Break The Rules ... of Tile

by The Tile Shop 20. October 2009 09:26

At The Tile Shop we are well aware that many consumers think there are “rules” when creating the tiled space of their dreams. A bathrooms should be all marble, travertine is best in the kitchen, ceramic is retro, glass is contemporary - the list goes on and on. 

 

The truth is there are no rules when it comes to using tile. We often think that the more conventional ideals that are broken when creating a space with tile, the better the space will be. One of the biggest tile misconceptions today is that you cannot mix ceramic with stone. This is very much not the truth. Both types of tile have unique characteristics and benefits, and together they create unique designs with a depth that would have been unattainable using just a single type of tile. 

 

The bath below was created using a wide variety of types of tile. The floor is made of Mongolian Desert Slate (Natural Stone). The wall is made up of both Chiaro Travertine (Natural Stone)Grecia Beige (Ceramic), and a accent listello (Glass & Travertine). Just as many design styles today are being mixed to create an individual style so are types of tile. This can also help those looking to update a space on a budget. 

 

Ceramic is a cost effective option but does not carry the edging options available in natural stone. We design ceramic lines that coordinate with our natural stone so that the consumer can mix and match the two and create a fantastic space at any budget. Check out the bath below again - Large Grecia Beige ceramic wall tile is used to make the space look large and are easy to wipe clean and maintain (great for kids!), but the base is not made of ceramic it is travertine and so are the accents finishing edges. 

 

The accent piece that tops the walls wainscot is also a mix of types of tiles. Small green and brown glass tiles mixed with mosaic travertine pieces bring the whole space together. The glass pulls in the colors within the slate floor while adding yet another texture and the travertine ties in the base, as well as, the tubs focal wall made from travertine. 

 

The tub focal wall uses large Chiaro Travertine tiles with The Tile Shop’s exclusive wall tile out corners - The Corsica. The Corsica piece is a 12” L -shaped finishing piece designed for walls out corners and is great for DIYers who are looking to avoid any complex tile cuts but want a smooth finished edge. This wall bump out serves a few functions, it is a great focal point, it is an ideal place for storage and decoration near the tub, and it allows for space within the walls for plumbing and additional electrical that may be needed for a pedestal tub. Again mixing ceramic with stone made all the difference in this focal point - the walls would have been all one texture, one shade of beige, and the out corners would not have been smooth finished with ease.

 

Remember in tile - Rules are meant to be broken. Mix textures, colors, types, and size. Try a type you thought was traditional with one you thought was modern, and for sure mix stone with ceramic. With thousands of different tiles at The Tile Shop you can mix and match until you have created a look that is completely individual to you! 

 


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A Formula For Splendor : Creating Your Luxury Space At Any Budget

by The Tile Shop 23. March 2009 10:54

Your home is your sanctuary. Your most valuable and treasured investment. You want a space that highlights your individuality while resonating with timeless elegance and dazzling luxury. And you want it without a second mortgage.

Achieving affordable luxury is attainable on any level with the Tile Shop. Providing impressive tiling options, subtle accents and dramatic impact items to suit any desire – and any budget – the Tile Shop can help you attain your level of luxury, all without breaking the bank.

Discover Your Creativity  

Affordable luxury is nestled in creativity. For homeowners seeking the envy of their neighbors and applause from their guests, dazzling luxury begins by fusing the entire home with elegance, style and your own distinct expression. 

Igniting your creativity can start by blending classic elements with the latest trends, bringing together a cohesive design scheme throughout the entire home. Implementing a striking mosaic bathroom floor with bold, contemporary colors for example, can emphasize a classic claw foot tub, showcasing the entire room in timeless luxury. 

The timelessness of Mother Nature fuels imagination as well, so take full creative license with the natural shapes, textures and patterns that make each tile at the Tile Shop luxuriously unique. Mixing earthy, rough stone tiles with sleek ceramic, shimmering glass and contemporary metal pieces break conventional design methods and add a dynamic, affordable dimension to your individual sense of style and luxury.

At the Tile Shop we’ll guide your aspirations toward any luxury project, and bring intuitive direction and exceptional expertise to inspire your creativity. Our aesthetic guidance, technical advice, free DIY classes and complete tools and supplies help you create a luxurious home that reflects your inspiration, originality and spectacular sense of style.

Sensationally Subtle Accents

Implementing subtle design elements and elegant accent pieces affordably enhances the classic appeal and luxury of your home. Keeping a keen eye on the remarkable details of each unique tile, and the existing décor within your home, provides opportunity for harmoniously interweaving blends of stone listellos and hand-carved shelving to embellish sleek shower walls, or delicate architectural edging and profiles to enhance classic kitchen counters.

Subtle fixtures such as switch plates, soap dishes and other luxurious accents provide affordable options for establishing luxury in the home as well. The uniqueness of one sophisticated fixture, or a combination of textures, styles and materials, provide endless opportunities for creative expression and achieving ultimate luxury.

High Impact Wow Pieces

The capstone of affordable luxury is a dynamite conversation piece that simply says extraordinary. Solitary, high impact pieces provide flexibility with your budget, and implementing even one dramatic element creates luxurious, striking appeal while unifying your existing décor.

Impressive impact items, such as a sleek onyx basin atop a brilliantly textured brushed marble countertop, or an exquisite tub, hand-carved from exotic travertine collected from the farthest steps of the globe, make powerful, luxurious statements in your home. Whether it’s a rustic stone farm sink anchoring a spectacular kitchen, or an intricate porcelain mosaic meeting your guests with elegant grandeur in the living room, wow pieces create a direct impact and inspire absolute awe in your home.

Explore The Depths of Luxury

With virtually limitless possibilities, the formula for luxury is you. Your sense of style and your innovative blend of elegance and impact. Inspired by the uniqueness of all natural products and innovative design schemes, the Tile Shop helps you create timeless luxury and enduring elegance by reflecting your individual creativity with spectacular tiles, subtle accents and outstanding wow pieces, all while keeping your budget in line.

 

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