STORRS, CONN. — By and large, New England’s iconic stone walls have withstood generations of wandering wildlife, howling blizzards and even the occasional hurricane. Now the rustic walls face new ...

When I moved into my '70s-era fixer, the first thing I changed were the walls. Tacky wallpaper, outdated slate around the fireplace, textured walls and popcorn ceilings all had to go. I had it painted ...

Following years of minimalism and all-white decor, modern rustic styles are gaining popularity to create home designs that ...

Stone walls have purpose, personality and permanence. Historically, their purpose was to contain livestock, define boundaries and serve as convenient storage for the many rocks removed from fields to ...

When Jim and Jennifer Sergent bought their home in suburban Arlington, Virginia, two years ago, they appreciated its modern look — the exposed wood beams and the nature trail that passes in front of ...

Rough-hewn granite and smooth marble are among the materials chosen for the living rooms in this lookbook, which use stone to create elegant interiors. While stone surfaces can help rooms feel cooler ...

Artisans around the world are ditching the mortar and embracing an old method of building rock walls Clachtoll Broch, a Scottish dwelling with dry stone walls, was built at least 2,000 years ago. Its ...

STORRS, Conn. — By and large, New England's iconic stone walls have withstood generations of wandering wildlife, howling blizzards and even the occasional hurricane. Now, the rustic walls face new ...

It’s hard to believe that this modern home—with its disappearing walls of glass and large swimming pool—in the mountainous Luberon region of Provence, France, was originally a convent. Remodeled in ...