Design | Wellness | Cabinetry
Glace tiles from Ann Sacks is a modern glass version of the traditional ceramic penny round tile.
In addition to 3/4″ rounds, this opaque sparkling tile is available in sheets of 1″x 6″ sticks.
Ann Sacks uses the traditional method of ladling molten glass into steel molds to form these tiles. The slow cooling process gives the tiles their aged and scattered appearance.
Since blue is the new green I expect these tiles to be very popular.
Who knew black chalkboard paint could be sophisticated and fun at the same time?
This picture from the Cooking Lite 2007 FitHouse shows an inexpensive way you can change the look of your kitchen backsplash.
If you are removing a 4″ splash you will need to do some work to get your walls smooth. If your walls are a lost cause or you dont’ want to remove your existing tile you can cut new panels to the size needed for a full splash. Adding a light valance will help to hide any gaps between the cabinets and the full splash.
Sicis Mosaic Tiles turn an ordinary claw-foot tub into a work of art.
Sicis suggests that the ornate bathtub could move beyond the boundaries of the bathroom to form an installation in another area, such as the garden, living room or bedroom. I think you run the risk of making your home look like a hotel if you place your tub in your bedroom but I like this new take on a classic design.
Glass tiles are very popular in the kitchen and the bathroom; but glass tiles that are round or varied in shape are the hottest trend right now.
These little gems from Interstyle Ceramic & Glass are made from recycled glass and come in a variety of sheet sizes such as 3×12 and 6×6. I love how these modern tiles create a splash of visual texture and give a natural feel to a material that is often considered hard and cold.
Check out some of the fun colors available here.
These next tiles from Stone Source, also shown in green, are called Bubbles Blend MDS. You can choose from 59 colors in either a clear or a satin finish.
Another great characteristic of varied-sized mosaic tile is that they tend to catch the eye more than the typical square mosaic tile that can easily start to blend together and appear as a big field of color.
