primary wall tile: hampton carrara polished subway | floor tiles: hex matte black & hampton carrara tumbled

design & photography: chris loves julia

Inspired by one of the first DIY projects they tackled in their new North Carolina Modern Colonial home – a custom penny round floor pattern for the powder room – Julia created a similar look in this space with 1″ hex tiles made of matte black porcelain and Hampton Carrara marble.

This tile project ended up being the most intricate but also one of the most beautiful tile jobs we have done in a home.

–Julia Marcum

So, aside from walls lined in Hampton Carrara subway tile and the striking custom floor pattern, what is it that elevates this bathroom from beautiful to breathtaking? Trim. Trim. And more trim. While these small tile accents may seem subtle, this design proves how much impact they really can have. The sleek black pencil liner draws the eye throughout the space and offers the perfect amount of contrast, while the marble durand adorns walls with dimension and interest in the form of elegant box trim.

Keep scrolling to see if you can spot even more tile trim and finishing pieces Chris and Julia used in this space!

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For a more in-depth look at this space, as well as the renovation process from start to finish, be sure to visit the Chris Loves Julia blog. Or, if you’re itching to see more of their drool-worthy bathroom design work, tour the breathtaking Modern Cottage Primary Bathroom in their previous home featuring our moody Silver Mist limestone collection from top to bottom.

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Checkerboard Class

With a custom tiled checkerboard pattern made of warm brown travertine and brushed ivory marble, this grand bathroom boasts elegance and sophistication.

Learn more about creating your own custom tile pattern here.

Historic Farmhouse Charm

Maintaining the home’s original charm while incorporating a few lavish upgrades (hello Italian marble floors!), this 1912 farmhouse remodel does the perfect job pairing old with new.

Scandinavian Sanctuary

Tumbled marble floors laid in a herringbone pattern give this Scandinavian-inspired sanctuary an elevated feel, while natural tones and textures offer the ultimate warmth and coziness.

Shop our curated selection of Scandinavian-chic tile to achieve a similar look.

Posh Polka Dots

White and black marble hex tiles make up the most whimsical custom floor pattern in this light-filled bathroom, proving polka dots can be posh!

Luxe Handmade Look

Elegant handmade-look tiles adorn the entrance to a gorgeous shower featuring Moroccan-inspired star and cross floor tiles and gloriously veined marble-look wall tiles.

Discover more perfectly imperfect designs when you shop our wide selection of handmade-look tile.

Modern & Moody

A high-contrast palette, large-format marble-look flooring, and a glossy herringbone shower mosaic create the most luxe and dramatic atmosphere in this modern bathroom.

If you’re looking to achieve the appearance of a high-end stone slab at more accessible price point, explore our assortment of large-format tile.

Old Victorian Allure

Elegant wall paneling and crown moldings give a nod to the history of this old Victorian-style home, while a striking Italian marble shower brings the perfect amount of modern glamour to its refreshed bathroom.

Hotel-Esque Haven

The honey-gold veining in the Calacata Evora marble floor tile complements the bold ochre and bronze coloring of the Macchia Veccchia marble-look wall tile in this ultra-luxe bathroom designed by Nikki Chu.

Learn more about this celebrity designer’s luxury total-home makeover here.

Grand in Green

Muted sage green hues and dramatic Firenze Calacatta marble bring this traditional bathroom design alive with character. Consider us green with envy!

Cozy Modern Cottage

Blending rich, warm wood with cool grey limestone from our Silver Mist collection, Julia Marcum of Chris Loves Julia created the ultimate modern cottage primary bathroom.

Explore the full space and learn more about Julia’s design process here.

Artisanal Elegance

Tumbled travertine brings a rustic, brick-like appearance to the floor of this cozy ensuite bathroom, while perfectly imperfect details from the handmade-look shower tile add the sweetest artisanal feel.

Explore our assortment of nearly 300 handmade-look tiles to bring one-of-a-kind character to your home.

So-Cal Splendor

Inspired by the atmosphere of Southern California, this bathroom was designed to feel laidback, contemporary and clean. Complete with blonde wood tones, warm beige travertine, and a wet room drenched in sunlight, it’s a west coast dream.

See more of this stunning home and read our Q&A with designer Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes here!

Marble Marvel

Donning Firenze Carrara Honed marble from top to bottom, this massive spa-like oasis truly takes luxury to the next level.

If you love this bathroom, be sure to tour the entire Mediterranean-Inspired Miami Home designed by Bria Hammel for even more drool-worthy spaces.

Refined Retreat

The use of a cool-toned, monochromatic color palette throughout this refined bathroom allows the traditional beauty of the cement-look patterned tile to capture attention and create eye-catching dimension.

Chic & Stylish

Take it from this chic space – white marble will never go out of style. Pairing our Grecian Volakas marble with soft grey tones and dazzling brass accents, this bathroom is the ultimate relaxation haven.

Design Tip: Extend the wall trim up to frame your vanity mirrors for an extra elevated, custom appearance.

Ultra-Sleek Industrial

Large-format porcelain tile creates a slab effect in this fashionable industrial-style bathroom. With cement-look tile in the main bathroom and marble-look shower tile, the effect is richly expressive and expansive space.

Shop our wide assortment of large-format tile to achieve this look.

Feeling inspired to take your bathroom to the next level? Schedule a free design consultation to get started.

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Shower Tile: Track Stack Navy Blue | Floor Tile: Spring Time Off-White Natural Hex

design: Jacklyn Faust Interiors | Photography: Rikki Snyder & Valerie Shively

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We’re so excited that it’s finally time to reveal the completed spaces we sponsored during the Fall 2021 One Room Challenge™! We have six incredible transformations to show you–complete with some breathtaking before-and-afters, so get ready to dive right in. If you need a quick recap on the featured designers we partnered with this season and their initial mood boards for the following projects, head to our Fall 2021 Designer Introductions.

JEWELED INTERIORS

Interior designer Jewel Marlowe of Jeweled Interiors decided to take on one of her clients’ living rooms for this round of the One Room Challenge™. The family tasked Jewel with creating a design that was sophisticated, soulful, and had an eclectic mix of color, pattern, and eras. Spoiler alert: she nailed it!

To bring the walls to life, Jewel incorporated a fun patterned wallpaper accented with a gorgeous greyish blue trim color. Small pops of color like mustard and coral contrast beautifully against the cooler tones to create a dynamic palette.

One of the biggest transformations of the living room was the fireplace makeover. Jewel knew at the very start of the project that she wanted to update the original fireplace, which featured a stacked stone surround, with something more modern and chic.

While she originally considered using a slab, she decided to go with the large-format Noir Honed Travertine as it would give a similar effect at a lower cost. The result? A sleek and luxurious fireplace that creates the perfect focal point for the room.

Shop our extensive collection of large-format tiles here.

To achieve more of the slab-like appearance, Jewel used a dark grout color that blended in with the deep black travertine, making the grout lines nearly invisible. The incorporation of trim and skirting pieces allowed for an especially cohesive and elevated design by offering a more polished overall appearance. How beautiful does it look paired with the inky blue paint color used for the surrounding built-ins?!

I think it is fair to say that one of the client’s favorite parts about the living room makeover is the new fireplace surround.

-Jewel

Looking to complete a fireplace refresh? Explore our favorite fireplace design ideas for even more inspo!

Check out our 2019 One Room Challenge™ reveals to see another project we collaborated with Jewel on in which she completely transformed her kitchen!

OUR FIFTH HOUSE

Since moving into her home two years ago, Carmel Phillips of Our Fifth House knew she wanted to update the library room and adjoining unfinished porch overlooking their backyard. Having always felt like the spaces were missing a number of major design elements, she was ready to use this season of the One Room Challenge™ to make them both perfect for her and her family.

A total blank slate, Carmel aimed to give the covered porch a relaxed patio vibe that would be an ideal spot for lounging and reading.

Talk about a transformation! Using our Swan White Hex and Stream Black Hex, she brought the porch to life with a striking striped patterned floor that feels fun and fresh, yet classic.

See even more creative custom tile patterns here.

The porcelain hex tiles feature unique veining and a matte finish for a high-end marble appearance, but offer increased durability and easier maintenance.

Hands down, the hexagon floor tiles from The Tile Shop were a game-changer out here.

-Carmel

Our favorite part of Carmel’s update? The tiled coffee table she DIY’ed with our Track Stack Navy tile! It adds such a fun pop of color and the small kit-kat shapes offer lovely visual contrast against the hex flooring.

Now, onto Carmel’s second project – the library! When it came to this room, Carmel wanted to design a space that was cozy and layered, grand and timeless, and sophisticated without feeling too precious. See the gorgeous results below!

A small, yet impactful update Carmel was able to accomplish was the library’s dry bar, which had remained unfinished since she and her family had moved into the home.

Using our Antique Mirror Bevel Glass mosaic for the bar’s backsplash, she created a striking focal point. The tile’s beveled edges add an extra element of dimension, while Carmel’s incorporation of stained wood shelving achieves beautiful juxtaposition against the glamour of the mirrored design.

PINCH PLATE PARTY

Yearning to update her kitchen for nearly five years, Lauren Comer of Pinch Plate Party decided it was finally time to tackle the project for the One Room Challenge™! Her goal? To create a kitchen design that was cozy, welcoming, and sophisticated.

Lauren opted for a rich color palette of greens, blacks, and browns while creating added visual interest through layers and textures. One word: stunning!

For the kitchen backsplash, Lauren used the handmade-look Riad White tiles for the charming artisanal style they offer through uneven surface textures and a variety of rich, creamy tones. She especially liked how the uneven edges brought an element of softness to the space.

Learn all about the unique characteristics of handmade-look tile here.

In the photo below it’s easy to see how the kitchen’s natural light highlights just how authentic these ceramic tiles appear with unique grooves and waves running across the surface for one-of-a-kind texture.

For flooring, Lauren chose to replace the kitchen’s hardwood floors with the Madera Miel Luxury Vinyl SPC flooring for both the appearance and practicality it offered. Not only did she love the warmth the mid-tone brown color brought to the space, but she needed something that could withstand the everyday wear-and-tear of having both a young child and a dog.

I like that this flooring gives us the look of modern wider plank flooring with the added durability and waterproofing that comes with vinyl floor tiles.

-Lauren

Explore our Luxury Vinyl Tile to learn more about the benefits of LVT and see our variety of wood- and stone-looks.

BARI J. DESIGNS

Bari J. Ackerman of Bari J. Designs is another returning designer in this season’s One Room Challenge™. This time around, she decided to repurpose the old laundry room in her new home into a maximalist-style butler’s pantry. Keep scrolling to see how, once again, Bari has blown us away with her talent!

Be sure to check out the artistic tile-work displayed in the primary bathroom renovation she completed last spring.

A longtime fan of iconic British designer William Morris’s work, Bari incorporated two of his archived prints into the pantry’s design–through both wallpaper and tile–in order to create this breathtaking vintage-inspired space.

Exemplifying one of our favorite 2022 design trends, Bari created her own custom tile pattern using two tiles from the Morris & Co. Pure Net Collection. Displaying an ornate floral pattern and cornice-like details derived from one of William Morris’s original wallpaper designs of 1895, the Linen and Black Ink tiles complement one another beautifully to create this truly chic floor.

Learn more about our exclusive Morris & Co. Pure Net Collection here.

The pantry’s backsplash features the Hampton Carrara Polished marble. With crisp white coloring and soft grey veining, this subway tile effortlessly grounds the space’s bolder elements of pattern and color while elevating the overall design with an extra luxurious feel.

JOY STREET DESIGN

Kelly Finley of Joy Street Design started the nonprofit organization Joy Street Initiative in 2018 as a way to give back to her community by designing local shelters. For this One Room Challenge™ project, Joy Street Initiative partnered with Ruby’s Place, a nonprofit committed to ending domestic violence, human trafficking, and violent crime, to help design a new youth shelter called the House of Hope. A seven-bed facility, the House of Hope provides emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth.

When it came to renovating the existing building, Kelly’s main goal was to create a space that felt fresh, colorful, and fun. Keep reading to see the amazing job Joy Street Initiative did in transforming this building into a safe and inviting environment.

One of the most notable (and colorful!) updates was the bathroom. Featuring our Imperial tiles in Bianco, Black, Oatmeal, Sage, and Spice, Kelly designed a custom pattern for the backsplash and shower surround that felt fun, youthful, and fresh.

Throughout the rest of the shelter, including the main living areas and bedrooms, Kelly replaced all of the building’s flooring with our Madera Miel Luxury Vinyl SPC Tile to achieve the clean and classic appearance of wood with easier maintenance and increased durability.

Learn more about all of the amazing work Joy Street Initiative does here!

BLUE ORCHID LIVING

Mehr Niazi of Blue Orchid Living decided to renovate her unfinished laundry room during this round of the One Room Challenge™, yearning to transform it into a space that she actually enjoyed being in. The best way to do that? Glam it up a bit!

Since she would be the primary person seeing and using the space everyday, Mehr gave herself some creative leeway when it came to the design – and we are so glad she did!

Explore some of our favorite laundry room designs here.

A big believer that the smallest of details can make or break a design, Mehr thoughtfully created a custom tile pattern using penny round tiles for the laundry room’s floor. The combination of taupe, sky blue, and white penny rounds gives the space a classic, yet one-of-a-kind feel. Plus, the color palette ties in perfectly with the winsome floral wallpaper!

If you’re loving the custom pattern trend as much as we do, be sure to check out our guide to creating custom tile patterns for a personalized space!

And with that, the Fall 2021 One Room Challenge™ reveals have come to an end! As always, it was an incredible experience being a part of the ORC this season and collaborating with these six spectacular designers. We hope you gathered some fresh inspiration and are excited to start a project of your own! Be sure to schedule a free design consultation with one of our tile experts to get any questions answered.

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We’ve rounded up some of our favorite custom tile patterns created by designers and DIYers alike that’ll be sure to give you all the inspiration you need and get those creative juices flowing!

Penny Round Patterns

A tried-and-true style, penny round tiles instantly bring a chic, vintage feel to your space – plus, they’re super easy to build custom patterns with! As you can see in the photos below, these small circular porcelain tiles can be used to create stylish borders, floral-inspired designs, retro stripes, and more! With a variety of colors in both matte and glossy finishes, our penny rounds offer endless options when it comes to creating an eye-catching design.

One of our new favorite spaces is this small but stunning powder room designed by Chris Loves Julia. If you want even more CLJ bathroom inspo, check out their modern cottage primary bathroom – trust us, you’ll be swooning.

If you love the penny round look but aren’t quite ready to design your own pattern, explore our new patterned penny round mosaics!

Subway Tile Patterns

It’s no secret we love subway tile – it’s versatile, easy to install, and allows for maximum creativity with endless colors, materials, and finishes to choose from. Keep scrolling to see all the different ways it can be used to showcase design styles ranging from bright and bold to soft and calming.

All about the bright and playful aesthetic? Check out these six tips for designing with color from color-enthusiast and interior designer Ashley Wilson of At Home with Ashley.

Small but impactful trim pieces bring the perfect amount of elegance to this beautiful bathroom. Learn everything you need to know about incorporating tile trim and accessories into your design with our in-depth guide.

Checkerboard Patterns

Checkerboard is back, in a big way. One of our favorite current design trends is custom checkerboard patterns featuring mixed materials – as you can see in the photo below featuring our Volakas marble and Legno limestone. Of course, you can never go wrong with a classic black-and-white color palette either! Explore our extensive selection of square tiles to find the perfect combination for your own custom checkerboard pattern.

This whimsical handmade-look tiled backsplash was created in a kitchen renovation during the Spring 2021 One Room Challenge – check it out to see the before photos, as well as even more breathtaking transformations!

Hex Patterns

Quickly growing in popularity, hexagon tiles bring striking dimension to any space with their bold geometric shape. Smaller hex tiles can achieve the same intricate look of penny-rounds with sharper edges, while larger hexes bring a more dominant feel to a design. We can’t get over these especially creative designs that take tile artistry to the next level!

We absolutely adore the handmade-look tile in this farmhouse kitchen. Along with the fun hex flooring, you can also spot a subtle checkerboard patterned backsplash that offers effortless cohesion and visual interest. Find out just what makes handmade-look tile so special, and see more incredible spaces featuring it, here.

Feeling inspired to make a custom tile pattern of your own? Schedule a free design consultation with one of our tile experts to get a jumpstart on your next project. Oh, and be sure to tag us @thetileshop on Instagram so we can see your unique creation!

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Get ready to step inside this breathtaking primary bathroom designed by the lovely husband and wife duo, Chris and Julia Marcum of Chris Loves Julia. The Marcums completed this project in their Idaho home earlier this year before recently moving across the country to North Carolina. Featuring our Silver Mist Honed Limestone collection, this dreamy bathroom is a perfect mix of contemporary and traditional, living up to the home’s modern cottage style.

Explore more of our favorite spaces featuring transitional style, plus tips on how to incorporate it into your own home!

When designing this space, Julia wanted to find a tile that would coordinate well with the bluish grey paint color used in the adjoining primary bedroom and closet. She fell in love with our Silver Mist collection for its beautiful mix of warm- and cool-toned greys.

I love choosing neutrals that lean toward a color, in this case, a warm blue, because it just makes it so much more interesting. 

Julia Marcum, Chris Loves Julia

Julia dives into more detail about her decision to mix tiles from the Silver Mist collection on the Chris Loves Julia blog.

Featuring mosaics, trim, and field tiles in a variety of styles, our Silver Mist collection allows for endless customization options. Chris and Julia decided to use the offset Silver Mist Honed Amalfi Mosaic for all of the bathroom’s walls, while opting for the larger-scale 8″ x 20″ Silver Mist Tile on the floor.

Shop our vast assortment of grey tile to find the perfect option for your space.

In order to create smooth transitions between the wall’s painted surface and the wall tile, as well as between the wall and floor tiles, the Silver Mist Honed Barnes and Silver Mist Honed Skirting were incorporated into the space. Trim and accessory pieces such as these are the perfect way to ensure your design feels both custom and complete.

Not sure where to start when it comes to tile trim? We’ve put together a comprehensive guide for you with a breakdown of our different trim and accessory pieces, as well as how to integrate them into your design! If you’re ready to shop, check out our extensive assortment of finishing pieces.

One of our favorite aspects of the bathroom–the shower–features the Silver Mist Honed Amalfi Mosaic as well as the Silver Mist Honed Hex Mosaic for a playful mix of shapes that creates visual interest and added dimension while remaining cohesive.

We used 5 different tiles to create the foundation of a classic space that is all the same stone, but in so many different shapes it feels really tone on tone and creates the coolest texture story when they are all paired together!

-Julia Marcum, Chris Loves Julia

The choice to continue the Silver Mist Honed Amalfi Mosaic from the main area into the shower (even on the ceiling!) helps the overall bathroom design flow from one space to the next without feeling disconnected.

A lover of mixing metals, Julia used black plumbing faucets and lighting fixtures throughout the space while creating warmer accents with brass hardware. Doing so helped her achieve a lovely balance of both masculine and feminine styles.

If you’re yearning for the effortlessly luxurious feel that natural stone brings to a space, shop hundreds of unique styles of limestone, marble, travertine, and more on our website.

Find out even more about this incredible bathroom remodel by visiting Chris Loves Julia’s blog.

That’s a wrap on this modern cottage bathroom! Drooling? Don’t worry, us too.

This actually isn’t the first time we’ve worked with Chris Loves Julia! We partnered with them on the backsplash for their very first kitchen remodel, as well the flooring throughout their last home. We are continuously inspired by their stunning design work and are thrilled to be able to partner with them on spaces such as these. As we mentioned earlier, they recently moved to a new home in North Carolina. One of their first DIY projects? Creating a custom floor pattern using some of our classic penny round tiles – check it out here!

If you’re ready to tackle a project of your own, schedule a free design consultation. Our design experts are more than happy to any questions you may have and help take the guesswork out of tile.

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