See designs of bathroom floor tiles, learn their costs, and get inspired When it comes to tiling your bathroom floor or walls, there are many options to choose from. For example, you can go the timeless and classic route and opt for the minimalistic look of subway tile. Or, add a little flavor with different […]
Sixties-era appliances are finally replaced Project: Revamp an outdated kitchen in Kensington, Brooklyn Before: Racquel scored a deal when she found her 800-square-foot co-op in an estate sale, though she knew the kitchen (that hadn’t been updated since the ‘60s) would need work. “The first thing I did when I put my offer in was […]
Add character to your flooring underfoot Whether you’re renovating a kitchen, bedroom, or living room, the classic wood pattern doesn’t disappoint. With so many options when it comes to hardwood floors—solid, engineered, or reclaimed—why not add more character by rearranging the pattern? Here are six ideas to bring a fresh dynamic to your home. Crosshatch Running Bond Multi-toned Painted Stripe Effect Herringbone […]
This eye-catching design is having a moment Its familiar broken zigzag is something you’ve probably seen before in a tweed suit or jacket, calling to mind the likes of Sherlock Holmes and Chanel. From fashion to home design, this elegant pattern—expressed in a range of materials—makes a big impact. Below, eight homeowners make herringbone their own. A peek of oak […]
A couple creates their dream home with walnut wood floors, a spa bath, and enough kitchen storage to turn heads A year-long search—involving a specially-written code!—led Jonathan, a consultant, and Cecilia, a social media strategist and beauty blogger, to a mid-century co-op apartment in Queens. The unit was in a serious state of disrepair, with […]
Tile revamps ho-hum walls and floors in an instant—from tile flooring to backsplash tile. Geometric tile backsplash in Jerry and Janet’s Crown Heights kitchen. Chances are, your home has tiles somewhere—the bathroom and kitchen, or maybe a foyer or mudroom. While they serve a practical purpose—waterproof, easy to clean, protects surfaces—tiles have now emerged as […]
Their dream space comes to life with herringbone tile, gray kitchen cabinets, and a clawfoot tub Editor’s Note: This post, originally published May 2014, is one of our favorites for still having a classic and modern look years later. Allison and Jovito purchased their first home together—a single-family brick row house, c. 1910, in the Ocean […]
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