The appeal of white wood floors—relaxed but refined, a not-too-blank canvas for showing off one's furnishings and antiques—is stymied only by a justified fear of keeping them clean.

She continues, 'Wood accents bring nature indoors, adding texture and depth to white-painted walls or furniture. This ...

Q: Several years ago, we had the wooden floors at our vacation home professionally painted white. The contractor used an industrial-grade paint for use on factory floors and/or high-traffic wooden ...

Wood grain, to mix with furniture “Wood grain is back in, but in lighter, more natural tones,” said John Lagarde, a kitchen designer and owner of Classic Cupboards in Harahan, a business his ...