Kitchens

Why the Color Blue has Staying Power.

Posted on July 30, 2019 at 9:13 pm

There’s a reason blue’s been the long-favored color in home decoration: It covers so many bases! It can bring serenity, act as a neutral, spark creativity. Here are some great iterations of the blue backsplash trend.

Check out our Why Tile partner to learn more about how the blue color palette takes its place in many people’s homes.

Not All Tile Grout is Created Equal

Posted on January 16, 2014 at 8:00 am

When I’m working with a client on a ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone project, one of the final selections we’ll discuss is grout. We’ll save selecting the right color of grout for another time. Right now we’ll focus on the TYPE of grout. Yes, there’s more than one type of grout!

Put Your Personality Into Your Backsplash!

Posted on October 23, 2013 at 2:00 am

Whether you have just installed new cabinets and countertops or are looking to freshen up your kitchen, the backsplash can be the space to have fun and let your creativity show. Backsplash tiles are available in glass, ceramic, porcelain, metal, and natural stone.

Unconventional Patterns Using Traditional Flooring Materials

Posted on August 28, 2013 at 10:00 am

Hardwood floors, ceramic tiles and now porcelain tiles have been the mainstay of the flooring world when it comes to hard surfaces. Add to that a new limestone-based vinyl tile, for instance, the very popular Alterna Luxury Vinyl Tile by Armstrong and the options for hard surfaces keeps getting better!

Designing Kitchen Floors

Posted on January 30, 2013 at 7:25 pm

My clients often ask me “Where do I start designing my kitchen floors?” To that, I tell them I have a process that has always worked for me. Read More

Trend Alert: Solid Wood Floors in your Kitchen

Posted on November 14, 2012 at 10:00 am

The key to choosing a hardwood that will look good with the rest of your kitchen is to pick hardwood that complements or greatly contrasts with your cabinets rather than one that matches your cabinets. Read More