Tile Me Pretty

Tile is one of the most versatile and durable options for home renovations. When choosing a tile for your remodel it is important to be aware of your options so that you can make an informed decision. Tile options vary significantly in color, material and price but, essentially, everyone can find the ideal tile for their home. Below we’ve listed a few of our favorite options, as well as, some new tile options that just might be perfect for your next project!

The Classic Subway Tile
The classic subway style is a 6” x 3” white ceramic tile. The benefit of using subway tile in your bathroom or kitchen is that it is fairly cost effective and you don’t have to worry about it becoming passé next year. The style has been around for a long time and most people find it simple yet pleasing. Subway tiles come in a variety of colors and can be found in different types of materials (porcelain, glass, stainless steel, etc). One of our favorite subway tile looks is shown here – we love the way the chair rail breaks up the subway and mosaic tile for a finished and polished look that you’ll never get tired of.

Penny Round Mosaic Tile
Penny round tiles come in a variety of colors and materials, but one of our favorite uses for penny tiles is as the backsplash in a kitchen. This tile has a modern look and is very sleek when paired with the right cabinets, countertops and appliances. Personally, we like to use this type of tile in a soft gray or cream color and pair it with stainless steel appliances.

Modono Glass Tile
The Modono Glass Tile Collection was introduced in 2008 and is famous for it's use of dichroic thin-film technology which affects the way the tile transmits, reflects and absorbs varying wavelengths of light. This special technology creates a color changing effect that will add an attractive and interesting depth to your project when installed with the right light fixtures.

Wooden Tile Mosaics
Fortis Arbor Wood Mosaics come in bamboo, teak or rosewood and are available in two different sizes: 1” x 1” or 1” x 2.” These tiles are made from furniture making scraps and will add beautiful detail to a living room or office, as they are primarily intended for rooms with limited water exposure.

Recycled Glass Tile
Fireclay Tile is based in San Jose California and offers a 100% recycled glass tile option. Their tile is made from raw waste glass that has been crushed, reprocessed, and fired. This glass tile is very versatile and suitable for indoors or out, horizontal or vertical surfaces and comes in 40 colors and 17 different sizes. This tile makes being green easy and stylish all at the same time!