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Tile trends, care tips, and stories from our Brooklyn showroom.

September 8, 2026

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.

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September 1, 2026

Bold 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.

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August 31, 2026

Brooklyn 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.

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August 31, 2026

Outdoor 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.

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August 11, 2026

Warm 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.

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August 7, 2026

Terrazzo 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.

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August 3, 2026

Large-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.

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July 30, 2026

2026 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.

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July 28, 2026

Understanding 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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