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Materials389 Stories

Want a Gem of a Surface Material? Luxury Agate's a Dazzler
StoneWant a Gem of a Surface Material? Luxury Agate's a Dazzler
By Mitchell Parker
Turn heads with amazing accent walls and countertops made from this splendid kaleidoscopic stone
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Brick Floors: Could This Durable Material Work for Your House?
Rustic StyleBrick Floors: Could This Durable Material Work for Your House?
By Lisa Frederick
You love the old-world look, but will you like the feel of it underfoot? Learn the pros and cons of interior brick flooring
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Heighten a Room With Vertical Tongue and Groove Wall Paneling
Remodeling GuidesHeighten a Room With Vertical Tongue and Groove Wall Paneling
By Rachel Grace
Visually increase space while upping architectural interest by giving your walls this texturally rich treatment
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Love Luxury? Comb Through the Wonders of Cashmere
Decorating GuidesLove Luxury? Comb Through the Wonders of Cashmere
By Gabrielle Di Stefano
Learn what makes this refined fabric so rare, rich and valuable — oh, and really, really soft
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Bamboo Sprouts Up in Bountiful Home Uses
MaterialsBamboo Sprouts Up in Bountiful Home Uses
By Lee Anne Culpepper
When utensils, flooring and even fabric can be made from a single renewable material, it's a design winner
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Tongue and Groove Wall Paneling Joins the Comeback Club
Remodeling GuidesTongue and Groove Wall Paneling Joins the Comeback Club
By Rachel Grace
Try this smooth architectural move to give your walls a streamlined appearance that conveys quality
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6 Ways to Bring the Richness of Leather Home
Materials6 Ways to Bring the Richness of Leather Home
By Lee Anne Culpepper
Skin has always been in around the home, from classic sofas to luxurious walls, but today's leather options are broader than ever
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Terrazzo Makes a Comeback for Floors and More
Remodeling GuidesTerrazzo Makes a Comeback for Floors and More
By Gabrielle Di Stefano
Popular from the 1400s through the mid-1970s, this mosaic material is staging a return in homes today — including in some surprising uses
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Kitchen Counters: Concrete, the Nearly Indestructible Option
Kitchen CountertopsKitchen Counters: Concrete, the Nearly Indestructible Option
By Michelle Jeresek
Infinitely customizable and with an amazingly long life span, concrete countertops are an excellent option for any kitchen
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Kitchen Counters: Tile, the Choice for Affordable Durability
Kitchen CountertopsKitchen Counters: Tile, the Choice for Affordable Durability
By Michelle Jeresek
DIYers and budget-minded remodelers often look to this countertop material, which can last for decades with the right maintenance
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Steel-Framed Windows Leap Forward Into Modern Designs
WindowsSteel-Framed Windows Leap Forward Into Modern Designs
By Bud Dietrich, AIA
With a mild-mannered profile but super strength, steel-framed windows are champions of design freedom
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