Q: The fireplace wall in our ’70s home is stone. The flat-faced natural stones are various shades of gray. My husband loves the stone, but I find it very dark. Is there any way to paint the stone so ...

A stylish fireplace design can anchor a room, all the while offering the practical benefits that come with adding coziness to ...

Your stone wall is part of the architecture of the room. I can understand you feel it is dark or heavy, but there are better options than paint. Painted stone will look like just that, and I would not ...

Scott Brewer and Sarah Wright moved into their Silver Spring home a little more than a year ago, and they are struggling to find the right style and arrangement for their 18-by-15-foot living room.