A California couple wanted a house that differed from its by-the-numbers neighbors. Not drenched in white, but not gloomy either. Answer: lots of oak and ‘window walls.’ ...

Wood accent walls lend a rustic feel to any space. If this is the look you're going for, you won't need to shell out a ton of money with this simple DIY.

couple who raised their children in a conventional home and craved a change. Its look-alike blue-and-white decor—the Coastal California style—had dominated interior design in the area for 20 ...