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Handmade-Look Tile Feature Wall

By Why TileOctober 13, 2022

We’re captivated by the subtle style of this feature wall, which features black tiles of varying textures for a handmade tile look.

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Distressed Black Concrete-Look Tile

By Why TileOctober 13, 2022

Distressed black concrete-look tile gives grunge an undeniable elegance for this room.

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Distressed-Look Black Tile Feature Wall

By Why TileOctober 13, 2022

We love how every tile in this black feature wall looks distressed in its own unique way.

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By Why TileOctober 13, 2022
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Black, Gray and White Herringbone Tile

By Why TileOctober 13, 2022

This hotel lobby feature wall has a little fun with herringbone tile by interspersing black, gray, and white tiles.

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By Why TileMay 20, 2021

This variegated turquoise ceramic tile in squares and stacked subway shapes allow the wall and island backsplash to catch the light just like water, transporting us to the Mediterranean coast—a bold choice for costal decor or a contemporary design.

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Moss Green Tile Cafe

By Why TileMay 20, 2021

Soak up the nourishing benefits of biophilic ceramic tile with this variegated stacked subway tile in moss green. Green decor choices are a stylish way to bring the restorative effects of outdoors inside and ceramic tile offers a huge variety of green shades to choose from.

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Oxidized-Look Blue Tile

By Why TileMay 20, 2021

Oxidized-look baby blue tile with light touches of gold adds a touch of modern glamor to this “above-the-clouds” style.

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White Hexagon Tile Bathroom Backsplash

By Why TileMay 20, 2021

Glam is king with these unique white hexagon ceramic tiles that pair beautifully with gold hardware and black accessories. This bathroom has a vintage flair with a modern twist and also strikes a perfect balance of masculine AND feminine.

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Quarry Tile Flooring for an Outdoor Dining Area

By Why TileMay 20, 2021

Quarry tile lends durability, low maintenance, and understated style to this outdoor dining area, making it easy to maintain no matter what the weather brings.

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Staggered Marble- and Wook-Look Tile

By Why TileMay 20, 2021

When you can’t decide between two different ceramic tile styles, a staggered tile transition is a unique way to incorporate them both. Or, use a transition to create a one-of-a-kind style for your space and choose two style that work well together.

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Staggered Wood- and Marble-Look Tile

By Why TileMay 20, 2021

This spa takes style seriously, with wood-look ceramic tile in two colors, two shapes, and a staggered tile transition. Transitioning from planks to hexagons gives this wall a unique design element that highlights the business branding and suggests movement.

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Textured Blue Tile Lobby Wall

By Why TileAugust 4, 2020

Where should we look first? The concrete-look tile flooring and texture blue tile feature wall compete for our attention in this stylish lobby—a beautiful welcome for every guest.

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Gemstone-Look Tile Flooring

By Why TileAugust 4, 2020

Gorgeous natural gemstones can be right at home in your living room when you choose ceramic tile. Get the look of precious stones without the cost or sustainability issues of sourcing the real thing.

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Peach and Cream Stone-Look Tile

By Why TileAugust 4, 2020

Do you normally think of gray when you imagine natural stone? These stone-look tile designs in peachy-pink and cream with green undertones prove that any look is possible with ceramic tile.

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Beige GaugedPorcelain Tile Pavers

By Why TileAugust 4, 2020

Pinkish beige gauged porcelain tile pavers and pearly white wall tile complement the pretty-in-pink paint color of this indoor-outdoor space. Note that ceramic tile has many options that withstand freeze-thaw cycles so that you can use ceramic tile in these spaces without worry of damage.

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Black Marble-Look Tile Flooring

By Why TileAugust 4, 2020

Black marble-look tile flooring with scarce white veining sets a dramatic mood in this living room (or any room). Darker colors create a backdrop that can beautifully highlight wood furniture and textiles of all colors.

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Striking XXL Marble-Look Tile

By Why TileAugust 4, 2020

Talk about statement decor! Concrete-look gauged porcelain tile flooring lets the XXL striking marble-look porcelain slabs on the walls do all the talking in this living room.

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Black and White Marble-Look Tile Bar Flooring

By Why TileAugust 4, 2020

Busy public places such as this see a lot of foot traffic, but you needn’t worry about scratches, scuffs, or dents with porcelain tile. This white and black marble-look tile will continue looking as good as it did on day one!

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Unique Wood-Look Tile Flooring

By Why TileAugust 4, 2020

Tired of traditional hardwood? Take this living room’s lead and mix things up with you own personal expression — a one-of-a-kind pattern of gray wood-look ceramic tile.

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