When asked what is the single thing one can do to change the look of a space, the answer invariably comes back, "Paint!" And it's true, a fresh coat of paint will not only clean up tired, scuffed ...

I love painted floors in rooms with minimal fabrics and soft goods, like kitchens, entry halls and bathrooms. Visually, this design choice adds pattern and, quite often, texture—especially if you ...

While you can paint hardwood floors, it might not be the best home DIY option. Painting hardwood floors is the type of personalized home renovation that takes time and preparation. Painting could be a ...

Worn and faded hardwood floors can drag down the look of a room. But having scuffed floors sanded down and re-stained can be expensive and messy. One alternative that's gaining popularity: painting ...

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. It's hard enough ...

The first apartment I rented as a poor twenty-something had crappy wood floors that were painted brown, a fact I never much thought about until years later, after I bought my first house and had to ...