Barack and Michelle Obama’s 2004 Chicago home embraced a turn-of-the-century green tile fireplace. Designers explain why the ...

A thoughtfully updated Tidewater Colonial with timeless symmetry and a single-level living option. The two-story house in the ...

Designers and homeowners are embracing playful tile mosaics that layer homes with personality, artistry, and a sense of story ...

I write about house tours (but I love a good kitchen and kids' room article). My work can be found across AT Media, including The Kitchn and Cubby. I’ve been writing about home-related topics for ...

Most people probably aren’t thinking about the complexity of nature when they get stung by a bee or prick their thumb on a rose. They are probably just thinking, “Ouch, that hurts!” Even at this level ...

In a sunlit studio in Pune, rows of ceramic tiles covered in hand-painted florals and winding vines quietly rest on long wooden tables. Shades of cobalt blue, earthy green, and burnt orange give each ...

While it's important that the current patio and paver trends match the overall style of the home and the neighborhood, it's equally important that every material, layout, and color choice comes across ...

Announcing the winner of a competition to create a public restroom at the historic Gropius House. By Jane Margolies This article is part of our Design special report on retrofits. One day last summer, ...

The popularity of the tile game mah-jong “spans continents and centuries”, said Vanity Fair. And, these days, it’s moving firmly from “amusing pastime” to “a lifestyle” for many young people. A ...