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Color Subway Tile Ideas
Color Subway Tile Ideas
Ready to give your kitchen a refresh but your budget and time are in short supply? If you’re looking for a simple, stylish, but also practical way of updating the heart of your home, changing your backsplash is a great way to achieve a new...
Read MoreWood Look Porcelain Design Ideas
Wood Look Porcelain Design Ideas
Wood is one of the most popular design materials out there: it’s functional, it’s versatile, and most of all – it brings with it an inherent quality of warm, natural beauty. From rustic cabins in the woods to modern industrial-style lofts, wood provides the perfect...
Read MoreHerringbone vs. Chevron: Which Pattern is the One For You?
Herringbone vs. Chevron: Which Pattern is the One For You?
If you take a good look at your space, you’ll start seeing patterns everywhere: in your floor tiling layout, your kitchen backsplash, on your textiles and fabrics, and even your lighting color scheme. Patterns are created constantly in design, sometimes in unexpected places. A well-balanced...
Read MoreAsk the Expert: The Best LVT for Your Home
Ask the Expert: The Best LVT for Your Home
Why Choose LVT for Your Home? The Tileist: Let’s start with a commonly asked question: Why would a homeowner consider LVT as a flooring choice? Jeremy: Luxury Vinyl Tile has become a popular flooring solution for homeowners thanks to a number of factors. Cost, of...
Read MoreMosaic Tile Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
Mosaic Tile Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
They say a kitchen is the heart of the home. It is not only a functional room – it is where family and friends get together, where the soul of the house shines. As such, the kitchen it is the perfect room to show your...
Read MoreDesigning with Natural Stone Tile
Designing with Natural Stone Tile
Beautifully organic and highly enduring, stone has always been a sought out element in architecture and design. From the grand temples of the Roman Empire to the embellished marble facades of Baroque churches, stones like marble, granite, limestone, travertine, and quartzite have been a consistent...
Read MorePower of Patterns: LVT Flooring Design Ideas
Power of Patterns: LVT Flooring Design Ideas
LVT flooring (Luxury Vinyl Tile) changed the game of design in more ways than one. By combining high durability, affordable cost, and design flexibility, LVT is an ideal flooring product for both commercial and residential environments. LVT provides realistic renderings of natural materials such as...
Read MoreGoing Green: Choosing a Sustainable Tile
Going Green: Choosing a Sustainable Tile
Sustainability is not just a buzzword anymore. As more and more companies are making a commitment to eco-friendly and ethical production, it is clear that sustainability will not only shape the future of our planet, but also the future of design. However, sustainability is not...
Read MoreDesigning White Subway Tile Patterns
Designing White Subway Tile Patterns
After a century of covering NYC subway stations, white subway tile, this clean, durable, and affordable tile has become a Pinterest-worthy design staple for kitchens, bathrooms, and showers everywhere. The magic of this classic design lies in its simplicity. With elegantly rectangular proportions, crisp white...
Read MoreMade in the USA: Redefining American Luxury
Made in the USA: Redefining American Luxury
What does “American” design mean in the 21st Century? From traditional colonial style with British influences to the bold and gritty industrial style of New York City. From the glitz and glam of Art Deco to the refined serenity of Mid-Century Modern Design. The truth...
Read MoreDesigning with Thin Porcelain Slabs
Designing with Thin Porcelain Slabs
When most people think of porcelain, they think of a durable tile that may look like stone or concrete, but that is where the excitement ends for most. Porcelain has historically been about performance that sacrifices beauty and design, but thanks to modern technology, that...
Read More5 Modern Terrazzo Floor Ideas
5 Modern Terrazzo Floor Ideas
Terrazzo floor is back, and it’s more modern than ever. What used to be a traditional Italian technique featuring a medley of marble chips set into cement, is now experiencing a revival with new materials, modern notes, and a new spectrum of exciting colors. Centuries...
Read MoreMarble Entryway Ideas for Commercial Buildings
Marble Entryway Ideas for Commercial Buildings
A building’s entrance hall has the power to set the tone for the entire space. Whether it is a hotel lobby, a restaurant’s waiting area, or a vast retail center entrance, an impeccably designed foyer is an opportunity to sweep guests off their feet and...
Read MoreIndustrial Design Using Tiles
Industrial Design Using Tiles
Using exposed materials, sleek neutral colors, and a heavy play with textures – industrial design has reshaped and redefined contemporary décor. What started as a trend at the beginning of the 2000’s has become the definition of modern urban interior design, balancing between form and...
Read MoreBringing You the World of Design: TileBar’s Designer Collaborations
Bringing You the World of Design: TileBar’s Designer Collaborations
There are certain movies that have a way of teaching us something, whether we are ready for it or not. ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ was one such movie where we all expected Meryl Streep to be amazing and see pretty fashion, but it turned out...
Read MoreArt Nouveau Making Moves with Elizabeth Sutton
Art Nouveau Making Moves with Elizabeth Sutton
Who Is Elizabeth Sutton? Elizabeth Sutton is a Miami-based artist with New York roots who has exploded onto the art scene in the past few years. With design and influences spanning multiple industries and media, her patterns have reintroduced a stylized view of natural elements...
Read MoreCreating a Home Oasis with Krista Watterworth
Creating a Home Oasis with Krista Watterworth
Who Is Krista Watterworth? Krista Watterworth is a well-known celebrity interior designer who has been featured on multiple television shows for HGTV and the DIY Network. Her highly sought-after design studio, Krista + Home, shows off her signature style where the Palm Beach-inspired relaxed luxury...
Read MoreRedefining Interior Design with Angela Harris Tile Collections
Redefining Interior Design with Angela Harris Tile Collections
Who Is Angela Harris? Angela Harris is an award-winning designer and product developer. As Principal & CEO of TRIO, she is a recognized innovator in the builder & developer community and her influence in the design world extends beyond her stylish spaces and trend-setting products...
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