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Materials389 Stories

Feel-Good Home: A Passion for Patinas
Feel-Good HomeFeel-Good Home: A Passion for Patinas
By Jess McBride
Embrace the aging process by adding weathered metals to your home design
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When One Countertop Material Isn’t Enough
Kitchen CountertopsWhen One Countertop Material Isn’t Enough
By Louise O'Bryan
Combining counter materials in the kitchen can create a dramatic look, improve function and stretch the budget
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Pebble Surfaces That Rock, Indoors and Out
StonePebble Surfaces That Rock, Indoors and Out
By Claire McCall
A pebble floor, path or wall can create calm, grab attention or be a supporting player
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8 Things You Didn’t Know About Italian Marble
World of Design8 Things You Didn’t Know About Italian Marble
By Laura Molteni
How did the ancients extract marble? What makes it white or colored? We unearth fascinating facts about this luxurious stone
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What Is Shiplap?
MaterialsWhat Is Shiplap?
By Matt Clawson
Read how a common exterior siding became so popular for interior paneling
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How to Pick the Right Paving and Decking Material
Landscape DesignHow to Pick the Right Paving and Decking Material
By Carol Bucknell
Once you’ve got the walls or fences of your garden figured out, it’s time to consider the ground surface or floors
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Give In to Your Wild Side With Exotic Granite and Onyx
StoneGive In to Your Wild Side With Exotic Granite and Onyx
By Jess McBride
Go beyond the standard slab with these radiant and rare stones
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Brace for Brass: How This Warm Metal Can Boost Your Bathroom
MaterialsBrace for Brass: How This Warm Metal Can Boost Your Bathroom
By Toronto Interior Design Group
See what to mix with this trendy alloy, how to keep it from showing water spots and more
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9 Ideas for Brick That Break the Mold
Brick9 Ideas for Brick That Break the Mold
By Rebecca Naughtin
Bricks are as beautiful as they are useful, as these out-of-the-ordinary designs reveal
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Textile Textbook: The Joy of Jacquards
MaterialsTextile Textbook: The Joy of Jacquards
By Jess McBride
Here’s how a 19th-century invention led to a wealth of textile patterns for your home
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Textile Textbook: Is Your Sofa Wearing a Sweater?
Decorating GuidesTextile Textbook: Is Your Sofa Wearing a Sweater?
By Jess McBride
Discover the joy of weaving knitted and crocheted textiles into your home decor
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