If you have been out shopping for furniture lately, you may have noticed that many fine wood pieces have distressed surfaces, giving them the look of an antique. Although you might think that ...

Want that rustic, weathered look without waiting a century? In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you how to take brand-new lumber and give it instant character. From wire brushing and denting to ...

A weathered finish on a beloved table or chair chronicles the story of a bygone era. But while authentic antique pieces can make great investments, they aren't always readily available—or within our ...

Just because you use cheap materials to make over your office doesn't mean they have to end up looking cheap. This easy hack takes a cheap IKEA pine desktop and distresses it with a blowtorch for a ...

A person's hands holding clear glass jars with a wooden bin of jars in the background. - Thai Liang Lim/Getty Images Using rustic décor pieces in interior design has been popular for decades. The ...

The above is a typical question fired at those browsing for new furniture or simply seeking interior design advice from experts. Though valid, that question doesn’t always come with a clear answer — ...

Tile has been around for more than 4,000 years, but there were many new things to look at last month at "Coverings 2013,' the largest tile-and-stone trade expo in the country, which is held in Atlanta ...