A design trend that peaked at the turn of the last century may be making a comeback at the turn of the next: inlaid hardwood floors. Until recently, lack of imagination, conventional thinking and cost ...

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 ...

It's easy to get confused between these two popular hardwood patterns. If you've fallen in love with the V-shaped layout that conjures up images of old European interiors, you're not alone. Chevron ...

Herringbone floors are timeless and elegant. They can add instant appeal to any areas in your home, but here's the best place ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

Editor’s note: This is an update of a series that ran in 2010. Read the originals here: Part 1 and Part 2. I like to go to open houses with friends who are looking to buy, or for myself, to satisfy my ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...