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: Arizona Tile Booth at the 2017 PCBC Professional Trade Show and Educational Conference for Residential Housing Industries} 

We were excited to participate in this year’s PCBC, an annual professional trade show and educational conference dedicated to residential housing industries. The conference attracts more than 10,000 attendees and 350 exhibitors showcasing innovative products from a variety of industries, including interior design, manufacturing, architecture, contracting, carpentry, real estate, and more. PCBC is sponsored by the California Building Industry Association and endorsed by the Leading Builders of America.

^{Featured Image: Macaubus White Quartzite From Arizona Tile}

Quartzite may be a somewhat lesser-known rock, but this distinctive stone is growing in popularity, finding its place in modern interior design projects. If you’re considering quartzite slabs and tile options for your latest remodel, quartzite’s unique look may be just the thing for you. Read on to learn more about this beautiful natural stone and its potential applications in your home.

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Design Trends: 7 Fresh Summer Looks for Your Outdoor Space

Summertime is in full swing, and there’s nothing better than enjoying good company outdoors. If your patio or deck is your summer haven, you want to keep it looking its best for all your warm-weather gatherings and cookouts. We’ve gathered some of our favorite ideas for outdoor living designs and décor in 2017, so your patio will look fresh and inviting through the next few months and beyond.

^{Featured Image: Travertine Patera Chiseled Lyon Tile from Arizona Tile}

Grout color can have a big impact on your tile’s appearance, and choosing the perfect grout shouldn’t be an afterthought.

When it comes to choosing a grout color for your tile project, you have three main options: a grout color that blends in with the tile, one that stands out or one that’s neutral. Start by looking at examples of tile designs you like to find out if you prefer grout that matches or contrasts the tile. Still not sure? There are pros and cons to each choice:

Featured Image: Silver Beige Vein Cut Limestone from Arizona Tile

When it comes to choosing the perfect natural stone to use in your home, limestone is a beautiful and classic option. This versatile stone can give your home a stately look and can be used for a variety of applications. Want to know more about limestone? Read on to learn about its history, characteristics and recommended uses.