What are the dimensions? The description and spec’s are different.

If the zigzag and swirly designs of the past leave your head spinning, these descriptions will straighten you right out

KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS What’s the Difference Between Quartzite and Quartz Countertops?

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By Marie Flanigan Interiors

Weigh the pros and cons of these popular kitchen countertop materials

DECORATING GUIDES Chevron, Herringbone, Flame Stitch: What’s the Difference?

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Make the right point by learning the differences among these 3 popular zigzag patterns

PATTERN Otomi, Suzani, Kantha, Ikat: What’s the Difference?

Traditional textiles can make a room. Here’s how to spot some favorite styles from around the world

RUGS Kilim, Flokati, Beni Ourain, Boucherouite: What’s the Difference?

Get the global story you want for your floors by learning the origins and characteristics of rugs from around the world

Beadboard-backed open shelves, a hearth-style stove surround and a roomy table are highlights of this Massachusetts kitchen

INSIDE HOUZZ See a Couple’s New Spa-Like Bathroom From Lowe’s and Houzz

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The sweepstake winners’ master bathroom gets a makeover with a new shower, tile and storage space

BOOKS 11 Great Children’s Books About Home (and 2 Honorable Mentions)

By Caela McKeever

Homes come in many different shapes and sizes, and these kids’ books highlight the tallest, the smallest, the oldest and the silliest

KITCHEN DESIGN How 3 Pros Renovated Their 1920s Cottage Kitchens

These designers took different approaches to address their compact kitchens

A dramatic 2-story porch becomes the centerpiece of this Ohio family’s renovated landscape