The kitchen is the heart and soul of a home. But for the last decade or so, minimalist style put a damper on expressive design and instead featured white and gray color schemes and neutral accents.

Long gone are the days when tile grout was purely functional. Increasingly, designers are using color to transform the gap-filling plaster into a feature in its own right. 'Using grout as a design ...

A brass kitchen sink surrounded by white subway tile on the backsplash - Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock The backsplash space in the kitchen should be used as an ...

These days, when monochromatic schemes so often rule in interiors, it’s somewhat unusual for architects and designers to encounter clients who are no-holds barred about the use of color. When Luki ...

A pop of color, a play of pattern. Ever notice the exotic-looking colorful tile in old brownstone entries and wonder what it is? It’s called encaustic tile, and it’s been around since medieval times ...

I just returned from an eight-day trip to southern California. The purpose was to visit my youngest daughter and several dear friends. The weather was excellent, and although I knew about the June ...

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