The Design Box: Interior Design Ideas & Inspiration | Daltile

THE DESIGN BOX

Bathroom featuring backsplash of large formal porcelain slab with dark blue and white veining that looks like marble, large mirror, and dark grey floating vanity.
Daltile designers work closely with industry leaders in architecture and interior design to develop state-of-the-art tile products.

In The Design Box, our award-winning designers proudly share their insight, uncover tricks of the trade, and offer their expertise on a wide range of design topics.

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BACKSPLASH / WALL

BATHROOM

COUNTERTOP

FLOOR

KITCHEN

OUTDOOR

SUBWAY

TRIM & DECORATIVE

WOOD LOOK

DESIGN TRENDS

 

Open concept living and dining room with gas fireplace with gray metallic tile facade, dark gray tile flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, and floating staircase.

FEATURED ARTICLES

Newly renovated foyer with gray and white marble-look floor tile in checkerboard pattern.

Selecting Checkerboard Floor Tile

Beyond Black & White
Renovated bathroom with steam shower, brown tile that looks like heavily striated marble, marble mosaic backsplash, brown quartz vanity countertop, and vaulted wood ceiling with skylights.

Tips Combining Different Flooring Styles

Expert Advice
Reading nook with wall tile that looks like wood slates, off-white concrete look floor tile, white cushioned chair, stone coffee table holding books.

Wood Look Tile Trends

See the Trends
Fresh and clean bathroom décor with square white floor tile, gray subway tile wainscoting, white diamond wall tile, and white pedestal sink.

All About Bullnose Tile

Bullnose Details
Renovated bathroom with black herringbone tile backsplash, white quart vanity counter with dual sinks, pendant lighting, wet room with marble floor and wall tile.

BACKSPLASH / WALL

All About Bullnose Trim

Beveled Subway Tile

Can I Put Tile on the Fireplace?

Choosing Grout for Subway Tile

Designing a Travertine Backsplash

Enhancing Design with Technology

Extra-Large Format Porcelain Surfaces

Insider Tile Trend Forecast

Kitchen Trends

Marble Fireplace Surround

Modern Arabesque Tile

Reinventing the Traditional Tub Surround

Simple Bathroom Designs to Refresh Your Space

Stone Backsplash for the Kitchen

The Benefits of Jolly Tile Trim

Three Tips to Make Your Space Your Own

Timeless Subway Tile

Using Mosaics to Liven Up Dated Kitchen

Using Stacked Stone to Add Texture

Which Grout is Best for My Tile

Stunning wet room with free-standing bathtub, shower wall, floor, and niche of black marble look tile with white & black tile accents, black matte shower fixtures, floating vanity countertop & shelf.

BATHROOM

5 Reasons Wood Look Tile is Better than the Real Thing

8 Facts about Installing Granite Countertops

Bathroom Designs: How to Tackle the Planning Process

Bathroom Designs: Pairing Claw-Foot Tubs with the Right Tile

Bathroom Trends

Beveled Subway Tile

Extra-Large Format Porcelain Surfaces

Faux Wood Flooring Ideas for Every Room

Heated Floors

Natural Stone Tile in the Shower

Reinvent the Traditional Tub Surround with Tile

Shower Designs Featuring Large-Format Tile

Simple Bathroom Design Ideas to Refresh Your Space

The Low Down on High Style Countertops

Timeless Subway Tile

Using Stacked Stone to add Texture

Wood Look Tile in the Shower

Wood Look Tile in Wet Areas

Which Grout is Best for My Tile

Remodeled kitchen with white quartz countertops and backsplashes, dark green cabinets with brass hardware, and black cage pendants over island.

COUNTERTOP

8 Facts for Granite Countertop Installation

Extra Large Format Porcelain Surfaces

How to Clean Quartzite Countertops

Outdoor Tile Ideas

The Low Down on High Style Countertops

Contemporary living room with brown tile flooring that looks like stone and white marble look tile on fireplace mantel.

FLOOR

5 Reasons Wood Look Tile is Better than the Real Thing

5 Things You Need to Know About Grout for Wood Look Tile

Bathroom Designs: Pairing Claw-Foot Tubs with the Right Tile

Enhancing Design with Technology

Extra Large Format Porcelain Surfaces

Faux Wood Flooring Ideas for Every Room

Grout Joints for Large Format Tile

Heated Floor Tile

How to Choose Checkerboard Floor Tile Colors

Kitchen Tile Flooring: Why Wood Look Tile is Trending

Outdoor Tile Ideas

Preparing Cement Floor for Tile

Shower Designs Featuring Large-Format Tile

Simple Bathroom Designs to Refresh Your Space

Three Tips to Make Your Space Your Own

Tips for Combining Flooring Styles in Your Home

Which Grout is Best for my Tile

Wood Look Tile in Wet Areas

Wood Look Tile Trends

Renovated kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white & gray marble backsplash, countertops, and brass cage pendants over island.

KITCHEN

5 Reasons Wood Look Tile is Better than the Real Thing

8 Facts about Installing Granite Countertops

Beveled Subway Tile

Designing a Travertine Backsplash

Extra Large Format Porcelain Surfaces

Faux Wood Flooring Ideas for Every Room

How to Clean Quartzite Countertops

Kitchen Tile Flooring: Why Wood Look Tile is Trending

Kitchen Trends

Modern Arabesque Tile

Stone Backsplash Ideas for Your Kitchen

The Low Down on High Style Countertops

Trends in Contemporary Kitchens

Using Mosaics to Liven Up Dated Kitchen

Which Grout is Best for My Tile

Wood Look Tile in Wet Areas

Outdoor patio with pergola, walls with natural quartzite slab, fireplace, wooden table with chairs, grill, and white stone look pavers.

OUTDOOR

5 Reasons Wood Look Tile is Better than the Real Thing

8 Questions to Ask Regarding Exterior Tile

Choosing Waterline Pool Tile

Extra-Large Format Porcelain Surfaces

Faux Wood Flooring Ideas for Every Room

How to Make Your Pool Tile Last Forever

How to Clean Quartzite Countertops

Insider Tile Trend Forecast

Outdoor Tile Ideas

Pool Tile Made Easy 

The Low Down on High Style Countertops

Using Stacked Stone to add Texture

Which Grout is Best for My Tile

Wood Look Tile in Wet Areas

Game room with gray felt billiard table, floor tile that looks like wood, white, tan & brown subway tile, wood beam ceiling, and brown over-stuffed couches.

SUBWAY TILE

Bathroom Trends

Beveled Subway Tile

Choosing Grout for Subway Tile

Timeless Subway Tile

Which Grout is Best for My Tile

Shower wall with white and gray veined marble tile in a herringbone pattern, shower niche, and matte brass shower fixtures.

TRIM & DECORATIVE TILE

3 Marble Fireplace Surround Options

All About Bullnose Tile

Can I Put Tile on the Fireplace?

Enhancing Design with Technology

Modern Arabesque Tile

The Benefits of Jolly Trim

Living room with wood-look tiles for flooring, brown arm chairs in front of large picture window, and wall-mounted fireplace on wall with 3D-cube mosaic tile that looks like wood.

WOOD LOOK

5 Reasons Wood Look tile is Better than the Real Thing

5 Things You Need to Know About Grout for Wood Look Tile

Bathroom Designs: Pairing Claw-Foot Tubs with the Right Tile

Enhancing Design with Technology

Faux Wood Flooring Ideas for Every Room

Kitchen Tile Flooring: Why Wood Look Tile is Trending

Insider Tile Trend Forecast

Outdoor Tile Ideas

Which Grout is Best for My Tile

Wood Look Tile in the Shower

Wood Look Tile in Wet Areas

Wood Look Tile Trends

Bathroom with soaker tub on white mosaic tile platform, in front of white & gray marble look quartz slab wall and gray floor tile that looks like stone.

Bathroom Trends

Dreamscape Trend

Elevate Life Trend

Essential Luxury Trend

Female Celebration Trend

Insider Tile Trend Forecast

Kitchen Tile Flooring: Why Wood Look Tile is Trending

Kitchen Trends

Noble Simplicity Trend

Nostalgia Escape Trend

Origins Exploration Trend

Restorative Nature Trend

Seize the Day Trend

Self-Expressionism Trend

Tech Retreat Trend

Tender Living Trend

Trends in Contemporary Kitchens

Wood Look Tile Trends