Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. With mortgage rates expected to remain above 6% in 2025, according to ...

Ken Wildes crouches next to a cardboard box and plucks out a rose hand-formed from clay. He holds the rose in his fingertips and points out the flaws. See how the petals are pressed together? A ...

You’re proudly hanging your first picture on your new home’s antique plaster walls. A few minutes later, it’s no longer ...

Ken Wildes crouches next to a cardboard box and plucks out a rose hand-formed from clay. He holds the rose in his fingertips and points out the flaws. See how the petals are pressed together? A ...

Viola Lanari’s maximalist London apartment, which is filled with enchanting objects that include her own handcrafted lamps and tables, has the feel of a small museum. The designer Viola Lanari, inside ...

Flat panel cabinets and vanities, wall-mounted bathroom faucets, and outdoor garden rooms are just some of the 2026 home design trend predictions from Houzz. With a community of over 70 million ...

Dear James: We are planning a substantial room addition to our dream home. We are not on a tight budget, and we want everything done right. Should we use plaster walls or standard drywall walls? — ...

Ceiling roses are a subtle yet striking architectural feature that can enhance the charm and authenticity of a period home. Typically crafted from plaster, these decorative pieces were historically ...