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Fresh Color Block Modern Kitchen - Lisa Gilmore Design
Lisa Gilmore Design clients want luxurious, curated spaces filled with custom and one-of-a-kind pieces. And, they often think we can achieve that through furnishings.
While that is true, another often overlooked way to inject color, personality, and character into a space is through tile.
The most common types of tile like ceramic and porcelain may not have much personality. And, even Carrara marble has become standard in luxury homes. But, there are several other options such as concrete and hand-painted tile that add glamour and an artisan feel to a space.
9 Interior Design Projects Showcasing Stunning Tile
Take a look at these Lisa Gilmore Design projects that feature show-stopping tile.
Geometric Marble Backsplash
This luxury condo kitchen features a custom marble geometric backsplash in a classic monochromatic color scheme.
Concrete Pool Deck
This backyard features a pool deck with a neutral tile underfoot. For the stair risers and outdoor kitchen backsplash, we incorporated a wonderful, hand-crafted concrete tile in a fun pattern, again adding visual interest - but not overpowering the space. We also incorporated this tile on the stair risers to the entry of the home, so it is a continuous thread throughout the property.
Arto Tile Outdoor Kitchen - Lisa Gilmore Design
Custom Home Snell Isle - Interiors by Lisa Gilmore Design
Patterned Tile Floor
The tile in this primary bath adds a pop of glam that the room needed to go from good to magazine worthy. Who needs rugs in a bathroom when you have this beautiful pattern throughout?!
Modern Terrazzo Kitchen
The backsplash for this waterfront vacation condo features a modern terrazzo that brings the kitchen to life.
Hand-crafted Relief Tile
For this client’s backsplash, we chose hand-crafted relief molds on terracotta that pop against the modern appliances and cabinetry. This creates so much visual interest while remaining calm and monochromatic.
Black & White Terrazzo Floor
This luxury condo is filled with lots of pattern and color, however, we wanted the kitchen to be a bit more calm but still interesting. This kitchen’s backsplash features tile with an irregular dot pattern for an understated modern look. It balances wonderfully with the two-tone kitchen cabinets and the busy terrazzo we installed on the floor.
Hand Painted Tabarka Tile
This walk-in wine room features layers and layers of history, from the 300-year-old doors found in Paris to the antique chandelier and footstool. We complimented all of these worn-with-love items with a beautiful back wall of hand-painted tile. It’s the perfect backdrop for beloved glassware and objects.
Patterned Terracotta Tile
Hand-painted terracotta tile adds a splash of color to this white kitchen and makes the cabinet hardware pop.
Floral Marble Bathroom
This home renovation didn’t miss the opportunity for a wow factor. This floral backdrop is made of stunning waterjet cut marble, creating a calm and relaxing motif for this primary bathroom.
These nine projects feature just a few of the many ways tile can be used to add personality, character, and color to a space. It’s elements like these, paired with custom furnishings and vintage pieces that create curated, luxurious spaces that are the embodiment of liveable glamour.
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