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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In most design circles, painting natural wood is a no-go—we’ve all seen the Instagram discourse on the ...

Shawn Bo-Abrams, who is renovating his house in Washington state with his husband, Leon Bo-Abrams, was eager to get rid of the carpet covering their top floor. “I have four animals, and they all like ...

A man died after he was shot in the chest on the Northwest Side, according to San Antonio police. When asked what is the single thing one can do to change the look of a space, the answer invariably ...

Worn and faded hardwood floors can drag down the look of a room. But having scuffed floors sanded down and re-stained can be expensive and messy. One alternative that's gaining popularity: painting ...

I love the hardwood floors in my old home. They need refinishing, which we hope to someday be able to afford, but even in their current condition with stains and watermarks, there's something about ...