Long gone are the days when tile grout was purely functional. Increasingly, designers are using color to transform the gap-filling plaster into a feature in its own right. 'Using grout as a design ...

"People like the idea of a clean, crisp, all-white kitchen with white glossy tile backsplashes but then realize the overall ...

Go beyond the bathroom and kitchen.

A pop of color, a play of pattern. Ever notice the exotic-looking colorful tile in old brownstone entries and wonder what it is? It’s called encaustic tile, and it’s been around since medieval times ...

These days, when monochromatic schemes so often rule in interiors, it’s somewhat unusual for architects and designers to encounter clients who are no-holds barred about the use of color. When Luki ...

Installing tile in your home can be a big investment — kitchen and bathroom remodels, specifically, are the two most expensive renovation projects. So the last thing you want to do is pay for a new ...

Covering your entire bathroom in tile might sound like an extreme design choice. Here's how you can know if tile drenching is right for your room.

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The backsplash space in the kitchen should be used as an opportunity for design greatness, but all too often, the average homeowner will fall back on tried and true (and boring) looks. Tile is ...

A tradition dating back centuries survives in Portugal as artists and companies fill private and public commissions for the celebrated designs. Azulejos can be seen all over the Portuguese capital of ...