In interiors, as in so much else in life, strategy is key. “I think the main mistake people make is not planning enough in advance,” says Geri O’Toole, interior designer and principal of Geri Designs.

Little Antique Mall sits unassumingly along Highway 101, its bold red “ANTIQUES” sign beckoning to travelers who might ...

Turn a corner and you’re suddenly surrounded by Victorian-era treasures—ornate picture frames, delicate porcelain figurines, ...