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A retired couple builds a spacious Japanese-inspired indoor-outdoor sanctuary to enjoy with extended family

Go Dutch with stained glass, Oriental rugs, checkered floors and delft tile

Create your own wabi-style style with beautifully weathered, humble materials around the house

Checkerboard Patterns Go From Casual to Ritzy, From Marble to Grass

See how the Mac and iPod aesthetic synchs up with today's house

Safety and beauty go hand in hand when you light landscape stairways and steps with just the right mix

Great design stimulates all the senses, including touch. Check out these great uses of texture, then let your fingers do the walking

Learn the flooring materials that can handle splashes and splatters with ease and still keep their good looks

Talk about convenience. Better yet, get it yourself after being inspired by this Texas bath