The materials offer just the first surprise in this modern home in a Chicago suburb

Freshen up your fireplace with a crisp, colorful or dramatic new look

Give the Hearth a Beautiful Finish With Colorful Glass, Ceramic or Classic Stone Tile

Texture, Color and Strength Makes Slate a Go-To Material for Inside and Out

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

This Warm, Decorative Stone Adds Drama to Backsplashes, Counters, Fireplaces and More

Learn all about stone sizes, cracks, color issues and more so problems don't chip away at your design happiness later

Gravel, pebble, cobble and paddle: Stones vary in size and shape, and have different uses in the landscape

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