Put your home exterior on an even keel with this versatile, sculptural material that comes in a range of modern hues

An old outbuilding gets a new purpose — several purposes, that is — thanks to careful efforts by stonemasons and architects

Wait, did we say 'massive'? Scratch that. With paper-thin veneers and wide color variety, stone has left the bulk of the past behind

The right gate, walkway, garden furniture and, of course, plantings can help make the connection

Learn about durable masonry essentials for houses and landscapes, and why some weighty-looking pieces are lighter than they look

Everyone knows brick and stucco, but what about fiber cement and metal? Learn about the options in exterior siding before you choose

Flexible stucco, intricate tiles and more have kept this multicultural style going strong for a century

Just a stone’s throw away from Hollywood Boulevard, vine-covered walls hide a magical courtyard and a couple’s condo

See how designing with natural stone, clay, wood and more can give a house luminosity, depth of color and lasting appeal

This tiny Pennsylvania cottage and private museum takes its inspiration from J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy world