This mosaic art tile is from a Houston outdoor kitchen and entertaining area offering a modern take on Mediterranean style. Designed and built by Outdoor Homescapes of Houston, this fully loaded family and entertaining space echoes the stucco, travertine tile patio and Mediterranean style of the existing home while exuding a more modern, transitional style. “This was a high-profile client – both VPs of different oil and gas companies who entertain affluent guests on a regular basis – so they wanted to make sure they had high-end appliances and all the latest amenities they could order,” says Lisha Maxey, senior designer for Outdoor Homescapes and owner of LGH Design Services in Houston. “They also have two kids, ages 7 and 10, and wanted a family gathering space that better accompanied their new, luxurious pool.” What really sets apart this outside kitchen design idea, however, is the way the elements are used throughout the space. “Usually, outdoor kitchen designs for a backyard are grouped into one island or cabinet,” explains Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. “But here, the patio, roof and fireplace were all in place, separated by stucco columns, and the outdoor kitchen elements had to work around them.” A 14-foot-long cooking island houses a built-in Fire Magic grill with a Magic View Window (allows the chef to check on food without lifting the lid and losing valuable heat). The island, the countertop of which is "Carnaval" granite from Lackstone, also features a Fire Magic power burner, warming drawer and trash drawer. On one side of the fireplace, forming an “L” with the cooking island, sits a built-in Primo ceramic grill. On the other side of the fireplace is a 3-foot-long cabinet housing a bar with a wine cooler, ice maker and upper cabinet. And finally, just outside the patio door is a 7-foot-long cabinet with a modern Kohler sink with a high-arc Moen faucet (sink and faucet from Faucets Direct), a trash drawer and another upper cabinet. Outdoor Homescapes of Houston, by the way, outfitted both cabinets with glass inserts, custom pulls and three-way sensor lighting. “At the beginning, this was basically a blank space with a fireplace in the middle,” says Maxey. So Outdoor Homescapes upgraded the fireplace with Austin Stack Stone in white (No. 401) from Colorstonescreenshot vickers mosaic tile rectangle. "The stone added that pop,” notes Maxey. The fireplace’s espresso-colored, distressed wood mantel (from Mantels.com) and upper wood cabinets were both stained with the Minwax color Jacobean. The ceiling fans were also updated with ones featuring similarly espresso-colored, wooden fan blades, to match. The table in the middle - a cast-iron, Mediterranean style gem with hand-forged scrollwork designs from Patio 1 in Houston – seats 10. “We wanted this kind of Mediterranean feel,” says Maxey. “We wanted rustic, but the appliance package was so new, with all its stainless steel, so we kept a the cabinets and the columns stucco instead of stone for a more clean, modern look and then did the custom tile backsplash and mosaic in more of a rustic, Mediterranean look." The backsplash is a 1-inch travertine tile background with 4-inch square metallic insets, both from Floor & Decor. The tile for the 18-by-24-inch rectangle mosaic came from Great Britain Tile Co. and included a Dianno Reale tumbled border and background. The bronze, diamond-shaped insets are tumbled Dark Emperdor tile and the scrolls are tumbled Noce tile. The client, who admits they have high standards, was more than pleased with the project – especially browsing through Outdoor Homescapes’ vast library of patio kitchen design ideas, the 3D virtual video tour that let them preview the project from every angle before construction. They also liked the personalized design consultation. "OH provides a very neat service where one of their designers will either shop/buy for you or shop with you for the more detailed pieces that will finish your home," reads the client's review on Houzz. "This was a very positive, personalized feature ... Lisha helped narrow down an enormous marketplace of materials and finishes to a few we could choose from."

Children's tub and built in shelves. Yorgos Efthymiadis
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All of the cuts in the tile were deliberate. Notice the equal reveal on either side of the soap niche. A rectangular soap niche is not only modern and unique, but also has a much higher storage capacity than the traditional small square recess. The pony wall provides separation and privacy and also is able to support the long floating bench across the back wall.

A master bathroom in need of an update was modernized with a barn door, new vanity and modern natural tile selections. We were able to create a bathroom space which include warm colors( wood shelves, wall color, floor tile) and crisp clean finishes ( vanity, quartz, textural wall tile). There were 2 benches included for seating in and out of large shower enclosure.

Tarsus Beige Polished Porcelain Tile 12in. x 24in. Gold Pebble Marble Mosaic 12in. x 12in. Golden Harvest Slate Panel Ledger 6in. x 24in. Antique Parma Brushed Travertine Tile 8in. x 8in. Antique Parma Travertine Tile 8in. x 16in.

Inset cabinets, Counter tops are Colonial Gold Granite and Crema Antiqua Tumbled Travertine Tile, on the backsplash.
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This is a SMALL bathroom with a lot of punch! The double sink was painted black on the base to tie into the black accents on the floor. The subway tile was added to protect the space and make it super kid proof, since this is the bathroom closest to the pool! Joe Kwon Photography

The Crema Antiqua Travertine Collection has been tumbled and left unfilled which gives the surface of the stone an antiqued appearance. The addition of natural stone tiles can revamp any space. Characteristics of natural stone include variances in shade, color, and hardness. Transforming this Master Shower with a wide range of sizes, colors, and styles. By using the Crema Antiqua Small Pencil Travertine Bullnose (1/2" x 5/8" x 12") for trim travertine tiles with convex radius one edge for finishing the turning of a built-in soap caddy and outside corners of the shower for that finish look. The Crema Antiqua tumbled travertine tile flooring (4" x 4" x 3/8") follows along with the travertine bullnose. By Rush River Stone® the travertine shower walls has a clay-colored, uneven-chiseled edge brick mosaic tiles (12" x 12" sheet) with a smooth finish giving an old world feel that works extremely well with the Crema Antiqua Collection by Casa Antica®. Natural Stones must be sealed with a penetrating sealer. Speakman's signature silhouette, updated with modern contours, this Icon Shower Head S-2252 in Oil Rubbed Bronze has 6 precision jets that transform water into 48 full-coverage sprays. The sculpted arm rotates effortlessly in either direction allowing you to transition between intense needling, gentle rain and drenching flood spray. The 360-degree rotation also serves as a self-cleaning mechanism, ensuring each stream is delivered at its intended pressure. Giving you that "Luxury Hotel Experience" shower by Speakman® Using 3/8" Clear Frameless Shower Enclosure with Oil Rubbed Bronze Hardware and a 30" door. Let's not forget DFI® - Protective coating applied to all inside glass surface to inhibit hard-water spots from etching glass (5 yr warranty). To see more pictures please visit us at www.TexasHometown Remodeling.com. Photo Credit: Marc Vandendriessche

1929 Spanish Colonial home; this master bath renovation started with a new alcove shower on the 2nd floor of the home, situated in the historic district of Cocoa Village in Brevard County, Florida. The clients wanted to respect the architectural style of their home without creating a period reproduction. Honed & tumbled travertine tiles in multiple sizes were employed with a decorative border produced by Stone Impressions of San Diego, CA. Travertine tile sizes include: 12x12, 6x6 and 4x8. The border is composed of 6x6 and 3x6 travertine. Grohe plumbing fixtures from Aquadraulics in Rockledge, Florida.

Concrete stained to look like travertine tile
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Backsplash - Lunada Bay Tile - Sumi-e 1 x 4 Mini Brick / Color - Izu Natural Michael Partenio
Eat-in kitchen - coastal eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass tile backsplash, granite countertops, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Winner of Interior Design Society's 2013 Designer of the Year Awards: Bathrooms 30K & Under - 2nd Place
Inspiration for a transitional beige tile bathroom remodel in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and beige cabinets

This is a beautiful master bathroom and closet remodel. The free standing bathtub with chandelier is the focal point in the room. The shower is travertine subway tile with enough room for 2.

Linda Kasian Photography
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The detailed plans for this bathroom can be purchased here: https://www.changeyourbathroom.com/shop/healing-hinoki-bathroom-plans/ Japanese Hinoki Ofuro Tub in wet area combined with shower, hidden shower drain with pebble shower floor, travertine tile with brushed nickel fixtures. Atlanta Bathroom

building Lab is a design build firm specializing in Mid-Century-Modern architecture. Skylight floods the master bath with natural light. Porcelain wall tiles by Heath Ceramics. Photo by Scott Hargis.

Stone tilling creates a luxury spa bathroom retreat for the homeowners. A beautiful focal wall using geometric patterns allows this shower to take center stage in this gorgeous design.

Turkish stone tile, river rock shower floor, and an antique cabinet reworked to function as a vanity. Jesse Young Property and Real Estate Photographers