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I’d never seen subway tile floor-to-ceiling on all four walls before–I had to have it!
Classic Kitchen Made Modern
A puzzle featuring a historic Christmas dinner scene inspired the floor-to-ceiling white subway tile design in this classically detailed kitchen. The tile design is unique yet still in keeping with the 1900s aesthetic, while the open floor plan makes it conducive to modern living. Julie chose the Lansdale Carrara marble subway tile for an elevated take on a timeless design. The subdued beige and grey coloring perfectly complements the cream-colored cabinets. The affordable price point–just $14.59 per sq. ft.–allowed her to use this tile more extensively.
Featuring: Lansdale Carrara
Warm & Inviting Sunroom
Sleek Adoni Black slate floor tile adds depth to this bright sunroom. In addition to hiding dirt and providing traction for wet feet (this room serves as an entrance from the outdoor pool), the rich, dark natural stone contrasts beautifully with the ivory walls, ceiling and furniture. The floor tile’s subtle veining and stylish herringbone layout feel authentic to the space, which features striking architectural details–note the stone lion’s head in the built-in fountain.
Featuring: Adoni Black.
I love the size of the Noir 3″ x 6″ tile–nice and small, just like the space!
Crisp & Clean Mudroom
Noir slate subway tile graces the floor of this sun-drenched mudroom. The brick-lay pattern complements the home’s sophisticated character, while the natural stone’s texture and veining add an organic touch, enhancing the space’s warm, earthy feel.
Featuring: Noir Subway and Noir Threshold.
Finely Detailed Black & White Bathroom
Here, as in the other main bathrooms, Julie showcases her expertise through masterful trim work. The pairing of ceramic white subway tile with Black Marquina marble trim creates a deceptively simple design. Thin lines of Black Marquina Somerset trim run along the edges of the shower doorway and across the top and bottom of the wall, providing subtle, elegant framing, while black grout further enhances the visual contrast. We love how Julie balances the tonal values of the space with the penny-round tile floor, where the white border and grout joints create an inverse effect of the wall design.
Featuring: Black Marquina, Black Maruqina Somerset, Penny Round Matte White, Penny Round Matte Black, Black Marquina Curb, Black Marquina Skirting and Imperial Bianco Gloss
Similar materials, when used with different grout colors, can create drastically different looks.
A Teenager’s Chic, Cool-Toned Bathroom
Proving that great design is in the details, this lovely bathroom features the same white ceramic subway tile as the previous one, but pairs it with Hampton Carrara marble for a completely different aesthetic. The stylish, expressive grey marble is showcased in the Cornice chair rail, the window framing, the shower niche and the hexagon tile floor. Whisper grey grout is used throughout, enhancing the natural tones of the marble and creating soft lines in the brick-lay subway tile, while still providing contrast.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara Capital, Hampton Carrara Cronice, Hampton Carrara Hex, Hampton Carrara Skirting, Imperial Bianco Gloss and Hampton Carrara Subway.
Timelessly Elegant Marble Bathroom
This fashionable bathroom exudes vintage charm. The Hampton Carrara subway tile features subtle beige and grey veining, creating a contemporary color palette of both cool and warm neutrals. The Black Marquina Barnes and Somerset trim pieces provide a striking transition from the tile to the painted wall. The blush paint feels fresh, while evoking a sense of a bygone era. The mix of feminine colors and details (note the gold hardware and gossamer curtains) with solid black trim pieces and cabinets creates the signature bold elegance that makes Julie’s designs so appealing.
Featuring: Black Marquina Barnes, Hampton Carrara, Hampton Carrara Cornice, Black Marquina Curb, Hampton Niles Mosaic, Hampton Carrara Skirting and Hampton Carrara Subway.
Bonus: A Peek at More Spaces From the Storybook Estate
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Where to use fireplace tile
Tile can be used on fireplace hearths and surrounds. The hearth, which can be level with the floor or raised above it, is the floor in front of the fireplace. The fire itself is contained to the firebox, and the fireplace surround is the area around the firebox. The surround may go all the way to the ceiling or just around the firebox and may or may not include a mantle. This is the place you are most likely to see tile used. Tile cannot be used inside a wood-burning fireplace, only approved brick and other materials. Altogether, the fireplace is an opportunity to make a statement or define a focal point in the room.
6 styles to consider
One of the hardest parts of tiling is deciding on your perfect style from endless options. We may be guilty of offering too much inspiration, but we’ve rounded up our favorite fireplaces into six themes to help simplify your search.
1. Small-Scale Patterns
A tile with a small pattern or a small-scale mosaic is ideal for making a small fireplace into a focal point. Don’t forget to consider the material and finish. Matte tile is casual and soft, glossy tile reflects the light and glass tile glamorizes a space with even more sparkle.
The crisp, white fireplace tile combined with the white walls and molding are a simple and clean backdrop for fun decor pieces to take center stage.
This fireplace stands apart stylishly with white marble subway tile that creates striking contrast against the dark navy walls.
This rustic fireplace serves double duty, not only separating the kitchen from the living space but also serving as a decorative focus in both rooms.
2. Cement & Cement-Look
Whether contemporary, old world, geometric or romantic, cement and cement-look tiles certainly liven up a fireplace. Pick a pattern you love, and enjoy an eye-catching and unique centerpiece.
This transitional fireplace is a delightful combination of traditional cement-look tile and a clean, contemporary mantle that satisfies all tastes.
A lively cement-look tile from the London series sets the modern farmhouse scene in this quaint home.
3. Floor to Ceiling
Impact is the ultimate goal with a floor-to-ceiling tiled fireplace. These jaw-dropping installations speak volumes.
This stunning fireplace is perfect parts rustic, contemporary and chic.
One way to make your fireplace unforgettable is to situate it in an unexpected place. This one gets bonus points for being enjoyed from the tub and the bedroom on the other side of the wall.
File this fireplace under “statement maker.” A soft, neutral grey tile becomes a focal point when it’s installed to the second-floor ceiling of this grand room.
4. 3-D
Taking your fireplace tile to the next dimension delivers a tactile, textural quality. Use a dimensional geometric tile for the ultimate contemporary statement.
A metallic fireplace tile is always a good idea—just imagine how the dimension and texture of this multifired tile shine when the fire is lit.
Elegant and refined, these soft flowing lines create dimension replicating that of calming coastal waves.
5. Trim Firebox
For a smoother transition between your fireplace surround and firebox, use trims and layering pieces to dress up the design and soften the hard edges.
A Somerset trim tile artfully frames this firebox while adding architectural detail.
The addition of trim to this stunning fireplace instantly elevates the whole look.
6. Architectural
Textured, dimensional architectural tiles are not just for rustic designs! For spaces from traditional to contemporary, these natural stones retain a neutral color scheme while adding touchable dimension.
It’s easy to see why our best-selling architectural tile, Claros Silver, is such a hit—classic grey shades and warm tans are universally appealing.
This centerpiece fireplace displays one of the perks of our architectural tile collections. We carry out corner pieces so your design can truly be three dimensional.
Excited to try something new? Visit our fireplace tile ideas page or our fireplace tile Pinterest board for more inspiration or find a store to get started today!
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Neutral is nice, but colorful cabinets add an unmatched wow factor. Painted cabinetry, especially in soothing greens and blues, is perfect for adding pops to a neutral bathroom or bringing out a particular color in your tile. Below, the cobalt-blue paint color of the cabinet makes the same color in the tiles stand out, unifying color the room.
Featured: Talavera Encaustic. Design by The Divine Living Space. Photography by Spacecrafting.
Remember that using color doesn’t mean it has to be bright or bold. This soft, minty green brings a calming note to an otherwise neutral space.
Featured: Octagon Matte White with Black. Design by Bria Hammel Interiors. Photography by Spacecrafting. Building by SD Custom Homes.
Here’s another example of coordinating tile and cabinet colors. This time, the navy trim piece is the inspiration for the cabinet color.
Featured: Victoria and Albert Morgan Blue Decor, Imperial Bianco Bevel Gloss, Imperial Bianco Barnes, Imperial Bianco Gloss Pencil, Imperial Cobalt Gloss Pencil
The turquoise tone below was pulled from the wood-look tile, making it more prominent.
Featured: Sambu Azul Wood Look. Design by Sublime Homes.
This dusty blue looks like it’s straight from a day spa’s color palette.
Featured: Firenze Calacatta Honed 4 x 12,Firenze Calacatta Honed 8 x 20, Firenze Calacatta Honed 12 x 24, Firenze Calacatta Honed Barnes, Firenze Calacatta Honed Bullnose, Firenze Calacatta Honed Somerset, Alato Beachwalk Chevron Mosaic
Bold Walls
Whether an unexpected color, a dark hue or a lively pattern, a statement wall speaks volumes—and is easier to pull off than you might think. This bold pink-and-black color scheme is lightened by white cabinets and woodwork. Don’t be afraid to experiment and have a little fun, especially in small-scale powder rooms.
Featured: Tempesta Neve Polished Wheaton with Black. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by Stoffer Photography Interiors.
Bold takes on a different meaning in this image. Instead of bright, this design is dark and glamorous. The intricate details and luxe gold touches make this room feel opulent from top to bottom.
Featured: Effect Dark AC, Camilla with Gold Antique Mirror Mosaic, Hampton Carrara Polished Chevron, Noir Polished Somerset, Glass Gold Liner, Dot Negro
If this bathroom makes you reconsider both dark walls and oversized florals, you’re not alone. Picking just one wall to cover in a print and coordinating that color with the floor keeps the space chic.
Featured: Hex Matte Black Mosaic. Design by Construction 2 Style.
An unexpected color can still create a clean and simple space. Opting for a darker tile mixed with white walls is the best of both worlds.
Featured: Dot Indigo and Matte White 1 in Mosaic. Design by Paro Home.
Mixed Metals
Decorating is all about coordinating instead of matching exactly. Gone are the days of using the same finish everywhere in a room. This mix makes spaces look intentionally eclectic and give them more personality. The simple combination of a stainless tile trim, matte black faucet and bronze-look mirror modernizes this farmhouse bathroom below.
The different materials of the lights and faucet are made hardly noticeable because they’re not right next to each other, and they both work with the style of the room.
Featured: Laura Ashley Wicker Dove Grey Matte, Imperial Brite White Matte Subway. Design by I SPY DIY.
A black faucet that coordinates with the light fixture lets the more glamorous mirror become the focus.
Featured: Adoni Black Slate Hexagon. Design by Morrissey Home Solutions. Photography by Jen Morley Burner.
Matte Black
A relatively new finish gaining popularity in the industry, the photos below prove the adage that every room needs a touch of black. Below, the matte black fixtures paired with the black recessed shelves lend the perfect amount of contrast.
Featured: White Hex, Hex Matte Black, Premium Antrasit
The lower half of this space is almost entirely outfitted in matte black, but the white walls and access to natural light fully brighten it up. White subway tiles and contrasting black grout coordinate with the matte black and tie the space together all the way up to the ceiling.
Featured: Imperial Bianco Matte, Hex Matte Black. Design by I SPY DIY.
Between grey subway tile walls, a wooden vanity and encaustic tile floors, there are a number of different colors and finishes happening here. Matte black accents, finishings and accessories unify with a cohesive feeling.
Featured: Imperial Oatmeal Gloss, Imperial Oatmeal Gloss Pencil, Imperial Oatmeal Gloss Skirting, Liria Negro Encaustic, Noir Polished Arabesque Travertine Mosaic
Sculptural Elements
These dimensional pieces, whether found in tiles, bathtubs or artwork, are designed to be aesthetically pleasing, like a sculpture. They are often simple and minimal with smooth lines and add an artistic component to a space. Below, this unique bathtub serves this purpose with its clean and sweeping lines.
The light fixtures in the space below are works of art.
Featured: Verona Blanco Polished, Camilla with Mirror Glass and Stone. Design by Russo Residential.
The combed, geometric design on this wall mosaic perfectly exhibits this trend in a soft way.
Featured: Bianco Puro Combed Hexagons Honed Mosaic, Bianco Puro Honed Somerset, Dural Chrome-Plated Brass Square Edge, Bianco Puro Honed
These wall tiles are a compelling way to make neutral walls stand out.
Featured: Memphis Bianco Di Elba
Below, this sculptural lighting fixture creates subtle, modern interest.
Featured: Liria Negro Encaustic, Imperial Brite White Matte Subway, Black Hex. Design by Timber Trails Homes. Photography by Stoffer Photography Interiors.
The sweeping movements of this tile take white walls from bland to beautiful.
Featured: Folhas Quartzo AC
Individuality
More and more we see people wanting their spaces to stand out from the crowd and speak to their own individuality. Something simple and neutral might be less intrusive to the next buyers, but will it make you happy for as long as you live in your home? Do what you love (and it just might be what sells the next homeowner). This gorgeous Milas Lilac marble is refreshingly unique and striking.
Featured: Milas Lilac Polished Chevron, Milas Lilac Polished Skirting, Milas Lilac Polished 8 x 20 in, Milas Lilac Polished Hex, Milas Lilac Polished Somerset
Another way to show your colors is to do just that—design with color. There are more options than ever to personalize with a spectrum of color choices.
Featured: Color Market Series
Expressing your individuality might also come in the form of a unique design made from different shapes and colors of tiles. Many of our collections are made to be mixed and matched into playful configurations.
If glamorous is your style, go all the way. This stunning mosaic sets the tone—elegant and feminine.
Featured: Monroe Marquina Mosaic, Black Marquina Polished Barnes, Black Marquina Polished 8 x 20, Black Marquina Polished Somerset, Firenze Carrara Polished Somerset
We hope you found inspiration in some of the latest bathroom trends. Still searching for ideas? Visit our bathroom tile idea page for more inspiration.
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