See Why Designers May Opt for Tree-like Supports in Wood or Steel

Stone columns, rich walnut trim and attention to the smallest details create a private, relaxing pavilion

Don't let their size fool you: Thin columns provide strong support and big visual impact

Many homes need a structural column or two, especially in today's open-plan spaces. Here's how to turn them into superstars

Squared, simple and perfectly proportioned, tapered columns add Craftsman-style beauty to porches, porticoes and interiors

Turn that structural necessity into a design asset by adding storage, creating zones and much more

Architecture's repetitions link our buildings with nature's familiar rhythms

Rock Your House or Landscape With an Element From Nature

Age-old yet with a thoroughly modern take, stone inspires exterior color palettes for home styles from traditional to contemporary

Flowing like a waterfall or staunchly guarding a field, natural stone begs inspiring use in homes and landscapes