Patterned tiles are HOT! They can be in the form of texture, shape, color, or the way that they are laid on the wall or floor. These tiles, are more often than not, large-format porcelain tiles.Textured TilesTiles with 3-D waves, fabric-look, and...
One of the key components of design today is drama, be it on the fall fashion runway, or in interior design. Combining black and white is an easy way to bring drama to any room. Another way to create a bold statement is to use daring, edgy...
Shiplap paneled walls and monochromatic white surfaces are not everyone’s cup of tea. Others are getting tired of everything being all about farmhouse style. Interior designers from around the world are sharing how they are ready for something...
Summer is the time to enjoy the natural world, but when it gets really hot some of us prefer the luxury of the cool indoors that has all the earthy elements of the outdoors. When designing a home to have an al fresco feel, it is important to start...
Design is more and more about bringing natural elements inside. A way to bring in an earthy vibe to your home is the floor. Wood flooring is currently the number one hard-surface flooring choice for updates, remodels, and new construction. It is a...
Spending time in the great outdoors has been scientifically proven to reduce stress levels, help you find clarity, and rejuvenate your mind and body according to the website Mental Floss. One of the reasons nature is so valuable is that it forces...
Texture is an important part of giving a room a finished look. It influences the resonance and gravity. Both visual and tactile consistency is important to room design. Different textures are also used with different styles.Visual TextureVisual...
Texture is “in” for bathrooms, and Urban Canvas by American Olean will create the feel of cooling ocean tides on a hot summer night with its textured wave pattern.White, gray, and black are hot colors for the bathroom right now, and Urban Canvas...
Here are five tricks that designers use to give texture and depth to a room to create an updated modern style.1. Carpets With wood flooring all the rage, area rugs are becoming more and more popular. Oriental rugs are no longer the carpets of...
Bathroom tile style options are changing. New styles are on the horizon because of the flexibility that technology is affording manufacturers. Designers love the changes. Here are five trends that are burning up the showrooms.NOT: Subway tiles...
