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7 unique patterns to know when decorating

With strategically used patterns, a room can be styled particularly elegantly. Certain patterns are even indispensable for ...
Tired of the white subway tile? You're not alone. This old trend is quickly being replaced by more creative tile profiles, including this ocean-inspired style.
Q. I plan to remodel my bathroom and kitchen, but the tile patterns I see at the home center store seem boring. How can I get or make attractive tile patterns and what is the best way to install them?
From classic tartans to Buffalo check, plaid is truly one of the most versatile patterns — making it a great choice for a ...
Bathrooms are ideal spaces to get creative with hand-painted tiles, be it in shower areas or as part of vanity backsplashes. ...
In the world of tile patterns, there's always been super-uniform (e.g. stacked subway tile) and super-custom (e.g. a black-and-white line drawing on the floor), and not much else in between. But we're ...
Marisa Ferreira and Alba Plaza are running out of time. They're on a crusade to catalog and preserve Portugal's historic Azulejo tiles, and they can't keep up with the destruction. In a second-floor ...