Bold, saturated colors are back after years of calm beiges, soothing grays, and varied whites dominating the interior design scene. What’s a homeowner to do?

There’s a cyclical nature to design trends: Those that burn hot tend to flame out quickly—and then experience a revival at some point down the line. This year, many fads of decades past returned to life.

The buzz in residential real estate is all about sustainability, and the good news is there are a plethora of ways to improve the efficiency and durability of a home.

In green home technology, solar energy and renewables still get most of the buzz. But experts stress the importance of reducing energy in addition to producing it.