Home Tours - The Tile Shop Blog https://www.tileshop.com/blog/category/home-tours/ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:15:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 147117943 A Step Inside: Nikki Chu’s Neutral-Luxe Total-Home Reno https://www.tileshop.com/blog/a-step-inside-nikki-chus-neutral-luxe-total-home-reno/ https://www.tileshop.com/blog/a-step-inside-nikki-chus-neutral-luxe-total-home-reno/#respond Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:35:38 +0000 https://www.tileshop.com/blog/?p=6163 Join renowned interior designer Nikki Chu, host of Aspire TV’s Unboxed with Nikki Chu, as she takes you on a tour of...

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Join renowned interior designer Nikki Chu, host of Aspire TV’s Unboxed with Nikki Chu, as she takes you on a tour of her super-inviting hotel-esque remodel. Featuring lush, glamorous marble and marble-look tile, this art- and design-focused house exudes quiet luxury.

The Peaceful Primary Bath

The neutral color palette is the key to maintaining a peaceful vibe in this super-luxurious bathroom. The Calacata Evora marble tile with its subtle honey gold and grey veining creates a warm opulence that balances the wonderful movement of the dramatic gold, grey, brown and ochre veins on the Macchia Vecchia porcelain tile. The large-format wall tiles have fewer grout lines, making this bathroom appear even bigger than it is.

Large bathroom with white marble floors and white with dramatic ochre and gold veining large-format marble-look porcelain tile walls.
Featuring: Macchia Vecchia, Calacata Evora Honed and Shapes Elongated Hex Off White. Design by Nikki Chu

The Shapes Elongated Hex mosaic adds interest as well as traction to the shower floor. The off-white coloring of this porcelain tile ties in with the room’s neutral tones, while the unique shape adds an extra sense of movement.

Shower with white with dramatic ochre and gold veining large-format porcelain tile walls and white elongated hex porcelain floor.
Featuring: Macchia Vecchia and Shapes Elongated Hex. Design by Nikki Chu

The Luxe Guest Bath

Floor-to-ceiling Ashford Carrara marble tile from Rush River Stone creates balance in this beautifully-luxe bathroom. Featuring a stark white background with vivid grey and silver veining, this sumptuous natural stone tile is as chic as it is inviting. The mix of shapes, large rectangular blocks for the walls and smaller hexagons for the floor, create distinction while maintaining cohesion.

Bathroom with stark-white with grey veining marble walls and grey and white hexagon marble tile floor.
Featuring: Ashford Carrara Polished, Ashford Carrara Polished Hex and Ashford Carrara Polished Skirting. Design by Nikki Chu

The Ashford Carrara polished skirting elevates the shower threshold and makes the space look finished and polished.

Shower floor with grey and white hexagon marble floor.
Featuring: Ashford Carrara Polished, Ashford Carrara Polished Hex and Ashford Carrara Polished Skirting. Design by Nikki Chu

The Fabulous Laundry Room

This room takes laundry from chore to delight! The handmade look of the Track Stack White Two Tone mosaic tile adds an artisanal feel to this grand room, while the dramatic gold veining in the Macchia Vecchia porcelain tile is complemented by the gold fixtures. View more inspirational rooms on our 10 Rooms That Will Make You Love Laundry Day blog post.

Laundry room with white handmade-look mosaic tile wall and white with dramatic ochre and gold veining marble-look porcelain tile floor.
Featuring: Track Stack White Two Tone Mosaic and Macchia Vecchia. Design by Nikki Chu

The Spa-Hotel Bath

The highly polished surface of the Savannah Antique porcelain tile reflects the natural light in this room, making this shower look bright and inviting. The tile’s white and cream base is accentuated with soft blue, grey and taupe veining which provide a lush neutral backdrop for the brass features.

Shower with cream-colored marble tiled walls and white and taupe mosaic tile floor.
Featuring: Savannah Antique and Modena Marble Mosaic. Design by Nikki Chu

The Modena marble mosaic tile brings geometric glamor to the shower floor. For more bathroom design inspiration, read our 16 Luxurious Bathroom Designs blog post.

White and taupe diamond-shaped mosaic tile floor.
Featuring: Modena Mosaic. Design by Nikki Chu

That concludes our tour of Nikki Chu’s Neutral-Luxe Total-Home Reno. We hope you enjoyed this step inside and found some inspiration for designing luxurious spaces in your home.

Explore tons of unique tile combinations in real spaces with our Tile Visualizer, or schedule a free design consultation with our tile experts to get a jumpstart on your next project.

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West Bay Homes’ Sun Coast Estate https://www.tileshop.com/blog/west-bay-homes-sun-coast-estate/ https://www.tileshop.com/blog/west-bay-homes-sun-coast-estate/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:34:55 +0000 https://www.tileshop.com/blog/?p=5900 Kelli Fontana, lead designer and creative director of West Bay Homes, created a delightful oasis in this Naples, FL home,...

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Kelli Fontana, lead designer and creative director of West Bay Homes, created a delightful oasis in this Naples, FL home, dubbed the Sun Coast Estate. The captivating opulence of this 13,000-sq.-ft. estate incorporates the coastal essence of The Sunshine State while still maintaining the comfort of home.

We invite you to take a tour through this charming and stately home brimming with inspiring design choices that showcase some of our favorite tile.

Mudroom

Comfort and elegance combine to create this charming mudroom. Contemporary, yet timeless the Laura Ashley Wicker Dove Grey tile provides balance to the bold reddish-brown walls and intricately patterned window coverings.

Mudroom featuring Laura Ashley Wicker Dove Grey tile.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Wicker Dove Grey. All photography by Spacecrafting.

Powder Room

A wealth of beautiful textures and patterns meld to create intrigue and allure in this bold, yet pleasing powder room. The sculptural Harmony Silverleaf tile adds visual interest to the ceiling and complements the hanging crystals. While the soft white Meram Blanc Carra tile center the lower-half of the room in sleek comfort that contrasts the large floral wallpaper.

The elegant and classic Meram Blanc Carrara polished tile, rustic mirror, light-wood cabinetry and organic accents combine complex textures for a look that is both captivating and inviting.

Living Area

For the indoor/outdoor living area, Kelli takes a more minimalist approach. The bright white walls and Siberian Pearl Brushed marble floors create an airy open space filled with natural light. A simple color palette keeps focus on the seating area, where family and friends can gather.

Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of any home, and a place to find nourishment and build memories. The white counters and cabinetry work with the Retro Lino backsplash to make the space feel clean and vivid. The glass doors display the dishware for a lived-in feel.

The clear coat glaze on the Retro Lino subway tile reflects the light, providing extra illumination to the cooking area. Check out our post on Kitchen Backsplash Ideas for more inspiration.

Primary Bathroom

Soak in the lush neutral tones that create an opulent space, at once soft and bright. The brown veining in the Tresana Blanco Matte porcelain tile bring out the room’s color palette with subtle appeal that doesn’t detract from the bathroom’s clean luxuriousness. Browse our wide-assortment of bathroom tile for the perfect look for your next home project.

Boys’ Bathroom

This blue-plaid room invokes a classic boyhood feel. Straight lines and a monochromatic color scheme maintain a sense of order while still being youthful. The white grout line crossing through the Splendours Blue Night shower tile is an inverse to the white and blue wallpaper (find more shower tile on our website). While the more uniform Glass Nautical Blue backsplash creates a block of color that is strong without detracting from the rest of the room.

The subtle sheen of the Ionic White floor tile provides a sturdy, unassuming base to the patterns that play throughout the room.

Guest Bathroom

What guest wouldn’t feel at home stepping into this gorgeous shower? The Bulevar White ceramic tile has a subtle wavy texture that soothes the senses. The clean white tile also provides a gentle buffer between the bold patterned wallpaper and the marvelous McQueen Grey stone mosaic tile accent.

Guest Bathroom

The Legno limestone tile mimics the look of woodgrain to create an organic texture that is also durable. A warm grey palette and linear veining complement the textured accents in the cabinets and wall sconces. Read our post for even more luxurious bathroom design ideas.

Guest bathroom sinks featuring Legno tile.
Featuring: Legno.

Bar

The focal point of the home is this stunning bar. At once contemporary and reminiscent of retro glamor, the Antique Mirror Bevel tile and gorgeous gold and glass hanging lights are captivating without being obtrusive, making this the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail with friends.

Long white bar with hanging gold light fixtures featuring Antique Mirror Bevel tile.
Featuring: Antique Mirror Bevel.

The Antique Mirror Bevel tile reflects the fireplace and billiards room beyond, creating depth while still maintaining the intimacy of the space.

Laundry Room

Laundry is less of a chore in this beautifully designed room with its fresh, clean aesthetic. The soft blue and white color palette lend a calmness to this space. The solid, simple coloring of the walls and cabinetry bring a balance that allow for more interest in the floor tile, Decora Ornament Blue, which brings a sophisticated charm to the room.

Pool Bathroom

The Art Nouveau-inspired design on the Decora Redondo cement-look wall tile lend a classic elegance to this pool bathroom. The grey shapes perfectly balance the blue coral and candle used to accent the sink area, giving the room a subtle aquatic feel.

Close-up of pool room sink with blue coral and candle. Featuring Decora Redondo tile.
Featuring: Decora Redondo.

We hope you found inspiration to bring to your next home remodel with this tour of West Bay Homes’ Sun Coast Estate! To see even more stunning spaces designed by Kelli Fontana – and learn a bit about her her design process – check out our Q&A with her.

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Annie Selke’s Palm Springs Desert Oasis https://www.tileshop.com/blog/annie-selkes-palm-springs-desert-oasis/ https://www.tileshop.com/blog/annie-selkes-palm-springs-desert-oasis/#respond Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:02:09 +0000 https://www.tileshop.com/blog/?p=4761 Sitting among a glamorous gathering of pastel pink homes in the illustrious Marrakesh Country Club community of Palm Springs, California,...

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Sitting among a glamorous gathering of pastel pink homes in the illustrious Marrakesh Country Club community of Palm Springs, California, is a particularly grand residence. The second mid-century modern house owned by Annie Selke, acclaimed designer and founder of The Annie Selke Companies, the home is an icon within the neighborhood designed by Hollywood Regency architect John Elgin Woolfe. Drenched in sunlight with playful hues dancing from room to room, this chic oasis showcases Selke’s iconic color-forward style while paying homage to the serenity of the surrounding desert vista.

Selke recently completed a major renovation on the three-bedroom, three-bathroom home, and we couldn’t be more excited to share some of the gorgeous interior and exterior spaces–many of which feature tile from our exclusive Annie Selke collection–with you!

Front Entrance

The grand entrance makes a statement with a posh tiled fountain and brushed marble flooring that continues throughout the house. The luxurious Arctic White stone displays soft ivory coloring that effortlessly pulls out the warm, inviting tones in the exterior’s eye-catching pink walls.

Featuring: Arctic White Brushed. Design by Annie Selke.

A burst of stunning turquoise hues brings a fresh and invigorating feel to the space through our Glass Tropical Harbor Blend Hex mosaic. The hexagon-shaped glass tiles bounce light from surface to surface, drawing the eye into the crystal clear water.

Kitchen

Suited perfectly for Selke’s love of entertaining, the home’s contemporary kitchen is open concept with natural light boasting from floor-to-ceiling windows. Arctic White marble flooring continues from the front entrance, offering the perfect neutral backdrop for the kitchen’s true star–a dazzling tiled backsplash–to shine.

Selke’s striking backsplash features the Goldleaf Speckle from her exclusive Tile Shop collection. The ceramic tile commands attention with mirrored metallic gold splatters overlaying a cowhide-look textured surface. The gold accents glitter throughout the kitchen, reflecting the space’s sunny natural light for a true show-stopping moment.

The continued use of the Goldleaf Speckle in the backing of the open cabinetry and bookcase creates total cohesion within the space.

Primary Bathroom

The home’s primary bathroom offers a calming neutral moment within the house with various textures and materials in soft creams, ivories and greys. Its focal point, Selke’s concrete soaking tub, is highlighted by an eye-catching sculptural tile that breathes depth and dimension into the space.

Learn all about how to make a statement with sculptural and 3D tile here.

Transitioning from the bathroom’s floor to its shower walls, the Arctic White marble creates a lavish yet tranquil ambiance.

Featuring: Arctic White Brushed. Design by Annie Selke.

Further elevating the serenity of this stylish shower is the White, Grey & Black Pebbles Small mosaic flooring. Featuring smooth, rounded river pebbles, the mosaic offers a dose of rich, natural color while gently massaging the feet for a relaxing spa-like experience.

Guest Bedroom + Bathroom

Selke’s guest bedroom takes on a fresh, earthy theme of greens and blues, showcased in the whimsical leaf-printed textiles.

Featuring: Arctic White Brushed. Design by Annie Selke.

The Arctic White marble‘s soft veining brings the perfect amount of subtle movement to the space while adding hints of warmth to the cool-toned decor.

Featuring: Arctic White Brushed. Design by Annie Selke.

Continuing the refreshing, earthy theme into the guest bathroom, Selke went with the soft blue Artisanal Sky subway tile from our Annie Selke collection. This charming ceramic tile features gentle waves of texture and a unique crackle finish, beautifully mimicking the look of an authentic handmade tile.

Shop our large assortment of handmade-look tiles here.

The use of the coordinating Annie Selke Artisanal Sky Pencil to line the shower’s niche instantly gives the space a more custom and cohesive feel.

Explore all the ways tile trim and accessories can help enhance any design with our comprehensive guide.

Office Bathroom

Selke’s office bathroom offers a slightly more sophisticated appearance with the intriguing textile-inspired Annie Selke Argento Cream tile. Through the layering of different colored glazes on top of one another, this ceramic wall tile mimics the appearance of a luxe metal-infused fabric. Combined with a creamy beige hue and a light-reflecting shimmer, this tile brings an extra glam feel to the shower.

Featuring: Annie Selke Argento Cream. Design by Annie Selke.

Matching the primary bathroom, this shower continues the use of the spa-like White, Grey & Black Pebbles Small tile for a floor that anchors the space and balances the textured walls.

Back Patio

Last, but certainly not least, is the home’s swanky back patio, adorned with charming old-Hollywood style furniture and one final appearance of the brushed Arctic White marble. Ideal for outdoor use in the Palm Springs’ dry climate, the ivory stone offers the ultimate setting for Selke and her company to bask in the warm desert sun.

Featuring: Arctic White Brushed. Design by Annie Selke.

And with that, we’re concluding our tour of Annie Selke‘s breathtaking desert oasis. If you’re loving her style as much as we are, explore our exclusive Annie Selke tile collection to bring similar beauty into your own home.

For even more inspiration, check out our 2019 home tour of Selke’s Barn House in The Berkshires or a roundup of some of our favorite spaces featuring her exclusive designer tiles!

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A Step Inside: Timber Trails’ Varsity Blues https://www.tileshop.com/blog/a-step-inside-timber-trails-varsity-blues/ https://www.tileshop.com/blog/a-step-inside-timber-trails-varsity-blues/#respond Tue, 15 Mar 2022 01:56:16 +0000 https://www.tileshop.com/blog/?p=4555 Get ready to take a step inside Varsity Blues – one of the recent projects completed by Timber Trails Development...

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Get ready to take a step inside Varsity Blues – one of the recent projects completed by Timber Trails Development Company. Join Julie Howard, Timber Trails’ lead designer, as she walks through the beautiful home while sharing her inspiration and design choices behind each space. Featuring charming pops of pattern and lovely blue hues throughout, it’s truly one-of-a-kind.

To get a closer look at some of our favorite spaces in Varsity Blues, keep scrolling!

Family Room

As Julie explained, our Laura Ashley Wicker Sea Spray tile was the inspiration for the home’s entire color palette. We love the way it ties this family room together as a timeless focal point.

Kitchen

Offering the atmosphere of a whimsical English cottage, this kitchen is both classic and cozy. The rich blue cabinetry makes an eye-catching statement, while the handmade-look Retro Lino backsplash creates balance and adds soft, artisanal character.

Featuring: Retro Lino Subway. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by Stoffer Photography Interiors.
Featuring: Retro Lino Subway. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by Stoffer Photography Interiors.
Featuring: Retro Lino Subway. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by Stoffer Photography Interiors.

Laundry Room

It’s all in the details! Using the Urban Pearl Pav and Urban White Pav tiles, Julie created a custom floor pattern in the laundry room. By placing the tiles in a traditional checkerboard layout, she brought understated elegance to this sweet and simple space.

Find even more custom tile pattern inspiration here.

Mudroom

Laura Ashely Wicker Sea Spray makes its second appearance in Varsity Blues as the home’s mudroom flooring. It offers gorgeous contrast against the warm brown details and crisp white walls.

Primary Bathroom

Featuring our Siberian Pearl marble, the primary bathroom is a true show-stopper. With refined wall paneling, gold hardware, and a boldly painted ceiling, we are swooning over every inch of Julie’s design.

Laid in an elegant herringbone pattern, the Siberian Pearl brushed marble brings an elevated, timeless feel to this space while creating incredible interest and dimension.

We love the Siberian Pearl marble because it has so many natural tones running through it.

-Julie Howard

We can’t forget about this breathtaking shower! Complete with coordinating trim pieces and a striking hex mosaic from the Siberian Pearl collection, its opulence is unmatched.

Jack & Jill Bathroom

As charming as it is functional, the Jack & Jill bathroom maintains a cool-toned palette with the Bulevar Grey tiled shower surround and Meram Blanc Carrara Polished Hex flooring. Soft veining throughout each marble hex plays effortlessly with the gentle waves of texture in the Bulevar Grey, creating just the right amount of movement.

Guest Bathrooms

The perfect place to play with pattern, Julie brought the home’s guest bathrooms to life with two unique, yet complementary designs. The first bathroom features a more sophisticated style with our cement-look Villandry Azure tile on the floor. Pulling out the rich blue tones from the Villandry Azure‘s Victorian-inspired pattern, the Imperial Slate Blue makes for an excellent shower surround.

The second guest bathroom showcases a slightly playful aesthetic with the Blot Noon Hexagon, which imitates the appearance of an inkblot. Similar to the Jack and Jill bathroom, Julie used the Bulevar Grey tile for the shower surround, while adding a luxurious final touch with the Arctic White Brushed Marble Hex on the shower’s floor.

Featuring: Blot Noon Hexagon, Bulevar Grey, Bulevar Grey REL Trim, Arctic White Brushed Hex and Arctic White Brushed. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by Stoffer Photography Interiors.

That’s a wrap on the Timber Trails‘ Varsity Blues home tour! We hope you enjoyed your step inside and gathered fresh inspiration to create something beautiful of your own.

Explore tons of unique tile combinations in real spaces with our Tile Visualizer, or schedule a free design consultation with our tile experts to get a jumpstart on your next project.

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Bria Hammel’s Mediterranean-Inspired Miami Retreat https://www.tileshop.com/blog/bria-hammels-mediterranean-inspired-miami-retreat/ https://www.tileshop.com/blog/bria-hammels-mediterranean-inspired-miami-retreat/#respond Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:20:52 +0000 https://www.tileshop.com/blog/?p=3313 Get ready to swoon over this gorgeous Miami waterfront mansion designed by one of our amazing partners, Bria Hammel of...

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Get ready to swoon over this gorgeous Miami waterfront mansion designed by one of our amazing partners, Bria Hammel of Bria Hammel Interiors. At nearly 7,500 sq. ft., it boasts massive windows, tropical greenery, and a light-and-airy color palette.

While Miami’s architecture typically leans modern-Mediterranean, the homeowners wanted something a little more traditional, resulting in a stunning blend of the two design styles.

All photography by Spacecrafting.

Kitchen & Dining Room

A host’s dream, the kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, quartz countertops, and antique-style chandeliers. Oh, and we can’t forget the focal point – a stunning black range hood with lavish gold accents.

French doors throughout the home lead to the picturesque backyard, which sits on an aqua-blue canal. Keep scrolling to see the incredible view (and the massive swimming pool)!

Living Room

Lofty ceilings bring an especially grand feel to the living area, with large built-in bookcases and a stunning leather-strapped chandelier.

Vintage decor mixes effortlessly with modern furniture in this space, reflecting a truly elegant, one-of-a-kind design style.

Guest Bathrooms

We love the simple elegance of this guest bathroom. The neutral color palette, gold hardware, and wooden vanity lend themselves to the homeowners’ more traditional style, and we are obsessed!

Featured: Mallorca White.

Mallorca White subway tile brings some artisan charm to the space with a pearlescent sheen and unique texture that creates a handmade look and feel.

We definitely see more of the modern Miami style in this bathroom, with a glamorous marble shower and dark accents. Maintaining a neutral color scheme throughout the space allows for a fun mix of patterns and materials that doesn’t feel overwhelming.

Featuring: Double Chevron with Cinderella Grey, Hampton Carrara Hex Marble Mosaic, Hampton Carrara Polished Marble 4x12in and 12x24in, and Hampton Carrara Polished Durand Marble Trim.
Featuring: Double Chevron with Cinderella Grey, Hampton Carrara Hex Marble Mosaic, Hampton Carrara Polished Marble 4x12in and 12x24in, and Hampton Carrara Polished Durand Marble Trim.

Mallorca White is used once again in this coastal-inspired guest bathroom. A baby blue vanity unites beautifully with silver hardware for a clean and refreshing feel.

Featured: Mallorca White.

Home Office

While the rest of the house features a lighter color palette, the home office goes bold with a deep navy on both the walls and ceiling for a moodier atmosphere.

We’ll take this space for our next Zoom meeting any day!

Powder Bath

Simple and serene, the powder bath includes a customized mirror, wood-carved fluted vanity, and a vintage-style lighting fixture.

Primary Bathroom

Maybe the most striking part of this home is the spa-like primary bath. With Firenze Carrara Honed Marble from top to bottom, it boasts luxury and lavishness.

Featuring: Firenze Carrara Honed Marble.

A custom chandelier hanging above the freestanding tub adds a stunning point of contrast against the otherwise bright and light-filled room.

Featuring: Firenze Carrara Honed Marble.

Sourced from Italy, the marble used throughout the space features stunning grey veining and a honed finish for a look and feel that’s absolutely breathtaking.

Backyard

We told you you’d swoon, didn’t we? The extravagant backyard definitely gives us major tropical oasis vibes!

That’s a wrap on this gorgeous Mediterranean-Inspired Miami Retreat! Stay up to date on Bria Hammel Interiors’ latest projects here.

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Russo Residential’s Modern-Day Gatsby Home https://www.tileshop.com/blog/russo-residentials-modern-day-gatsby-home/ https://www.tileshop.com/blog/russo-residentials-modern-day-gatsby-home/#respond Tue, 29 Dec 2020 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.tileshop.com/blog/?p=3022 We are constantly blown away with the amazing designers and builders that we work with. One that we have loved...

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We are constantly blown away with the amazing designers and builders that we work with. One that we have loved following along with is Russo Residential of Denver, CO. Their attention to detail and cutting-edge design sets their custom homes apart. We sat down with Russo Residential’s Design Consultant, Rosie Russo to chat about their Cream Puff House.

Coined the Cream Puff house because of its creamy exterior color, this home has a facade nothing short of spectacular.

All photography by Spacekraft Media.

When designing this home, Rosie was inspired by an ultra-glam black and gold color palette, synonymous with The Great Gatsby. However, she wanted to add a contemporary and fresh feel to it.

When establishing a design I always ask my clients how they want to ‘feel’ in their house; what type of vibe they want. – Rosie

“Almost all of the tile in this home was either black or white. It gave a very clean look to the space.”

A Grand Entrance

Soaring ceilings and gorgeous windows create an open-concept living space full of natural light.

Featured: Metropolis Black Matte Porcelain.

When working on a project do you go room by room or do you approach the house as a whole?

“I always start with the owner’s bathroom and then go from there. At the end, I circle back to the owner’s bathroom because after walking all the aisles of tile, we end up changing tile because there is so many to choose from. Typically, we choose the backsplash last because it is usually a pretty simple choice.”

I find inspiration everywhere. Often it is a specific piece like a unique tile or furniture piece that the design is created around. – Rosie

Left space: art-deco basement stairs. Right space: mudroom.

Powder Bath

Sticking with the black and white color palette but adding in a gorgeous neutral shade of green, this powder bathroom lets the details shine.

Featured: Color Market Army and Calacutta Bianco Gloss Porcelain.

I felt like it was all simple enough that other things could be featured like lighting, while still having its own hidden beauty. Most of the tiles have this gorgeous texture that you can’t always see until you’re looking at it up-close. I liked that its beauty isn’t in your face. – Rosie

Featured: Color Market Army.

This Color Market tile in Army features a matte finish and subtle texture in a deep green hue. Laying it in a horizontal straight stack adds a contemporary feel to the classic subway tile shape.

Laundry Room

This home features gorgeous contrast. Black and white details play off of natural wood accents throughout each space.

Featured: Metropolis Black Matte Porcelain.

What is your go-to design tip?

“With our clients, because we’re building from the ground up, I always tell them to try not to get ahead of themselves in the design process. Focus on what’s in front of you and what you’ve done. Build on the design from there.”

Kitchen

Featured: Glass White Subway.

Following the theme of the rest of the house, this kitchen is as grand as it gets. Complete with cabinetry and backsplash all the way to the ceiling (11 feet to be exact!) and art-deco pendant lighting, this space achieves the glam factor Rosie set out to create.

Featured: Glass White Subway.

Every last detail was perfectly executed. We’re swooning over the oversized cabinet hardware and stunning black and gold La Cornue range.

Owner’s Bath

Similar: Marble Look tiles.

When asked which tile was Rosie’s favorite, she immediately said the oversized tile in the owner’s bathroom without hesitation. Originally her plan was to do large slabs of marble behind the vanity, but after realizing the cost of doing that, decided to go with a large-format marble look tile.

Similar: Marble Look tiles.

“We were really happy with the oversized look of the tile and how seamless it came out behind the vanity.”

Large-format tiles create an expensive look while being budget-friendly. Learn more about how to maximize your space with large-format tiles here.

Get a similar look with these marble look tiles!

Full Baths

The tiled spaces in this home never end! There are two, equally beautiful bathrooms that continue the theme of contrast seen throughout the rest of the home.

Featured: Imperial Sand Frame Subway, Annie Selke Ikat Black Porcelain, and Imperial Black Matte Porcelain.

When choosing tile it depends on how you are using it. It might be the focal point of the space or it might be more simple to let something else stand out. – Rosie

Featured: Atlanta White Porcelain and Uroko Black Ceramic.

Following elements seen throughout the house, this bathroom features a marble-look large format tile and a 3-D statement tile. This space is nothing if not bold and glam… Can we talk about that oversized mirror?

Featured: Atlanta White Porcelain and Uroko Black Ceramic.

Fireplaces

This home features three contemporary fireplaces that instantly demand attention with their bold and dimensional design features. Each one has a very simple design but the design is what makes these fireplaces true focal points.

Right: Metropolis Black Matte Porcelain.

Tiling the fireplaces to the ceiling adds drama while also emphasizing the height of the space. The 3-D texture of the tile emphasizes shadows and lights creating a sleek, contemporary look.

Featured: Diamante Negro Matte Ceramic.

The 3-D texture of the Mar Quartzo and Diamante tiles add a sculptural design element that plays off of shadows and light to bring depth and dimension to the space.

Left: Mar Quartzo AC Ceramic. Right: Diamante Negro Matte Ceramic.

Basement Bar

To Rosie, every home should have a space for entertaining and hosting. This basement bar is the perfect spot!

Featured: Tear 3 Prata Ceramic and Tear 1 Prata Ceramic.

What is your favorite space in this home?

“My favorite space is probably the basement bar area because of the tile — the tile is what really made it. There are small details on the tile, but we were able to mix and match the tiles to create the design exactly how we wanted it and I love how it turned out.”

Left: Baltimore Beige. Right: Tear 3 Prata Ceramic and Tear 1 Prata Ceramic.

Rosie created a one-of-a-kind design with the Tear Collection. Available in four different patterns featuring intersecting silver metallic lines that emulate woven fabric, mix and match to add a touch of glam to any space.

Stay up-to-date with Russo Residential’s upcoming projects over on their Instagram.

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All photography by Spacekraft Media.

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Sophia Bush’s Hollywood Hills Bungalow https://www.tileshop.com/blog/sophia-bush-hollywood-bungalow/ https://www.tileshop.com/blog/sophia-bush-hollywood-bungalow/#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2020 06:11:30 +0000 https://www.tileshop.com/blog/?p=2303 We’ll keep this brief as we know you are only here for two things: Sophia Bush and her beautiful California...

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We’ll keep this brief as we know you are only here for two things: Sophia Bush and her beautiful California dream home. And let us just say, this house is everything you could want—and then some! If you haven’t already heard, Sophia Bush recently completed the renovation of her mid-century bungalow in Los Angeles, California. She spearheaded this incredible undertaking with the help of her talented friends, Orie Prince (contractor) and Jake Alexander Arnold (interior designer).

Photography by Trevor Tondro. All photography courtesy of Elle Decor.

Kitchen & Living Room

The goal for the kitchen was to design a “really beautiful space for community,” Orie Prince said. From entertaining friends and family to day-to-day use, the 13-foot-long island seamlessly achieves the design team’s intention. Detail after detail, this kitchen has it all.

The interior decor’s large variety of texture and color immaculately replicates the warmth of the outdoors.

Master Bedroom & Bath

From acting to activism, Sophia is what we would call a busy bee. Someone as involved and dedicated as her would most likely want the perfect place for relaxation and rejuvenation. What better place than a master bedroom and bathroom?

Sophia referred to her new master bathroom as “the dream of dreams.” With a space this impressive, she is absolutely right!

We especially can’t get enough of the open, curved shower. Imperial Blush Mosaic beautifully plays off of the bathroom’s warm color palette. The glossy finish adds the perfect shine to help brighten the space.

Home Office

Fun fact: Orie and his team soundproofed the home office so that Sophia could have a space to record her latest podcasts.

Guest Room & Bath

The warm tones from the master bathroom were repeated in the guest bathroom to create the perfect sense of unity. This shower wall is embellished with a dark-hued Imperial Sienna Gloss Mosaic.

Powder Room

If you couldn’t tell by now, Sophia loves color just as much we do. We are mesmerized by this blue powder room. Love the color blue? Check out our blog post that is dedicated to this confident color!

Read the entire story on Sophia Bush’s collaboration with Elle Decor.

Dive into the world of color with the Imperial Collection. With over 600 pieces in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, you can express your individual style and personality however you imagine.

Having trouble finding a color or design that best fits your home? From inspiration and tile samples to free design services, we’ll partner with you for every step of the way.

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Cristin Cooper’s Mountain Hideaway https://www.tileshop.com/blog/home-tour-with-cristin-cooper/ https://www.tileshop.com/blog/home-tour-with-cristin-cooper/#respond Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:27:10 +0000 https://www.tileshop.com/blog/?p=1814 Nestled in the hills of the Carolinas stands Cristin Cooper‘s rustic, refined farmhouse. With Cristin’s eye for design and the...

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Nestled in the hills of the Carolinas stands Cristin Cooper‘s rustic, refined farmhouse. With Cristin’s eye for design and the help of her husband and general contractor, Zach Cooper, this unstoppable team built their dream home from the ground up. Join us as the Coopers welcome us into their mountain hideaway!

“While we might be great at communicating, we are not always great at agreeing on architecture and decor,” Cristin said. “Zach is from the mountains and loves modern design and rustic elements. I’m from a small town in South Carolina and love all things southern, traditional and cozy.”

Kitchen

As we look through the rest of their mountain home, we think it’s safe to say they did an amazing job at deciding every design detail.

How gorgeous is the Meram Blanc Carrara Marble backsplash? The stone’s white undertones and light-grey veining beautifully unite with the white cabinetry and reclaimed wood accents.

Laura Ashley Laundry Room

The combination of black cabinetry and light-toned tiles creates a stunning contrast in Cristin’s laundry room.

This backsplash is so charming, we just had to include a close-up view! Patterned backsplashes are a great way to add a personalized statement in your home.

Love this look? Check out the rest of our Laura Ashley collection!

Porch Palace

Disclosure: If you get porch envy easily, then you might want to skip this section. From stunning views to charming decor, this space has it all!

“I thought it would be fun to embrace the bohemian trend,” Cristin said. “I decided to mix several patterns of textiles to pair with our simplistic furniture and keep everything neutral and inviting.”

See all of Cristin’s modern-neutral porch decor here.

Mudroom

Before Cristin visited The Tile Shop, she wanted a small, dark slate-looking floor tile for the mudroom. But to her surprise, the in-store inspiration helped Cristin choose a tile that best fit the smaller space.

“The larger sized Nain Negro really helps open up this narrow space. The tile has the look and feel of slate, but it’s actually a durable porcelain tile,” Cristin added.

Featured: Nain Negro

“The in-store tiled displays really helps you gauge different sizes and colors and how it will look in your space,” said Cristin.

Master Bathroom

“The Tile Shop helped me tremendously with this space as we had to decide what patterns and sizes would best complement each other and how much tile we would need for the shower and floor,” Cristin said. “I also learned all about niches in the shower wall, polished edging, Dural systems and all finishing pieces when designing a bath.”

Featured: Hampton Carrara Polished floor tile and Hampton Carrara Polished wall tile

Welcome to Hampton Carrara heaven! From herringbone patterned floors to offset pattern shower walls, this master bath shines with elegance.

Guest Bath

“Our guest room is downstairs in what I lovingly refer to as man land—this is where all of Zach’s favorite rooms are,” Cristin explained. “We wanted the bathroom to be dark, moody and rustic.”

Children’s Bath

While the other bathrooms in the house showcase lavish marble appeal, Cristin wanted a clean, simple and affordable tile design for this last space. Luckily, she didn’t have to sacrifice her style and was able to achieve her goal with the stone-look tile flooring. Calacatta Bianco unites the durability of porcelain with the stunning look of marble.

Looking for design inspiration or DIY tile installation tips? From inspiration and tile samples to free design services, we’ll partner with you for every step of the way.

Follow Cristin Cooper on Instagram for lifestyle tips and home décor inspiration.

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Annie Selke’s Barn House in the Berkshires https://www.tileshop.com/blog/annieselke-barnhouse-tour/ https://www.tileshop.com/blog/annieselke-barnhouse-tour/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2019 14:00:04 +0000 https://www.tileshop.com/blog/?p=2046 Earlier this year, we released an exclusive collection of over 200 tiles with one of our favorite designers, Annie Selke....

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Earlier this year, we released an exclusive collection of over 200 tiles with one of our favorite designers, Annie Selke. Each tile pushed the boundaries of technology to reinterpret her original textiles and prints. Annie loved the tiles so much, she even remodeled her own home and guest house with them. We are excited to give you an exclusive tour of Annie Selke’s stunning barn house in the Berkshires.

Featured: Chester Silver Versailles. All photography courtesy of Annie Selke.

Country Kitchen

Open-concept floor plans are perfect for creating a warm, welcoming environment. By uniting the living room, kitchen and master bedroom, Annie turned this loft into the perfect guest house!

Notice the stone floors? They’re actually all made out of porcelain! Chester Silver Versailles’s stone look and chiseled edges add stunning, visual interest to every room.

To maintain a cozy look, Annie chose Artisanal White for the kitchen backsplash! The handmade look and crackle finish lend the perfect amount of softness and charm. Take a closer look below.

The Metallic Master

The architectural travertine wall tile behind the head of the bed proves that tile can go beyond the kitchen or bathroom. Harmony Silverleaf Mosaic Travertine adds a perfect wow factor with its three-dimensional design and lustrous silver-leaf finish.

Barn House Bath

Travertine stone’s variety of finishes and styles make is so versatile that Annie coordinated it in both the master bedroom and bathroom!

From the ceramic wall tiles to the travertine floor, neutral colors unite in this master bath.

Claros Silver Tumbled Cobble is an excellent option for this shower floor. Its tumbled finish makes it a natural nonslip textured stone!

What is travertine tile? What makes it so versatile? Check out our resource article for everything travertine.

We can’t be the only ones who are a little jealous of the luxurious tub and bathroom, right? Subtle patterned tiles are a great way to make an appealing and timeless statement. The serene, lattice pattern on the wall is so calming to the eye.

It’s time to take a peek inside the kitchen and master bath of Annie’s home!

What’s Cooking in Annie’s Kitchen?

We can’t resist a bright, airy kitchen! Light tints of white, tan and grey create a perfect color palette for a timeless design.

Love the look of stone but want the durability of porcelain? Well, you’re in luck! Annie utilized Cassettone Grey Mosaic’s distinguished, stone look without sacrificing longevity.

Spectacular Speckled Shower

Sure, you’ve seen bold tile looks before, but no statement compares to the design in this shower! Silverleaf Speckle features mirrored silver splatters on top of a cowhide-look texture. This designer tile truly commands and deserves your attention.

Lavish glamour is matched on the bathroom floor with the rows of DURAL Chrome Gloss Square Edge. The metallic trim pieces light the room for an elevated finish.

Featured: Annie Selke Crosshatch Platinum and DURAL Chrome Gloss Square Edge

Craving more Annie Selke? Explore the entire collection.

Ready to start your tile remodel, but you don’t know where to start? We have all the resources you need for your next remodel. Schedule a free design consultation with one of our tile design experts. 

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