My friends at Kitchens.Com gently suggested I follow up my tile tirade with some examples of what good tile execution looks like. I aim to please and it is an excellent suggestion!!
The world of tile according to Cheryl. Now, I do not claim that everyone will like all of this material or way it is laid out but, you will have to admit, it works for the style of the space.
I still maintain, however, that while the tile execution in the previous post was the biggest problem in many of the examples, the materials really were not worthy either. Sorry. But, I am paid for my advice based on my years of experience, my creativity and my attention to the details so I have blog it as I see it. Badda Bing!
Sometimes knowing what is NOT good is productive in learning what IS good. You know my favorite line is that If I just agree with you Mrs. Yumptyfrump, I can leave and go home. But the day I succumb to the temptation to be anything other than me, myself and I…is the day I gotta hang up the tape measure. Sometimes it is hard for a designer to circumvent a poor design idea from a client but in my opinion, this is critical to speaking your truth. And, I am nothing, if not truthful. I will run more photos of great tile execution in the next few days. Do you have any great tile executions that you would like to share here? Let me know or email them to me!
Limestone on walls in this bath. It is small and does not need funky borders or anything to dress it up. The pebbles in the back of niches provide some relief. Designed by In Detail
Great use of tile as statement. Color is bold and the tile size works with the size of the alcove. Courtesy of Brooke Gianetti
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In this traditional small kitchen remodel, I was trying to add some modern touches. The 6×12 moss green glass tile is off set as a nod to the traditional but then more blingy vihara is used in a vertical pattern and is bordered by mirrored bar liners! Fun! Sonoma Tilemakers
In this traditional small kitchen remodel, I was trying to add some modern touches. The 6×12 moss green glass tile is off set as a nod to the traditional but then more blingy vihara is used in a vertical pattern and is bordered by mirrored bar liners! Fun! Sonoma Tilemakers
This alcove could have become very busy very fast. The small gray stone works with the hood and the brick..and makes the brick alcove the star of the show. Note the spanish gold marble on the floor. I love the classic juxtaposition with the rougher brick. Designed by In Detail
- Here is an excellent idea to showcase a window. Use the more expensive funky tile around the window as a “frame” and then utilize the field tile around the rest of the shower. This window is in a shower! Designed by In Detail. Tile by Pratt and Larson
The beauty of calcutta works well in this historic home. Note, no tile on the sides of the cabinets! Designed by In Detail.
Ok, so you busted me! Yep this is tumbled marble! But look at the texture created with the layering of liners and varying the sizes of stone. The smaller mosaic works in a different way than a 3×6 tumbled marble would work.Traditional but works. Designed by In Detail.
Again, stone. But very soft and appealing in this gentle guest space. The accent utilizes more expensive basketweave marbles with a 2 layered bordering. I never use just one liner…must be two. Designed by In Detail.
Cutest pix taken during one our photo shoots. He needed a snack! To hell with the photo shoot! In this revamped kitchen, we simply redid countertops and provides a blingy splash of Vihara mosaic from Sonoma Tile Makers. No other adornment needed. Anything else would have been overkill.
Here we need some contrast but we did it by repeating the darker rojo floor that the tub is made from AND using the same stone for the shower accent area..but cut into smaller sizes. Designed by In Detail
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