Exterior Tile & Slab Projects

 
Featured Image: Exterior of a French Country Cottage Adorned with Tile Products from Arizona Tile

The French country look is sophisticated, rustic and stunning. Inspired by the warmth and beauty of traditional houses in Provence, it’s sure to give any space of your home a look that’s as timeless as it is unique.

If your dream home is one that feels straight out of a village in the South of France, you can bring a touch of that rustic look to your own home, no matter where you live. From flooring to color schemes to furniture and décor, let’s take a look at a variety of ways to achieve the French country style in your home’s design.

 
Featured Image: Blizzard Granite Outdoor Countertop from Arizona Tile

If you’re looking to renovate your existing outdoor kitchen or planning to build a new one, choosing the right countertops is a big decision. Not only do you want to choose a material that suits your décor style, but it’s important to make sure your choice is suitable for exterior applications that are exposed to sun and rain. Keep this in mind when shopping for your outdoor countertops to make sure you can continue to enjoy your kitchen for years to come.

Let’s take a look at some stylish outdoor kitchen countertop ideas that are just as functional as they are beautiful.

Featured Image: Design The Perfect She Shed With Tips From Arizona Tile

Man caves have had their time in the spotlight—this year, “she sheds” are gaining traction as a female-centric space for solitude and relaxation. If your counterpart already has his own dedicated space in the house, it’s time you had yours, too! Whether you’re renovating an actual shed or you’re looking to redesign an office, basement or other space, here are some of our best design ideas for the she shed sanctuary of your dreams.

Featured Image: Digitalart Mix Deco Rectified Glazed Porcelain Tile from Arizona Tile

There’s nothing better than enjoying a beautiful patio and outdoor bar in the summer. Whether you’re renovating your outdoor dining area, having a new patio bar installed or just looking for inspiration for your next project, check out these design tips and ideas. From tile to seating to décor, we’ve got you covered.

Featured Image: Backyard Patio Tile

If you have an outdoor space that’s perfect for entertaining, chances are you started planning your 4^th of July BBQ months ago. Looking for inspiration for your party décor, food and more? You’ve come to the right place. Here’s a list of versatile 4^th of July party ideas to get you started.

 Featured Image: Cladded Tile from Arizona Tile

There’s something fun and fresh about giving your house a little makeover… and a lot of curb appeal. Cladding is an excellent option for those who want to give their home or other building a new look and new life. The extra bonus with cladding is that it can also save you money when it comes to electricity, by providing more insulation.

Featured Image: Aequa Series Castor Wood Look Tile From Arizona Tile

Wood-look tile is taking the interior design industry by storm in recent years, and there’s no doubt it will continue to be a top tile trend for years to come. In fact, faux wood flooring is bursting out of the interior design space and making a big impact when it comes to outdoor applications.

The best way to bring the warmth and charm of hardwood to your outdoor space, porcelain wood-look tile has the added bonus of extreme durability—making it perfect for exterior use. Let’s take a look at some of our favorite ways to use this trend-setting tile outdoors.

Featured Image: Swimming Pool Glass Tile Wall

When designing or resurfacing your pool, there are so many tile options to choose from. Tiled swimming pools are one of the best ways to highlight a favorite tile—you love how it looks in your house, so why not bring it outdoors? Whether you love the look of glass mosaics, natural stone, patterned porcelain or other surfaces, you have plenty of options when it comes to finding the perfect pool tile for your taste and budget. 

Let’s take a look at some of the best—and most stylish—tiles to use in your swimming pool.

Featured Image: Quartz is a popular surface used by Arizona Tile customers in Tempe, Arizona

When it comes to tile trends, it’s easy to pick out the products and styles that are popular on a national level—including, for instance, wood-look tile, gray and white color schemes, marble countertops and larger-size tiles. While some of our store managers have noticed customers showing an interest in nationally popular products like these, you might be surprised by some of the regional differences in design trends.

While our customers in Denver, CO and at some of our California locations—Palm Desert, Roseville, Ontario and Livermore—seem to be in line with those trends, other regions have developed different tastes.

Let’s take a look at what’s trending in some of our other Arizona Tile locations around the country.

Featured Image: Calcutta Polished Porcelain the looks like Marble from Arizona Tile

Advances in technology have made look-alike tile—such as tile that looks like wood or concrete—a popular choice for homeowners in recent years. Porcelain and ceramic tile are available in versatile colors and patterns designed to mimic the look of other popular surfaces, like hardwood, marble, cement, brick, metal and more. Choosing a look-alike tile is a great way to get the style you love along with the durability and easy maintenance of porcelain. In many cases, it’s difficult to tell the difference between these high-quality “copycat” surfaces and the “real deal.”