Tile-look vinyl has a habit of making patterns fall flat. For a truly gorgeous look and texture, homeowners should consider these natural alternatives.

A vintage living room interior with bright blue carpet and mid-century furniture - Vicnt/Getty Images One of today's most practical luxuries for homeowners is investing in good hardwood flooring. It ...

Floors take the brunt of our everyday activities and are usually the first surfaces to reflect wear and tear in a home. But flooring has come a long way and now homeowners don’t have to pay a fortune ...

The visual appeal and functional design of a kitchen or bathroom starts with the floors, which make tile the perfect material for those surfaces. Tile is a logical option for kitchen and bathroom ...

Simple changes in your home can brighten and elevate the space. Painting the walls or swapping out throw pillows are popular design recommendations yet often we don’t consider one of the largest ...

Some of the world's most beautiful cities invite you to look up and around you. From palaces to churches, architecture and scenery, most places are filled with things to engage with. But one German ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While hardwood floors are a durable flooring option, they tolerate a lot of wear: daily traffic, spills, ...

Q:I have a neighbor whose cement-slab interior floor has all been stained and sealed and looks like terra-cotta tile -- and is "softened" with area rugs. What are the pros and cons of using stained ...