From the showroom
Tile trends, care tips, and stories from our Brooklyn showroom.
Book-Matched Marble: The Statement Wall Trend Designers Love
Book-matched marble has moved from hotel lobbies to residential feature walls. Here's how the mirrored-vein technique actually works, and how porcelain is putting the look within reach of more projects.
Read more →September 1, 2026Bold Bathroom Tile: How Homeowners Are Ditching Subway Tile for Pattern
Homeowners are moving away from plain white subway tile toward patterned porcelain, encaustic-look florals, and color-blocked walls. Here's what's driving the shift and how to spec it without it dating fast.
Read more →August 31, 2026Brooklyn Brownstone Renovations: Tile Choices That Respect Historic Character
How to choose tile for a Brooklyn brownstone renovation that holds up to modern life without fighting the building's original character — from vestibules to kitchens to bath additions.
Read more →August 31, 2026Outdoor Living Trends: Turning NYC Rooftops and Patios into Year-Round Spaces
NYC rooftops and patios are being tiled for year-round use, not just summer. Here's what porcelain pavers, slip ratings, and freeze-thaw performance actually mean for the project.
Read more →August 11, 2026Warm Minimalism: The 2026 Color Palette Shift in Tile Design
Cool grays and stark white are giving way to soft, warm neutrals in tile and stone. Here's what's driving the shift and how designers are specifying it in 2026.
Read more →August 7, 2026Terrazzo Is Back: How to Use It in Contemporary Spaces
Terrazzo tile is showing up in kitchens, baths, and lobbies again — in large-format, matte porcelain instead of poured concrete. Here's how it's actually being used.
Read more →August 3, 2026Large-Format Porcelain Slabs: Why They're Taking Over Modern Interiors
Large-format porcelain slabs are replacing tile and natural stone in high-end interiors. Here's what's driving the shift and what designers should know before specifying them.
Read more →July 30, 20262026 Kitchen Backsplash Trends: What Designers Are Choosing This Year
From full-height slab backsplashes to Tele di Marmo quartz-look porcelain, here's what designers and homeowners are actually specifying for kitchens in 2026.
Read more →July 28, 2026Understanding PEI Ratings: How to Pick Tile That'll Actually Last
PEI ratings measure how much foot traffic a tile can take before it wears out. Here's how the 0-5 scale works and how to match it to the room you're tiling.
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