The best tile designs draw inspiration from classical eras and major design movements to find true classics – designs that are immune to trends and the dangers of becoming passé. From the ancient homes and palaces of the vast Roman empire to the antique arts of classical India, timeless styles exist that speak to us across the centuries from every corner of the globe.
#INSPIRATION
#CLASSIC
#BOLD
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Artistic Tile: Hexagon mosaic in Bianco Carrara, Rivershell, Spring White & Statuary
Artistic Tile: Bianco Carrara
#GEOMETRIC
Artistic Tile: Rialto White & Black
Your tile’s effect on your mood &
how you feel about your personal space
may be its most important role.
Artistic Tile Slab: Calacatta Gold
You know the feeling: each day you walk by that garish floral wallpaper, those heavy dark curtains, that drape in a puddle of fabric at the floor, or those sun-stained plaid seats on the wicker furniture in the den - it feels stale - or worse. You add it to your mental to-do list: you really must replace those awfully dated pieces.
But you remember how thrilled you were to have those pieces at first, how they made your home feel like a modern space that you loved coming home to. They were the home items everyone wanted, and after a few years of popularity, they were the signature pieces almost every homeowner had.
These designs stand on their own: they’re well thought out, carefully executed, and timelessly beautiful. Today’s finest tile harnesses the latest in technology to improve features like consistency, seamlessness, and ease of installation, and fit perfectly and would be considered beautiful in any era.
While some of these furnishings and decor can be replaced with little effort, tile is not so easily refreshed. When designing your tiled spaces, a longer view will serve you well.
Trends are just as inevitable in the world of interior design as they are in the world of fashion, but if you purchase solely on what's in style, you’ll find that soon enough, it won’t be. Instead of following trends, choose tile that you love.
Artistic Tile: Grigio Toscana, Pannelli
​Grey Foussana & Duomo Grey
Artistic Tile: Burano Black & White, Arpell Bianco, Rialto Grey, Duomo Grey & Riverside Drive Diamond White
When you’re designing your space, you’re making decisions that will impact your life for some time. Tile and stone are products of permanence. Like the architecture of your home, they are meant to remain, largely unchanged, for decades or more. In a society where objects have become largely disposable, tile is meant to last. Look to the classics, then find what you love and don’t hesitate to use it – it’s the best way to travel the Anti-Trend and build a
space you’ll love forever.
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What’s popular today may be dated down the road, which will affect how you feel about your space. When you purchase tile, you’re making an investment, both in the quality of your space, and in your future peace of mind. The tile and stone products you select should be soothing and beautiful.
#PERMANENCE
Artistic Tile: 1x3 Chevron in Thassos, Calacatta Gold & Bianco Carrara