Projects & Inspiration

See beautiful ways to use tile throughout your home. Floors, walls, backsplashes, and bathrooms are the perfect places to show off gorgeous tile that matches your personal style and adds a layer of durability to moisture-prone areas, such as showers or backsplash areas. While kitchens and bathrooms are the most common places for tile, this durable material also works well for fireplace surrounds and entryway flooring. Whether you want to install the tile yourself or find a professional, we have helpful tips so you can make the best decision for your skill level and budget. Check out the glossary to help better understand the different types of tile, what kind of care and maintenance each requires, and also stats on why a particular type works best for a certain project or area. We've compiled our favorite uses of tile in bathrooms, kitchens, and living areas for you to gather inspiration for making over your own space with tile. Decorative tiles are a fun way to infuse a space with personality and create a custom surface to enjoy for years to come. See our tile and stone buying guide to make an informed decision when you decide to purchase material for your next project.

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  • Bathroom Tile Design

    Tile is an amazingly adaptive material in the bathroom, suitable for everything from accent on a wall to focal poin...

  • Creative Uses for Tile on Walls

    Have fun with tile, by mixing shape, size, color, and pattern to create one-of-a-kind detail on your bathroom walls...

  • Decorative Tiles

    There are a range of decorative tile options that you can use to add personality to your decorating schemes.

  • Tile and Stone Glossary

    If you want help distinguishing one tile from the next, this gallery of types can help.

  • Tile Picks: Porcelain and Ceramic Tile

    Tile is a great imposter, mimicking everything from photos to slate.

  • Tile and Stone Buying Guide

    If tile or stone will be a part of your next remodeling project, use this guide to sort through the advantages and...

  • Bathroom Subway Tile Ideas

    Subway tile can be used in a bathroom for everything from accent to artful canvas.

  • Bathroom Tile Patterns

    From patterning to contrast, here are ways that you can use tile to impact your bathroom’s design.

  • Bathroom Tile Ideas

    Get inspired with these fresh ideas for bathroom tile installation.

  • Bathroom Tile

    Discover how tile can add style and functionality to your bathroom.

  • Bathroom Tile Designs

    Find design inspiration for your bathroom tile installation.

  • How to Tile a Bathroom

    Learn the basics of installing tile in a bathroom -- from what materials you'll need to step-by-step how-tos.

  • Tile Kitchen Flooring

    Add style underfoot with pretty tile floors. Learn about tile materials, design options, and more.

  • Glass Tile Backsplash Inspiration

    Shimmery and stylish, a glass tile backsplash is an excellent way to add a decorative flourish to your kitchen. Lea...

  • Kitchen Backsplash Tile

    Learn about different ways to use tile for your kitchen backsplash. Explore material options, deisgn ideas and more...