Jan 26, 2007  Are Glass & Iron Tables Okay with French Provincial?
Jan 19, 2007  Electric Fireplaces All the Rage
Jan 12, 2007  Get Credentials for Faux Finishers Before They Begin
Jan 5, 2007  A Little Primer on the Techniques of Tufting
Dec 29, 2006  Area Rugs: Fashionable, Functional, Affordable
Dec 22, 2006  Sofa Art Should Relate Spatially and Not Float Alone
Dec 15, 2006  Will Gold Draperies Work With Tan Walls?
Dec 8, 2006  Dramatic Grand Style Calls for Drama in Draperies
Dec 1, 2006  Do Florals and Greenery Need to be Real?
Nov 24, 2006  Do Bedroom Table Lamps Need to Match?
Nov 17, 2006  Make Doors Disappear by Design
Nov 10, 2006  Transom Creates Window Treatment Dilemma
Nov 3, 2006  Does Crown Molding Work with Contemporary?
Oct 27, 2006  Rug Should Accommodate Entire Grouping
Oct 20, 2006  Backsplash Should Enhance Granite Countertops
Oct 13, 2006  Use Columns to Enhance Living Room Entrance
Oct 6, 2006  Some Looks Only Achievable Through Wallpaper
Sep 29, 2006  What’s the Word on Drapery Puddles?
Sep 22, 2006  To Get that Puff You Just Gotta Fluff
Sep 15, 2006  What Size Rug for 60” Round Table?
Sep 8, 2006  Special Touches Enhance Tray Ceiling Design
Sep 1, 2006  Laundry Rooms Moving Closer to Living Areas
Aug 25, 2006  Your Sofa Wears Prada
Aug 18, 2006  Off Center Fireplace Causes Design Concerns
Aug 11, 2006  Traditional Girl Goes Contemporary
Aug 4, 2006  Canadian Reader Needs Ceiling Advice
Jul 28, 2006  Interior Design Can’t Cure Bad Relationship
Jul 21, 2006  Readers Seek Advice for Lavender Walls
Jul 14, 2006  Seeking Advice on Sconce Proportion
Jul 7, 2006  Basics for Selecting Window Treatments
Jun 30, 2006  Where the Decor Diva Finds Design Inspiration
Jun 23, 2006  Novice Decorators Should Use Purple Cautiously
Jun 16, 2006  Popcorn: Great at the Movies – Not on the Ceiling
Jun 9, 2006  Formal Dining Room Buffet Needs Special Touch
Jun 2, 2006  Cornice Board Height Can Vary Within Room
May 26, 2006  Experts Say Cooking Optional in Kitchens of Tomorrow
May 19, 2006  Good Design, Like Mother Nature, is Timeless
May 12, 2006  What is a Professional Interior Designer?
May 5, 2006  Exotic Woods, Animal Prints Create African Theme
Apr 28, 2006  Specialty Fabrics Among Designers' Favorite Tools
Apr 21, 2006  Color Palette Choices for Tray Ceilings
Apr 14, 2006  Focal Point Helps Create Visual Order
Apr 7, 2006  Built-in Tables Ideal for Small Spaces
Mar 31, 2006  Use Fabrics To Help Select Accent Colors
Mar 24, 2006  Couple Disagree Over What Feels Great and What Sells
Mar 17, 2006  Rule of Thumb for Determining Lamp Shade Size
Mar 10, 2006  Custom Built-Ins Take Full Advantage of Small Spaces
Mar 3, 2006  Mixing Cabinet Styles Adds Professional Touch
Feb 24, 2006  Remodeler Wants No Shadows While Shaving
Feb 17, 2006  More Orange Marmalade in Palm Beach Gardens
Feb 10, 2006  Space Planning Makes a Lot Out of a Little
Feb 3, 2006  Update on Sliding Glass Door Blinds
Jan 27, 2006  Rum Color Dining Room Lacks Punch
Jan 20, 2006  Doctor Recommends Large Tub for Quality R & R
Jan 13, 2006  Custom Hand Tufted Rugs Make Matching Easier
Jan 6, 2006  Light Purple Bedroom Lacks Sophistication
Dec 30, 2005  Versatile Velvet Reminds Us of Royalty
Dec 23, 2005  Desert Dweller-to-be Wants Tuscan Style
Dec 16, 2005  Tub Tryouts Makes Perfect Sense
Dec 9, 2005  Terra Cotta Great Choice for Beach Condo
Dec 2, 2005  Drapery Diplomacy Tames Window Styles
Nov 25, 2005  Separate Wall Art to Facilitate Re-painting
Nov 18, 2005  Stuck on Tables for Formal Living Room
Nov 11, 2005  Master Bath Wall Merits Special Decorative Effect
Nov 4, 2005  Bold Colors Energize Condo Breakfast Nook
Oct 28, 2005  First Timer Wonders How Interior Designers Get Paid
Oct 21, 2005  Porcelain Tile Border Works With or Without Area Rug
Oct 14, 2005  Hard Marble Lesson from Purist’s Perspective
Oct 7, 2005  Upholstered Headboards Add Soft Touch to Master Suites
Sep 30, 2005  Gray Sofa and Oak Flooring Call Out for Color
Sep 23, 2005  College Coach’s Wife is ‘Display Challenged’
Sep 16, 2005  Stone Knowledge Comes With Experience
Sep 9, 2005  Select Wall Color to Highlight Kitchen Cabinetry
Sep 2, 2005  Shrimp, Bisque Create Matching Problem in Dining Room
Aug 26, 2005  Treat Odd-Shaped Window with Decorative Glass
Aug 19, 2005  Counter Allows Dining Area in Small Space
Aug 12, 2005  Designer Touch Comes from Careful Planning
Aug 5, 2005  Long, Narrow Room Needs Fresh Updated Look
Jul 29, 2005  Accent Wall Complements Contemporary Look
Jul 22, 2005  Tropical Look Calls for Shutters and Natural Fabrics
Jul 15, 2005  Vaulted Ceiling Calls for Dramatic Highlights
Jul 8, 2005  Arch Calls for Trompe l’oeil or Architectural Molding
Jul 1, 2005  Meet Your Granite Slab Up Close and Personally
Jun 24, 2005  Small Kitchen Can Look Bigger by Design
Jun 17, 2005  Choose Doors that Blend with Overall Decor
Jun 10, 2005  Desperately in Need of Clutter Control
Jun 3, 2005  Kids’ Rooms Are Very Special Places
May 27, 2005  Needs Furniture Arrangement for Family Room
May 20, 2005  Chair Rails: To Remove or Not to Remove
May 13, 2005  Motorized Shades are More than a Luxury
May 6, 2005  The Charming Angles of an Upstairs Room
Apr 29, 2005  Light up Your Home for Better Ambiance
Apr 22, 2005  Two Large Windows Need Similar Treatment
Apr 15, 2005  Mix Various Styles Over Neutral Background
Apr 8, 2005  Multiple Flooring Choices Pose Dilemma
Apr 1, 2005  Call Designer or Custom Workroom for Draperies
Mar 25, 2005  Use of Server Perfectly Okay in Hallway
Mar 18, 2005  Dressmaker Touches Embellish Lampshades
Mar 11, 2005  Hidden Doors Prevent Eyesores
Mar 4, 2005  Apply Color Using Variations on Central Theme
Feb 25, 2005  High Hats Sufficient Around Soffits
Feb 18, 2005  Ensconced in Rules for Hanging Sconces
Feb 11, 2005  Newlyweds Seek Furniture Buying Tips
Feb 4, 2005  How to Combine Dining Room and Den
Jan 28, 2005  Keep Niche Items in Style and Scale of Home
Jan 21, 2005  Puddles, More Puddles and Super Puddles
Jan 14, 2005  New Pillows Pack Decorating Punch
Jan 7, 2005  Urn Makes Ideal Table Base
Dec 24, 2004  How to Select Your Perfect Countertop
Dec 17, 2004  Palm Beach Reader Has Space Planning Blues
Dec 10, 2004  Whether Traditional or Contemporary,
Dec 3, 2004  Side Light Window Needs Privacy Protection
Nov 26, 2004  A Brief Primer on Chandelier Rules
Nov 19, 2004  A Few Pointers on the Fine Art of Display
Nov 5, 2004  Design Student Has Second Career Thoughts
Oct 29, 2004  Imaginative Ways to Highlight a Headboard
Oct 22, 2004  New Windows Need Added Oomph
Oct 15, 2004  How to Treat Round Windows
Oct 8, 2004  Custom Built-ins Offer Many Advantages
Oct 1, 2004  Cornice Curves Nicely Above Bay Window
Sep 24, 2004  Catching Up on Ceiling Design
Sep 17, 2004  Plantation Shutters Enhance Picture Window
Sep 10, 2004  Mix of Patterns Adds Interest and Energy
Sep 3, 2004  Mixing Styles Takes Special Skills
Aug 27, 2004  Billiards Room Calls for Bold Strokes
Aug 20, 2004  Artist Likes Hand Painted Look

Perla Lichi, Fla. State Lic. No. 1727, is a professional interior designer and syndicated columnist. The Decor Diva is a registered trademark. To submit questions to this column, write: The Décor Diva, c/o Perla Lichi Design, 7127 N. Pine Island Road, Tamarac, FL 33321 or e-mail diva@perlalichi.com.