Wood flooring is subject to scratches, dents, stains, fading, and water damage. A clever alternative is ceramic tile designed to look like wood. Ceramic wood-look tile — as seen on the back wall and the parquet designed flooring—gives you the warmth of a wood look with the stain, scratch, dent, water, and fade resistance of…
The versatility of ceramic tile allows homes to adopt eclectic styles with ease. The whitewashed wood-look tile in this room fits in just as well with traditional decor as it would with modern style. Wood-look ceramic tile gives the visual appeal of wood but with the added benefits of ceramic tile. Because ceramic tile is…
When you want to have an open bathroom with a luxury shower and bath, it’s critical to ensure that water won’t cause damage to the room. Tiles cover the floor and walls in this bathroom to ensure all the suds and splashes are harmless. Because ceramic tile comes in many different styles, it’s easy to…
Because of advances in the manufacturing of ceramic tile, it can be made to fit different sizes to meet the design requirements of a home. This home, for example, uses longer, rectangular tiles to form a herringbone design. This breathes life into a room that is heavily based off grays and whites, and breaks the…
When you’re looking for a flooring that can be used in every room of your home, choose a functional, long-lasting option. This earthy, ceramic tile flooring resembles wood, but is much more durable. Ceramic tile is scratch-, stain-, dent-, fade-, water-, and fire-resistant, as well as VOC-free and resistant to mold and mildew. This beautiful…
One of the original uses for tile was to create mosaic masterpieces. These complex designs were used to add an artistic and unique pattern to simple structures. Not all mosaics need to reach the same degree of complexity of ancient Roman bathhouses, though. This patio uses a mosaic tile look to contrast with the lawn,…
One of the greatest things about ceramic tile is a waterproof assembly, allowing for gorgeous, open bathrooms like this. A silver wood-look tile surrounds this bathroom, providing the walls for the shower, the backsplash for the sinks, and the base of the bathroom walls. With an open tub, ceramic tiles are important to protect the…
Grays and whites can make rooms feel larger and warmer, like the walls, ceiling, and floor do in this space. By using neutral colors, homeowners can let plants and furniture bring in pops of detail. In this particular room, the tile also projects the natural lighting, bringing the light from outside further into the home.…
There are tons of uses for ceramic tile in the home. In this room, the white tile has a slight grain, with the grains stretching to add width to the room. This slight effect also works well with strong wood colors, and it adds a nice reflection from nearby windows. Aside from cosmetic uses, tile…
Because ceramic tile comes in different shapes and styles, rooms like this are possible. These rectangular tiles fit together to give the appearance of silver wood in a chunky herringbone pattern. This serves as a perfect complement to the gray couch, cream-colored furnishings, and bright walls. Ceramic tile is also durable, maintaining its appearance with…
Have you ever seen a bathroom wall quite like this one? We love the way that this dark gray marble-look ceramic tile is laid, with alternating rows of large-format rectangles and mosaic tiles. The tile provides floor-to-ceiling water, stain, and bacteria resistance to this wall, and tile’s multipurpose functionality means that the floor, the shower,…
Light and bright surfaces work together to give this kitchen an energizing feel. The not-quite-white cabinets, walls, and ceiling contribute to this effect and the ceramic tile backsplash and flooring are wonders of their own. Irregularly shaped mosaic tiles give the backsplash a unique look, and light wood-look flooring opens up this spacious kitchen even…
