Long gone are the days when tile grout was purely functional. Increasingly, designers are using color to transform the gap-filling plaster into a feature in its own right. 'Using grout as a design ...

When it comes to colorful vintage bathroom tile, there are two camps: save it to preserve the home's original charm and get rid of it to update the space. While retro bathrooms are shaping up to be a ...

Design pros weigh in on whether to embrace vintage tile or replace it altogether. Painting vintage tile is rarely a success. Give it a facelift by refreshing the grout and using interesting paint ...

A pop of color, a play of pattern. Ever notice the exotic-looking colorful tile in old brownstone entries and wonder what it is? It’s called encaustic tile, and it’s been around since medieval times ...

A brass kitchen sink surrounded by white subway tile on the backsplash - Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock The backsplash space in the kitchen should be used as an ...

We love monochromatic subway tile as much as the next person; it's classic for a reason. But lately designers are arranging tiles in unexpected patterns to pack a stronger visual punch. There's plenty ...