Long gone are the days when tile grout was purely functional. Increasingly, designers are using color to transform the gap-filling plaster into a feature in its own right. 'Using grout as a design ...

A pop of color, a play of pattern. Ever notice the exotic-looking colorful tile in old brownstone entries and wonder what it is? It’s called encaustic tile, and it’s been around since medieval times ...

If you are lucky enough to live in an older home or apartment, you are likely familiar with vintage tiled bathrooms, which come in an array of colorful pastels and deeper shades in addition to basic ...

Tiles serve a functional purpose on our bathroom floor and kitchen backsplash, but they're are also an excuse to embellish the room with color and pattern. That's why you see tile on accent walls and ...

A tradition dating back centuries survives in Portugal as artists and companies fill private and public commissions for the celebrated designs. Azulejos can be seen all over the Portuguese capital of ...

The backsplash space in the kitchen should be used as an opportunity for design greatness, but all too often, the average homeowner will fall back on tried and true (and boring) looks. Tile is ...

In the heart of tiny Silverdale, transplanted artists Gloria Kosco and Mimi Strang are working to bring a little color into people’s lives. Using lumps of clay and a brilliant array of colors, the ...

Installing tile in your home can be a big investment — kitchen and bathroom remodels, specifically, are the two most expensive renovation projects. So the last thing you want to do is pay for a new ...