Key Points Pros say stone mosaics, wood-look porcelain, and pastels feel dated and impractical.Diagonal, checkerboard, and accent stripe patterns look busy and outdated.Modern bathrooms favor simple, ...

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Dear James: I have seen inlaid wood floors in older buildings and would like one in my own home. Can I add decorative inlays to my existing hardwood floors? — Trish K. Dear Trish: Decorative inlays in ...

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Welcome to DIY Diary. Each entry covers a new home improvement project. Here, Avery Cox tries her hand at painting her porch floor in a pattern fit for royalty. Avery Cox, principal designer and owner ...

Over the years, interior design has evolved according to the needs that arise, but above all according to the experiences that we seek to provoke in the user. In the last two years, we have witnessed ...