Wood floors are a perennial favorite for homeowners, but while almost everyone loves the look of hardwood flooring, actually living with it can be a bit challenging. Real hardwood floors are high maintenance, easily damaged, and tend to be a little on the pricey side. The good news is, in the last few years, there's been a steep rise in the quality and availability of

For the past few weeks, we've bee getting pretty steady, pretty heavy rain in my area. Now, this isn't particularly out of the ordinary - it happens every couple of years. Unfortunately, every couple of years when it happens, my nearby relatives'

Tile is the most popular material in bathroom design, to the point that it's often less a question of tile versus something else and more a question of what type of tile to use - in the shower, on the floor, and even on the walls. But with the trend toward more relaxed, natural, spa like bathroom spaces, wood has become an increasingly popular option in all areas of the bathroom. Intrigued? I've g...

Furnishing a living room often feels like running down a checklist: sofa, accent chair, coffee table, side table, lamp, TV stand. But if you're looking for a simple way to get a slightly more interesting look for your space, it might be time to give that list a second glance. All the elements in a living room serve a functional purpose, but that doesn't mean you can't mix it up a little when it co...

In many parts of the world, living space is at a premium. That means no big, sweeping kitchens and no sprawling master suites. But while a shortage of square footage can feel like a huge problem here in the States, densely populated areas around the world have turned small space living into an art form, squeezing elegant, designer fixtures into master suites the size of a stateside guest bath. Urb...

Designing your dream kitchen can be hard enough without trying to predict how well your sense of style will hold up in years to come. But having a little knowledge of what's hot right now (and which trends are on their way out) can help you get a little more mileage out of your next remodel. Plus, having a good sense of some of the most desirable features can help you figure out where to splurge a...

White is one of the most popular colors for a kitchen these days. From highly traditional to sleek and modern and everywhere in between, the bright, clean look of a white kitchen holds an almost universal appeal. But making the look work well can be a little tricky. Too much white and your space can look sterile rather than inviting, and too little and you won't get the full effect. Adding just a ...