From beige color palettes to tile countertops, there are a variety of telltale signs of an outdated home. Even small details can reveal your home's age, including the pattern of your closet doors.

Cocobolo or cocobola (Dalbergia retusa) is one of the most beautiful woods in the world. (Sometimes cocobolo is called Nicaragua rosewood. In Mexico, the wood is called granadillo.) The Dalbergia ...

Almost half of Brazil is covered in forest, producing nearly 150 million cubic meters a year. Thanks to the large country’s wide range of tree species, Brazilian designers looking for natural, locally ...

CURVE APPEAL Exploring the parameters of what wood can do has led designer Aaron Poritz of Brooklyn-based Poritz & Studio to play with traditional techniques such as tambour, a favorite of French and ...

Furniture is essential for homes. Wood is a popular material. Teak and Rosewood are two common choices in India. Teak resists decay and water. Rosewood is durable and beautiful. Carpenters may not ...