Last week I had the opportunity to attend Coverings, the annual show featuring tile and stone from all over the world. I've separated my favorite tile finds into two groups — tiles with interesting patterns, and tiles with fascinating texture. First, the patterns:

Name: Seth & Allison (and a baby on the way!)
Type of Project: Kitchen/Family Room renovation 
Location: Ventura, California 
Type of building: Mid-Century, multi-level, single family home

Seth and Allison's renovation is complete! And it is very lovely. You've been there every step of the way, from the original kitchen to the big reveal and everything in between. Now it's time for a few parting words of wisdom from Seth and Allison. After all the dust has settled, what have they learned?

Erin and her husband wanted to overhaul their craft room into something special – a place where both of them could work from their laptops, focus on craft projects, and even play with their child. And from all appearances, they were quite successful in hitting all those requirements with their craft room makeover. They also used an unexpected material...

This week on Renovation Diary, Seth and Allison shared details of their final budget, Claire and Jeffrey imparted some last bits of renovating wisdom, and Andi completed the final steps towards her finished kitchen. Meanwhile, Maxwell's apartment renovation continues apace — furniture has been moved in and there's a lovely new kitchen, with only a few steps to go. 

• Seth & Allison's Kitchen Renovation: What it Really Cost - A Budget Breakdown
• Andi's Kitchen: At Long Last, Tile
• Claire & Jeffrey's Kitchen: Real-life Lessons from a Real-life Renovation
• Maxwell & Ursula's Light Rental Reno: The End is... in Sight

Q: Hello, I downloaded this image from awhile ago and now i'm having trouble finding the web page again. I was wondering if you could tell me where I might find the source for this countertop?

Name: Claire & Jeffrey
Type of Project: Kitchen remodel
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Type of building: Single-family bungalow, 950 square feet

Claire and Jeffrey have been generous enough to share their renovation process with us, and we've been following along with them from the disaster that was their old kitchen to their beautiful new space, and every step along the way. Here they are to share a few final thoughts about their renovation with you. 

Q: We have staircase which looks sooo dull, I want to renovate it. Please tell me what can I do for it? I like colors and stripes. What color scheme should I apply? I am attaching some photographs to help give you an idea. I need your help! Thanks..

Name: Andi Forker
Type of Project: Kitchen Renovation — full gut remodel
Location: San Francisco, California
Type of building: 1890's Victorian condo

From the day we got the keys, my husband and I have been working furiously days, nights, and weekends on our 1919 home in Seattle. Eleven months later, we have finished our DIY renovating and are now in a place where most of the big stuff is done and we can sit back and finally enjoy our house as a home and not a job site.