When we speak from the heart, our gifts convey thoughtfulness and the intimacy of knowing someone well. Rather than spending time shopping for someone, we spend our time lovingly making something that is as unique as they are. These are the gifts we know will be treasured because they also carry a bit of our…
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The roaring ’20s are back! To celebrate, we’re embracing Art Deco style and all its glamor. Art Deco, short for Arts Décoratifs, is characterized by decadent details, bold patterns, and rich colors — lending perfectly to ceramic tile design. Here are some Art Deco tile looks from Instagram that we think are the bee’s knees! …
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Pantone has announced its color of the year for 2020, and we couldn’t be happier with the choice: classic blue. “Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.” Pantone This timeless blue…
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The end of the year is a great time to look ahead and also to reflect on your accomplishments for the year. At Why Tile, we consider the tile resources we’ve created for you to be our greatest accomplishments. Here’s a recap of the Why Tile information you loved the most in 2019. Our Most…
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A bathroom remodel can help create a relaxing getaway for your master bath or an impressive guest bathroom for your friends and family to admire. Bathroom remodels are also one of the best ways to increase the resale value of your home — a key consideration for homeowners who plan to sell at some point…
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True wine enthusiasts know that designing the perfect wine cellar is both a science and an art — temperature control, storage time, particular racks, and other materials used to keep the wine optimum combine with the art of designing a space that’s as inspiring as the wine itself. When it comes to choosing the right…
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When the temperature starts to drop, you may be tempted to store away your patio furniture, say goodbye to backyard barbeques, and head indoors for the season. But that doesn’t have to be the case! Outdoor fireplaces help keep your outdoor space warm and inviting throughout the colder months. If you’re warming up to the…
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The wall space above the counters in a bathroom or kitchen is a prime area for splashes of all kinds — water, soap, dirt, grease, Aunt Jodi’s famous tomato sauce, and even flames (oh, my!). Protecting your home with a durable backsplash — a material that covers this wall space — is a solution that…
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Updated: July 2023 One of today’s most creative tile trends is a staggered tile installation. In a “staggered” installation, the tiles’ natural shape makes the edge of the tiled area rather than the tile being cut to fit a straight-edged area. This “unfinished” look, both casual and refined, can showcase the craft of tile installation.…
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Designing, renovating, or redecorating your kitchen? Transitional design may be just what you’re looking for. The transitional kitchen is the perfect blend of older and more modern styles and offers endless room for design creativity and flexibility. Our guide to creating a transitional kitchen gives you all the intel to decide if this style is…
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When you think of Halloween, you may think of black cats, witches garbed in dark robes, or spooky things that go bump in the night. We’re musing on something even more daring: black bathroom tile so bewitching that it gives us goosebumps. This bold look is captivating every day of the year. Take a peek…
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Advances in manufacturing techniques allow us to create limitless new tile designs, including twists on long-standing favorites. Hexagon tile has been a popular choice for decades and continues to lend a playful look to a variety of applications, both with traditional and contemporary approaches. In honor of World Honey Bee Day, here are some of…
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The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing is right around the corner and we’ve been celebrating this monumental event in conjunction with our favorite surface material. What’s the connection between the moon and ceramic tile? Well, to start with, a ceramic tile is believed to be the first piece of art that travelled…
DetailsCeramic tile has been around for thousands of years, and we still haven’t exhausted all the tile style possibilities. Most recently, we’ve seen blue backsplash tile trending on Pinterest and Instagram, and we are amazed by the number of diverse and creative options in this style. Looking to add a Beautiful Blue Backsplash to your…
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Planning where to spend your summer vacation is exciting all on its own, but deciding to travel with purpose can add an additional level of fulfillment to your trip. Traveling with purpose can mean traveling with certain goals in mind, be they goals for self-care, self-enrichment to learn something new, or a selfless journey to…
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In celebration of National Tile Day, we honored the craftsmanship of qualified labor by sharing video messages from tile industry leaders. Bart Bettiga, executive director of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), set the stage for our series by outlining three components of a successful tile project: “Without any of those three components, we don’t…
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Why Tile followed influencers’ predictions for tile trends leading up to Coverings ’19. In previous blogs, we explored these trending styles: wood-look tile, geometric tiles and pattern play, dark marble-look tile, gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs, floral and leaf tile, mirror tile, and textured tile. So, how well did our anticipation match the beauty and excitement experienced at the show? Wood Looks…
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Since National Tile Day, we’ve been flaunting our #WhyTileStyle with a weekly spotlight of 2019’s most anticipated tile trends. Each trend has helped us count down the weeks to Coverings ‘19, the preeminent event for the North American ceramic tile and natural stone industry (yes, we’re that excited!). The weeks have flown by as we’ve…
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We’ve been celebrating National Tile Day with a weekly highlight of one of the most anticipated tile trends for 2019. So far, this journey has brought us wood looks, geometric tiles and pattern play, dark marble looks, gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs, and florals and leaves. With less than two weeks remaining before Coverings ‘19 —…
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Our celebration of National Tile Day continues with a weekly highlight of one of 2019’s most anticipated tile trends. We’re getting even more excited as Coverings ‘19 — the event of the year for the North American ceramic tile and natural stone industry — draws nearer. If you’ve been celebrating with us since our first…
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