Ceramic Tile Design Ideas

Using a glass tile as an insert in a natural field background creates a stunning contrast of texture and color. With the variety of shapes and colors in our Cracked Ice line, you can achieve designs that are simple or elaborate. The stone-like finish of the Celtic Botticino 4"x4" field mimics the look of old stone, while the Celtic rope liner and cornice bring in an additional decorative touch.

A few small hand-painted dots used randomly to create subtle interest that doesn't clash with the granite or tile. In this design, Spanish Teruel 1.5" x 1.5" Dots were used as accents for the Yucatan Chamois 4" x 4" field tile laid on-point. The 4"x4" bull-nosed tile were cut for the top trim, further reducing costs by avoiding more-costly trims. Notice how the wall outlets don't mess up the decorative tile insets? The dots are used randomly to create subtle interest that doesn't clash with the granite or tile. Yucatan Field Tile is a great choice for pairing with natural stone because...

Our gorgeous handmade Celtic ceramic tiles are reminiscent of old castles and churches made from antique stone. This line works well for kitchens, fireplaces, and even outdoor patios and courtyards, and because of the neutral tones of the tile.The antique stone look of our Celtic line of tiles blends fabulously with the polished stone of travertine. The Celtic field tiles can also be used to create a textured finish of old stone.

This Mediterranean-inspired kitchen backsplash was created by alternating hand-painted Spanish tile products from our Barcelona Spanish ceramic tile collection. Using our San Jose 6"x6" quarter tiles together with our San Jose 3"x3" tiles behind the sink area, the designer really understood the allure of this hand-painted Spanish tile series. To attract the eye, or to create a focal point in a particular area of a room, use a dramatically different sized tile behind the area you wish to highlight. Tiles with the same or similar pattern work well together. For a bold contrast, border the tiled area with a brightly...

This Mediterranean-inspired kitchen backsplash was created by alternating hand-painted Spanish tile products from our Barcelona Spanish ceramic tile collection. Using our San Jose 6"x6" quarter tiles together with our San Jose 3"x3" tiles behind the sink area, the designer really understood the allure of this hand-painted Spanish tile series. To attract the eye, or to create a focal point in a particular area of a room, use a dramatically different sized tile behind the area you wish to highlight. Tiles with the same or similar pattern work well together. For a bold contrast, border the tiled area with a brightly...