Subway tiles were first used in the early 1900s in New York City’s subway stations because of their stain-resistant, easy-to-clean low maintenance. While the subway tiles of today still enjoy these superior qualities, they’ve left their monochromatic white design behind to try out designs of all sorts, including different tile sizes, textures, and even dimensional…
This bathroom allows for more freedom. Because ceramic tile is waterproof and has nonslip options, it can also create a curbless shower entry and give more people the ability to bathe independently. Utility aside, ceramic tile also gives this bathroom character. The silver tiles on the floor coordinate with the white of the walls and…
The fireplace is the heart of the home, and ceramic tiles create the ideal fire-resistant decorative feature to showcase your home’s style. This elegant tile pattern adds excitement while not taking too much attention away from the rest of the room. The diamond tiles resemble a dark marble and work beautifully with both the white…
We spy four unique designs in this bar, but only one material: ceramic tile. Ceramic tile comes in a limitless amount of design possibilities, including the warm wood look of the floor, the multicolor mosaic of the bar front, the brick-like 3D tile wall to the left, and the pristine white mosaic tile behind the…
Ceramic tile can be used on walls as both a feature decor element and a backdrop to showcase other elements in the room. We think this chevron pattern in neutral grays does both oh so well. A wall covering this beautiful doesn’t need additional artwork, as it serves as its own artistic creation.
While you browse the racks, we’ll be perusing the unique floor and walls in this stylish shop. You’re looking at ceramic tile — the floor being a distressed light gray tile laid in a diagonal brickwork pattern, and the walls featuring a black grid with an oxidized metal look. Ceramic tile has numerous benefits for…
What’s on the menu? We do know what kind of flooring this restaurant has chosen. A not-so-standard black grid takes on the look of oxidized metal and complements this space’s rustic-modern style perfectly. What’s more, the perfectly distressed tiles will retain this look over the years because ceramic tile’s stain, scratch, and water resistance minimizes…
Cafes require both looks and functionality, and ceramic tile meets this need effortlessly. Wood-look tile throughout provides a consistent, classic look, and the intricate parquet pattern adding an extra pop to the raised platform. Choosing ceramic tile instead of traditional hardwood ensures superior longevity, as ceramic tile is water-, stain-, and scratch-resistant and can be…
If you can imagine it, it’s possible with ceramic tile — even if it’s a pattern as intricate as this one. This unique design is actually crafted in large-format square tiles, with the texture and tones of wood baked right in. The tiles combine to create a pattern that looks 3D, but is really just…
We’ve never seen a cafe look quite so homey and inviting, and although that’s partly due to the warm lighting, couches, pillows, and comfy chairs, the multicolor wood look of the floor and wall is pulling most of the weight. Choosing the same material for both the floor and wall visually expands this nook, with…
A quick glance at this conference room floor might make you think of classic hardwood, but the flooring isn’t quite so traditional. First, it’s not hardwood at all, but wood-look ceramic tile, which means that it comes with a number of superior qualities, such as water, stain, and scratch resistance. And second, the typical running…
Ceramic tiles come in a variety of shades and styles, including these that resemble an aged wood or the intricate tile pattern that sits under the rainfall showerhead. Tiling has always been used as a way to enhance bathrooms, but modern bathrooms can take advantage of the many different tiles designs available. The result can…
When you can’t choose between two options, we suggest having both. That’s what this cafe does with its wood-look tile, to a delightful effect. Three rows of typically sized tiles in a running bond pattern alternate with a row of larger rectangular tiles, creating walkways to the windows and the beautiful views they offer. Keep…
Dine in style! The lovely wood grain texture of this ceramic tile offsets contemporary furnishings and traditional decor alike. Ceramic tile is scratch-, dent-, stain-, and water-resistant and the most durable of any flooring choice, ideal for durability in popular public spaces.
Entryways make a statement about your home, and there’s no better way to make a grand statement than with ceramic tile. This gray, wood-look tile sets the theme in this entryway — elegance, pure and simple. Functionality is also key. With ceramic tile’s scratch, stain, and water resistance, this homeowner won’t worry about what gets…
Large floorspaces call for large patterns, like the oversized herringbone design in this building’s common area. If it weren’t for the bold yellow chairs beckoning you to take a seat, you might just have to follow one of the paths created by the tiles’ alternating colors, and see how far it takes you. While at…
Pedestrians strolling by won’t be able to help but pull up a seat in this inviting cafe. While the wood tables and chairs, linen pillows, and exposed wood beams in the ceiling create an undeniably cozy, cabin-esque atmosphere, the feature wall of crisp herringbone tiles asserts its modernity. While you try to figure out if…
Tiling provides the perfect backsplash for this chic bathroom. The combination of multiple ceramic tile designs brings a unique feel to this bathroom wall. Combined with the functional yet beautiful tile flooring, this bathroom is the perfect example of how neutral tile colors can add more by doing less. Ceramic tiles are water-resistant, so water…
Creating the right environment for your restaurant starts with choosing the right materials. Enter ceramic tile. Ceramic tile comes in a virtually unlimited amount of design options, so you can choose the style that best jives with your restaurant’s intended decor — in this case, the classic, understated wood-look floor and modern cement-like fireplace surround.…
Wood never goes out of style, and ceramic tile’s long-lasting durability never loses its looks. Wood-look ceramic tile is the perfect complement for modern decor, and it looks excellent with natural lighting and wooden furniture. The durability of ceramic tiles also allows for long-term use, even if you have metal chair and desk legs sliding…
