branca's own collection and the use of blues and pinks from the floral print in the bedroom.