Herringbone vs. Chevron: Which Pattern is the One For You?
If you take a good look at your space, you’ll start seeing patterns everywhere: in your floor tiling layout, your kitchen backsplash, on your textiles and fabrics, and even your lighting color scheme. Patterns are created constantly in design, sometimes in unexpected places. A well-balanced…
Ask the Expert: The Best LVT for Your Home
Thinking about LVT for your home? With so many options, we decided to ask Luxury Vinyl Tile expert Jeremy Salomon, the Executive Vice President of LVT at TileBar. He came into the position a few years ago where he put his thousands of hours of…
Mosaic Tile Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
They say a kitchen is the heart of the home. It is not only a functional room – it is where family and friends get together, where the soul of the house shines. As such, the kitchen it is the perfect room to show your…
Designing with Natural Stone Tile
Beautifully organic and highly enduring, stone has always been a sought out element in architecture and design. From the grand temples of the Roman Empire to the embellished marble facades of Baroque churches, stones like marble, granite, limestone, travertine, and quartzite have been a consistent…
Power of Patterns: LVT Flooring Design Ideas
LVT flooring (Luxury Vinyl Tile) changed the game of design in more ways than one. By combining high durability, affordable cost, and design flexibility, LVT is an ideal flooring product for both commercial and residential environments. LVT provides realistic renderings of natural materials such as…
Designing White Subway Tile Patterns
After a century of covering NYC subway stations, white subway tile, this clean, durable, and affordable tile has become a Pinterest-worthy design staple for kitchens, bathrooms, and showers everywhere. The magic of this classic design lies in its simplicity. With elegantly rectangular proportions, crisp white…
Made in the USA: Redefining American Luxury
What does “American” design mean in the 21st Century? From traditional colonial style with British influences to the bold and gritty industrial style of New York City. From the glitz and glam of Art Deco to the refined serenity of Mid-Century Modern Design. The truth…
Designing with Thin Porcelain Slabs
When most people think of porcelain, they think of a durable tile that may look like stone or concrete, but that is where the excitement ends for most. Porcelain has historically been about performance that sacrifices beauty and design, but thanks to modern technology, that…
5 Modern Terrazzo Floor Ideas
Terrazzo floor is back, and it’s more modern than ever. What used to be a traditional Italian technique featuring a medley of marble chips set into cement, is now experiencing a revival with new materials, modern notes, and a new spectrum of exciting colors. Centuries…
Marble Entryway Ideas for Commercial Buildings
A building’s entrance hall has the power to set the tone for the entire space. Whether it is a hotel lobby, a restaurant’s waiting area, or a vast retail center entrance, an impeccably designed foyer is an opportunity to sweep guests off their feet and…