Ceramic Tile Design Ideas

For this kitchen backsplash, the homeowners chose six-inch tiles from our Teruel series of hand-painted ceramic Spanish tiles. Set on the diagonal, or on point, Teruel's effect is quite dramatic here. You can really see the difference in visual impact when you compare this installation with another 6"x6" Spanish tile installation using the same pattern. In this case, the hand-painted pattern and colors of Teruel blend in well with the homeowners granite countertops. Natural stone and hand-painted tile tend to pair well because each possesses inherit color tone variations. Using decorative tiles for a backsplash creates a dramatic, appealing look....

A myriad of our Whimsical Sea Life tiles make up this ocean inspired mural. Arranging tiles in a fun, non-traditional way can create a something beautiful and unexpected.

Patterned deco tiles, such as our Crackle Caceres, create a beautiful pattern when used in more than one row. Using a trim piece along the edges, such as a domed liner or rope, makes the pattern stand out, while adding depth and definition to the space.

Various California deco ceramic tiles are used here with our Celtic Botticino field and trim tiles. Create an appealing look reminiscent of old Spanish missions by using several designs from our California line and placing them with a textured field tile, such as our Celtic Botticino 4"x4" and Cornice.

Beautiful Eartha Bird and Nest Tile murals make a stunning border with Gossamer crackle filed tile.  Use Eartha Field tile in a 3-inch format as an accent make the design pop! The concept shows the Birds & Nests relief tile with an accent strip of assorted 3"x3" Eartha Field tiles placed with Gossamer Crackle 6" x 6" tile and trim. When using a tile with multiple colors, adding a row of field tiles that showcase all of the colors can pack an unexpected visual punch to the area. The Birds & Nests work well with the soft tones of our...