Category Archives for "Stone Mosaics"

7 Textured Tile Designs That Bring a New Dimension to Any Surface

Innovations in tile design have led to some exciting textured tile designs. It can transform an ordinary wall into a work of abstract art. The textural relief of tiles can provide a visual impact that intrigues the senses and give the room a one-of-a-kind style statement. What is really nice about textural tiles is that you don’t […]

Tile Terminology: A Glossary of Important Mosaic Tile Terms

There is nothing more frustrating than watching a video about a subject like mosaic tiles and not understanding key terms in it. What is a substrate? What’s the difference between Carrara and Calacatta marble tiles? What is a waterjet and how is it important to tiling? There are plenty of terms in the industry that aren’t necessary […]

Porcelain vs Ceramic Tile: What’s the Difference & When to Use Each

If porcelain is a mystery to you, it might not surprise you to learn it was a mystery to everyone outside China until the 17th century. After centuries of being imported from the East, a German alchemist by the name of Bottger revealed its secret composition. In fact, Europeans had to buy porcelain from China up […]

7 Examples of Tiles for a Hotel Lobby That Will Impress Your Guests

Hotel lobbies act as meeting hubs and welcoming stages for visitors from all over the world. The grander and more decorative a hotel lobby, the more it is likely to impress the guests staying at the hotel. For that reason, no expense is spared when looking for tiles for a hotel lobby to get just […]

7 Different Ways to Use Tile That Will Create a Unique Aesthetic

Tile work is as ancient as Rome, but luckily, there are many new and different ways to use tile than in the past. In fact, there are so many creative ways to use tile that you probably will be surprised at the flexibility of this rather rigid construction material. Not only is tile perfect for […]

8 Stylish Ways to Use Mosaic Tiles That Will Inspire You

General trends come and go, but when you pick a design that is personally stylish, its appeal isn’t likely to fade, like a trend. Yet, many clients can be a bit timid about picking a design based on their own tastes, instead of what’s more mainstream, for fear of making a decorating faux pas.The trick […]

7 Examples of Natural Stone Mosaic Borders for Any Room in Your Home

A room without a border is like a masterpiece without a frame. I like to think of natural stone mosaic borders in living spaces as the final embellishment that really frames a room into a beautiful masterpiece. For the luxury homeowner trying to make a grand impression, a border behind the marble countertops in kitchens and […]

6 Beautiful Onyx Tile Designs That’ll Give Any Room a Warmer Look

Amber is best known for its cameo jewelry applications and ancient people wore it to ward off the “evil eye.” Romans used it to create seals for their state business. Other ancient people used it for vessels, handles, and artwork. Learn more about the history of onyx here. Its translucent quality makes it glow when light […]

A Complete Guide to the Different Types of Natural Stone Tiles

The reason someone wants a custom job done in their home, can also be the same reason that it can be daunting at first for the buyer. That reason is choice. Different types of stone tiles offer the buyer limitless design possibilities, which can also make it a difficult choice, at first. With so many […]

5 Travertine Tile Design Ideas to Inform Your Remodeling Decisions

There is nothing that beats travertine for “Old World” charm in remodeling. Travertine tile patterns are as old as the Roman era, where travertine was known as “lapis Tiburtinus,” since it was taken from Tiber (a town now known as Tivoli in modern times). While natrual travertine tile ideas are beautiful in their buildings, however, […]