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UpholsteryGreen Velvet Shines in These Enviable Rooms
See how to embrace the trend for the touchable fabric in colors like forest, emerald and moss
Full StoryBackyard IdeasWhat to Know About Installing a Stone Patio
Planning to add a stone patio to your landscape next year? Here’s what to consider before getting started
Full StoryMaterials9 Ways to Work a Velvet Headboard
Bright or neutral, patterned or plain — the fabric brings a sensual touch to bedrooms both traditional and contemporary
Full StoryWoodThe Layered Effect: The Beauty of Shingle Cladding
Find out what’s shaking in the world of shingles. They work not only for traditional homes but for modern ones too
Full StoryTileLet’s Talk Tile: An Alphabetical Guide to Tile Terminology
Get set for a tile project with this handy glossary of shapes, materials, finishes and more
Full StoryKitchen DesignNew This Week: The Stylish Kitchen Trend Showing Up Everywhere
Brass hardware paired with dark cabinets and a neutral backdrop is hot in kitchens. Here’s how designers make it work
Full StoryDecorating Guides10 Reasons to Work With (and Love) Black Marble
This high-drama stone works in any decor, and it doesn’t have to break the budget
Full StoryHouzz TVHouzz TV: See How Those Cool Rusty Planters Are Made
Watch as fabricators turn flat sheets of Cor-Ten steel into raised beds that double as garden art
Watch NowLandscape DesignHere’s How to Get That Great Steel Planter Look
Learn more about how resilient and beautifully rusty Cor-Ten steel can find a home in your garden, and how much it costs
Full StoryDecorating GuidesTry Dimensional Tile for a Designed Look
For a fresh take on tile, consider these design-forward options
Full StoryDecorating GuidesWhy You Should Rethink (and Love) the Velvet Sofa
Contemporary velvet pieces bring touchy-feely style to any living space
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