What To Expect from Your Bathroom Reno

First of all, patience is the best practice when entering into a renovation project of any kind. At the end of the day you are dealing with other humans as a collaborative effort to create a beautiful space. Covid has also create a headache for all supply of plumbing, tile, etc. Best advice, is make […]

5 Monochromatic Tile Color Palettes

Author: Sydney Piwowar I call it the “Modern Mural.” Artists used large scale murals to tell the most elaborate, and beautiful, stories through tile mosaics. So many different cultures have done this through the years, and I think America has found its own. It features clean lines, purposeful choice of grout colors, and a handmade […]

Top 5 Penny Tile Patterns

Author: Sydney Piwowar We LOVE Penny tile because it is an inexpensive material that is very customizable. We love the flexibility this product allows, giving any project an inexpensive, but high-end feel. The options are endless! See our Top 5 favorite patterns right now to inspire your next tile reno. Most people only consider tile […]

Exposed Edge Backsplash

Author: Sydney Piwowar I have been secretly waiting for this trend to gain popularity for years! Because seriously, who actually likes bullnose? It’s not exactly an inspiring way to end tile. To prove how amazing exposed edge-tile can be, I have curated a few of my favorite applications below. See more inspiration here, on my […]

Tips on Subway Tile Patterns

In the last 10 years of its rise, we have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of subway tile. Everyone loves it though — it’s simple, easy to clean, and inexpensive! Despite its versatility, I cringe when clients ask for the classic subway pattern. There are so many amazing ways to lay tile, […]

Top 5 Black Framed Shower Doors

Author: Sydney Piwowar When they became a trend back in 2017, you had to pay BIG bucks for these beauties. Now that the trend has set in though, there are so many amazing vendors selling them stocked and ready for you! Here is our round up for Top 5 Black Framed Shower Doors. For Large […]

Design Details: Toilet Paper Holder

Author: Sydney Piwowar I have decided to start a series called Design Details where I touch on the details of a space. There are so many little things that effect your everyday life that people don’t think about. This week topic: Toilet Paper Holders!!! Yep. That’s right. Everyone has a specific method they prefer (upright, […]

Top 5 Stylish Mirrored Medicine Cabinets

Author: Sydney Piwowar It wasn’t until recently that companies like Restoration Hardware emerged, providing aesthetically pleasing options for a very functional piece of decor. Traditionally, stylish mirrors are just surface mount mirrors, with no storage. If you wanted something more practical, you were stuck with the same utilitarian, old fashioned mirrors we have seen since […]

The Anti-Trend: Black Hardware

Author: Sydney Piwowar Everywhere you look you see it — brass hardware! It is one of the biggest trends in both the design and fashion world, we love the classic warmth it provides. At JTD, we respectfully choose not to follow the trends sometimes though. I want to introduce something we are calling the “anti-trend” […]

5 Reasons to Consider Non-White Marble

Author: Sydney Piwowar I have always been more of a visual person – so please let these 5 stones speak for themselves as reasons to consider other options than white marble.  1. Norwegian Oslo Rose marble 2. Pink Marble 3. Green Marble 4. Black Marble 5. Red Marble