Tile & Stone: Inspirational Articles - Page 2

When it comes to transforming your space with top-notch tiles and countertops, look no further than Transworld Tile in Northridge, CA. Nestled in a location that's just a stone's throw away from Encino, our showroom is your go-to destination for quality and expertise.With over 30 years of...

Here at Transworld Tile, we pride ourselves on offering the highest quality of tile products as California’s Top Rated Local® tile & design services. With over 31 years of experience, you can trust Transworld Tile not only with providing premier tile products but also in creating...

At the Transworld Tile blog, one of the things we want to focus on is providing our customers with information on the best uses of our wide selection of kitchen tiles. Not only is it important to pick out a style that works best for your San Fernando home, but it is also important to select the...

Stone flooring has been a part of civilization since the beginning, but that does not mean that your San Fernando floor has to look or feel like a cave. In fact, contemporary stone flooring utilizes tile in a vast number of ways. In fact, some floor tiles are actually made to look like wood floors!...

Since the introduction of tilework centuries ago, ceramic tiles have been used by craftsmen to create beautiful tile floors, walls, and ceilings. Although ancient cultures often used tiles in their religious artwork that adorned palaces and temples, contemporary uses are most commonly kitchen and...

A question we get asked a lot at Transworld Tile is, what size tiles are the best? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer this; if there was, we would only carry one size of kitchen tile! However, there are a couple of design guidelines that can help you decide which size tiles are right for your...

Throughout the history of the world, tile has been a forefront of human ingenuity and craftsmanship. From the Ishtar Gate of Babylon to the beautiful palaces of the Italian renaissance, the skills of tile makers have displayed some of the most artistic approaches to architecture throughout...

One problem that most people living in Los Angeles face on a regular basis is trying to maximize the space of their homes. With the average square footage of a San Fernando home hovering around 1400 square feet, it can be easy for your home to quickly feel crowded. However, there are a number of...

Sumi Mini Brick glass tiles are a popular style of kitchen backsplash tile that are created from blending complementary and contrasting colors.These types of tiles are notable for featuring delicate, feathery brushstrokes that are inspired by Japanese brush paintings. In addition to providing a...

One of the greatest aspects of living in California is the rich cultural diversity that is very much on display throughout Los Angeles. And with heavy ties to colonial Spain as well as native cultures of Mexico, it is no surprise that these cultural influences are still prominent in the art and...

With the Memorial Day weekend approaching, there’s a good chance that you will be opening up your home to guests over the long weekend. And if not, there’s still a good chance that you will be spending some of your extra time off work this weekend giving your house the deep cleaning...

When many people think of porcelain, they may think of fine tea cups or other types of china; this all would be accurate.As far back as 600 A.D., potters in China were experimenting with a variety of porcelain techniques. In fact, the reason many types of porcelain goods are referred to as fine...