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Landscape DesignFor a Classy Look, Pair Brick With These 9 Hardscape Materials
See how to combine this time-honored paving material with other types, such as concrete and stone
Full StoryLandscape Design10 Hardscape Materials That Play Well With Gravel
Try any of these foolproof path-and-patio combinations to achieve an integrated look in your landscape
Full StoryFloorsNew Groove: Vinyl Floors Are Back!
First vinyl records made a comeback, now floors. See how, where and when to use this durable, easy-to-clean material
Full StoryDecorating GuidesDesign With an Edge: Leather Tiles for Floors and Walls
Leather tiles can warm up a floor or a wall, providing a fun design element. Best of all, they can be swapped in and out on a whim
Full StoryMaterialsBack to the Earth: Fired Up Over Terra Cotta
The rustic baked-earth colors and textures of this clay-based material are having their time in the sun
Full StoryFeel-Good HomeFeel-Good Home: A Passion for Patinas
Embrace the aging process by adding weathered metals to your home design
Full StoryKitchen CountertopsWhen One Countertop Material Isn’t Enough
Combining counter materials in the kitchen can create a dramatic look, improve function and stretch the budget
Full StoryStonePebble Surfaces That Rock, Indoors and Out
A pebble floor, path or wall can create calm, grab attention or be a supporting player
Full StoryWorld of Design8 Things You Didn’t Know About Italian Marble
How did the ancients extract marble? What makes it white or colored? We unearth fascinating facts about this luxurious stone
Full StoryMaterialsWhat Is Shiplap?
Read how a common exterior siding became so popular for interior paneling
Full StoryLandscape DesignHow to Pick the Right Paving and Decking Material
Once you’ve got the walls or fences of your garden figured out, it’s time to consider the ground surface or floors
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