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.
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If you have an outdoor space that’s perfect for entertaining, chances are you started planning your 4th 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 4th 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.
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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.
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.”
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.
