If flooring an entire house, run the planks in the direction of the house’s longest sides. Baseboards, shoe molding and other types of molding on the room’s perimeter must be removed.

The only time tile trim may not be needed is when the tile meets flush against other surfaces like wall corners or floor edges. Continuous tile designs can also be used instead of installing tile ...

It's hard to talk about design trends without mentioning open floor plans, which have officially replaced granite countertops as a national obsession. But what do they mean for renters?