A method of configuring a home screen in an electronic device includes displaying the home screen including one or more objects on the touch screen; detecting a first touch gesture requesting a display of a list function items related to the home screen in a state where the home screen is displayed; displaying the list of the function items in response to the first touch gesture for selection; detecting a second touch gesture selecting a specific function mode in a state where the list of the item is displayed; and displaying an editing screen on the touch screen for selection.