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

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

Rarely does a single material cover a whole home. Check out these architectural designs that meld exterior finishes beautifully

Breaking free from monochromatic monotony, exteriors with different materials on the sides create interest in an unexpected way

Responding to Zurich's climate and love of modern design, these facades make the most of wood, glass and concrete

Consider the visual and tactile feel of your house's cladding along with its practical uses for maximum exterior appeal

It stands up to weather and fire without losing its high-end look. But can your budget handle it?

'Woven' concrete, rammed earth, stones tumbled into baskets ... Materials with texture give these homes freedom of expression

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