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Materials389 Stories

7 Great Places for a Hammered Metal Finish
Decorating Guides7 Great Places for a Hammered Metal Finish
By Karen Egly-Thompson
Amp up the character in your kitchen (or any room, really) with the gorgeous texture and artful look of hammered metal
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5 Finishes Pets and Kids Can’t Destroy — and 5 to Avoid
Pets5 Finishes Pets and Kids Can’t Destroy — and 5 to Avoid
By Christine Tusher
Save your sanity and your decorating budget by choosing materials and surfaces that can stand up to abuse
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5 Places to Love Corrugated Metal in Your House
Remodeling Guides5 Places to Love Corrugated Metal in Your House
By Karen Egly-Thompson
It’s budget friendly, versatile and even colorful. Is it any wonder this popular exterior material is making inroads indoors?
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Design Workshop: Materials That Tell a Story
ArchitectureDesign Workshop: Materials That Tell a Story
By Eric Reinholdt
See how wood, concrete and stone convey ideas about history, personal taste and much more
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Fit to be Tiled: Get Some Pattern on the Floor for Excitement Underfoot
PatternFit to be Tiled: Get Some Pattern on the Floor for Excitement Underfoot
By Kurt Cyr
Get all the visual delight of a rug with more durability by treating your floors to a pattern done up in tile
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9 Hard Questions to Ask When Shopping for Stone
Remodeling Guides9 Hard Questions to Ask When Shopping for Stone
By Anne Higuera CGR, CAPS
Learn all about stone sizes, cracks, color issues and more so problems don't chip away at your design happiness later
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Design Workshop: The Beauty of Humble Materials
ArchitectureDesign Workshop: The Beauty of Humble Materials
By Eric Reinholdt
Discover the appeal of budget-friendly plywood, concrete and other modest surfaces
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Design Workshop: Wonderful Material Marriages
The Art of ArchitectureDesign Workshop: Wonderful Material Marriages
By Eric Reinholdt
See why some materials — concrete and wood, glass and paint, brick and steel — just belong together
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Design Workshop: The Many Highlights of Translucency
ArchitectureDesign Workshop: The Many Highlights of Translucency
By Eric Reinholdt
Evoke mystery, create interest, preserve privacy and more with translucent architectural elements inside and out
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Design Workshop: Getting a Feel for Steel
ArchitectureDesign Workshop: Getting a Feel for Steel
By Eric Reinholdt
Versatile and strong beyond belief, steel can create amazing expressions in homes and landscapes
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Woodipedia: Mahogany Furnishes a Rich Look
MaterialsWoodipedia: Mahogany Furnishes a Rich Look
By Marci Crestani
Its beautiful depth of color is cherished the world over. Learn about mahogany types, costs and uses here
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