There are numerous lighting options out there, but the wall sconce is one that is often forgotten. Wall-mounted lights require exact planning and wiring inside walls and are not moveable like a floor or table lamp. But they do have a long legacy and work to great effect: for a focused downlight or ambient…

Wall Sconces: A Classic Lighting Style With Contemporary Appeal (19 photos)
Wall Sconces: A Classic Lighting Style With Contemporary Appeal (19 photos)
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Braxton-Bragg is beefing up outside sales by naming Joe Torres as West Coast Regional Sales Manager.
Braxton-Bragg Hires Joe Torres as Regional Sales Manager
Braxton-Bragg Hires Joe Torres as Regional Sales Manager
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Whether you’re dreaming of a bells-and-whistles kitchen island centrepiece or a more modest breakfast bar with no cupboards underneath, there are all sorts of ways to work one of these beauties into your kitchen. Check out these nine breakfast bar designs to see if any would fit into your scheme.

9 Different Ways to Incorporate a Breakfast Bar Into Your Kitchen (9 photos)
9 Different Ways to Incorporate a Breakfast Bar Into Your Kitchen (9 photos)
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In a Q&A format, we talk to the designers – and examine the creative thinking – behind some of Houzz’s most loveable rooms.

Room of the Week: A Mustard-Yellow Banquette in a Crafted Kitchen (12 photos)
Room of the Week: A Mustard-Yellow Banquette in a Crafted Kitchen (12 photos)
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If you’re looking for window treatments to provide you with adjustable light control, blinds are the way to go. In fact, a lot of the new fabric options available today are UV-resistant and offer solar protection. This means you can keep your indoor temperature comfortable without constantly needing…

Windows of Opportunity: A Buyer’s Guide to Blinds (12 photos)
Windows of Opportunity: A Buyer’s Guide to Blinds (12 photos)
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Wild and whimsical, these places play against convention, in ways large and small. Rest your eyes on them awhile.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work by clicking on a photo.

Picture Perfect: 37 Bohemian Spaces From Around the World (37 photos)
Picture Perfect: 37 Bohemian Spaces From Around the World (37 photos)
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In this Q&A series, we turn the spotlight on one thought-provoking renovation or extension each week. Here, architect and owner-builder Sally Wilson of sw-architects reveals how she looked to her heritage sandstone home’s history…

An Artful Extension Breathes New Life Into a Heritage Home (20 photos)
An Artful Extension Breathes New Life Into a Heritage Home (20 photos)
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In this practical series, we ask experts to answer your burning home and design questions. Here, Andrew Mumford, managing director at Sub-Zero and Wolf Australia, reveals some smart ways you can be more eco-friendly in the…

How Do I… Create a More Eco-Friendly Kitchen? (8 photos)
How Do I… Create a More Eco-Friendly Kitchen? (8 photos)
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A three-part webinar series is now available on demand through the Natural Stone University.
Accreditation Webinars Available on Demand
Accreditation Webinars Available on Demand
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Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched Spartacote Flex XPL, a high solids, low VOC and minimal odor resinous floor coating for both decorative and protective applications.

Laticrete Introduces Spartacote Flex XPL
Laticrete Introduces Spartacote Flex XPL
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