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Questions to Ask When Designing a Kitchen

If you are reading this, chances are that you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen or you may be starting from the ground up. Designing a kitchen can be a fun challenge to some, but most people feel overwhelmed with so many decisions to make...

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Color Subway Tile Ideas

Ready to give your kitchen a refresh but your budget and time are in short supply? If you’re looking for a simple, stylish, but also practical way of updating the heart of your home, changing your backsplash is a great way to achieve a new...

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Wood Look Porcelain Design Ideas

Wood is one of the most popular design materials out there: it’s functional, it’s versatile, and most of all – it brings with it an inherent quality of warm, natural beauty. From rustic cabins in the woods to modern industrial-style lofts, wood provides the perfect...

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Ask the Expert: The Best LVT for Your Home

Thinking about LVT for your home? With so many options, we decided to ask Luxury Vinyl Tile expert Jeremy Salomon, the Executive Vice President of LVT at TileBar. He came into the position a few years ago where he put his thousands of hours of...

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Designing with Natural Stone Tile

Beautifully organic and highly enduring, stone has always been a sought out element in architecture and design. From the grand temples of the Roman Empire to the embellished marble facades of Baroque churches, stones like marble, granite, limestone, travertine, and quartzite have been a consistent...

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Power of Patterns: LVT Flooring Design Ideas

LVT flooring (Luxury Vinyl Tile) changed the game of design in more ways than one. By combining high durability, affordable cost, and design flexibility, LVT is an ideal flooring product for both commercial and residential environments. LVT provides realistic renderings of natural materials such as...

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Going Green: Choosing a Sustainable Tile

Sustainability is not just a buzzword anymore. As more and more companies are making a commitment to eco-friendly and ethical production, it is clear that sustainability will not only shape the future of our planet, but also the future of design. However, sustainability is not...

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Made in the USA: Redefining American Luxury

What does “American” design mean in the 21st Century? From traditional colonial style with British influences to the bold and gritty industrial style of New York City. From the glitz and glam of Art Deco to the refined serenity of Mid-Century Modern Design. The truth...

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Drill-It-Yourself: Drilling Into Tile With Ease

Planning on a DIY tiling project? Drilling clean holes through your tile is essential for a beautiful and professionally looking result. Whether you’re upgrading a bathroom wall or tiling an entire room – almost every tiling project requires drilling through the tiles to complete an...

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Ready to Update Your Kitchen Backsplash? Here’s How to Do It Yourself

Ready for a new backsplash? Adding kitchen backsplash tile is simpler than you think and you can do it yourself in just a few days! Backsplashes are a great first tile project and an easy way to update your kitchen without the major cost of...

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Industrial Design Using Tiles

Using exposed materials, sleek neutral colors, and a heavy play with textures – industrial design has reshaped and redefined contemporary décor. What started as a trend at the beginning of the 2000’s has become the definition of modern urban interior design, balancing between form and...

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The History & Art of Terrazzo

Terrazzo is everywhere. The popular decorative surface has broken free from its institutional reputation to realize its place in contemporary design and become the go-to surface for architects and designers around the globe. From authentic poured terrazzo to its use as an inspiration for modern...

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How to Tile a Shower

Many of us have found ourselves living with a bathroom that feels worn and dated. We’ve tried a different paint color on the walls or cabinets, lights above the vanity, or even new plumbing fixtures, but nothing can distract from bad tile. Whether it is...

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TileBar Luxury Peel & Stick Tiles

Explore a breakthrough in tile innovation with Tilebar’s Luxury Peel & Stick tiles! This is not the typical peel & stick tile, rather a peel & stick tile with a stone plastic composite allowing for superior durability.

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The Next Step in Peel & Stick Tiles

Historically, peel and stick tiles have been a mixed bag in terms of value, aesthetic, and overall quality of finish. Our Tilebar Luxury Peel & Stick Tiles, however, are not your typical example. Blending commitment-free design with high-quality materials and finishes, our tiles elevate this...

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The Power of Porcelain Tiles: Choosing a Tile Based on Performance

There are many reasons why a person chooses a tile. At the top of that list, you will find, what it looks like, followed by price, availability, and whether it is the right type of tile for the installation. All these factors play a role...

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How to Bring Your Style to Life

When you are ready to design an amazing space, it is easy to find inspiration. A quick search online, a thumb through the latest design magazine, or even watching your favorite show will have you ready to jump into your next project. You excitedly walk...

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What is Subway Tile? A Brief History

The subway tile is an essential element of interior design that holds a storied 100-year history, having first emerged in the early twentieth century as an easy-to-clean, sleek surfacing solution for the subterranean spaces beneath New York City streets. The ubiquitous three-by-six-inch rectangular tile has...

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