Ceramic Tile Design Ideas — Traditional/Classic

A simple mosaic using a blend of our Pillow Chiclet tiles in Aqua and River create a cool counter for this Pool Bath. Our Pillow Chiclet line of ceramic tiles offer a classic shape with a touch of softness. The wonderful translucent colors are hand-painted onto domed "pillow-like" tiles. Pillow Chiclet tiles add dimension and texture to any space. Choose a single color or mix a few for a bolder effect! These tiles are great for kitchens and baths and available in nine glazes.   Designing with Hand-Glazed Ceramic Tiles Using decorative ceramic tiles, such as our Chiclet Tile collection,...

A random pattern of Rustic Terracotta tiles is used on this patio creating a rustic, patchwork design. Both large and small formats that are glazed and unglazed create texture and interest with lots of color variation for this outdoor patio. Smaller format tiles in random Studio glazes as accent dots to maintain the patchwork look. Unglazed, high-fired bisque in Mission Red and Mission Braun pay homage to old California Mission style with their variation in color. Studio Glaze dots - small format tiles - in various colors are used as accents. Rustic Terracotta clay tiles are hand-made, high-fired stoneware (or...

Modular patterns in a single turquoise color palette create a soothing fountain. Our porcelain Pool Tile provide the perfect colors for pools, fountains, and water features. You'll find colors that range from azure and turquoise to deep, saturated colors like cobalt blue. These wonderful shades of blue and aqua evoke the calm and serenity of water. They cam also be accented with bright, jewel-tone colors, such as reds, yellows and oranges from our Yucatan Field Tiles. Consider using our Yucatan Trim and Molding for various molding and trim options.   Use Tile Formats to Add Interest Using the same color...

The brightly colored glazed Malibu Yerba Buena ceramic tiles add just the right balance of eye-pleasing design and interest when they are coupled with our Rustic Paver collection (shown here in Normandy Cream). Our collection of hand-painted Malibu Ceramic Tiles are an homage to the Malibu and Catalina Potteries of California of the 1920s with their classic patterns and colorways. These tiles are created using the cuerda seca (dry cord) technique that produces deep, rich colors from the pooled glazes. Perfect for all indoor applications, this collection is also suitable for outdoor installations, such as stair risers, pools, fountains. However,...

A classic and timeless look for this bathroom in Monterey, CA, was created using hand-painted Spanish Ceramic Tiles in a traditional blue and white palette. A tile rug was created for the shower wall using 6-inch square tiles using our Spanish Caceres tile pattern. The complex, intricate patterns in the Spanish Caceres pattern works well with the plain white tile and blue trim. The palette is ideal for a bath and complements the terracotta Spanish Paver flooring. The blue trim is an excellent design example of how trim or molding can be used to bring attention and highlight a design...