The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. If you want to tile a bathroom floor, square tiles are the simplest option—they fit together without any gaps in a grid pattern that can ...

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Planning a bathroom remodel? The style starts with the tile. A classic subway tile sets the stage for a timeless look, while a marble basketweave tile instantly elevates a space. Dramatic veining can ...

Tilemakers continue to innovate on texture and color, incorporating cutoffs—as is the case with Salvatori’s Patchwork—using natural volcanic stone like Zia Tile, or sticking to the techniques of yore, ...

One tile, so many options. A contemporary twist to the classic. Works best with slightly shorter tiles. If you don’t want to feel super modern with this layout, stick with organic-looking, “handmade” ...

People have been surfacing floors and walls in tile for hundreds of years; it’s one of our oldest materials. But the industry keeps reinventing the product. Digital printing and fabricating advances ...

Each week, Mansion Global tackles a topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week, we look at designing with patterned bathroom tiles. While ...

We love monochromatic subway tile as much as the next person; it's classic for a reason. But lately designers are arranging tiles in unexpected patterns to pack a stronger visual punch. There's plenty ...

Designers say that some of these tiling styles lack personality and thus feel dated in 2026, while others overload on details ...