Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

You might love the way that tile pattern looks in theory, but here's the real reason your pattern got shot down, straight from an interior designer.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've always loved the mosaic look but the installation process feels overwhelming, there is a new tile trend to try. Micro-patterned tile ...

The myriad styles and materials used for tile can make a space, not just bathrooms and kitchens, shine in unexpected ways. By Tim McKeough Tile is one of the most powerful materials for making a bold ...

Installing new tile might not be the easiest way to refresh your bathroom, but it can be the most effective. By Tim McKeough To update a bathroom, you could swap out the cabinet pulls and switch the ...

There are primarily two ways to add a little spice to this classic backsplash. The first is by deviating from the gloss white; the second is by deviating the installation pattern on the wall.

Pros say stone mosaics, wood-look porcelain, and pastels feel dated and impractical. Diagonal, checkerboard, and accent stripe patterns look busy and outdated. Modern bathrooms favor simple, cohesive, ...

Dear James: It gets too noisy in the kids’ playroom. Are acoustic ceiling tiles difficult to install myself, and are there attractive ones made for home use? — Michelle Y. Dear Michelle: Most people ...