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.](https://digitalassets.daltile.com/content/dam/Daltile/website/images/3-1-ratio/PAN_SapphireStatus_CM87_RES_02_31_banner.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.2000.2000.jpeg?h=170&la=en&w=170)
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.
FEATURED ARTICLES
![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.](https://digitalassets.daltile.com/content/dam/Daltile/website/images/3-1-ratio/DAL_GeometricFusion_Obsidian_GF02_RES_05_31_banner.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.2000.2000.jpeg?h=170&la=en&w=170)
BACKSPLASH / WALL
![Renovated bathroom with black herringbone tile backsplash, white quart vanity counter with dual sinks, pendant lighting, wet room with marble floor and wall tile.](https://digitalassets.daltile.com/content/dam/Daltile/website/images/3-1-ratio/DAL_BargainMansions_Belleview_03_31_banner.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.2000.2000.jpeg?h=170&la=en&w=170)
Can I Put Tile on the Fireplace?
Choosing Grout for Subway Tile
Designing a Travertine Backsplash
Enhancing Design with Technology
BATHROOM
![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.](https://digitalassets.daltile.com/content/dam/Daltile/website/images/3-1-ratio/DAL_Vertuo_RES_03_31_banner.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.2000.2000.jpeg?h=170&la=en&w=170)
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
Extra-Large Format Porcelain Surfaces
COUNTERTOP
![Remodeled kitchen with white quartz countertops and backsplashes, dark green cabinets with brass hardware, and black cage pendants over island.](https://digitalassets.daltile.com/content/dam/Daltile/website/images/3-1-ratio/DAL_BargainMansions_E307_OQ_NQ30_kitchen_v2_banner.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.2000.2000.jpeg?h=170&la=en&w=170)
FLOOR
![Contemporary living room with brown tile flooring that looks like stone and white marble look tile on fireplace mantel.](https://digitalassets.daltile.com/content/dam/Daltile/website/images/3-1-ratio/DAL_LinearOptions_RES_02_31_banner.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.2000.2000.jpeg?h=170&la=en&w=170)
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
KITCHEN
![Renovated kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white & gray marble backsplash, countertops, and brass cage pendants over island.](https://digitalassets.daltile.com/content/dam/Daltile/website/images/3-1-ratio/DAL_BargainMansions_410_M007kitchen_31_banner.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.2000.2000.jpeg?h=170&la=en&w=170)
5 Reasons Wood Look Tile is Better than the Real Thing
8 Facts about Installing Granite Countertops
Designing a Travertine Backsplash
Extra Large Format Porcelain Surfaces
Faux Wood Flooring Ideas for Every Room
How to Clean Quartzite Countertops
OUTDOOR
![Outdoor patio with pergola, walls with natural quartzite slab, fireplace, wooden table with chairs, grill, and white stone look pavers.](https://digitalassets.daltile.com/content/dam/Daltile/website/images/3-1-ratio/DAL_Quartzite_PegasusWhite_RES_01_31_banner.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.2000.2000.jpeg?h=170&la=en&w=170)
SUBWAY TILE
![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.](https://digitalassets.daltile.com/content/dam/Daltile/website/images/3-1-ratio/DAL_ColorWheel_RES_03_31crop_web_banner.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.2000.2000.jpeg?h=170&la=en&w=170)
TRIM & DECORATIVE TILE
![Shower wall with white and gray veined marble tile in a herringbone pattern, shower niche, and matte brass shower fixtures.](https://digitalassets.daltile.com/content/dam/Daltile/website/images/4-1-ratio/DAL_BargainMansions_E410_M701_41_banner.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.2000.2000.jpeg?h=170&la=en&w=170)
WOOD LOOK
![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.](https://digitalassets.daltile.com/content/dam/Daltile/website/images/3-1-ratio/EmersonWood_RES_01_31crop_web_banner.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.2000.2000.jpeg?h=170&la=en&w=170)
![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.](https://digitalassets.daltile.com/content/dam/Daltile/website/images/3-1-ratio/DAL_OQ81_CalacattaWisteria_RES_01_31_banner.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.2000.2000.jpeg?h=170&la=en&w=170)