what tile to use in a contemporary house?
Aaron Xie
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Dawn Martinez
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Glass tile backsplash - tell us which size looks more contemporary
Comments (34)In general, the 3x6 staggered subway look may be a bit old, but I think that your two choices, 3x12 and 6x12, are both up-to-date and less common. Larger tiles have a more distinctive look and provide a clean, modern aesthetic. I think the stacked look or the brick pattern would both look great. In general the large size plus the stacked look will give you a great contemporary feel. You can check out the glass tile oasis website for some cool layout ideas. That’s where I ordered my glass bathroom backsplash tile and achieved that modern look by stacking them (It was the Sea Glass Tile Series). If you hate cleaning your bathroom, use larger slabs, since they making cleaning much easier. Smaller tiles also create an optical illusion and make the room seem much larger. In your case, where you are using it for the backsplash only, I wouldn’t say that one size is more associated with bathroom décor over the other. Hope this helps!...See MoreNew England Contemporary Farm House Kitchen Renovation Progress Thread
Comments (48)My sister put in a lux vinyl. It looks like stone yet has that bit of give that a wood floor system provides. You can't tell from looking if it is stone or porcelain? I've heard that ceramic or stone can be hard on the back or legs when standing in the kitchen....See MoreDiscontinued US Ceramic Tile subway tile from home depot.
Comments (2)Thanks. I believe this tile is still made. If anyone has some old ones they are willing to part with, let me know....See MoreOutdoor tile for contemporary home?
Comments (2)Hmmm, if water will not drain from concrete, how will it drain from tile?...See MorePatricia Colwell Consulting
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