Decadent and different, purples from lavender to plum can make a dining area a treat for the eyes

Whatever shade you choose — lilac, plum, mauve or aubergine — purple makes a statement

Scared of purple? Think of it as plum, amethyst or eggplant, and use with the right companion colors

Chartreuse, Sage, Plum and Violet Combine for Inspired Interiors

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Before snatching up an old home, get to know what you’re in for by understanding the potential horrors that lurk below the surface

Whether you’re selling your home or just looking to freshen it up, check out these inexpensive ways to transform it

Orchids are the exotic aristocrats of the flower world and can make themselves comfortable in almost any home

Juice up a small garden with one of these easier-care or worth-the-effort fruit trees for a mild climate

Boomer-friendly and not so big, the common ranch adapts to modern tastes for open plans, outdoor living and midcentury mojo