PANTRY PARTY
It’s official: The walk-in Butler’s pantry is the newest darling of builders and designers. What is the difference between a walk-in pantry and a Butler’s …
Dubbel The Tile, Dubbel The Fun!
When Sharon Kevil, owner of Forti Goods in Milwaukee, WI called to ask about our ability to make custom tile designs of a historic nature, …
Digging for Gold – Trends in Metalic Inlaid Tiles
Brass and Silver metal inlays give a lot of WOW factor wherever you decide to place them. Inlayed in natural stones, cements, terracotta and even …
A Handmade’s Tale
In this day and age where what goes into our homes is mass produced, expected quickly and can readily be gotten anywhere, the idea of …
Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
We want our clients to make tile and wallpaper selections they love – not because “it’s the right thing to do” or “it’s safe”. During …
De-Mystifying Reality TV Home Renovation Show Costs – The Truth May Hurt!
HGTV & DIY Network are great sources of inspiration for the new home construction and remodeling industries. Their shows are full of creative design ideas …
Subway Tile Then and Now – a Classic Evolves
1904 gave birth to the official Subway Tile thanks to Architects George C. Heins and Christopher Grant La Farge. Heins and La Farge are credited …
SUMMER LIVING
After living locked away all spring, most of us are looking to embrace warm weather and sunshine inside and outside of our homes in an …
Tile Design Done Virtually
Like most of us “sheltering in place,” we see every nook and cranny of our home space with a much more critical eye – how …
Big Box vs. Small Specialty Store – Where Should You Buy Your Tile?
Spring is finally here. Time to freshen things up around the house…a “zhuzhing” of sorts. Maybe a new backsplash or bathroom floor — and you …
Form AND Function – the lastest & greatest Shower Niche Designs
There is a lot to be said about a good niche in your shower. They eliminate shower caddies that have layers of soap scum on …
The Power of Pattern
Today, there is more variety in #tile design than ever before. The ability to take a simple tile and create a striking design by using …