Key Points Penny tiles have been around for 150 years or more, but they're not all that practical to clean.Designers dislike the abundance of grout lines and the bumpy feel underfoot.Today, designers ...

Modern tile designs have become a defining feature of contemporary Australian homes. No longer viewed as a purely practical surface, tiles now play a central role in shaping the aesthetic, ...

Question: I'm remodeling a large bathroom in my home. The large shower stall is going to be tile, as is the floor in the room. I cut out pieces of scrap cardboard to resemble large-format tile, and it ...

Choosing the right tiles for your home is an important design decision that goes beyond appearance alone. The tiles you select play a key role in functionality, safety, and long-term performance, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. This article is more than 4 years old. What’s trending in tile ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. If you’re planning a kitchen or bath remodel, you probably ...

What could be new about something that has been around for more than 4,000 years? When it comes to tile, a lot. During Coverings 2013, the largest tile-and-stone trade expo in the country, the buzz ...