Featured Image: Bevel Subway Ceramic Tile Kitchen Countertop from Arizona Tile
Whether you just moved in to your new house or you've lived here for years, chances are your kitchen and/or bathroom could use a little sprucing up. If you’re looking for simple, quick ways to update your kitchen or bathroom, look no further. Here are eight of our top ideas to get you started:
Featured Image: Vittoria White Quartz Countertop from Arizona Tile
If you’re thinking about renovating or redesigning your kitchen, chances are you’ve seen plenty of examples of white kitchen designs. Timeless and beautiful, white kitchens are contemporary, airy, bright and simple—and they’re extremely popular for a variety of good reasons. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits and potential downsides to choosing a white kitchen design.
Featured Image: Travertine Durango and Fantasy Brown Satin from Arizona Tile
When it’s home renovation time and you’re shopping for tile or new countertops, all the different natural stone options may leave you feeling overwhelmed. Don’t worry! You’re not alone. Natural stone is an excellent, beautiful, timeless choice for countertops, floors and more, but not all stones are alike. If you’re wondering about the difference between popular materials like marble and travertine, let’s break it down.
Image: Fantasy Brown Satin Marble Kitchen Countertop from Arizona Tile
When you’re designing or renovating a kitchen or bathroom in your home, choosing the perfect countertops can be a challenge. There are so many factors to consider, including price, style, durability, stain-resistance, maintenance requirements and simply how well the countertop coordinates with other design elements of the room.
Shopping for new countertops is no easy task, but we’re here to hopefully make it a little less stressful for you. Let’s break down the pros and cons of popular countertop materials so you can narrow down your list of options. Check out these tips and considerations and you’ll be picking out your perfect countertop slab in no time.
Featured Image: Italian Alps and Home To Marble Quarries
Marble is a stunning stone with a timeless beauty and classic look that’s unparalleled by other materials. Marble has an extensive history in Italy—it’s been a part of Italian culture and industry for over 2,000 years. If you’re an admirer of Italian marble or you’re considering installing some in your home, you may be wondering about the beautiful history and origins of marble products.
White marble is the ultimate classic when it comes to natural stone. It’s popular for good reason, and used for a variety of applications from countertops to art to architecture. So where does this gorgeous stone come from?
The most common types of white Italian marble are Carrara, Calacatta and Statuario, all of which come from a region near the city of Carrara, Italy. We’ll take a closer look at the origins of each one.
Featured Image: Crema Vosscione Honed Limestone Tile Entryway
With the entryway being the “first impression” people get about your home’s interior when they first come in, the design of this space is a great way to set the tone for what the rest of your house will look and feel like.
There are so many great ways to create a welcoming entryway that shows off your personality and your home’s style. The first consideration in entryway design is flooring. Keep in mind that, in addition to aesthetic appeal, the flooring will need to be durable since this is a high-traffic area. Tile is the perfect solution, offering a great variety of options that are simultaneously gorgeous and strong.
Below are a few modern entryway tile ideas you’ll love. Not only are they elegant, but they’ll hold their own against heavy use and maintain their beauty over the long haul.
Featured Image: Pantone’s - Ultra Violet
There are many words that can be used to describe Pantone’s 2018 Color of the Year, Ultra Violet. It’s bold, it’s bright, and it’s luxurious. Indulgent yet fresh. Spicy yet elegant. When used in the home, it can transform any space and take your décor in a new, exciting direction.
If you’re drawn to this trend-setting color but not sure how to incorporate it into your home design, try these ideas.
Featured Image: Bianco Venatino Honed White Marble Tile Bathroom Floor From Arizona Tile
You’re shopping for tile for your upcoming remodel or home project, and you’ve narrowed down the options to a few of your favorites. Now, you’re trying to decide what tile finish will suit your home’s design and your personal tastes. The choices are plentiful: from polished and glazed to matte and natural. Then there’s another popular finish—honed. You may be wondering, “What does honed mean?”
Let’s take a look at some examples of honed tile to help you make your decision.
Featured Image: White Bianco Carrara Marble Fireplace From Arizona Tile
Your fireplace is the focal point of your living area, which makes it a central gathering space when the holidays come around. If your fireplace is looking drab and you need some yuletide inspiration to keep it looking great, a makeover might be the answer. From the design of the fireplace itself to how you decorate your mantle, let’s take a look at a few festive ways to revamp your fireplace in time for the holiday season with stone and tile from Arizona Tile.
Featured Image:Arizona Tile’s Glazed Porcelain WF Series created with Digital Print Technology
Rustic contemporary design is a trend that’s sweeping the nation, with many homeowners and designers opting for warm, chic style elements that add character. Rich wood, beautiful brick, and striking textures are just a few of the characteristics of this rising trend in home design and décor. Let’s take a look at some of the current rustic favorites when it comes to tile and flooring.
