Molding: Your living room's crowning glory or crown of thorns?

A reader asks how to create conversation in a living room where all furniture sits on the sidelines. One solution: the corner banquette.

A reader has found her perfect Goldilocks sofa but the price isn't "just right." Why not Ask Nick's Dream House?

A box-spring may not be a necessity, but if you prefer traditional in the bedroom you might as well keep it covered.