When the winter chill sets in, and you find yourself spending more time by the fireplace, it's only natural to start dreaming of ways to give the space a stylish upgrade. The fireplace often serves as ...

Lots of homeowners have been trying their hand at DIY during lockdown. While some people have kept things simple - by putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls - others have been taking on some more ...

A feature wall can be one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to transform your home. With a myriad of options, from simple paint or wallpaper, to a clever use of tiles or wall cladding, you ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. It’s a road trip for the Home Zone. This ...

Twenty years ago, you couldn’t open a magazine or flip to HGTV without seeing designers wax enthusiastic about feature walls. Most of those late-1990s versions were stenciled with grapes or ...

Feature walls transform rooms by adding ambience, depth and personality using colour, texture or unique materials. Options range from affordable paint to pricier built-in cabinetry. While trendy, a ...

Fireplaces are as diverse as home design. These functional centerpieces appear in every imaginable profile; they can be finished in various materials—from limestone to brick—and often showcase ...

I’m a sucker for a fireplace. And while this is an architectural feature that’s hard to come by as a renter, my third Seattle apartment did come with one. Then my eighth apartment in Seattle (yes, I ...

At one time, fireplaces were the focal point of every home. People sat around them to read, discuss family issues and gossip about the neighbors, cook meals or simply enjoy their radiant warmth. Today ...

If you're old enough to recall the slew of quick-fix makeover shows that dominated our screens in the evenings during the late 1990s, you'll be no stranger to the world of feature walls. In fact, ...