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Discover all the amazing uses for cork and products that are made from it. Cork is an impermeable, buoyant, fire-resistant, sound-dampening and ecofriendly bark that's finding a new popularity in today's modern design. Read on for unique ways to use this... more »

An unexpected and beautiful window backsplash can bring style and light into any kitchen. Whether you opt for a single window or a long row of glass, low-profile windows or full-height windows, it will make your kitchen feel more open and brighter. A... more »

While browsing the latest offerings at my local tile showroom recently, I was struck by the abundance of green products, especially wall tiles. Soft sage and celery greens have been popular colors for home interiors for years now, but along with watery... more »

I made a pilgrimage of sorts recently, not to a holy shrine or statuesque cathedral, but to a piece of land that inspired the great impressionist painter Claude Monet: Giverny, in northern France. It was here that he set up his easel and paints, where... more »

A 7,000-square-foot luxury townhouse overlooking Manhattan's Central Park serves as the latest canvas for the 41st annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House, which opened May 7 and runs through June 4. The lofty spaces and beautiful terraces offer... more »

There is nothing scarier for some people than choosing paint colors for the exterior of their house. What goes together? What colors work with the style of the home? What will the neighbors think? These are all concerns I've heard over the years. I... more »

Take almost any closet space shared between a man and woman. The man’s portion will likely take up one-third of the space, while the woman’s dominates the rest. Sure, we guys understand: You have more stuff than we do (despite hating 95 percent... more »

When I first came across coconut as a furniture material several years ago, the idea absolutey intrigued me. Coconut shell and palm wood are normally industry by-products, typically either burned or thrown into landfills. But a number of manufacturers... more »

“In the Spring," the poet Tennyson tells us, "a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love." He fails to mention where a young woman's fancy turns. I can speak only for myself, but every spring of my girlhood — as far back as I can remember... more »

For three years lifestyle photographer and teacher Nadia Dole looked at pictures of her dream home: a rebuilt and converted barn located on 100 acres of land on a mountaintop in Vermont — up miles of dirt... more »

Lighting is a designer's best friend. It can make a room feel cozy, romantic or energetic with the twist of a switch. However, function is only part of the allure of proper lighting, as a good lamp should also be a beautiful one. Lately, I have been adding... more »

Winter hardiness is most likely the quality novice gardeners first learn about. If you live in Mexico, the most tender plant delicacy can be yours; if you live in Iceland, you learn to work with slimmer pickings. In either case you can accomplish great... more »

Technology has taken our movies, TV shows and printing into three dimensions, and now it's taking tile there. Tile not only has taken on textures like damask, stacked stone and textiles in its new looks, but has also become an integral part of architecture,... more »

Even the thought of spring in Paris can elicit a sigh. The combination of great architecture, history and outrageously good food makes Paris one of the most alluring destinations in the world, and garden lovers who visit the "City of Light" in spring... more »

Just getting into wine and confused about which wineglass to buy? Already a wino and want to expand your collection? Here are my very favorite glasses for all styles and occasions, and as a sommelier and wine writer, I have a lot of practice. They are... more »