The most impactful upgrades balance design sophistication with long-term performance. Below are strategic, high-return ideas ...

Ah, the kitchen. It’s where we cook, entertain, pass down family recipes and make lifelong memories. With such a central role in our home and lives, it’s no wonder that the kitchen remains one of the ...

Bathrooms are meant to be practical and efficient, but that doesn't mean they have to lack style. From paint colors to wallpaper, bathrooms offer plenty of opportunities to be fun and stylish while ...

An informative meeting for the designers on call at the Boston Design Center is always exciting. The lunch-and-learn presentations for this fine group of designers always strive to educate on new and ...

Decorative tile is often added to a design to give it a special focal point, to give it some extra zing. Sometimes a listello (from “listel,” which is a narrow band in architecture) — usually a strip ...

Kitchen backsplash creates a natural focal point in your kitchen, but if you're looking for something more seamless, this is ...

One of the oldest materials in home design is now trending like a hot newcomer. Shelter magazines, design blogs and home renovation stores are featuring tile for surfacing floors and more: Designers ...

Designers share the top nine secrets to flawlessly execute this beautiful, high-impact trend.