Say goodbye to boring, allergy-inducing lobby carpet — ceramic tile is the new go-to option. This alternating white and gray herringbone pattern is much more interesting, and even has a carpet-like texture. Unlike carpet, however, tile has an impervious, fire-hardened surface that won’t trap allergens or bacteria, stain, get water damage, or give off smoke…

Gone are the days of traditional, drab office carpet — ceramic tile is the new choice for office flooring, with a host of functional benefits and style options to fit any aesthetic. Tile’s ability to create different textures means that you can even keep the feel of carpet, like this office does with its textured…

The ceramic tilework in this chic bedroom works in different ways. The first thing you may notice is the intricate mosaic of ceramic tiles on the wall, coming together to give the room depth — a break from traditional white walls. Next, the tile on the floor, which gives the appearance of aged wood. The…

Ceramic tile is the perfect blend between style and function. This kitchen uses a tile backsplash behind the range, providing a safe cooking environment. Of course, what you notice about this tile isn’t its usefulness, but the creative design. The tiles combine to create a look that is entirely unique. Aside from the obvious appeal…

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…