Open plan spaces are wonderful, particularly in small homes where space needs to be exaggerated, but flooring can be a sticking point design-wise. Thankfully, Shea McGee from Studio McGee took to ...

A thoughtful flooring layout supports mental well-being because it shapes how freely you move and how calm your mind becomes during everyday routines. Patterns that guide the eye smoothly, materials ...

Most people think about how flooring looks. But walk through your home on a typical Wednesday morning, and you'll realize flooring is one of the hardest-working elements in your space.

DEAR DESIGNER: We've a tile question for you that I believe many others have as well as their homes age. Originally we tiled about 50 percent of our home, mainly the foyer, garage entry, Nevada room, ...

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Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...