Key Points Pros say stone mosaics, wood-look porcelain, and pastels feel dated and impractical.Diagonal, checkerboard, and accent stripe patterns look busy and outdated.Modern bathrooms favor simple, ...

QDEAR TIM: The house I grew up in has slate tile that seemed to be a random mix of squares and rectangles. I'd like to install this material in my home. Is that a job that a beginner can tackle ...

Home design trends come and go over the years. While paint color might be easy to change even as a DIYer, tile design is a much more extensive—and expensive—feature to change on a whim. So how do you ...