Floors and Coverings

Whether sophisticated or whimsical, simple or elaborate, the inlay process begins in the mind of the artist

For starters, the simple modular plan optimizes daylight and cross ventilation

Know when to splurge, where to save, and what not to do: Six case studies show you howby Paul DeGroot

Durable, slip resistant, and resilient, rubber floor tiles are green and easy to installby Jay Lazerwitz

Instead of PVC glides or stick-on felt choose a combination of the twoby Charles Miller

Tour the IceStone plant where recycled glass and concrete combine into countertops and floors

New and noteworthy staff picks from the 2007 International Builders' Show

Achieving the intricate geometry of a parquet floor doesn't require much more than a tablesaw, kraft paper, and wallpaper paste

It's better-looking and more affordable than everby Justin Fink

A list of links to view products and see specsby Justin Fink

A design/build team delivers a custom house with copper counters, oak floors, travertine stairs, and a great outdoor space for $126 per sq. ft.by Chris Stebbins

These buffers keep out the elements while providing storage for everything from boots to backpacksby Scott Gibson

Tailored to emphasize the surrounding views, this open floor plan executed in durable materials is sheltered by insulating concrete wallsby Martin McBirney

There are plenty of new options for storage and organization; you might even reclaim some parking spaceby Charles Bickford

Reversing a backward floor plan brings style and function to an American foursquare bathroomby Timothy Gill

Proof that a home can be more livable and more versatile without more costby Dave Otte

Designer Fu-Tung Cheng illustrates the aesthetic potential of concreteby Fu-Tung Cheng

Small, smart, and beautiful, this kitchen makes the most of a modest additionby Deborah Kadas

An addition to an antique gem turns an old house into a new family homeby Rob Whitten