Table of Contents: Patterns and Prints

Summer’s riot of color is inspiring us to look beyond black and white. Join us for a weeklong dip into the world of ornament.

• Looking to add some color and pattern in your life? Tiles are a good place to start.
• Patchwork in the home needn’t be confined to quilts. In today’s DIY & Remodeling roundup, Sarah presents the eye-opening possibilities of mixing tiles.
• Looking for a low-commitment way to inject some life into a room? In Tuesday’s Accessories post, Margot presents a design duo’s reinvented classic games.
• Woven in Colombia, a new line of carpeting made from a surprise trio: hardwearing jute, leather, and horsehair. They’re the creation of one of our favorite global workshops; watch for Wednesday’s Rugs post.
• Louis XVI would approve: In Remodeling 101, Janet presents a wooden floor pattern primer that goes beyond the basics.
• Overhauled by an American designer who divides his time between New York City and Marrakech, this courtyard house in the Medina is Friday’s Designer Visit. Good news: It’s available for rent.