Skip to content
Why Tile
Tile Inspiration & Education Companion
Why Tile

Your Tile Inspiration & Education Companion

  • Tile Buying Guide
  • Find a Qualified Installer
  • Resource Library
  • Blog
Top Bar Menu
Facebook page opens in new windowX-Twitter page opens in new windowInstagram page opens in new windowPinterest page opens in new window
    Menu
    • Healthy Spaces
      • Healthy Spaces and Flooring
      • Hygiene Guides
      • Sustainability Guide
    • Tile Style
      • Design Gallery
      • Tile Shapes
      • Tiles Sizes
      • Tile Patterns (PDF)
      • Tile Buying Guide
      • Where to Buy Tile
    • Easy Care
    • Heritage
      • Tile History
      • Notable Tile Installations
    • Commercial Guide
        • Industries
            • hotel lobby flooringHospitality / Recreation
              • Hotels
              • Spas
              • Restaurants / Bars
              • Cafes
              • Sports Facilities
              • Casinos
              • Fitness Centers
            • floor tiles for retail storesRetail
              • Stores
              • Malls
              • Salons
              • Car Showrooms
              • Movie Theaters
              • Grocery Stores
            • office tile flooringCorporate / Office
              • Office Buildings
              • Lobbies
              • Conference Rooms
            • flooring tiles for hospitalsHealth Care
              • Medical Centers
              • Hospitals
              • Continuing Care
            • Industrial / Heavy Commercial
              • Industrial Properties
              • Offices / Warehouses
              • Garages
              • Distribution Centers
              • Transportation
            • multifamily apartmentsMultifamily (Apartments)
              • Apartments
              • Condos
              • Townhomes
            • inside of churchPublic / Institutional
              • Education
              • Government
              • Municipal
              • Community Centers
              • Civic Centers
              • Churches
            • historical tile flooringHistorical
        • Applications
            • Close-up of ceramic containers, jug and hexagon tiles in kitchenBacksplash
            • Bathroom
            • Commercial Kitchens
            • Close look to bathroom countertop brown and blue tileCountertop
            • Facades
            • Armchair and footrest in front of tiled fireplace. Pillow and blanket and a cup of tea. Big soft rug on the floor.Fireplace
            • Furniture
            • Indoor to Outdoor Tile
            • Kitchen
            • Laundry Rooms
            • Multipurpose
            • Murals
            • Top view of a terrace of a café framed with green leavesOutdoors
            • Porcelain Tile Pavers
            • Powder Rooms
            • Young woman lying in her rooftop garden, having a rest from gardeningRooftop Terrace
            • Showers
            • swimming pool with baby blue tile flooringSwimming Pools
            • kitchen leading to staircase with white marble-look flooringStaircases
            • steam room navSteam Rooms/Steam Showers
            • SEE MORE
        • Material Comparison
            • Ceramic Tile Material Comparison
            • Flooring Material Comparison
        • Sustainability
            • Sustainability Guide
        • Case Studies
              • Interior of Hard Rock HotelSustainable
                • Pensacola International Airport
                • T.A. Brown Elementary School
                • Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
                • Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools
                • The First Church of Christ, Scientist
                • See More
              • Miami · Ft. Lauderdale · West Palm BeachCommercial
                • Trinity Plaza II
                • Mercedes-Benz Stadium
                • Delbrook Recreation Center
                • Mercado Little Spain
                • Bhojwani Tower
                • See More
              • outdoor patio with seating area, pool and cream time flooringResidential
                • Luxury East Coast Home Renovation
                • Modern Take on a Black and White Bath
                • Arizona Smart Kitchen
                • Rivulation
                • Captivating Curves
                • Private Yacht
                • Saybrooke Point Residential
                • Casa de Sueños
                • Ocean Reef
                • Contemporary Oceanfront Retreat
                • See More
        • Commercial Resources
            • Design Gallery
            • Resource Library
  • Healthy Spaces
    • Hygiene Guides
  • Tile Style
    • Design Gallery
    • Tile Shapes
    • Tile Patterns (PDF)
    • Tile Buying Guide
  • Easy Care
  • Heritage
    • Tile History
    • Notable Tile Installations
    • Find a Qualified Installer
    • Careers in the Tile Industry
  • Commercial Guide
    • Industries
      • Hospitality/Recreation
        • Hotels
        • Spas
        • Restaurants/Bars
        • Cafes
        • Sports Facilities
        • Casinos
        • Fitness Centers
      • Retail
        • Stores
        • Malls
        • Salons
        • Car Showrooms
        • Movie Theaters
        • Grocery Stores
      • Corporate/Office
        • Office Buildings
        • Lobbies
        • Conference Rooms
      • Industrial/Heavy Commercial
        • Industrial Properties
        • Offices/Warehouses
        • Garages
        • Distribution Centers
        • Transportation
      • Health Care
        • Medical Centers
        • Hospitals
        • Continuing Care
      • Public/Institutional
        • Education
        • Government
        • Municipal
        • Community Centers
        • Civic Centers
        • Churches
      • Multifamily (Apartments)
        • Apartments
        • Condos
        • Townhomes
      • Historical
    • Applications
      • Backsplash
      • Bathroom
      • Commercial Kitchens
      • Countertop
      • Facades
      • Fireplace
      • Furniture
      • Indoor to Outdoor Tile
      • Kitchen
      • Laundry Rooms
      • Multipurpose
      • Murals
      • Outdoors
      • Powder Rooms
      • Rooftop Terrace
      • Showers
      • Swimming Pools
      • Staircases
      • Steam Rooms/Steam Showers
      • Tunnels
    • Sustainability
      • Sustainability Guide
    • Case Studies
      • Sustainable
        • Pensacola International Airport
        • T.A. Brown Elementary School
        • Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
        • Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools
        • The First Church of Christ, Scientist
        • See More
      • Commercial
        • Trinity Plaza II
        • Mercedes-Benz Stadium
        • Delbrook Recreation Centre
        • Mercado Little Spain
        • Bhojwani Tower
        • See More
      • Residential
        • Luxury East Coast Home Renovation
        • Private Yacht
        • Saybrooke Point Residential
        • Casa de Sueños
        • Ocean Reef
        • Contemporary Oceanfront Retreat
        • See More
    • Commercial Resources
      • Design Gallery
      • Resource Library
  • Blog
  • Our Story
  • Resource Library
  • Tile Buying Guide
  • Hygiene Guides

Blog

You are here:
  1. Home
Fireplace with cream 3D tile surround

Embrace Cozy Season With These Fireplace Tile Ideas

Tile Design IdeasBy Cynthia Faber SmithDecember 1, 2021

Whether you want to wow your holiday guests or snuggle up on the sofa, you’re sure to enjoy these fireplace tile ideas.

Details
Wallpapered-look bathroom backsplash tile with a gold design

Show Off Your Style With Powder Room Tile

Tile Design IdeasBy Cynthia Faber SmithNovember 4, 2021

Style is king when it comes to this room of the house. Learn how to wow your guests and make a strong design impact with powder room tile.

Details
Kitchen with horizontal stacked subway tile backsplash

Trend Alert: Stacked Subway Tile

Tile TrendsBy Roxanne MorrisOctober 22, 2021

Stacked subway tile is one of the biggest tile trends right now — you’ll understand why after exploring these stacked subway tile pictures.

Details
Kitchen with yellow tile wall

Tile Color Inspiration Room by Room

Tile Design IdeasBy Cynthia Faber SmithOctober 5, 2021

Searching for a tile color for your space? Check out our room color inspiration guide for tile color ideas for every room of the house.

Details
Magnifying glass over tile

TCNA Makes History With a Powerful Industry-Wide Material Ingredient Guide

Tile NewsBy Bill GrieseSeptember 23, 2021

TCNA’s new Material Ingredient Guide is the first resource of its scope to be released in the entire building product industry.

Details

Ceramic Tile Shopping Guide

Tile TipsBy Cynthia Faber SmithSeptember 2, 2021

Shopping for ceramic tile? You have many options, so we’ve put together this shopping guide to walk you through all the considerations.

Details
Bedroom with a black and white pattern ceramic tile flooring

Ceramic Tile’s Benefits for Allergy Sufferers

Tile TipsBy Dr. Jyothi RangineniAugust 30, 2021

Ceramic tile provides a number of benefits that contribute to healthier indoor air — something anyone with allergies will appreciate.

Details
Outdoor kitchen with ceramic tile

Using Porcelain and Ceramic Tile in Outdoor Kitchens

Tile Design IdeasBy Kathy MeyerAugust 26, 2021

With stunning porcelain and ceramic tile options, you can create an outdoor kitchen that will rival any area inside or outside of your home.

Details

Blue-Green Tile: Teal, Turquoise, Aqua, and Peacock Tile Ideas

Tile Design IdeasBy Roxanne MorrisAugust 6, 2021

As part of the rising biophilia trend, we’re seeing many blue-green tile designs, including teal, turquoise, aqua, and peacock tile.

Details
Iridescent blue mosaic tiles with origami cranes on top

Mosaic Tile Ideas: Your Big Guide to Little Tiles

Tile Design IdeasBy Cynthia Faber SmithJuly 26, 2021

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.

Details
Coverings 2022

Tile Trends and Rising Stars From Coverings 2021

Tile Trends, Tile NewsBy Roxanne MorrisJuly 21, 2021

Check out the ceramic tile trends showcased at Coverings 2021, the preeminent event for the North American tile and natural stone industry.

Details

2021 Tile Trends: Biophilic Tile

Tile TrendsBy Roxanne MorrisJuly 1, 2021

Biophilic tile is a trend that started growing last year and has certainly hit its stride in 2021’s post-pandemic renovation surge.

Details
White Marble-Look Tiled Kitchen Island With Large Sparse Veins

2021 Tile Trends: Vast Veining in Marble-Look Tile

Tile TrendsBy Roxanne MorrisJune 24, 2021

Gauged porcelain tile is creating more space for creative veining designs, from larger and more sparse veins to veins that take over the whole tile.

Details
Stone-look XXL tile flooring

2021 Tile Trends: XXL Tile

Tile TrendsBy Roxanne MorrisJune 17, 2021

Also called gauged porcelain tile, XXL tile consists of tiles measuring up to 15 feet wide — essentially, bigger tile than you’ve ever seen before.

Details
Textured muted green tile wall

2021 Tile Trends: Green Tile

Tile TrendsBy Roxanne MorrisJune 11, 2021

Green tile is one of the biggest 2021 tile trends, with incredibly varied options ranging from retro to regal looks.

Details
Business office interior, conference desk and projection screen

Six Strategic Reasons for Using Ceramic Tile in Multipurpose Spaces

Tile TipsBy Cynthia Faber SmithJune 4, 2021

Let’s take a look at some of the benefits important to consider for building materials in multipurpose spaces, and how ceramic tile meets each one of them.

Details
Terrazzo-look tile flooring and wall

2021 Tile Trends: Assorted Aggregates

Tile TrendsBy Roxanne MorrisJune 3, 2021

One of the top 2021 tile trends, terrazzo-look tile is incredibly versatile and can look completely different depending on several key design choices.

Details

2021 Tile Trends: Large Hex Tile

Tile TrendsBy Roxanne MorrisMay 27, 2021

Large hex tile is taking off in 2021. Check out these six design ideas for large hex tile to learn how to make this new trend your own.

Details
Large beige and white hexagon tiles

Introducing You to the New Neutrals

Tile TrendsBy Roxanne MorrisApril 27, 2021

Let’s take a look at some of the newest colors being used as neutrals in ceramic tile and interior decor.

Details

How to Make Square Tile Unique

Tile TipsBy Cynthia Faber SmithApril 23, 2021

Let’s take a look at how to make square tile unique, including 18 popular square tile designs.

Details
←1
2
…34567…
89
10→
Categories
  • Tile Design Ideas
  • Tile Trends
  • Tile Tips
  • Tile News
Recent Posts
  • Top 2025 Tile Trends in Review
  • 2025 Tile Trends: Carbon Conscious
  • 2025 Tile Trends: Textural Realism
  • 2025 Tile Trends: Colors of Sand
  • 2025 Tile Trends: Mosaic Artistry
  • Healthy Spaces
  • Style for All
  • Easy Care
  • Heritage
  • Partner Resources
  • Blog
  • Our Story
  • Resource Library
  • Legal
  • Sitemap

Find us on:

Facebook page opens in new windowInstagram page opens in new windowX-Twitter page opens in new window
© Copyright 2024 Why Tile. All Rights Reserved.

© Copyright 2025 Why Tile. All Rights Reserved.

Go to Top