When it comes to designing a home, it’s easy to focus on the big picture—overall layout, rooflines, or how the home will sit on the site. But what often brings a home to life are the finer details: finishes, fixtures, textures, and tones. And while these elements may seem small individually, together, they form a visual and tactile language that defines the home’s character.

When designing the interior of a new home, selecting tile plays a key role in the functionality and overall feel of the space. Here are a few things to consider and tips from our interior designer to help you navigate these tiles and tribulations (okay, okay, no more puns from us).

Whether it be shower walls, a kitchen backsplash, a mudroom entryway, or a decorative detail, tile is a great way to add color, texture, and depth to your home. Read on for some tips to consider.

The season of frenzied cooking and colossal meals is fast approaching - can your kitchen keep up? High performance home design considers the efficiency and functionality of every detail, including the layout and outfitting of the rooms we use most. A well-designed kitchen improves not only the aesthetics of the space, but also its comfort and usability. To everyone who has ever dealt with a sink too small to wash pans in, or had to banish a partner from the room so there would be enough space to open the oven door; we see you, and would never do you dirty like that.