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Textured Ceramic Tile That’s Chic & Clea

By Why TileSeptember 7, 2018

Carpet in the kitchen? Don’t worry — this is actually textured ceramic tile, meaning that it’s both water- and stain-resistant (and free of the harmful allergens that carpet harbors).

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A Modern Twist on a Ceramic Tile Classic

By Why TileSeptember 7, 2018

For a modern interpretation of the classic black and white checkerboard flooring, swap black for gray and add a textured look to ceramic tile.

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Safe Flooring for Growing Families

By Why TileSeptember 7, 2018

With bacteria and allergen resistance, ceramic tile creates a safe and hygienic flooring surface for babies to crawl on.

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Ceramic Tile to Match Your Space

By Why TileSeptember 6, 2018

This space matches its flooring to its delftware-inspired pottery with blue and white checkered ceramic tile and neutral gray grout that virtually disappears.

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This Nook Has Got The Look

By Why TileSeptember 6, 2018

This nook and bar front has a unique look thanks to the end-cut wood grain of these square tiles set in a diamond pattern. The design of the ceramic tiles washed with luscious red is offset by a zig-zag installation of cream in the same tile style.

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Creative Ceramic Tile Cafe Counters

By Why TileSeptember 6, 2018

Blue and green mosaic ceramic tiles showcasing end-cut wood grain create a stunning tiled counter front in this cafe.

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You Can Never Have Too Many Tiles

By Why TileSeptember 6, 2018

How many stone looks can you spot in this kitchen? We spy white marble-look ceramic tile on one counter, black granite-look ceramic tile on the other, and beige stone-look tiles on the chevron backsplash.

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Combine Creative Tile Styles

By Why TileSeptember 6, 2018

What catches your eye first: the warm wood-look ceramic tile flooring or the weathered gray patterned tile backsplash? We can’t decide either.

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Classic Tile with a twist

By Why TileSeptember 5, 2018

For a simple twist on the classic subway tile design, this feature wall uses marble-look ceramic tile rather than plain white tiles.

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Attention to Detail

By Why TileSeptember 5, 2018

A subtle marble-look design on this beige ceramic tile will have you leaning in closer to admire the detail.

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Beautiful Tile Backdrops

By Why TileSeptember 5, 2018

Gray mosaic ceramic tiles in varying sizes create a beautiful backdrop for the open shelving and wine display.

Kitchen with a wood-look tile wall and flooring
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70’s Style with Panache

By Why TileSeptember 5, 2018

Thought we left the wood-paneled look back in the 70s? A chevron wood-look tile feature wall that compliments the flooring, brings the style back with panache.

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Mismatched Patterned Kitchen Tile Backsplash

By Why TileSeptember 5, 2018

What’s the best way to wow your visitors? By showing them something they’ve never seen before. This stunning backsplash took a design, implemented it over multiple pieces of ceramic tile, then cleverly rearranged them to create something unique to this particular home owner. The colors and patterns on the tile have an antique quality to…

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Patterned Cement-Look Kitchen Tile Backsplash

By Why TileSeptember 5, 2018

While many pieces of ceramic tile serve as part of a larger tile design, individual tiles can be beautiful all on their own. These ceramic tiles have intricate designs, and any piece of tile could look great independently. Combined, these tiles create a fresh backsplash that welcomes anyone into the kitchen! Tile can be cut…

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Gray and Blue Herringbone Kitchen Backsplash

By Why TileSeptember 5, 2018

The strategic use of color can bring life to a any space. Grays and blues of various shades are perfect complements to white kitchens. This kitchen uses the popular herringbone pattern for the backsplash, fitting comfortably around the cabinetry. Not only is ceramic tile an excellent choice for the kitchen because of its water-resistance, but…

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Dark Kitchen Backsplash With an Irregular Pattern

By Why TileSeptember 5, 2018

Why have an ordinary tile backsplash in your kitchen when you can do something that expresses your individual style? Ceramic tile is available in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes so you can implement nearly any design that you can imagine. This stunning kitchen takes the backsplash to a whole new level, using…

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White and Gray Staggered Hexagon Wall Tile

By Why TileSeptember 5, 2018

Tile doesn’t just add a nice design to a normal wall — ceramic tile has depth, and that adds an extra dimension. On this wall, white and gray hexagonal ceramic tiles make a clean design on the wall, but things get interesting where the tile ends. Instead of running tile up the entire wall, the…

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Bamboo-Look Mosaic Tile Feature Wall

By Why TileSeptember 5, 2018

Crisp angles are the first thing that people may notice about this tile feature wall. These tile pieces use their edges and varying colors to create an ensemble of greens with splashes of gray and brown. The colors used on this tile wall work well with earth toned decor, some of which can be seen…

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Textured Blue Glass Tiles

By Why TileSeptember 5, 2018

These textured blue glass tiles create the look and calming effect of water.

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Mosaic Tile Feature Wall With Diagonal Accents

By Why TileSeptember 5, 2018

Multiple styles of tile are at play in this diagonal installation, all of which work together to create this truly incredible feature wall. Installations such as this show you just how versatile tile can be, especially when using a combination of shapes, colors, sizes, and textures.

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