15 Bathrooms With Amazing Tile Flooring

The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto Tile is a popular choice forbathroom flooringbecause it is very versatile. An inset with an interlocking curve pattern is surrounded by a largesubway tile. Read more about ourDiversity and Inclusion Pledgeto make The Spruce a site where all feel welcome. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto Hex tile is growing popular, thanks to its unusual shape. Hexagonal tile has a different “rhythm” and look than rectangular tile....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Cindy Smith

15 Bathrooms With Black Fixtures to Inspire Your Next Reno Project

Want more design inspiration? Be Brutalist Mindy Gayer Design Co. Grouped together with a minimal gooseneck-arched faucet, it has aScandinavian-style feel. Powder-blue walls and white window trim round out the design. Erin Williamson Design And, fortunately, they pair perfectly well with black faucets, whether wall- or deck-mounted. Rounding out the mix is a terrazzo-like floor sporting a spectrum of earthy gray tones. A finishing touch, a black bath tray beckons one to in for a long soak....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Michael Hooper

15 Beach Cottage Decor Ideas Full of Coastal Charm

A beveled mirror and marble countertops complement the cool palette. Keep It Simple Nothing says coastal like blue-and-white stripes. Simple artwork and painted shiplap ceilings complete the easy, beachy vibe. The Spruce / Jacob Fox Design and Photo byAlfredo Paredes Studio Design byEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Tessa Neustadt Design byMichelle Berwick Interiors Design byBecca Interiors Design byTyler Karu Design +Interiors/ Photo byErin Little Design byAllison Babcock Design/ Photo by Matt Kisiday...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Amber Gardner

15 Beautiful Kitchen Breakfast Bars to Copycat

The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto Your breakfast bar is often the centerpiece of the kitchen. Even if you have asmall kitchen, you could probably add a breakfast bar for two. Here we’ve rounded up some of the best breakfast bar ideas for every style of kitchen. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto The jet black, lacquered breakfast bar plays wonderfully off of the natural wood breakfast stools. Add a few neutral pieces of art and voila!...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Stephanie Alvarez

15 Beautiful Species of Maple Trees

Maple trees are often planted because they work well as shade, street, and specimen trees. There are about 130 types of maple trees worldwide. Many species put on an autumnal display of oranges, browns, yellows, and reds every year. The Spruce / Ana Cadena Some trees may have leaves sporting several of these colors at once. Another desirable trait of the maple tree is its ability to tolerate drought. Maple trees include a sizable number of species in the genusAcerwithin the plant familyAceraceae....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 909 words · Michael Kemp

15 Before-and-After Painted Brick Fireplace Makeovers

Check out thesepainted brick fireplacemakeovers in a range of styles and colors, complete with before-and-after images for inspiration. The country-style wood mantel was removed, leaving space for a large-scale photograph. The brick was given a whitewash to help it blend in with the lightened up palette of the space. Design byChango & Co./ Photo by Raquel Langworthy Before: Messy Mortar Lines Lovely Etc. Unimpressed by an orange-red brick fireplace complete with sloppy mortar lines,Lovely Etc....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · David Smith

15 Best Annual Flowers for the Cool Season

But there are many garden flowers that prefer the cool days of spring and fall. Often, gardeners think only ofperennialsfor a sequence of bloom. Extend your gardening season by adding one of these 15 cool-season annual flowering plants to your garden. The Spruce / Autumn Wood What Are Cool Flowers? Many can be planted out before the last frost or can survive through the first frost in autumn. In warmer growing zones some hardy annuals continue to bloom through winter....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · Mrs. Debbie Sanders

15 Best Countertop Materials for Kitchens

Each one has different merits and drawbacks depending on your functionality and style preferences. Before selecting an option, it’s important to consider the characteristics of each. Knowing them canhelp you choosethe right one for your needs. The Spruce / Kevin Norris It’s an easy-to-clean material that is resistant to mold, mildew, and bacteria. Due to the non-porous design, you don’t need to worry about sealing a quartz countertop regularly. However, engineered quartz can fade under direct sunlight, so keep the layout of your kitchen in mind....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · Charles Williams

15 Best Evergreen Ground Cover Plants

Here is a list of the best evergreen ground covers, both herbaceous perennials and low-growing shrubs. Warning Some species of fast-growing ground covers, especially non-native ones, can be invasive. Because this flowering vine can take dry shade, it’s a problem solver. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Japanese Spurge Thisbroadleaf evergreen ground coverfor shade is a tough plant. With its leathery, shiny leaves, it forms dense mats that inhibit weed growth....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Kevin King

15 Best Gray Bedroom Color Schemes and Design Ideas

There are dark charcoal grays and clear grays that read almost white. All of these varied shades of gray can lend a bedroom a totally different take on this popular neutral. Prefer a moodier look? Design:Ajai Guyot for EHD/ Photo: Ellie Lillstrom Dark gray and rich wood furniture is the perfect backdrop for a nostalgic look. Ready to get inspired? Take a look at these 15gray bedroom ideasand start planning your neutral haven....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Juan Schaefer

15 Best Greige Paint Colors

Greige can be lighter or darker in hue depending on the exact variation of the color one selects. Keep reading to determine whichgreige coloris best for your home. Why Choose Greige Paint? The Spruce / Almar Creative The hue pairs nicely with the bright blue accent wall above the desk, too. “It offers the perfect backdrop to pretty much any color combination,” Runsewe says. Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige Sherwin-Williams Many people enjoydesigning with beige....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Stephen Wilson

15 Blueberry Companion Plants for Healthier Plants, From Herbs to Wildflowers

Here are the best blueberry companion plants that will help foster growth in your garden. Best Growing Conditions for Blueberries Blueberry plants like full sun. They prefer soil that’s sandy, well-draining, and acidic. Cathérine / Getty Images If you have heavy clay soils, you’re better off planting your blueberry plants in containers. Plants should be watered deeply at least once per week. Mint can also attract bees and other pollinators to help your blueberries grow....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Nicholas Cortez

15 Board and Batten Accent Walls to Instantly Add Texture to Any Room

House Sprucing Goodbye, boring wallsboard and batten to the rescue. Want more design inspiration? While picture framesslim, often rectangular pieces of moldingoften accompany wainscoting, that’s not always the case. House Sprucing Take thisHouse Sprucing-designed bathroom as inspiration. “Think about adding carpentry detailing into a bathroom,” Fujikawa says. “It elevates the space, and makes it feel custom.” House Sprucing Subtle Picture Frames in a Stairway Not sure what to do with a staircase space?...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Elizabeth Garcia