Countertops and cutting boards will likely take a beating over the holidays. These butcher blocks have the chops to perform under pressure

Keep knife marks in their place and make dicing and slicing more convenient with an integrated butcher block or cutting board

One-of-a-kind lumber warms a room and adds age and interest

See why an engineered wood floor could be your best choice (and no one will know but you)

A designer turns an uninspiring kitchen into an inviting and functional contemporary space

Whether in woodwork, flooring, wall treatments or tile, you can get a luxe effect while spending less

Learn the facts on this popular material for bathroom walls and floors, including costs and maintenance needs, before you commit

This home’s exterior fits the historic neighborhood, but its new, more modern floor plan fits the owners’ lifestyle

Three new kitchen projects show how wood can work as an accent or on features from floor to ceiling

Contrast or complement textures, tones and more by using a mix of materials for countertops and island tops