Our expert approves of using wallpaper with gold metallic accents in a blue room, but warns that lighting is an important element to consider. "Be cognizant of the placement of windows and lamps ...

For French countryside designs, use faded, warm wood furnishings (you can paint or buy new), wallpaper with delicate prints in white and blue, and molding that gives your walls texture.

Whether you’re renting or own your place, peel-and-stick wallpaper is a fun way to transform your space without making a major design commitment. Here are the best removable wallpapers available ...