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September 4, 2019

Homeowners are finding countless creative and unexpected ways to integrate tile and stone into their home decor. Different colors, shapes, textures and finishes can dramatically alter the look and feel of your space. Let these tile and stone design ideas inspire your next project!

Durable and beautiful, natural stone slab surfaces, such as marble, that rein supreme in countertop design can likewise exude elegance in custom dining pieces. Built by Mother Nature to last a lifetime, they can become treasured heirlooms passed down from generation to generation.

Statuario Venato polished marble 2cm slab Montclair Danby honed marble 2cm slab
Source: @farmhouselosangeles | Photo: @spreadfashion

Seeking truly unique furniture? Fabricate a custom coffee table using Magnifica® Porcelain panels or tile.

Magnifica® Porcelain 120"x60" 6mm panel in polished Nero Marquina

Why have a standard bathtub when you can surround your tub in luxurious stone-inspired porcelain

Magnifica® Porcelain 120"x60" 6mm panel in polished Nero Marquina

Not only can you clad your tub in porcelain panels, but also your sink, walls and floor!

Sink: Magnifica® Porcelain 120"x60" 6mm panel in polished Nero Marquina | Wall: Magnifica® Porcelain 120"x60" 6mm panel in polished Luxe White | Floor: Magnifica® Porcelain 30"x30" 8mm tile in polished Luxe White

To add interest to a built-in hutch, Joanna Gaines of Magnolia, restored the wood and added in our Enchante Moderno porcelain tile for a distinctive and unexpected touch.

Enchante 8"x8" porcelain tile in the Moderno pattern
Designer: Joanna Gaines | Photographer: Jennifer Boomer
Enchante 8"x8" porcelain tile in the Moderno pattern
Designer: Joanna Gaines | Photographer: Jennifer Boomer

Emily Henderson's Mountain House Kitchen reveal shows off her creativity and eye for design. The kitchen dry bar features our Avondale 2”x8” in Early Gray (a thin brick tile) on the backsplash and our Magnifica® Porcelain slab on the countertop in color Basalto.

Avondale 2"x8" brick tile in Early Grey | Magnifica Porcelain 6mm countertop in Basalto
Designer: Emily Henderson | Photographer: @hellosawe8ratrampinteriors

Dimensional tile, like our Triangolo ceramic tile, looks amazing on the wall and can complement a quilted headboard.

Triangolo 5"x5" dimensional wall tile in glossy Fog

Another way to add interest to your bedroom is to tile the wall in the same material as the floor, and maybe create a niche tiled in a coordinating accent.

Floor and wall: Highland 18"x36" porcelain tile in Dark Greige | Wall niche: Highland 1"x4" porcelain herringbone mosaic in Dark Greige

Add some durability and style to your staircase by tiling it or adding it to the rise for a decorative element. Below, our homeowner chose our wood-look porcelain from our Titus Collection in the Camel color. Its 8"x48" plank size fits perfectly as a tread.

Floor and stairs: Titus 8"x48" wood-look porcelain in Camel Stairs: Titus 8"x48" wood-look porcelain in Camel

Another creative option for stairs in tiling the just the riser as seen below.

Cloe 2.5"x8" ceramic tile in White on stair riser

As A Table

Statuario Venato 2cm polished marble Montclair Danby 2cm honed marble Magnifica® Porcelain 120"x60" 6mm panel in polished Nero Marquina

In The Bathroom

Magnifica® Porcelain 120"x60" 6mm panel in polished Nero Marquina Magnifica® Porcelain 120"x60" 6mm panel in polished Luxe White

Behind Shelves

Enchante 8"x8" porcelain tile in Moderno Avondale 2"x8" brick tile in Early Gray Magnifica® Porcelain 120"x60" 6mm panel in polished Basalto

In The Bedroom

Triangolo 5"x5" ceramic tile in glossy Fog Highland 18"x36" porcelain tile in Dark Greige Highland 1"x4" porcelain herringbone mosaic in Dark Greige

On The Stairs

Titus 8"x48" wood-look porcelain in Camel Cloe 2.5"x8" ceramic tile in White

Now that your creative juices are flowing, visit a Bedrosians location near you to speak with a tile expert!