Retailer Topps Tiles has announced it will close 23 stores in the face of a tougher home improvement market and rising costs. The tile chain, based in Enderby, Leicestershire, said closing 7% of its ...

What colour are the dots in this image? A mind–boggling optical illusion has been developed by scientists to show how our perception of colour can be easily skewed. At first glance it may seem like a ...

We love monochromatic subway tile as much as the next person; it's classic for a reason. But lately designers are arranging tiles in unexpected patterns to pack a stronger visual punch. There's plenty ...

Hydrangeas are often planted by themselves, but they can be paired with other plants for a more dynamic garden. Good companion plants for hydrangeas include hostas, impatiens, and caladiums, which ...

Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, an MIT team has designed a technique that could transform flat panels into medical devices, habitats, and other objects without the use of tools. MIT ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Tiles are a great way to add personality and color to your bathroom while also protecting your walls from moisture damage. But with them ...

A bold tile choice can look great, but there are some tile patterns and layouts that instantly look too busy, especially when paired with other bold elements or when used more than sparingly. "Each ...

The mirror spider can rapidly shift a patchwork of minuscule reflective plates underneath its abdomen’s outer surface, altering the pattern of mirrorlike flashes. This uncommon display comes from ...

Mathematicians have discovered a pattern known as the einstein tile — a single shape that can cover an infinite plane without ever repeating. Long thought impossible, the discovery rewrote what ...