Installing a tile backsplash is one of the most common DIY home improvement projects. It’s relatively inexpensive, beginner-friendly, can improve the appearance of a room, and even boost the value of your home. But while installation itself is relatively easy, there are a few things first time DIYers should know to ensure their tile stays […]
Appliances, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories
Paint It Black: Using Black Accents To Elevate Your Decor
08
Jan
Jan
When you think about using the color black in your interior design, what comes to mind might be something right out of the the Addams’ Family. But there’s a big difference between incorporating a color into your decor, and decorating your home head-to-toe in it. While the idea of the latter might be a little […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Latest Trends
How to Have a Busy Kitchen Backsplash But Not a Busy-Looking Kitchen
02
Dec
Dec
How creative can you get before it becomes too much? A tile kitchen backsplash is both practical and adds a patterned element to the room, but can take over the space if there’s too much of it. The biggest trend remains a pure white subway tile for your kitchen -and there’s nothing wrong with that!- […]
10
Jul
Jul
There are two kinds of laundry rooms: ones you hide in your basement, and ones you photograph for magazines. In an ideal world, we would all have the latter. But creating a dream laundry room can be a major undertaking. That said, tile can make a big difference. A well-picked laundry room tile can brighten […]
20
Jul
Jul
The kitchen and tile accents go hand in hand. Kitchen tile keeps your walls and floors safe from water damage and looks great as a design choice wherever its laid. Best of all, there’s a tile for just about any look you’re going for, with all kinds of shapes, colors, and materials available. Whether as […]
13
Apr
Apr
Backsplashes started out as a practical renovation to keep water from damaging your kitchen walls. Now, they’ve become a popular decorative element to help keep your walls interesting. Backsplashes are as versatile as they are attractive, and can used to accentuate any kitchen style or layout. From traditional subway tile to bold graphic tile, adding […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring
DIY Mosaic Tile Accents To Dress Up Your Bathroom Design
06
Aug
Aug
Installing tile is one of the necessary evils of great bathroom design. No bathroom is complete without at least some tile, and the better the tile job, the more polished and pristine the final product will look. But buying tile is expensive, to say nothing of the cost of hiring someone to install it. And […]
"Green" Home, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen, Kitchen Accessories, Latest Trends
Kitchen Backsplash Trends – Great New Looks In Kitchen Tile
24
Feb
Feb
Tile backsplashes have been steadily gaining popularity in recent years, both in the bathroom and in the kitchen. But while having a backsplash in the first place is trendy all on its own, the size, shape, color, and even type of tile used is constantly evolving. In fact, many of the most popular tiles are […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring
Bathroom Tile – Choosing Tile For Every Part Of Your Bathroom
29
Nov
Nov
One of the most important things to consider when planning a major bathroom remodel is probably also one of the most difficult. The type, size, shape, color, and pattern bathroom tile you choose will have a huge impact on the final look and feel of your bathroom, but it’s anything but a one-stop, one-shot decision. […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen
The New And Easy Way To Build Your Own Tile Backsplash, No Contractor Needed
14
Oct
Oct
Laying tile used to be arduous and time consuming – something that took quite a lot of skill and effort as well as time to produce something beautiful, to say nothing of cost. Admittedly, installing tile flooring is probably still best left in the hands of a pro. But modern materials and techniques have moved […]