Grout may be subtle, but it doesn't have to be one-dimensional. Upgrade your tile installation with this layered multi-grout ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The foundation of building a relaxing bathroom retreat starts with just that: the foundation. Bathroom ...

These days, when monochromatic schemes so often rule in interiors, it’s somewhat unusual for architects and designers to encounter clients who are no-holds barred about the use of color. When Luki ...

I just returned from an eight-day trip to southern California. The purpose was to visit my youngest daughter and several dear friends. The weather was excellent, and although I knew about the June ...

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 ...

Local ceramic artist Katherine Stovall Dennis has installed her three tile mosaics on the new Mariposa Beach underpass. The mosaics are a beach entry sign, an oval mural at the bottom of the tunnel’s ...

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 ...