by Diana M. Cammarota | Nov 27, 2013 | HowTo, Miscellaneous Walls, Walls, Walls & Ceilings
Image courtesy of Olde Wood LtdFor homeowners seeking simple, yet luxurious and eco-friendly solutions to interior and exterior design, 2014 promises to bring it all home. Hilary Jay of DesignPhiladelphia – a division of the Philadelphia Center for Architecture...
by Diana M. Cammarota | Aug 23, 2013 | HowTo, Tile Walls, Walls, Walls & Ceilings
The history of Mosaic Art is a long and rich one that runs from the simplistic designs of the Sumerians (ca. 200-300 BCE) through the elaborate and awe-inspiring devotional works of the Byzantine empire straight through to today when mosaic art embellishes everything...
by Benjamin Hardy | Mar 29, 2009 | HowTo, Walls, Walls & Ceilings, Wood Paneling
Of the many types of wainscot and paneling options, beadboard stands out for its unique appearance and classic cottage house feel. Beadboard is far from a one-size-fits-all wainscot, however. There are numerous variations within the Beadboard wainscoting gives this...
by Benjamin Hardy | Mar 29, 2009 | HowTo, Wall Molding & Trim, Walls, Walls & Ceilings
Crown molding can do wonders for the character of a room, adding height to a small space and definition to a bland area. It can also serve a functional purpose, hiding blemishes, concealing installation gaffes and even protecting the room’s walls from unsightly...
by Jennie L. Phipps | Apr 17, 2008 | HowTo, Miscellaneous Walls, Walls, Walls & Ceilings
Life is noisy, especially if you have a teenage son who has taken up drumming or a hard-of-hearing mother-in-law who runs the TV at maximum volume or an upstairs tenant who seems to practice bowling in the living room. If soundproofing is a priority in new...
by Tanja Kern | Mar 6, 2008 | HowTo, Tile Walls, Walls, Walls & Ceilings
Glass tiles are a chic way to introduce color into a kitchen or bath, such as this Glass Blox tile by Crossville, which comes in 44 fashion-forward shades. Photo courtesy of Crossville Inc. With an incredible array of colors, sizes and sleek or textured surfaces, tile...
