Materials 389 Stories

See how to bring this graphically bold, hand-embroidered decorative fabric home

Wood Bring Reclaimed Wood to the Landscape

Learn how to salvage old wood and give it a new life in the garden

Brick Use the Ruggedness of Brick to Warm Up Your Bath

By Bryan Anthony

Check out these stylish ways to add a bit of earthy character to the bathroom

Materials Fabric Focus: Bridge Traditional and Retro Styles With Chintz

Decorate with this floral fabric to add color, dimension, romance and more

Materials How to Use Local Stone in Your Landscape Design

Locally sourced stone is a gorgeous and durable landscape building material

Materials Precast Concrete Pavers Make a Versatile Surface in the Garden

You can use concrete pavers in a variety of shapes and colors for your patio, walkway, driveway and more

Materials Fabric Focus: Decorating With Touchy-Feely Velvet

Get to know the pros, cons, cost and more of this smooth, luxurious material

Materials Fabric Focus: Decorate With Grain Sacks for Quick Farmhouse Style

Vintage and reproduction grain sack material creates thick, durable upholstery for sofas, chairs, pillows and more

Materials Should You Use Composite Timber in Your Landscape?

This low-maintenance alternative to wood is made from varying amounts of recycled plastic. Consider it for decks, fences and more

Materials 10 Cool Things to Do With Concrete in Your House

By Susan Redman

Humble concrete is being reinvented in everything from bathroom fixtures to lampshades

Materials Humble Corrugated Metal Brings Modern Style to the Garden

This sustainable material is not just for rooftops. See these ideas for using it for fences, beds and rain barrels in your yard