GET IN TOUCH WITH TEXTURE
One of the top trends from 2024 that we’ve been loving is playing with texture. From tactile wallpapers to lush velvets to patterned rugs, there are endless opportunities to introduce varied textures into your space. Introducing multiple textures creates visual interest in your space, inviting you to get comfortable, and get curious. Here’s a few […]
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 […]
Design Details: Cement Encaustic
Author Sydney Piwowar We have seen and heard of cement tiles for years — that is nothing new. What is special about the ones we are seeing today is that they are Encaustics. Encaustics are paintings and ceramics using pigments mixed with hot wax that are burned in as an inlay. Each tile is handmade […]
Top 5 Curtain Hanging Mistakes
Author: Sydney Piwowar Alright peeps — here is a sensitive topic… Drapes. Some people think that they have a hard and fast rule for drapes and that is not always the case. LESS is not always more and MORE are not always more… as a general guideline to hanging drapes there are a few mistakes […]
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 […]
3 Tips to a Perfect Dry Bar
Author: Sydney Piwowar As society modernizes, I believe the perception of alcohol in the home does as well. Where once the home parlor was filled with cocktails and conversation, it turned to a plastic covered furniture living room. Now I believe we are in a full swing back to the original cocktail room we all […]
Top 5 Edgy Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
Author: Sydney Piwowar Tired of white subway tile? We are too. While it is a great budget friendly option, we encourage you to find creative ways to give your space more character. You should feel free to explore color, pattern, and material! Here are our Top 5 Edgy Kitchen Backsplash Ideas to inspire you in […]
Common Art Hanging Mistakes
Author: Sydney Piwowar Art is crucial in making a house feel like a home, and good art is not cheap! Nothing ruins your perfectly good piece of art quite like bad nail placement. We have curated the top 3 mistakes that people make when hanging art and are going to share simple solutions. Hanging Too […]
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 […]
5 Steps to Tasteful Family Photo Wall
Author: Sydney Piwowar We all love our families (mostly) and it’s hard to tastefully show them off. Oversized canvas oil paintings hung over the fireplace aren’t style anymore… At the same time though, I do not think it is fair to cut all evidence of family in a home… it is after all what makes […]