Design Trend: Checkerboard Floors – What’s Old is New Again!
Black and White Checkerboard pattern tile, typically set in a diamond pattern, is most commonly known as a “Harlequin” Pattern in design circles and has …
Perfectly Imperfect – Zellige Tile’s Current “Moment” is a Movement
You might not know the name (yet), but you’ve seen them: zellige tiles are quite the trend right now — we’ve seen them pop up …
So Fresh and So Clean Clean” Laundry Room Inspiration
A few weeks ago I saw this pink laundry room pictured above on my Instagram feed and I cannot get it out of my head …
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 …