Our favorite tile layout pattern is getting a makeover, and we think you’ll be pleased with the results. In case you haven’t already heard the buzz, we’re referring to the subway stile and it’s newest twist: stacked tile. Stacked subway tile is one of the biggest contemporary tile trends right now. We think you’ll understand…
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Table of Contents Bathroom Color Ideas Master Bedroom Color Ideas Living Room Color Ideas Kitchen Color Ideas Open-Concept Floor Plan Color Ideas Outdoor Room Color Ideas Dining Room Color Ideas Laundry Room Color Ideas Color Inspiration for Any Room of the House Searching for a tile color for your space? With so many attractive tile…
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The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) released the innovative, first-ever Material Ingredient Guide at Coverings 2021, a collaborative resource that provides the following for materials used by North American tile, mortar, and grout manufacturers: Details about material ingredients Thorough health assessments Steps toward material ingredient transparency for manufacturers to share their products’ content and…
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Shopping for ceramic tile? You have many different options, so we’ve put together this shopping guide to walk you through both the fun and the important considerations. What to Know Before Buying Ceramic Tile Pointers on “Tile” Language We’ll guide you through the family of ceramic tile options that are ideal for a…
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Anyone who suffers from allergies knows the perils of allergy season, but while we tend to think of the culprits as living outside, many allergens can be found right inside your home. Your home’s flooring, specifically, can contribute to allergies, with certain flooring types harboring dust mites and other allergens, creating an environment conducive to…
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Outdoor kitchens are rising in popularity as a way to create more living space outdoors and to better enjoy the beauty of nature. Nature’s not the only beautiful thing to look at in an outdoor kitchen — with stunning porcelain and ceramic tile options, you can create an outdoor kitchen that will rival any area…
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The strong desire to connect with nature has led recent interior decor trends toward earth tones as well as water-inspired colors, textures, and designs. New blue-green hues have evolved from the biophilic palette to bring unique variations ranging from vibrant turquoise to mellow aqua, stylish teal, and regal peacock shades. Colors in the Blue-Green Family…
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Looking to add mosaic tile to your home or business? You’ve come to the right place. We have everything you need to know about why and how to use mosaic tile, including the best places to install it and the most creative designs. But let’s start with what makes a tile a “mosaic” tile in…
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In the weeks preceding Coverings ’21, we explored trending tile styles that we highly anticipated seeing in-person at the show: large hexagon tile, assorted aggregates (terrazzo) tile, green tile, XXL tile, and biophilic styles. Instagram style influencers did not disappoint with sneak peeks at what were indeed this year’s hottest trends on the show floor. Likewise,…
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Only one week remains until Coverings ‘21, meaning we have one more 2021 tile trend to explore. Biophilic tile is a trend that started growing last year and has certainly hit its stride in 2021’s post-pandemic renovation surge. Biophilic tile (and biophilic design in general) stems from biophilia, or humans’ innate need to connect with…
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Three weeks remain until Coverings 2021, and we’re hyping ourselves up by looking at the top 2021 tile trends we expect to see on display. This week’s focus is a new take on a long-time favorite: marble-look tile. While marble-look ceramic tile has already been proven as a beautiful style in just about every room…
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With just a few weeks left until Coverings ‘21, we’re eager to explore yet another 2021 tile trend we expect to see there: XXL tile. We already live in an environment of super-sized portions, so let’s define exactly what XXL tile means. Also called gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs, XXL tile consists of tiles measuring up…
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As we anticipate Coverings ‘21 (less than a month away), thinking about the 2021 tile trends we expect to see is helping us pass the time. This week brings us to green tile, a trend we couldn’t be more excited about. Of all the colors we can explore, green ceramic tile options are enormously varied.…
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Multipurpose spaces are becoming the norm in our homes as we find ways to fit all of our activities into areas of the house. And, as we transition back to normal everyday life after the pandemic, multipurpose spaces will see more demands than ever before, including an enhanced focus on cleaning and hygiene. The growing…
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Our countdown to Coverings continues, and to pass the time we’re looking at another top 2021 tile trend: assorted aggregates. Terrazzo-look tile’s incredible versatility is partly to thank for its rising popularity over the past couple of years: Completely dependent on the size and color of its “speckles,” terrazzo-look tile can be natural or playfully…
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With Coverings just weeks away, we’re celebrating by taking a closer look at each of the top 2021 tile trends we predicted at the beginning of the year. First up is an adaptation of a long-time favorite: hexagon tile. Hexagon tile is well-known in smaller sizes, including tiny hexes used in mosaics. This year, hexagon…
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We take for granted a lot about neutral colors: We might expect they are tones without much color, including whites, creams, beiges, and grays, that they are a necessary backdrop for the brighter elements in interior decor, and that they’re intentionally unremarkable. We might choose a neutral color thinking it will have universal appeal for…
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Square tile doesn’t mean your creativity is boxed in. In fact, these square tile ideas certainly qualify for thinking “outside the box,” for unique ceramic tile ideas. If you thought square tile was simple or tame, take note — square tile is making a design impact, largely thanks to new manufacturing techniques and installation patterns…
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Thanks to advances in porcelain tile manufacturing, tiles as large as 6 feet x 12 feet and as thin as 1/8 to 7/32 inches are available. These tiles, known as gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs, are surprisingly lightweight given their size. The tiles’ lightweight nature, paired with the availability of stronger mortars due to advances in…
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It’s no secret that hexagon tile is one of the most popular tile designs and one of our personal favorites. Hexagon tile’s secret to success: It delivers the best of both worlds. Both retro and a staple of modern design, hexes are playful yet inspired by nature itself. This honeycomb tile design is a hybrid…
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