Use color and texture to create a pleasing connection between your house and garden

Vibrant stucco walls, living art and chic furniture harmonize in an outdoor dining room in New Mexico

Flexible stucco, intricate tiles and more have kept this multicultural style going strong for a century

Nobody wanted to buy this stucco box in Los Angeles, despite the water view. But after 7 years of renovating, the owners are glad they did

Custom woodwork, stained glass and Arts and Crafts touches create warm, earthy interiors in a ranch-style home

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

This perfectly neutral and highly versatile color can create subtle distinctions among exterior architectural elements or stand on its own

Be a cheer leader with this color that captures the sun and radiates a warm welcome

See how designing with natural stone, clay, wood and more can give a house luminosity, depth of color and lasting appeal

If you live in California, Florida or certain other parts of the U.S., your architecture may show distinct cultural influences