Vern Yip's design wise: your smart guide to a beautiful home

A winding road to design

The elements of smart design. Design by the numbers : critical dimensions for transformative spaces ; Shop smart : what you need to know before you buy

Pulling it all together : making a room your own : how to create the perfect setting

A sense of place. Southern comfort ; Modern Manhattan ; Sea escape

Appendix. At-a-glance cheat sheets.