Nina Molina

In the right hands, mirrors can wield décor magic—expanding small rooms and brightening light-lacking spaces. We surveyed design pros, including a feng shui educator, so you can become an expert, too.

For the design aficionados on your list, we’ve scouted 10 brag-worthy gifts, from woodblock prints to crystal Champagne glasses. And, somewhat implausibly, they each ring up at $150 or less.

Want to show off your personal snapshots in a way that feels chic, not cringe? Design pros share their go-to strategies.

On a return visit to the kaleidoscopic lakeside resort that wowed her as a child, a writer learns that great decor doesn’t have to take itself too seriously

Four generations of Wall Street Journal editors look back at their clever décor solutions—and failed attempts at glamour—from their cash-strapped youth. Sound familiar?

Decorating insiders disclose six stylish staples they won’t pay a lot for—from cotton sheets to trendy tables—and where they source their low-cost scores. Plus: where they splurge.

Need travel inspiration? We asked well-known people to recall their most memorable railroad adventure.

What feels right this holiday: a return to heirloom-quality presents. A print of “Starry Night” might be destined for a yard sale. But a framed, hand-woven art work from an up-and-coming maker? Precious.

The Philippines’ purple yam ube—beloved for its nutty taste and fragrant hint of vanilla—has conquered social media with its vivid violet hue. Try this easy recipe for chewy ube candies, and you’ll know why.

Whether you’re living with ad hoc storage or just want a refresh, here are five suggestions—some cheerful, some earthy, that soothe as well as organize.