In the world of decorative tile, plant- and flower-inspired motifs are making a big comeback this spring—and we couldn’t be happier to see them. A water-jet tile-cutter can create intricate botanical ...

Pros say stone mosaics, wood-look porcelain, and pastels feel dated and impractical. Diagonal, checkerboard, and accent stripe patterns look busy and outdated. Modern bathrooms favor simple, cohesive, ...

Q. I plan to remodel my bathroom and kitchen, but the tile patterns I see at the home center store seem boring. How can I get or make attractive tile patterns and what is the best way to install them?

Simple bathroom with white fixtures and subway wall tiles. - Roman Fenton/Shutterstock Making the case for using ceramic tiles in your bathroom is pretty easy. For one, they're durable. They're also ...