"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Some of the most impactful changes you can make in your home revolve around paint. There are highly ...

I love painted floors in rooms with minimal fabrics and soft goods, like kitchens, entry halls and bathrooms. Visually, this design choice adds pattern and, quite often, texture—especially if you ...

One of the joys of Indianapolis' home tours and the High Point Furniture Market earlier this spring is the plethora of ideas. Inspiration abounds. Many of the innovations are ripe for picking and here ...

From bold colors to contrasting stains, interior designers say painting a checkerboard pattern onto wooden flooring is the ...

It's amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do. With the right color know-how, a splash of pigment can boost your home's curb appeal, make a small room appear larger, or even create eye-catching ...

In the past for someone to paint a floor of the house, it was considered to be wastage of paint and a showoff. Most houses had ordinary cemented floors and it never at any time crossed people’s minds ...

A fresh coat of paint is a quick, inexpensive way to transform any room. But if you’re only putting color on the walls, you’re missing a golden opportunity. Done right, painted floors create a stylish ...

To paint or not to paint original woodwork is a perennial question for homeowners, architects and designers who live in and renovate old homes. Often, the answer depends on the owner’s preference, the ...

This divisive design decision isn’t for everyone, but it could be a quick (and cheap) update that’ll transform your space. Let’s say you don’t like your floors. Maybe they’re wood with a stain that ...

New research finds that the Throne Room floor in the Bronze Age Palace of Nestor located in what is today Pylos, Greece, is an unusual example of artistic innovation for its time. The floors of Greek ...