Customizing Your Space

We’re sharing our best practices for layering tile to show you how you can take your space to the next level. The look below incorporates a combination of trim pieces and mosaics to transform a simple picture frame into an exquisite focal point.

Since this bathroom uses the Firenze Carrara marble collection throughout, the untrained eye may see it as quite simple. Look carefully at the transitions, and see if you can identify how many trim pieces are actually used to accomplish this sophisticated design.

Incorporating different shapes and sizes from the same tile collection can carry this elevated look through to other areas of the room, such as the backsplash, half wall and shower (photo top left). By sourcing all of the pieces of a collection from the same stone quarry, each piece complements the others for stunning variation that isn’t overbearing. If you have a focal point, repeat the same design element in other areas, like a shower niche (photo top right).

Thoughtful Transitioning

It’s important to think about how each part of your space will work together to form a unified environment. Utilizing trim pieces between different materials, sizes, shapes and textures of tile can create the perfect transition.

Dimensional tile can create dramatic depth and texture, but it can also leave an uneven edge when paired with other selections (top left photo). Incorporating transitional trim pieces will offer a seamless solution from one style to the next. Similarly, they can be used on the floor to separate different areas within a space – the top right photo displays a subtle transition, while the photo below incorporates durable curb pieces for a more prominent separation from shower to floor.

For tiles that vary in size, double up somersets and run them vertically for the greatest impact.

Using transitions is also the perfect way to emphasize an accent tile in your design. In the photo below, layered trim pieces instantly elevate the Brushed Bronze with Glass Metal Mosaic backsplash, while coordinating beautifully with the surrounding ceramic subway tile.

Each trim piece has its own unique characteristics that make it perfect for specific uses.

Coordinating Finishes

Pictured below is an example of how trim and profile pieces can provide an opportunity to coordinate with fixtures. In cases where there’s no need for a transition or storage solution, metal profiles can be used in between tiles as a unique accent that can coordinate with other design elements, such as faucets or lighting.

Layering trim and profile pieces can make every tile design better by adding dimension and interest. It shows that the design has been thoughtfully curated and has the finishing touches that elevate the space from basic to beautiful.

When And Where To Layer Tile

4 Design Plans With Layered Tile

Need ideas for your next remodel? Here are a few examples of design plans that incorporate tile trim and profile pieces. Bring them into your local store or schedule a design consultation to discuss dimensions, quantity, styles and more.

Learn more about layering in our comprehensive guide to trim and accessories. Ready for the next step? Schedule a design consultation with a tile design expert today!

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Lots of 3D tiles incorporate geometric designs. By mixing and matching the different faces of the Tangram series, you can create an entirely unique patchwork look.

Sweeping movements make for a soft, serene landscape, perfect for relaxing in the bath after a long day.

Flora and fauna-inspired motifs bring a natural quality to 3D tiles. We love how this leaf design comes to dramatic life on a black accent wall.

A straight-stack pattern modernizes this matte sculptural tile.

A marble look brings a wink of tradition to this otherwise of-the-moment 3D subway tile.

Ready for a bold statement?! Just add color! Blue is a serene color that is well-loved in home design.

If you’re looking for a subtle way to add interest to your space, opt for a beautiful-yet-simple 3D tile, like the Charm Diamond.

The neutral hues of the Akros Elis Iris create a distinctive, one-of-a-kind shower while still creating that calming, at-home spa experience.

Get the look of an intricate mosaic with fewer grout lines when you utilize a large-format tile like this one.

Complete a bold sculptural look with coordinating trims, accents and finishing pieces. Learn how to layer your look with trim pieces and profiles here.

What do you get when you combine geometric, metallic and sculptural effects into one tile? A stunning statement wall that’s sure to wow.

Is there any tile more perfect for an eye-catching cocktail bar?

A natural stone mosaic blurs the lines between traditional and contemporary.

Ready to find a 3D tile that speaks to you? Schedule a design consultation today!

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Gepetto Series

The eight tiles in the Gepetto series feature unique arrangements of cut natural wood pieces that allow you to design with original and contemporary patterns.

Installation

This series has a unique (and easy) installation process that is worth noting. Gepetto tiles come with a peel-and-stick adhesive backing. That means no thinset and no grout are required! All you have to do is prepare the wall by cleaning it with soapy water. And, since wood is a natural material, make sure to let the tiles acclimatize to your space for 7–10 days before installation. Tile Shop Design Manager Kirsty Froelich recommends laying out your design on the floor first and using a level so you only stick the tiles once. If you follow these simple tips, anyone can install this beautiful wood tile.

Featured: Arco Acustico

How to Use

Because of the adhesive backing, Gepetto can’t be used in wet areas. However, the easy installation makes them more versatile than your average tile. Think outside the box and create the look of a headboard behind a bed like in the image below. Warm up the space behind a TV with a textured accent wall. Make any nook or wall a statement with wood tiles. Transform a backsplash that isn’t exposed to lots of water into a textured, eye-catching area. You can even frame wood tiles as a work of art and let them speak for themselves. Regardless of how you choose to incorporate them into your space, the Gepetto series affordably dresses up walls with warmth and comfort.

Featured: Arco Acustico

Reclaimed Wood

The most unique aspect of our reclaimed wood tiles is their history and the journey they have made to our stores. Decommissioned antique ships are pulled from harbors in Southeast Asia and the wood is removed from the boats by hand before being sorted and cured for 60 days. Finally, pieces are cut, finished and assembled into the mosaics and trim pieces you see today.

Featured: Reclaimed Wood Architectural

Installation

Just like the Gepetto series, reclaimed wood should be allowed 7–10 days in your space to adjust to the temperature and humidity before installation. Unlike Gepetto, this collection does not come with an adhesive backing. Instead, use a Taylor wood adhesive to attach the tiles to the wall—no thinset required. Adding finishing nails afterwards will ensure that the tiles are fully adhered. For larger installations, consider placing plywood behind the tiles. A store associate at The Tile Shop can help you choose the best installation method for your project. It’s also important to check your local codes to be sure your project is far enough from sources of heat.

Featured: Reclaimed Wood Architectural. Design by Sublime Homes.

How to Use

Feature walls, commercial spaces, bars, kitchen islands and even ceilings are all perfect places to feature reclaimed wood. Powder rooms also work but avoid using these tiles in a full bathroom where conditions are too wet. The rich, authentic colors of natural wood add uncompromised depth and texture to a space.

Featured: Reclaimed Wood Architectural and Hartland Blend Mosaic

A Variety of Styles

Covering your walls with natural wood might give you visions of rustic cabins in the woods, and that is certainly one achievable style that adds lots of hygge vibes to your space. But wood does not limit itself to rustic decor. In fact, any number of styles are possible depending on the rest of your space and what other tiles you decide to use. For example, pairing reclaimed wood with brick-look tile gives an industrial look and pairing a chevron wood mosaic with a subway tile delivers a contemporary feel.

In these examples, it’s easy to see how natural wood tiles can work into different design styles from industrial to contemporary.

Reclaimed wood is the perfect addition to an industrial loft space. Featured: Reclaimed Wood Chevron Mosaic, Reclaimed Wood Geometric Mosaic, Provenzal Alhama Cotto, Antique Copper Metal Somerset and Imperial Gunmetal Gloss

The tile pairings and soft coloring give this inspiration a thouroughly contemporary vibe. Featured: Freccia Bianca Wood Mosaic, Quadrati Bianchi Wood Mosaic, K Wood Light and Bianco Puro Honed Marble Somerset

Ready to get started? Shop all architectural wood tiles at The Tile Shop or schedule a design consultation to meet with a store associate today.

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If you’ve noticed blush tones working their way into decor and design recently, you’re not alone. Whether in Goop’s feature on “The Pink Revolution” or the resurgence of a retro bathroom trend, people are talking about this hue. The popularity of this soft-but-not-too-soft shade of pink has grown in a big way in the last few years, and tile has not been immune to this trend. It’s easier than you think to tile a stunning space in pink. We’ll show you the different ways to incorporate blush into your design, whether as an accent or an all-over neutral, and make it your own.

The Old Pink

If you thought about pink a few years ago, your mind might have gone to a shade of mauve popular in the ’80s or a pastel, baby pink associated with nurseries. Like most colors, it has gone through evolutions and waxing and waning periods of being in fashion. The construct that pink is only for girls has existed for years, but the connotation is certainly changing.

“Pink is not a serious color. This is why I like to use it seriously. It is lovely and at the same time it brings in a certain distance, as if the decor made fun of itself.”—Pierre Yovanovitch, designer

The New Pink

Pink has never been as accessible as it is now. The shade can be feminine but doesn’t have to be. It pairs well with both bold and soft colors. Blush softens other intense neutrals like shades of brown, grey and black and is a compromise between a bold magenta pink and a saccharine pastel color. The new pink is neutral enough to be the perfect addition to any space. The blush tile in the photo below is a large-format size, adding an element of modernity.

3 Ways to Use Blush Tile

The effect of using blush in a tile design all depends on what you pair it with. With greys and other crisp neutrals, blush is a chic addition to an elegant space, like in the colorful but refined space below. In a large format or a metallic finish, it feels even more current. Blush can be a pop of color in a neutral space or a neutral shade in a bright, colorful palette. Here are our favorite ways to incorporate blush to get the style you’re looking for.

The New Neutral

Paired with other neutrals and simple details, blush serves as a modern, warmer neutral color in your palette. The below shower is a chic twist on a soft, all-over color that adds just the right amount of interest to a space. The textured design pops out from the rest of the shower without interrupting the simplicity of the monochromatic look.

We love the color palette in the image below. Soft grey, charcoal and white pair beautifully with the blush hues of Columbus Pink.

The pink tile below is so soft that it truly is a neutral. The overall effect is relaxed, chic and subtle.

Modern Elegance

London’s iconic Sketch restaurant is the perfect example of blush epitomizing modern elegance. Glittering gold and rose gold details, elegant finishings and blush pink are a winning combination. The shade is more welcoming than grey tones and feels utterly contemporary.

The color combination of blush and gold, especially in the subtle metallic paint splatter pattern below, is effortlessly chic yet fun.

Bold Accent

Combined with magenta and other bright colors, as seen in the photo below, blush works well with bold colors, livening up an otherwise neutral room. The abstract pattern of the glass tile (based on this colorful fabric) from the Annie Selke for The Tile Shop collection lends a playful, bright feeling to the shower.

If you just want to dip your toe into playing with blush, you can keep your tile design neutral and add pops of color with accessories, like the stool in the image below. The burnished gold finishings and crisp neutrals define the space in classic style with blush making the space feel current.

Here’s another way of incorporating a touch of blush into your design. Not only is it reflected in the art glass tile in the en suite, but the coordinating bedding and accessories allow blush to unite the space.

The Versatility of Blush

Just because blush is a trendy color doesn’t mean that you can’t make it your own. Using the Color Market Blush tile as our foundational pink hue, we set out to show how different a blush-based color palette can be using two designer collections from Pottery Barn as our inspiration.

This first mood board is undeniably elegant. Monique Lhuillier’s collection features hints of rose gold and a pared-down, modern color palette that benefits from the warmth and pop of color that blush adds. Crisp white, soft grey and cream round out the coloration of the collection.

It’s hard to believe the same shade of blush is the foundation for these two distinct color palettes. Turquoise blue, magenta and lime green accents cause blush to act as a neutral. Paired with bright, bold accent colors from the Lilly Pulitzer collection and a crisp white marble, this mood board exudes fun in a grown-up way.

Whether a dash of pink warms up your elegant space or a bright and colorful accent adds much-needed interest, today’s blush is far more versatile than the hues of the past. Explore our “Think Pink” Pinterest board for more inspiration.

Source of Pierre Yovanovitch quote: Architectural Digest

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