Tile & Stone: Inspirational Articles

One of the most timeless looks in high-end design is Carrara marble, and it may actually be the most timeless look. This beautiful stone has been widely featured on flooring and counters for centuries, and still is. With modern tastes evolving, Carrara marble is now made into some of the most...

Most people know that tiling works great in bathrooms, kitchens, and entryways. But what you have such a durable and vibrant material, wouldn’t it be fun to tile some unexpected places, too? Here are some of our favorites:HOME ACCESSORIES:Maybe you wouldn’t tile your kitchen table, but how...

If you are ready to tile your home, the experts at Transworld Tile are here to help. You have many options when it comes to your tile: marble, ceramic, porcelain, glass–which do you choose? Today in our blog we would like to share a little bit about the history of one of the oldest types of tile:...

There are a nearly immeasurable amount of options for bathroom tiles, especially when the patterns with which the tiles are laid is factored into the equation. One of the most classic looks available, dating to ancient times, is mosaic. Mosaic features a large amount of small tiles that form a...

It has been said that the kitchen is the heart of the home, so it is no surprise that most home renovations are aimed at increasing the wow-factor of the kitchen. When considering a renovation the major design choices typically surround kitchen layout, flooring, counter tops, cabinets, and...

When striving for the million dollar look in your home, the difference is truly in the details. While a renovation can easily get expensive during the planning and construction stage, it is crucial to invest time and money in the finishes that will really wow anyone that steps foot in the room....

The key to capturing a million dollar look is standing out. Nearly every home renovation staple found in homes these days began in what was once a million dollar renovation; part of creating a truly impressive home design is to do something different, simply put: show people something they weren’t...

When aiming for a million dollar look, it is important to use current modern trends to your advantage in only the best ways so as to not date your project prematurely; latching your design to a fad can be a costly error and actually harm your overall investment rather than helping it. Current home...

In our previous blog, we wrote about the risks and rewards of subway tile in a million dollar bathroom design, and mentioned that part of making a truly great tile feature in any home is choosing the right grout. While grout may seem like the last thing on your mind during a renovation, a poor...

There are two types of people in the world, those that hear carrying tile as hauling boxes of tile into your home, and those that hear endless possibility for creating feature walls, unique displays, and completely cutting-edge designs. When a designer considers carrying a tile feature, what they...

Apartments, condos, and homes across the country feature carpeting as their primary flooring system, even though we all know the major downfalls of carpet. Consider this, when you watch your favorite home buying or renovation reality show, do you ever hear someone requesting carpet? Seems doubtful,...

In our previous blog, we began to introduce the flaws of carpet. While the shortcoming of carpet is probably common knowledge for most people, few actually realize the lack of appeal it has when compared to hardwood and tile floors. Check out the comparison below to see why many San Fernando...