Create a Checkerboard

As classy as it is cheery, a checkerboard pattern will add some fun and whimsy to your space. And this versatile pattern needn’t be relegated to black-and-white floors. Any square-shaped tile can make a checkerboard, so you can mix colors and patterns to create a winning design. You can even stay neutral like Racheal Jackson of Banyan Bridges did for this grey and white checkerboard backsplash. We love how the handmade look tile adds texture to this kitchen wall, and how she used color to create a dopamine-inducing tableau.

Pick Two to Three Bold Colors

A lot of colors can easily become overwhelming. To keep your room from becoming too busy, try sticking to two to three analogous colors (colors that are close to each other on the color wheel). That’s what Zig and Co. did in this bright and fun entryway. A lot is happening in this room, but there are only three colors–blue, green and yellow–which helps keep the room looking cohesive.

Use a Colorful Trim

You don’t need to saturate an entire room to showcase your favorite color. A somerset or pencil trim will add a pop of color that can tie into other elements in the room or just provide a point of interest in an otherwise neutral space. This laundry room, designed by At Home With Ashley, uses a single line of pink pencil trim to add color to the marble subway tile design. While Ashley also uses a pink floral wallpaper in this space, a white or neutral colored wall would match the tile just as well.

Pair Black and White With a Bold Color

A black-and-white tile complements virtually any color palette–a great choice if you’re considering dipping your toe into dopamine decor. This vibrant room, designed by Timber Trails, pairs the Firenze Carrara Polished Wheaton with Black marble tile with a hot pink walls. The color saturation is excellent but can be easily altered with a new coat of paint.

Have Fun With Shapes

Shape is another way to bring joy to a space. This Art Deco-inspired bathroom, designed by Bari J. Ackerman, uses tile to create a glamorous backsplash. The tiled arches mimic the rounded shapes of the mirrors and light fixtures, while the individual hexagon tiles add to the vintage allure of this charming room. You can use tile to create shapes, or choose from a uniquely shaped tile for an unexpected look that will brighten your mood.

Embrace a Bold Pattern

A bold pattern is a great way to infuse your space with fun and cheer. If you’re worried about overwhelming the room, use a neutral or solid color on the other surfaces. The Laura Ashley Sunflower Charcoal with Cloud Blue patterned floor tile shown here, pairs well with the Laura Ashley White Beveled wall tile for a space that is bright and fanciful, while still being tasteful. Explore our wide assortment of patterned tile to discover a design that fills you with happiness.

Start With a Neutral Base

Even the most charming, joy-filled room can use a place to rest your eye. A neutral tile, whether on the floor or the wall can provide some respite in a busy room. The Baltimore Beige Wood Look tile floor in this room designed by At Home With Ashley, adds to the charm of the pretty nature-inspired wallpaper, without distracting. Wood-look tile and luxury vinyl tile are perfect for adding realistic charm to your space while allowing for more creativity throughout the room.

Envision Your Space With a Moodboard

Wondering where to start on your new dopamine decor space? Try making a moodboard! Think of the objects, colors and accessories that give you the most happiness and energy. Explore tile in your favorite color, or browse our selection of patterned tile for a design that sparks joy. This style is about using everything in your space to create good vibes. If you’ve gathered your inspiration, or even if you need a little help getting started, you can schedule a free design consultation, our friendly Tile Experts are always here to help!

Found a tile that sparks joy? Order a sample to see it in your space, or use our Tile Visualizer to help envision your project. Need some more inspiration? Explore whimsical patterns in real spaces on our Customer Room Gallery and Instagram. And don’t forget to tag us when you’ve created your own dopamine-inducing room–we love to see your designs!

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Perfectly imperfect handmade and handmade-look tiles were the top trend for kitchens in 2023, but we also saw a lot of natural stone, mosaics and sleek subway tile. If these stunning culinary spaces inspire you to add a remodel to your new year’s to-do’s be sure to check out our full assortment of kitchen tile.

10. Chateau Kitchens’ Spledours Grey Backsplash

This year saw a penchant for the perfectly imperfect artisanal charm of handmade-look tile. Providing a little more predictability than authentic handmade tile, the natural shade variation in the Splendours Grey subway tile creates beautiful visual texture on this stunning modern backsplash designed by Chateau Kitchens. We love how the double herringbone pattern adds an unexpected sense of movement to the space.

9. Fox Homes’ Bright & White Prep Space

Continuing on the handmade trend is this charming and chic kitchen by Fox Homes. Each Moroccan-made Zellige tile is individually crafted and glazed by hand, giving this tile a truly unique appearance. The subtle variation in glaze and surface texture of this simple square tile creates a modern look with distinct character.

8. Angelia Guthrie’s Modern Marble Kitchen

This open kitchen in the middle of an urban loft uses large-format marble tile to create a stylish slab look. Fewer grout lines create cohesion between tiles, making the wall look even more expansive than it is. The Calacata Evora Honed tile features subtle grey and honey gold veining for a luxurious, fluid look. Explore our full selection of large-format tile to achieve a slab look in your kitchen.

7. Timber Trails’ Brick-Look Backsplash

Classically chic subway tile is a trend that’s here to stay, and the brick-lay patterned backsplash, featured in six of the top-ten kitchens, is a definite favorite. The Brick x Brick by Alison Victoria is a porcelain tile with the appearance of an elevated brick. This elongated subway tile makes this backsplash feel modern and designed while the variation in surface tones creates extra interest. If you love this stylish and modern look, check out our full assortment of subway tile.

6. I SPY DIY’s Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

This cozy kitchen, designed by Jenni Yolo from the popular I SPY DIY blog, features two of this year’s favorite kitchen trends: handmade-look tile and brick-lay subway tile. The unique character of the Annie Selke Artisanal White subway tile adds to the rustic-chic aesthetic of this kitchen. The mason jar hanging light and antique steel faucet complement the tile, and the old-fashioned cutting board and landscape painting complete the modern farmhouse look.

5. Beautiful Mosaic Masterpiece

This gorgeous tile backsplash is the epitome of elegance. The walls are graced by Firenze Carrara Essex marble subway tile and trim from the collection is used to create a frame around the Havana with White Nacre stone mosaic, creating a lovely focal point above the sink. View our wide selection of mosaic tile for ideas on how you can create your own show-stopping kitchen moment.

4. Our Home Colonial’s Coffee Corner

The tumbled finish on the Meram Blanc Carrara marble tile creates a roughness that, combined with the soft colors, gives this space a warm and inviting feel. We love how the dark wood shelves contrast the white marble, adding to the space’s chic, organic feel. The elevated materials definitely fits into Our Home Colonial’s charming antique aesthetic.

3. Timber Trails’ High-Contrast Kitchen

Sleek black limestone tile and clean white cabinets create high-contrast drama in this ultra-chic kitchen designed by Timber Trails. The silver veins running through the jet-black Noir Limestone Amalfi create subtle shifts in tone and add to the sophisticated look of this tile. Shop our full assortment of black tile to create your own black-and-white kitchen.

2. Haus of Rowe’s Sleek White Backsplash

Using one of our most popular subway tiles, the Retro Lino handmade-look tile really shines on this modern backsplash designed by Haus of Rowe Interiors. The white-on-white with pale wood accents creates a clean and crisp tableau ready for all their baking and cooking ventures. If you love this bright and sleek look, shop our full assortment of white tile.

1. Timber Trails’ Classic & Chic Mosaic Backsplash

And now we come to your number one most liked, shared and favorited kitchen of 2023–the Timber Trails’ stunning marble mosaic kitchen. The beautiful basketweave pattern of the Sampson Mosaic tile has a soft, earthy feel, creating an elevated farmhouse look to this lovely kitchen. The tan tints in the marble complement the gold handles and shelving brackets while the creamy white matches the cabinets. This stunning kitchen is certainly a fan favorite for a reason!

We hope you enjoyed this look back at some of your (and ours, too!) favorite spaces of 2023. We can’t wait to see the amazing spaces you’ll design in 2024. Share your next project by tagging us @thetileshop on Instagram or uploading it directly to our Customer Room Gallery (you can find even more design inspo there, too)!

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Customized Hexagon Designs

Hexagon tile is a vintage look that’s very much on-trend, and the many colors available in our Imperial Collection allow for fun custom designs like this Sienna with Pink flower hexagon tile floor created by The Gold Hive.

Stunning Trim-Framed Backsplash

The Imperial Slate Blue pencil trim is used to create a beautiful tile frame around the 4-D Nature White tile backsplash. The many trim pieces available in the Imperial Collection mean you can create your own highly-designed moments.

Sleek Black Frame Backsplash

The raised edges of the Imperial Black Frame tile add dimension to this classic subway-shaped tile. The unique detail creates shading for a natural visual texture that makes this jet-black backsplash really pop.

Charmingly-Understated Bianco Subway Tile Bathroom Wall

You can’t get any more classic than white subway tile. The Imperial Bianco Gloss Subway tile provides a respite from the busy wallpaper in this fun and funky bathroom designed by Jessica Brigham. We love how she incorporated the Bianco REL tile and black pencil trim, giving the half-wall a finished look.

Elegant Slate Blue Shower Wall

The many colorways available in the Imperial Collection provide plenty of options to complement your room’s aesthetic. The Imperial Slate Blue Gloss tile shown here pairs elegantly with the Villandry Azure patterned floor tile. Match a solid color Imperial Collection tile with a patterned tile for a beautiful, highly designed space.

Chic Pink and Bianco Hex Bathroom Backsplash

One of the great features of the Imperial Collection is that all the tiles in their shapes, finishes and colors, will complement each other. This can make for some wonderfully designed moments, and allow for a wealth of creativity. This gorgeous Imperial white and pink hexagon backsplash using precision cut tiles is possible because the tiles perfectly match in size and finish.

Inspired to design your next space with Imperial Collection tile? Share your next project by tagging us @thetileshop on Instagram or uploading it directly to our Customer Room Gallery (you can find even more design inspo there, too)!

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1. Design Outside the Box With Hexagon

Hexagon tile is a classic that’s always on trend and a great way to add interest to an all-white bathroom. The Bianco Puro marble tile shown here helps give this bathroom a designed look to this clean, white floor.

2. Always-In-Style Subway Tile

Subway tile is a staple when it comes to walls and backsplashes, but that doesn’t mean it’s basic. Try installing your subway tile vertically for a modern look that will add height to your walls.

3. Create High Contrast With Black and White

There are few color pairings as classy and bold as black and white. The Casablanca mosaic tile makes for a brilliant centerpiece here, while the black and white marble checkerboard floor exudes simple charm.

4. Embrace Artisanal Details With Handmade-Look Tile

Add character and artisanal allure with handmade-look tile like the Splendours White. Handmade-look tiles feature slight color and texture variations that will give your bathroom unique character.

5. Add Charm With a Mosaic

Intricate or orderly, mosaic tile will add beauty and movement to your bathroom. The Kit Kat mosaic features crisp symmetry that creates an ordered appearance, but we have mosaics in a variety of shapes that will add an artistic look to your bathroom.

6. Create a Spa Experience With Marble

Bathe your bathroom in ultimate luxury with marble tile. Marble comes in a variety of colors, but we love how classic white like the Firenze Calacatta collection creates a bright and brilliant spa-like room.

7. Make a Point With Picket

Take your white bathroom design up a notch with picket tile. The elongated hexagon shape of is a fun twist on a classic subway that will add a dynamic element to your white walls.

8. Punch Up Your Design With a Pop of Color

Make your bathroom stand out by adding a pop of color to an all-white room. Whether you use a bright color block like Bari J. Ackerman created with the Imperial Pink Hex or just add a band of colorful trim piece, a single colorful element will add a vibrancy to a white bathroom.

9. Express Your Niche Personality

Shower niches are a great place to showcase an artistic tile that would be overwhelming in a whole room. Create a surprising detail in a white shower with a patterned or mosaic tile.

10. Add Texture With Sculptural Tile

Make your walls a masterpiece with textured sculptural tile. The elegant, organic movement of the Folhas Quartzo AC tile elevates this white bathroom, creating a splendorous spa-like environment.

Ready to begin your bathroom project? Schedule a free design consultation to get started on your next project – whether it’s a weekend DIY refresh or a major renovation, our tile experts are happy to answer any questions you may have!

We love to see all of your creative spaces! Don’t forget to share your projects with us by tagging us @thetileshop on Instagram or uploading it directly to our Customer Room Gallery.

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Go Bold With a Geometric Pattern

Want to make your floor the focal point? A bold geometric pattern is sure to be a show-stopper. Tie it into other design elements in the room through color or pattern, or use white tile or paint on the walls to keep the floor the main feature. Whether you choose bold colors like the encaustic-look Artisan Tiare tile or a black-and-white design, the clean lines of a geometric tile will make your bathroom feel neat and orderly.

Embrace Ultimate Luxury With Marble

Nothing is more luxurious or unique than natural stone, and no stone exudes elegance quite like marble. Most of our marble collections include tile in a variety of sizes and shapes so you can match a square or rectangular tile with a mosaic to create distinction on the floors while still maintaining cohesion in your space. Designer Nikki Chu has done just that in this bathroom covered in floor to ceiling Ashford Cararra. We love how the smaller format hexagon floor tiles provide some relief from the large-format wall tiles. Read A Step Inside: Nikki Chu’s Neutral-Luxe Total Home Reno for more of her design philosophy and inspiring spaces.

Create a Coastal Chic Vibe

Want a bathroom that radiates beach vibes year-round? Our Summeland by Jeffery Alan Marks tiles, inspired by the California Shoreline, will infuse your bathroom with warm and inviting coastal charm.

Extend the Floor

Tile doesn’t need to stop where the floor ends. If you’re loving your floor tile, take it up the tub or shower wall. The Laura Ashley Sunflower tile on this tub wall is an unexpected detail that adds charm and character to this bathroom. View more spaces featuring tile inspired by the iconic British brand here.

Play With Scale Using Large-Format Tiles

Want to make a small bathroom appear bigger? Large-format tiles require fewer grout lines, making your floor feel more cohesive and your space more expansive. The 24 x 47 in. Aqua Blu tile used in this bathroom designed by Rashida Banks makes this bathroom feel luxuriously spacious.

Add Elegance With Marble-Look Tiles

If you like the look of marble but not the price point, porcelain marble-look tiles, like the Tresana Blanco used in this gorgeous bathroom designed by Brooke Pavel, are a durable and cost-effective alternative that’s sure to dazzle. We have a wide variety of marble-look tiles ranging from crisp white to black. Choose soft, subtle veining or go dramatic with thick, bold hues. Whatever style, marble-look tiles will add a touch of class and elegance to your floor.

Create Vintage Charm With Penny Rounds

Small and neat penny rounds are as classic as they are chic. We have a wide selection of penny rounds, mounted on a mesh backing for easy installation. Choose a pre-made pattern or create your own using the wealth of colors available. The delightful pattern below designed by Timber Trails was created using the Penny Round White Gloss and the Penny Round Cloudy tiles.

Keep it Simple With Black and White Patterns

If you want to infuse color in your walls, mirrors or fixtures, a simple black and white tile floor pattern will complement rather than detract from the rest of your room. The Cloth Black and White tile used in this bathroom designed by Zig & Co. adds to the whimsical character of the room while allowing the bright colors and fun butterfly-patterned wallpaper to shine.

Marvel With a Beautiful Mosaic

Mosaics don’t just make for gorgeously intricate floors, the small tile pieces also require more grout lines, which provides more traction on floors prone to wetness. Mosaic tile comes in a wide variety of shapes–from hexagons to basketweaves to petals and more–and comes on a mesh backing for easy installation. Choose a mosaic in a mix of colors, like the Modena tile in this shower designed by Nikki Chu, to add exciting detail to your floor.

Create a Classic & Classy Checkerboard

If you want to add character to your floors, a checkerboard pattern is a style that is simultaneously sophisticated and fun. The alternating tiles create a dynamic movement that will enliven your floors with energy and playfulness. Whether you use traditional black and white, a muted white and cream or a bold color paired with a pattern, checkerboard tile is a versatile classic that’s always in style.

Mix Colors and Patterns

Have a wallpaper you love for your bathroom? Pair it with a patterned floor tile. When you keep to the same color palette, you can play with patterns and not clash. A lot is going on in this bathroom designed by Zig and Co., but keeping everything in blue, green and white maintains an intentional design scheme.

Keep it Neutral

If bright and bold isn’t your style, don’t be afraid to embrace a neutral color palette. Beige doesn’t have to be boring–a fun shape and subtle pattern can add interest to a floor without becoming overwhelming. We love how the Blot Noon Hexagon tile creates a pattern that’s as appealing as it is calming.

Create a Natural Look With Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Want the natural look of wood in your bathroom, but are afraid it will be difficult to maintain in a room prone to wetness? Luxury vinyl flooring is an easy-to-maintain, 100% waterproof flooring option that will mimic the look of natural wood and stone. It is also easy to install, making it a great option for a DIY project. We have luxury vinyl flooring in a wide variety of wood and stone styles, so you can get exactly the look you want.

We hope one of our favorite trends for 2023 sparks an idea for your next project! If you end up using one of these ideas, or a great bathroom floor idea of your own, we hope you will share it with us by tagging us on Instagram–we love to see your tile creations!

You can find even more inspiration on Customer Room Gallery where our tiles are used in a variety of real spaces! Or, if you’re looking for some guidance on an upcoming project, set up a free design consultation to get advice from our tile experts.

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The Peaceful Primary Bath

The neutral color palette is the key to maintaining a peaceful vibe in this super-luxurious bathroom. The Calacata Evora marble tile with its subtle honey gold and grey veining creates a warm opulence that balances the wonderful movement of the dramatic gold, grey, brown and ochre veins on the Macchia Vecchia porcelain tile. The large-format wall tiles have fewer grout lines, making this bathroom appear even bigger than it is.

The Shapes Elongated Hex mosaic adds interest as well as traction to the shower floor. The off-white coloring of this porcelain tile ties in with the room’s neutral tones, while the unique shape adds an extra sense of movement.

The Luxe Guest Bath

Floor-to-ceiling Ashford Carrara marble tile from Rush River Stone creates balance in this beautifully-luxe bathroom. Featuring a stark white background with vivid grey and silver veining, this sumptuous natural stone tile is as chic as it is inviting. The mix of shapes, large rectangular blocks for the walls and smaller hexagons for the floor, create distinction while maintaining cohesion.

The Ashford Carrara polished skirting elevates the shower threshold and makes the space look finished and polished.

The Fabulous Laundry Room

This room takes laundry from chore to delight! The handmade look of the Track Stack White Two Tone mosaic tile adds an artisanal feel to this grand room, while the dramatic gold veining in the Macchia Vecchia porcelain tile is complemented by the gold fixtures. View more inspirational rooms on our 10 Rooms That Will Make You Love Laundry Day blog post.

The Spa-Hotel Bath

The highly polished surface of the Savannah Antique porcelain tile reflects the natural light in this room, making this shower look bright and inviting. The tile’s white and cream base is accentuated with soft blue, grey and taupe veining which provide a lush neutral backdrop for the brass features.

The Modena marble mosaic tile brings geometric glamor to the shower floor. For more bathroom design inspiration, read our 16 Luxurious Bathroom Designs blog post.

That concludes our tour of Nikki Chu’s Neutral-Luxe Total-Home Reno. We hope you enjoyed this step inside and found some inspiration for designing luxurious spaces in your home.

Explore tons of unique tile combinations in real spaces with our Tile Visualizer, or schedule a free design consultation with our tile experts to get a jumpstart on your next project.

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Pop of Pink

This chic, feminine room designed by At Home with Ashley is a complete dream. A pink pencil trim adds charming detail to the Hampton Carrara polished tile and ties in with the bold floral wallpaper. If you’d like to learn more about incorporating this style in your home, read 6 Tips to Design With Color from At Home with Ashley.

Delightful Pattern

Fresh, clean white walls balance the charming hand-painted look of the Decor Daiza White Pav giving the patterned tile the spotlight. If you’re loving this design by Timber Trails as much as we are, check out our tour of their Varsity Blues home.

Modern Geometry

The lined pattern of the Ragno Blanco tile creates playfulness in this laundry room that’s sure to make folding fun!

Classically Charming

The custom-designed penny round mosaic tile is intricate without being busy. We love how the colors complement the other elements in the room, like the floral wallpaper, blue cabinetry and bench. This is a laundry room we wouldn’t mind lounging in between wash cycles!

Splendid Neutrals

This fresh and contemporary laundry room is an inspiration! The stone mosaic of the Montauk Light Grey tile creates a clean, geometric design that enhances the neutral elements in the room.

Light & Dark

Black and white but definitely not boring, this laundry room uses a simple color scheme to coordinate the Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal tile with the bold-patterned wallpaper. For more tiles from the iconic British brand, shop the Laura Ashley collection.

Fresh-Hued Blue

The Decora Ornament Blue tile adds interest to the fresh and clean aesthetic of this beautiful blue laundry room designed by Kelli Fontana of West Bay Homes. See more inspirational rooms from her Sun Coast Estate on our home tour.

Awash in Luxury

We can’t stop gushing over this gorgeously lush laundry room designed by Nikki Chu! The opulence of the bold gold, grey, brown and ochre veining in the Macchia Vecchia marble-look tile is embellished by the gold accessories, while the Track Stack White Two Tone mosaic tile creates balance with its neat, orderly lines.

Clean and Contemporary

The brownish-grey concrete appearance of the Nord Ris Hex tile coordinates well with the grey cabinetry and delicate floral wallpaper in this bright and airy laundry room.

A New Take on Vintage

This custom hexagon mosaic tile floor creates a look that’s at once modern and traditional. The simple wood cabinetry and black fixtures throughout the room add to the timeless feel.

Feeling inspired to freshen up your laundry room? Schedule a free design consultation to get started.

We love seeing your spaces! Share your next project by tagging us @thetileshop on Instagram or uploading it directly to our Customer Room Gallery (you can find even more design inspo there, too)!

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We invite you to take a tour through this charming and stately home brimming with inspiring design choices that showcase some of our favorite tile.

Mudroom

Comfort and elegance combine to create this charming mudroom. Contemporary, yet timeless the Laura Ashley Wicker Dove Grey tile provides balance to the bold reddish-brown walls and intricately patterned window coverings.

Powder Room

A wealth of beautiful textures and patterns meld to create intrigue and allure in this bold, yet pleasing powder room. The sculptural Harmony Silverleaf tile adds visual interest to the ceiling and complements the hanging crystals. While the soft white Meram Blanc Carra tile center the lower-half of the room in sleek comfort that contrasts the large floral wallpaper.

The elegant and classic Meram Blanc Carrara polished tile, rustic mirror, light-wood cabinetry and organic accents combine complex textures for a look that is both captivating and inviting.

Living Area

For the indoor/outdoor living area, Kelli takes a more minimalist approach. The bright white walls and Siberian Pearl Brushed marble floors create an airy open space filled with natural light. A simple color palette keeps focus on the seating area, where family and friends can gather.

Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of any home, and a place to find nourishment and build memories. The white counters and cabinetry work with the Retro Lino backsplash to make the space feel clean and vivid. The glass doors display the dishware for a lived-in feel.

The clear coat glaze on the Retro Lino subway tile reflects the light, providing extra illumination to the cooking area. Check out our post on Kitchen Backsplash Ideas for more inspiration.

Primary Bathroom

Soak in the lush neutral tones that create an opulent space, at once soft and bright. The brown veining in the Tresana Blanco Matte porcelain tile bring out the room’s color palette with subtle appeal that doesn’t detract from the bathroom’s clean luxuriousness. Browse our wide-assortment of bathroom tile for the perfect look for your next home project.

Boys’ Bathroom

This blue-plaid room invokes a classic boyhood feel. Straight lines and a monochromatic color scheme maintain a sense of order while still being youthful. The white grout line crossing through the Splendours Blue Night shower tile is an inverse to the white and blue wallpaper (find more shower tile on our website). While the more uniform Glass Nautical Blue backsplash creates a block of color that is strong without detracting from the rest of the room.

The subtle sheen of the Ionic White floor tile provides a sturdy, unassuming base to the patterns that play throughout the room.

Guest Bathroom

What guest wouldn’t feel at home stepping into this gorgeous shower? The Bulevar White ceramic tile has a subtle wavy texture that soothes the senses. The clean white tile also provides a gentle buffer between the bold patterned wallpaper and the marvelous McQueen Grey stone mosaic tile accent.

Guest Bathroom

The Legno limestone tile mimics the look of woodgrain to create an organic texture that is also durable. A warm grey palette and linear veining complement the textured accents in the cabinets and wall sconces. Read our post for even more luxurious bathroom design ideas.

Bar

The focal point of the home is this stunning bar. At once contemporary and reminiscent of retro glamor, the Antique Mirror Bevel tile and gorgeous gold and glass hanging lights are captivating without being obtrusive, making this the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail with friends.

The Antique Mirror Bevel tile reflects the fireplace and billiards room beyond, creating depth while still maintaining the intimacy of the space.

Laundry Room

Laundry is less of a chore in this beautifully designed room with its fresh, clean aesthetic. The soft blue and white color palette lend a calmness to this space. The solid, simple coloring of the walls and cabinetry bring a balance that allow for more interest in the floor tile, Decora Ornament Blue, which brings a sophisticated charm to the room.

Pool Bathroom

The Art Nouveau-inspired design on the Decora Redondo cement-look wall tile lend a classic elegance to this pool bathroom. The grey shapes perfectly balance the blue coral and candle used to accent the sink area, giving the room a subtle aquatic feel.

We hope you found inspiration to bring to your next home remodel with this tour of West Bay Homes’ Sun Coast Estate! To see even more stunning spaces designed by Kelli Fontana – and learn a bit about her her design process – check out this Q&A.

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If you’re anything like us, you’ve been continuously inspired by the timeless interiors created by Julia Marcum, the design mind behind the popular blog, Chris Loves Julia. Ever since partnering with the husband-and-wife duo in 2012 on their very first kitchen remodel, we’ve had the chance to work with them on a variety of projects, including their moody Modern Cottage primary bathroom and a guest bath showcasing marble from top to bottom in their new Modern Colonial home.

This time, we’ve asked Julia to create four tile-focused mood boards, making it easier than ever to achieve her elevated traditional-meets-modern aesthetic in your own homes.

Julia’s Kitchen Mood Board

For this fantasy kitchen, I was very inspired by our current kitchen, but I wanted to give it more of a mid-century modern twist. – Julia

Julia’s choice of the Elisir Royal Fume Chevron wood-look flooring offers a light and elegant base for the moody olive green paint and Petal Emerald Mosaic to bring stunning drama to the space. “How cool would this mosaic tile be as a backsplash?” Julia wrote. “A backsplash is a statement-maker.” If you’re looking for more kitchen tile inspo, explore our 13 Beautiful Kitchen Backsplash Ideas.

Julia’s Bathroom Mood Board

This is a very elevated take on a ‘coastal’-inspired bathroom. This is the perfect example of letting the tile set the tone and personality of the space and then making selections that support it. – Julia

“The tile that inspired it all!” Julia wrote about our Zara Blue. “As someone who loves designing with color, this blue tile would make such a statement.” We love a bold tile pattern, and Julia did not disappoint with her choice of this attention-grabbing floral tile. Coordinating it with the neutral Imperial Gris Subway offers an effortless balance of visual interest and calming softness.

Julia’s Dressing Room Mood Board

Everything about this dressing room is feminine and delicate, starting with that jaw-dropping tile. – Julia

Julia’s dressing room pick, the Lafaenza Oro Crema, offers the best of both worlds – the luxe appearance of natural stone along with the durability of porcelain. We adore the warm, soft accents and furniture pieces she paired with the tile to pull out its shading. “When I saw this tile, my heart stopped. I might have to sneak it into our bathroom/closet remodel next year. It has the most feminine, pink undertones,” Julia wrote.

Julia’s Mudroom Mood Board

This utilitarian space is earthy and neutral, but far from ordinary. The textured tile would make a mudroom feel historic and full of character. – Julia

Pulling from one of our favorite collections, Julia chose the brick-look Jerica Ceniza for this charming, rustic mudroom. “Subway tile, but make it textured!” Julia wrote. “This almost looks like a herringbone brick, but it’s porcelain. Would bring so much character to a mudroom.“

Feeling inspired to bring one of Julia’s mood boards to life in your own home? Schedule a free design consultation to get started.

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