1. Up Your Game with a Stone Checkerboard

The checkerboard pattern is creating champion spaces throughout contemporary homes. We love how Timber Trails elevates this fashionable design with alternating squares of Noir and Silver Mist limestone tile. The natural veining in the stone tiles adds lovely movement–notice how the tiles are thoughtfully installed to alternate the direction of the veins. Love this design? Explore more winning checkerboard spaces.

2. Make It Charming & Chic With Modern Farmhouse

Bring an air of exalted utility to your mudroom with a delightful cottage-inspired pattern, like the Laura Ashley Mr Jones Charcoal tile featured in this @plmdesignsllc-designed space. The barn door and blonde wooden bench complete the homey aesthetic. Check out our guide to modern farmhouse design for ideas on how to achieve this look throughout your home.

3. Add Visual Texture with a Cement Look

Cement is a staple of industrial design, but this transitional mudroom–designed by West Bay Homes–proves that this urban look can also feel warm and inviting. The Sofia Charcoal cement-look porcelain tile features rich shade variation that adds visual texture to the space. Paired with the taupe-painted cupboards, this simple tile brings an unexpected touch of sophistication. If this blend of contemporary and traditional is your style sweet spot, check our guide to transitional design.

4. Add a Neutral Pattern

Maintain a neutral palette without sacrificing style with a patterned tile in grey, brown or beige. Here, the Britannia Soho tile incorporates all three colors in an ornate design. The floor tile perfectly complements the dark grey walls, creating a contemporary mix of warm and cool neutrals.

5. Go Geometric

The diagonal lines of the Rango Taupe matte hexagon tile bring a playful sense of movement to any space. This tile can be installed in a variety of ways, depending on your desired design, but we love how @eosinteriordesign created a starburst pattern on this mudroom floor. The warm color adds depth to the white room, but you can achieve a similar look in black and white with the Rango Blanco tile.

6. Choose Stone for a Sophisticated Space

Dark and earthy, Noir limestone tile offers the unique variations inherent to stone, while its black and brown tones will hide the appearance of dirt. We love how Julie Howard of Timber Trails installed this subway tile in a brick-lay pattern to evoke a cobblestone pathway. Shop limestone tile to bring this natural look into your home, and get inspired by more of Julie’s brilliant designs in this tour of her “Storybook” Estate.

7. Embrace a Black and White Pattern

A simple black-and-white tile is the perfect complement to a range of design styles. Keep it neutral or pair it with color and pattern, like in this bright and bold space designed by @magnolialakbuild. The Cloth Black and White floor tile features a textile-inspired check pattern that holds its own against striking dark green details and floral wallpaper.

8. Add Movement with Herringbone

Classic and chic, a herringbone pattern infuses any space with an elegant sense of movement. You can create this pattern using virtually any rectangular tile: a large-format tile will make your space feel more expansive, while a subway tile or herringbone mosaic–like the Legno Large Herringbone tile shown here–adds visual interest.

9. Fill Your Space with Color and Pattern

If your home is bright and colorful, your mudroom should match the mood. This vibrant space, designed by Zig & Co., embraces the more-is-more ethos of dopamine decor. The Laura Ashley Mr Jones Midnight tile is paired with bold wallpaper, a green door and blue cupboards. The key to this design is a simplified color palette; all the elements are unified in shades of blue and green. Discover more ideas to fill your home with unending cheer in our guide to dopamine decor.

10. Create a Contemporary Classic with Hexagon Tile

This classic six-sided shape is enjoying a contemporary design resurgence. Surprisingly versatile, hexagon tile comes in a wide variety of sizes, colors and styles. Mix and match two or more same-sized hexagons to create a custom pattern or use a single tile to create a monochromatic look–like this chic Spicy Salty Sweet Home-designed mudroom featuring the Silver Hex tile.

11. Tile The Walls

Don’t forget to protect your walls! This inviting mudroom, designed by Janelle Mattson, features the Riad Sand tile for a stylish, durable and easy-to-clean wall treatment. The color variation in the creamy beige, handmade-look tile adds beautiful visual interest while perfectly complementing the tone of the off-white cabinets.

12. Embrace English Country Cottage Patterns

Embracing whimsical patterns and cheery colors, English country cottage style has made its way across the pond to enliven American homes. Here, @toledogeller shows how to incorporate the look without overwhelming the space. Featuring the Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal floor tile, the simple black-and-white geometric pattern is beautifully paired with cornflower blue cupboards and walls. Check out our guide to English country cottage design for more styles to sweeten your home.

With thousands of tiles available at The Tile Shop, you’re sure to find the perfect look for your mudroom makeover. Visit our Instagram and Customer Room Gallery to see our tile in action in real customer spaces. For even more inspiration and information, set up a free design consultation to get advice from our tile experts.

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1. Keep it Simple…and Chic!

A backsplash staple, white subway tile is a timeless classic with endless versatility. This modern farmhouse kitchen, designed by Esslinger Design Co., features an Imperial Bianco Gloss tile backsplash behind open wood shelves. The simple brick-lay tile provides a neutral background, allowing the dark green range hood and brass swing-arm sconce light fixtures to stand out. If you love this cozy-chic style, check out our guide to modern farmhouse design.

2. Create a Stylish Slab Look

A backsplash crafted from a large block of stone is a popular feature of high-end design, but you can achieve this look on a more modest budget with large-format tile. These supersized tiles (up to 48″ x 48″) mimic the appearance of a single piece of stone while offering the durability and easy maintenance of ceramic or porcelain. As demonstrated in this contemporary kitchen, a counter-to-ceiling backsplash featuring extra-large marble-look tile makes your space feel expansive as well as elevated.

3. Show Off Your Style with a Graphic Pattern

Patterned tile offers the ornamentation of wallpaper with the superior protection of ceramic or porcelain. Perfect for adding design to a mess-prone backsplash, patterned tile can easily be stretched to the height of your wall to further celebrate your style. This fashionable kitchen features the graphic-patterned Nikki Chu Tangier Graphite tile. The eclectic hand-drawn print is bold in its simplicity, adding definition to the space while allowing flexibility to swap out accessories and change paint colors for easy updates. Discover more unique, fashion-forward designs in our exclusive Nikki Chu collection.

4. Display Your Taste with Diamond-Shaped Tile

When your tile covers a large area, choosing a design that creates a sense of movement and rich visual texture not only makes your space feel more expansive but also adds interest. This can be achieved through pattern, shape or material. This beautiful kitchen features the Africa Tempesta Polished Wheaton tile, a diamond- and chevron-shaped mosaic made from vividly veined marble. The zigzag pattern, combined with the grey and beige veining, draws the eye up the wall, creating the illusion of height and adding a touch of luxury. Shop diamond-shaped tile for more brilliant designs.

5. Tile the Range Hood

When you have a tile as elegant and expressive as the Firenze Calacatta marble subway tile, you’ll want to display it without interruption. That’s exactly what Christie Juncaj did in her magnificent contemporary kitchen. By using the tile to disguise the range hood, the kitchen maintains a cohesive appearance from the counter to the ceiling and across the wall.

6. Showcase Mid-Century Modern Design

Even if you don’t have an A-frame house, you can embrace the simple sophistication of mid-century modern style with The Tile Shop’s new Stoneware collection from Fired Earth. Featuring a sleek elongated subway format in five retro-inspired colorways, these tiles celebrate the best of 20th-century design. Here, the Stoneware Rainwashed tile runs along the expanse from the counter to the tip of the angled ceiling, creating a vibrant statement wall that feels contemporary while evoking a vintage appeal.

7. Marvel with a Mosaic Tile

Perhaps counterintuitively, a small-format mosaic tile can have the same space-widening effect as a large-format tile. The petite pieces provide visual texture that draws the eye across a space, adding depth and a sense of movement. This charming kitchen, designed by @dwellwithmichelle, features the Hex Matte White with Black Flowers mosaic. The repeated retro floral pattern guides the eye up the wall, while the open shelving makes the space feel light and airy.

8. Create a Work of Art

A tall backsplash allows for creative use of the space behind your stove or kitchen sink. Take advantage of the expanse by showcasing a beautiful patterned or mosaic tile within a tiled picture frame. Using trim to “frame” the decorative tile, this design technique elevates your space while providing a pleasing focal point you can admire while cooking and cleaning. This elegant transitional kitchen features the Morris & Co. Pure Net Cloud Grey tile, framed by a double layer of Firenze Carrara Somerset trim.

9. Achieve Artisanal Excellence

Zellige tile is handcrafted using ancient techniques, ensuring that each tile is authentically unique. Showcasing this singular tile from counter to ceiling creates a one-of-a-kind backsplash that celebrates artistry. This chic kitchen, designed by Fox Homes, features the Zellige White Gloss tile. The square format aligns with contemporary design, while the traditional craftsmanship connects it to the past.

10. Embrace English Cottage Style

Put the kettle on and take in this charming kitchen backsplash featuring the Laura Ashley Wexbord Fresh Green tile. With a whimsical floral motif inspired by historic prints from the iconic British brand’s archive, this patterned tile is made to be displayed. We love how it pairs with white cabinets, but a bold blue or sunny yellow would look equally delightful. As enamored with this style as Mr. Darcy is with Elizabeth? Click here to discover how to bring English cottage design into your home.

11. Showcase Your Stove

If your kitchen cabinets cover most of your counter-to-ceiling space, the area behind the stove might be the only place to showcase this design trend. However, even this limited space can deliver big results, as is evident in this stylish kitchen designed by Georgia Pepperberry Interior Design. The Liria Negro tile adds a pattern that helps to highlight the stove and the dark copper range hood. The use of white subway tile below the white cabinets prevents the room from feeling too busy and ensures the stove remains the star of the show.

12. Make “Hex-Cellent” Choices

The six-sided hexagon is a classic tile shape that’s surprisingly versatile. Available in a variety of sizes, colors and materials, hex tile offers a wealth of possibilities and timeless design. This contemporary kitchen features the Royal White polished marble hex tile. The stone’s natural tonal variation, combined with the tile’s shape, gives the backsplash a sense of movement that draws the eye up the wall.

13. Tile Above the Cabinets

Your wall cabinets don’t have to define your backsplash. This elegant kitchen takes the Cheverny Blanc patterned encaustic tile to the ceiling by tiling the space above the cabinets. The result is a stunning statement wall that maintains a sense of continuity.

14. Go Retro

An expanded backsplash offers a unique opportunity to showcase your style. This groovy kitchen, designed by Total 360 Interiors, embraces flower-power ideals with the Star Olive/Grey Encaustic tile. The bold, bright geometric floral pattern exudes 70s vibes, while the modern stainless steel appliances and sleek white cabinets ground this space firmly in this century.

15. Create Contrast

Contrasting colors–whether they be classic black-and-white or contemporary neutral-and-bright–add depth to your space. This chic kitchen, designed by Timber Trails, features Noir Amalfi limestone tile installed with contrasting white grout. In addition to complementing the white cabinetry and window frame, the white grout lines highlight the tile’s classic brick-lay pattern. By extending the tile to the ceiling, the designer enhances the dramatic effect of the stark contrast.

16. Find Historic Inspiration

Popular in the Victorian era, tin tiles were embossed with decorative patterns, adding both texture and visual interest. The 19th-century-inspired Victoria Gris Fonce tile (also available in Blanco) features the characteristic raised pattern in a durable ceramic format. Here, You Neek Designs updates Victorian aesthetics for a contemporary kitchen. The tin-look tiles behind the stove are flanked by white subway tile, another popular style of the era. However, the Annie Selke Artisanal White tile’s handmade look and the horizontal straight-stack layout add a modern twist. Extending the subway tile behind the open wooden shelving makes this design feel fresh.

17. Add Movement With a Herringbone Pattern

If you love the sleek, chic silhouette of subway tile but want a more dynamic design, consider installing your favorite tile in a herringbone layout. The zigzag pattern of this classic format evokes a sense of movement by drawing the eye both up and across the space. We love how this backsplash, designed by Twigg + Lu Design Company, uses the Look Oliva subway tile as both a backsplash and window frames.

18. Choose Classically Chic Chevron Tile

Another classic tile pattern that adds dynamic interest, chevron tile offers the same zigzag as herringbone, but with tiles specially cut to form the characteristic V-shape. This elegant kitchen, designed by Accent on Cabinets, features the Bianco Puro Honed Chevron tile. The luxurious white marble enhances the sophistication of this gold-accented white kitchen.

19. Add Rustic Details

You probably wouldn’t put real wood behind your stovetop, but wood-look porcelain or ceramic tile offers the contemporary rustic aesthetic of a cabin in an easy-to-clean, flame-retardant material. Available in a range of realistic designs–like the distressed Colonial Wood White Brillo tile shown here–wood-look tile makes your kitchen feel rugged without sacrificing modern conveniences.

20. Reflect Your Style

Glass tile’s naturally reflective surface adds brightness and depth to your space. This contemporary kitchen, designed by Riemer Kitchens and Fine Cabinetry, features the Winter Morning glass tile. The light playing across the surface makes the small backsplash feel more expansive. While it looks amazing in this bright and open kitchen, glass tile would also help illuminate a space that doesn’t receive much natural light.

Updating your space is easier than you think! Shop our wide assortment of kitchen backsplash tiles to find your perfect style. If you’re up to tackling a DIY project, check out our guide on how to tile your backsplash yourself. Need more assistance? Visit your local Tile Shop showroom, where you’ll find the tile, tools and expert advice you need to get started.

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1. Showcase Simply Chic Black-and-White Floor Patterns

Color should be used sparingly in a modern farmhouse space, but that doesn’t mean you can’t showcase your personality. A simple black-and-white pattern is the perfect base for an elevated but minimalistic design. This chic bathroom features the Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal tile. The white blossoms on a black background adds interest to the basic color scheme, while the wooden sink vanity and exposed beam complement the black-and-white tile. The effect is an inviting space–equal parts organic and industrial.

2. Create a Rustic Look with Tumbled Stone

Texture is an important element to any design style, and in modern farmhouse spaces, texture is often used to add depth. This powder room designed by Coco & Jack leans into the rustic aesthetic with the Claros Silver travertine subway floor tile. The tumbled finish creates a worn look, but the tile remains smooth, so it will be comfortable under foot. We love how the gold wall sconce provides its own textural contrast to the rough flooring, elevating the room’s design even more.

3. Farmhouse Bathroom Floor Tile Ideas

Nothing epitomizes modern farmhouse style like hardwood, but if you’re concerned about bacteria or water damage in wet spaces, wood-look porcelain tile is bathroom-friendly alternative that’s easy to clean and maintain. With authentic coloring and wood-grain details, waterproof, stain- and scratch-resistant porcelain tile will give your space the rustic look you love. The Truewood Beige Wood Look tile used in this elegant bathroom, designed by Haneen’s Haven, perfectly matches the tone of the exposed wood ceiling beams, creating a chic, cohesive design. (Planning to DIY? Equally durable wood-look luxury vinyl tile provides a similar look.)

4. Farmhouse Bathroom Tile Ideas

White subway tile is a staple of modern farmhouse style. This chic bathroom designed by I SPY DIY uses the Imperial Bianco Gloss tile in a traditional brick-lay pattern, but adds in barn doors, metal fixtures and a floral wallpaper for an elevated design. (The beauty of white subway is that it adapts to so many style trends–priming your bathroom for future updates!)

5. Create a Distressed Look with Wood-Look Shower Tile

Wood in a shower will invite a host of maintenance problems, but you can get a rustic barn-wall look with the waterproof Bora Black Straight porcelain tile. This dark wood-look tile comes in long tile planks. Clean white bathroom walls and black or copper fixtures will nicely balance this dark shower. Shop our entire selection of wood-look tile to find a rustic aesthetic to fit your space.

6. Adorn Your Space with Americana Patterns

Folk art and modern farmhouse go hand-in-hand. Embrace Americana designs with the charming Star patterned tile. With authentic handmade-look details, this tile (also available in Blue and Oxide), is perfectly homey. We love how it’s paired with marble-look tile in this chic shower for an elevated, yet down-to-earth aesthetic.

7. Incorporate Country Cottage Patterns

A close cousin to modern farmhouse, “cottage style” embraces whimsical patterns that evoke the idyllic English countryside. This pretty, yet moody bathroom, designed by I SPY DIY. features the Laura Ashley Mr Jones Charcoal tile, one of the patterns based off the iconic British brand’s historic prints. We love how the grey and charcoal tile is paired with deep plum-colored walls for a decidedly modern feel.

8. Use Marble for a Luxurious Look

While rustic materials like wood and metal are hallmarks of modern farmhouse design, you can use white marble to elevate this style. This bathroom designed Renovation Husbands features Firenze Carrara tile throughout the shower. The rich grey veining in the white marble creates wonderful movement and great visual texture. A wooden sink vanity, with black and gold metal hardware, and a simple brass-rimmed mirror keep this luxurious bathroom firmly in modern farmhouse territory.

9. Embrace Architectural Details

If you’re lucky enough to have architectural details in your bathroom, embrace them for a romantic and rustic approach to modern farmhouse style. This chic and unique space from The Grit and Polish is a master class in how to style around your home’s rustic features. Pairing the marble floor tile with dark wood and sleek gold hardware keeps the exposed brick chimney wall as the focal point of this elegantly simple bathroom.

10. Add Texture with Pattern

Soft and hard materials are combined in this chic modern farmhouse bathroom designed by Refine Studios. The woven fabric appearance of the Annie Selke Crosshatch Soft Pink tile adds a textile texture that is contrasted with the hard black metal mirror frames and candleholder sconces. The organic textures in the wooden sink vanity and marble-look tile floor complete this visually rich space.

11. Place a “Hex” on your Space

We’ve seen several bathrooms that feature hexagon tile floors, so let’s take a moment to address this classy (and classic) tile shape. The hexagon lends itself to many eras and aesthetics, perfect for the modern-take-on-vintage focus of modern farmhouse design. In this feminine bathroom designed by The Victorian Farmhouse, the Hampton Carrara Hex tile gives the floor an added visual texture and honors the vintage look of the antique mirror and clawfoot tub.

Want more inspiration? Discover rustic ideas for every space in our comprehensive guide, Tile for Every Style: Modern Farmhouse, and find your unique style in our full assortment of bathroom tile. For even more inspiration and information, set up a free design consultation to get advice from our tile experts.

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Small-Scale Squares

Made of 4″ x 4″ offset tiles, the backsplash in this Swedish farmhouse-inspired kitchen proves simplicity can still be stunning.

Moody Black Travertine

Dramatic and unexpected, the Noir honed travertine mosaic brings an especially luxe feel to this chic kitchen. Boldly contrasting against the bright white cabinetry, the black stone features subtle silver veining that gently draws the eye throughout the space.

Mirrored Metallics

Reflective gold splatters glitter across the cowhide-look tiled backsplash in Annie Selke’s Palm Springs kitchen for a true show-stopping moment.

Tour Annie’s full desert oasis home for even more incredible tiled spaces.

Hues of Blue

A smokey blue backsplash pairs effortlessly with the colored island in this idyllic kitchen to create the most charming coastal atmosphere.

Explore more of our favorite coastal-inspired spaces if you’re loving this look.

Handcrafted Character

Featuring two unique handmade-look tiles displaying rich color variation and uneven surface texture from piece to piece, this charming cottage kitchen is layered in softness and one-of-a-kind character.

See more artisanal-style designs with handmade-look tile here!

Bright & Geometric

This crisp and clean kitchen achieves elegant dimension through its hex tiled backsplash. Not only do the six-sided shapes create visual interest, but the Bianco Puro marble elevates the entire space with an extra luxurious look and feel.

A Touch of Gold

Complete with a custom patterned backsplash, this ultra-glam kitchen is an absolute dream. The vertically stacked Splendours Brown brings rich texture and warmth to the space, while the gold mirrored tile accents – a part of designer Kelli Fontana‘s upcoming Spring/Summer 2023 collection – instantly offer a grand, high-end feel.

Modern Classic

A go-to for a reason, marble tile brings a unique timelessness to any space it’s in. With an elegant blend of warm and cool tones, the Royal Satin White marble backsplash perfectly embodies this kitchen’s “modern classic” design style.

Herringbone Haven

The high-contrast palette in this bold and beautiful kitchen is emphasized by the incredible dimensionality found in its angled herringbone mosaic backsplash.

Statement-Making Sheen

Whoever said white subway tile had to be boring? The Retro Lino tile showcased in this transitional kitchen’s backsplash is double-fired with a clear coat glaze, resulting in a radiant sheen that demands attention.

Mosaic Masterpiece

The ornate basketweave pattern made of two contrasting marbles in the Sampson mosaic transforms this light and airy kitchen into a sophisticated work of art.

Cool & Contemporary

Sleek glass subway tile in a crisp white hue is the perfect backdrop for this stunning modern kitchen donning clean lines and a calming color palette.

Artisanal Farmhouse

This whimsical kitchen puts an artisanal spin on classic farmhouse style with a handmade-look backsplash. Featuring a unique crackle finish, each tile has a lightly weathered appearance for that perfectly soft and lived-in feel.

Ready to find the perfect kitchen backsplash of your own? Schedule a free design consultation to get started on your next project – whether it’s a weekend DIY refresh or a major renovation, our tile experts are happy to answer any questions you may have!

We love to see all of your creative spaces! Don’t forget to share your projects with us by tagging us @thetileshop on Instagram or uploading it directly to our Customer Room Gallery.

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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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Our customers tackled projects both big and small. From a kitchen backsplash…

…to a complete overhaul, these projects completely transformed the space.

One of our favorite spaces, especially in preparation for the fall and winter, are mudrooms. Both beautiful and functional, mudrooms end up being one of the most used spaces in a home.

Deeper jewel tones are our latest favorite trend! A fun refresh from classic all white designs, we love seeing projects using bold colors.

Creating new unique tile patterns gave their space a one-of-a-kind look. Whether using subway tile or hexagon tile, the possibilities are endless.

More than ever before, people were looking to find comfort and retreat in their own homes. A relaxing spa-like bathroom oasis quickly became a must!

From a Modern Farmhouse kitchen to a Transitional bathroom, these projects mixed and matched design elements to create a true reflection of the customer’s personal style.

Learn how to achieve Modern Farmhouse and Transitional style in your home!

A gorgeous space might not be able to do their laundry for them, but it does make it a whole lot more exciting! Here are sixteen other stunning laundry rooms to get inspiration from.

A quick fireplace refresh is a great project that can make a huge impact! From traditional stone to a contemporary 3-D tile, we have tile for any project.

Get more fireplace inspiration here.

We can’t forget about the Spring One Room Challenge! We worked with fourteen designers who each spent eight long weeks tackling their projects. There is no doubt that the end result was stunning!

Get caught up on the Spring One Room Challenge!

Even pets got some extra love this summer! It was the perfect time to finally take on that dog shower like this one for Murphy.

Get your home ready for your furry family member with our guide here.

Whether it was a DIY project or there was a little extra help, these projects inspire us every single day.

We have been blown away with all the inspiration we took from these projects. Now, excuse us while we’re re-doing our entire homes…

Want to see your space featured? Tag us @TheTileShop in your photo or upload your project to our website directly! Let real customer projects inspire your next one with our Customer Room Gallery.

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We recently got to sit down with two of our favorite designer friends, Morgan Molitor of Construction2Style and Stephanie Goldfarb of The Divine Living Space. They answered their most frequently asked tile and design questions from homeowners and fellow designers. From their favorite tiles to whether you should make a statement or keep it timeless, we got the scoop!

Q&A

Q: Do you have an exact plan for each design or do you let things fall into place?

Morgan: We have a process that we always follow that creates the plan. And we always have a design plan before we move into any construction and/or give any bids. Once we get to know our clients, their lifestyle, needs, wants, things that are important to them… this becomes the base for what creates our design plan. Once we know that, it’s simple for the elements to come together into place. 

Stephanie: A plan.. ALWAYS a plan! If you don’t have a plan you will waste money on selections that don’t go together and don’t feel cohesive.

Q: What backsplash would you recommend for a HUGE wall above our range with no uppers?

Morgan: I love statement walls and am drawn to patterns and colors. Recently actually, I just did a statement wall for a project using the Skyline with Gold Stone Mosaic.

Stephanie: There are different ways to approach it. If you want a classic look I would go with longer subway (4″ x 12″ or 4″ x 16″). There are a lot of options and colors in the Imperial collection. I would pair this tile with some chunky open shelves for a beautiful, timeless look.

Check out our guide to subway tile here.

Q: Thoughts on painting interior doors black when you have grey walls and white trim?

Morgan: Love that look and that’s actually exactly what we have in our home! Black interior doors with black casing and white door trim, white baseboards and black window trim all complimented with gray walls. Black window trim was a non-negotiable for my husband Jamie. And gray walls for me. However, we both knew we didn’t want black base trim and we both were on the same page for interior black doors. We loved how the black window trim and interior doors tied the spaces together, but were able to brighten things up with the white base trim and light gray walls.

Stephanie: We did black stained oak doors in our last home and they were gorgeous. Go for it!

Q: What are your favorite bathroom tiles right now?

Morgan: Too many to say just one! That’s what I’m loving about the time we’re living in right now. Brands, manufacturers, designers and homeowners are all wanting and willing to mix styles, patterns, and textures and incorporate different styles and elements into their home. When it comes to a bathroom, I love a good black hexagon tile, big or small, and think that will forever be in style and that subway [tile] will forever be timeless.

Stephanie: The Laura Ashley Charcoal is one of my FAVORITE choices for a laundry room, The 10” black hex for a bathroom paired with a wood vanity, the Bulevar Ceramic for a kitchen backsplash, and a 2” Carrara honed marble tile for a master bathroom floor are my current “go to’s.”  

Q: Best tile for a small bathroom floor?

Morgan: Large or small black hex is what we are drawn time and time again. Subtle and clean, yet makes a statement.

Stephanie: I always recommend using a larger tile for a smaller bathroom. I know it’s counterintuitive, but larger tiles means less grout lines so it looks less busy. I adore the Versatile Light Gray Matte for a classic look. 

Q: How do you decide which pieces to splurge vs. save on?

Morgan: It really depends on your story, your lifestyle. What space is most important to you? Where do you spend the most time within? What do you use the most? Once you’ve dialed in on how you use your home then I’d recommend splurging on those elements. If you love and cook a lot, I’d recommend splurging on your appliances. If you work from your island (like me), have a creative job, and need to continuously be inspired by your surroundings to get your creative juices flowing, a statement yet timeless backsplash is something you might want to invest in. Maybe retreating away to a little oasis and within your home every night is a must to unwind, then I’d recommend investing in your bathroom to create that spa-like feel. 

Stephanie: I tell my clients to find unique pieces for rooms you spend the most time in and then splurge on some pieces that you LOVE for those rooms. Sometimes it’s a rug, other times a light fixture, or maybe it’s a killer backsplash that will really make a statement. 

Q: Make a statement or keep it timeless?

Morgan: Both! I’m all about making a statement, however, I think you can make that timeless as well. Regardless of whether or not to make a statement or to keep it timeless in your home make sure you DO YOU. For us within our home… family, heritage, and pieces that tell a story are all important aspects to me. Both of which can make a statement and remain timeless. When it comes to colors, tiles and styles, I don’t think anything will forever remain timeless. It all evolves and comes back around in one shade, shape, form or another.

Stephanie: I’m all about the statement in my home, but I always say that as long as you stay true to yourself, it will always be in style.

Q: Grey hex tile… white or black grout?

Morgan: Depends on how dark or light it is. If it’s darker gray I’d say white grout. I love a good contrast. If you were to ask Jamie, the contractor and installer, he always says to match it. Remember, imperfections easily show when the tile pops. 

Stephanie: White for sure. I think that’s clean and classic. 

Q: Are large format-tile bathroom walls and floors the new classic or just a trend?

Morgan: I don’t think they are a new classic; I think they’ve been around but you’re just seeing more and more homeowners jump on the bandwagon, and I think it will forever be on trend.

Here, we did a large oversized black tile to give it the illusion of a black slab for half the cost. Paired it with light and bright oversized floor tile to keep it clean, simple and timeless. 

Stephanie: If they are neutral in color, I don’t think they will ever go out of style. The larger tiles that are specific colors may date themselves ten years down the road.

Learn more about how to use large-format tiles in your space here.

Q: How do you find your style?

Morgan: We found our design style when we stopped caring about what anyone else thought. Which is exactly how we’ve been remodeling our current house. I usually say my style is Eclectic Bohemian and Jamie says his design style is Craftsman. I like to make sure every single piece that comes into our home has a meaning, purpose or a story to tell, and Jamie likes to put his carpentry skills to the test. ⁠And best of all, it’s always evolving. Our style might be totally different come this time next year. And all of those elements are reflections you see within our home.⁠ If you looked at our last two homes, they’re nothing like what we’re living in now.

‘Create a space you love & your life will launch off of that.’ Everyday we get to wake up in a home, our home, that inspires, gives us energy, sends daily motivational & sentimental reminders, pushes and breathes life into us. – Morgan

Stephanie: Ha! Great question. I still don’t know what my “style” is, but I know what I love! 

Q: What is a tile you are drawn to and would love to use but haven’t had the opportunity to yet?

Morgan: I have loved the Annie Selke collection, and all the pink tiles, since I laid my eyes on them. And I’ve only gotten one client to add a subtle touch of pink tile in their twin girl jack and jill bath. I would love to have the opportunity to design out a bathroom space with the Annie Selke 3 x 12 subway in a stacked vertical layout within a shower. 2021, goals!

Read more about pink design trends here.

Stephanie: You guys have a floral tile that I have been DYING to use! Flowers are my signature; they are part of my branding and I will never tire of them. Now I just need to find a client who loves florals as much as I do.

A big thank you to Morgan and Stephanie for sharing their expertise on all things design! Follow along with their latest designs on the Construction2Style Instagram and The Divine Living Space Instagram.

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