Category Archives: Marble Tile

How to Mix and Match Tile for a Spectacular DIY Result

Rooms with a simple, uniform look have their place, but adding some personality to renovation projects is more fun. Using tile is a great way to choose quality materials without compromising style. There are almost endless possibilities for design enthusiasts when you’re not afraid to mix and match your tile options. Mix and Match Colors […]

Make Your One-of-a-kind Tile Floors Shine with These Cleaning Tips

Beautiful tile flooring can make for an inspired addition to your home, but it may also involve special upkeep.  Your cleaning method will look different depending on your choice of tile, but a few rules work well for any tile floor. Regularly sweep or dust mop as general upkeep. You’ll also want to do this […]

How Checkered Tile Flooring Infused This Designer’s Entryway with Energy

We’re thrilled that 2024 looks like the year for checkerboard flooring, solidifying its place in the tile hall of fame. Designer Reem Hassaballa @reems_design recently redid the floors in her back entryway, and the results are stunning.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Reem Hassaballa•Design Tips•Home Decor•Interior Inspo (@reems_design) A […]

6 Outstanding Bathrooms to Inspire a Bathroom Makeover

The bathroom is likely where you start and end your day — but is yours sparking delight? A well-designed bathroom suite can truly serve as a fully encapsulated staycation, where you don’t even have to leave home for a restorative reprieve. Gorgeous, inspired, and relaxing, these six stellar spaces have recently brought us joy, so […]

Bring Class and Elegance to Your Room with These Tile Choices

If you want your space to be timeless, classy, and elegant, the tile you choose (and where you place it) can make all the difference. The most expensive tile can look dull in the wrong room, while a simple tile choice can exude elegance with proper placement. If you’re looking for some design inspiration, you […]

Designer Uses a Few Expert Tile Choices to Transform a Laundry Room

If you ask most people, the laundry room is a place for chores, stress, and cleaning products. Could it be something more? Designer Jaclyn Marie (@jaclynmari_) certainly thought so, and she proved it with this stunning laundry room transformation. From her use of neutral colors to her clever tile choices, this renovation is a beautiful […]

Top 10 Tile Transformations for 2024: Riad’s Tile Extravaganza

Dive into the world of tile-tastic adventures as we explore the top projects to turn your space into a haven of style and flair in 2024! From bathroom bliss to fireside elegance, get ready to unleash your inner DIY guru and let the tile transformation begin! Bathroom Bliss Turn dull accent walls into dazzling masterpieces […]

Create a Cozy Winter Space Around Your Fireplace with Tile

During winter months, your fireplace takes on double duty as décor and utility. With everyone gathered inside, it’s natural to want a central location that draws friends and family together for the evening. There’s more to a fireplace than the logs burning inside, though. Some of the best fireplace features happen to be the style […]

Marble Monday: 2 Stunning Bathrooms with Our Calacatta Gold and Casablanca Carrara Tiles

It’s that time again — Marble Monday, where we showcase our customers’ stunning DIY renovations. In today’s feature, we’re highlighting two bathrooms that have been transformed using our beautiful Calacatta Gold and Casablanca Carrara marble. Meet Jennifer Virkus Before we unveil the stunning makeovers, let’s get to know the creative force behind these transformations. Jennifer […]

Marble Monday: This Entryway Tile Makes a Grand Entrance

For a foyer that genuinely makes an entrance, check marks the spot. The minute we spotted this incredible entryway tile transformation — which literally shines bright like a diamond — we were in love. Home décor and lifestyle content creator Reem Hassaballa, the visionary behind @reems_design, is responsible for this flooring design that turned a […]

Minimalist Tile Designs that Maximize Your Space

We’re always on the lookout for tile ideas that speak to a range of design visions, and the minimalist aesthetic is more popular than ever these days. By marrying functionality with a sleek, understated design, the minimalist approach delivers spaces that epitomize a less-is-more style with stunning results. Make it Monochrome A key component of […]

Marble Monday: Get Inspired by These Stunning Tile Projects

Mondays are getting a makeover with Marble Mondays, a new Instagram series from Riad Tile showcasing some of our customers’ most stunning marble tile projects. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to add some luxury to your kitchen or bathroom or a designer needing inspiration for your next project, these marble tile bathrooms will surely spark […]

Indoor DIY Tile Projects to Warm Up Your Home This Cool Season

As the weather cools and the days get shorter, there’s no better time to start a DIY tile project. Whether you’re a homeowner, an interior designer, or just looking for a creative outlet, these indoor tile projects will add warmth and style to your home. So, grab your tool belt, and let’s get started!  Here […]

Create a Moody Space with These Dark, Dramatic Tiles

Our homes reflect our needs and personalities, so when you notice a new design trend speaking to your inner self, embrace the inspiration. Lately, we’ve been loving all of the dark, moody tile designs that give homes a dramatic feel. Envelop a Small Space With a moody tile look, one of the best pieces of […]

It’s Cozy Season: Crush on These Fab Fireplace Tile Ideas

‘Tis the season for NFL, PSL (pumpkin spice lattes, of course), and getting that fireplace ready for prime time. Name something better than the crackling sound of a fire to instantly deliver warm and cuddly vibes. But is your hearth ready for the cozy big leagues? If your fireplace design leaves you cold, crush on […]

4 Ways to Harness the Lavish Look of Tile

We’re always looking for interior design tips for wealthy, luxurious interiors that can purposefully incorporate tile. Some of our favorites lately showcase just how versatile tile can be when it comes to creating a lavish look. Overflowing with Style Sometimes, abundance is one of the easiest ways to achieve a lavish design. Rather than having […]

The Simplicity and Strength of Tile Floors: 5 of Our Favorites

Tile flooring is one of the material’s most classic applications. With so many different patterns, textures, and finishes available these days, choosing the best tile floor for a space can be a process. Fortunately, that process is also filled with plenty of inspiration from designers who know that tile floors can transform a room entirely […]

It’s a Barbie World: 4 Ideas for a Barbie Dream House Interior

It’s been the summer of Barbie, and life in plastic has suddenly become very, very fantastic. A box office darling, the Margot Robbie-led Barbie flick has stirred up unprecedented pink mania for Mattel’s doll that initially made her big debut in 1959 — not that she looks a day over 19.  Every brand from Béis […]

Bring Your Personality to Life with Colorful Tiles

When it comes to decorating your home, there are countless ways to add a personal touch and showcase your unique personality. One way to do this is through colorful tiles. With so many colors and patterns, you can create a one-of-a-kind look that reflects who you are and what you love. This article explores how […]

Shower Secrets: How to Luxe Up Your Walk-In With Tile

While those glorious soaking tubs often steal the show when setting the spa-inspired scene in a bathroom, vertical baths — a.k.a. showers — can be just as luxurious and leisurely. Showers can run the gamut in aesthetics and costs, but you don’t have to break the bank to level up to a luxe space. Zellige […]

How to Mix and Match Tiles to Create Stunning Interior Spaces

With so many different tile materials, shapes, sizes, patterns, and colors available, the décor options are endless. But is it okay to use different kinds of tile like cement tile, ceramic tile, and Zellige tile throughout your home? How about in the same room? The short answer is, yes.   View this post on Instagram […]

Practical, Pretty, and Playful: Using Tile as Wedding Décor

We all have ideas for using tile in our upcoming home renovations, but we’re always looking for innovative ways to highlight tile’s versatility. The new wedding décor trend featuring tile as a centerpiece, backdrop, and even keepsake excites us for the possibilities. Add Personality to Your Table Décor Unique table décor is an integral part […]

How Tile Transforms Your Archways into Stunning Focal Points

Archways have long been recognized as a beautiful architectural element that adds elegance and character to any space. Their graceful curves and flowing lines create a sense of grandeur and intrigue, seamlessly connecting one area of a home to another. However, while archways possess inherent beauty, they often lack the tactile and visual interest to […]

These Marble Tile Designs Bring Summer Inside

Tile choices can reflect a mood, a theme or a season. These bright, colorful uses of our marble tile all reflect the vibrant energy of summer and make it easier to spend those lazy summer days inside. Whimsical Patterns for a Fresh Feel Summer is the time for adventures, vacations and relaxing in a beautiful […]

‘Queer Eye’ Team Does a Life-Changing Home Makeover Featuring Riad Tile

Riad’s Nero Marquina Marble tile looks spectacular in a life-changing makeover on Queer Eye Season 7’s “Speedy for Life” episode, which aired May 12 on Netflix. In the inspirational installment, the Fab 5 helped 20-year-old TikTok user @speedy4prezident regain independence after a tragic car accident in 2020 left him paralyzed from the chest down. True […]

Tackle Your Tile Planning with This Guide

Getting that first seed of inspiration for a home renovation project is fun and exciting. If you know you want to use tile, that’s one big decision down — and you’re not alone in your choice. Tile is popular for a room refresh because the endless combinations of textures, colors and patterns can fully transform […]

Pros and Cons of Painting Tile: Here’s What to Know

If your bathroom or kitchen tile looks outdated or dingy, painting it is an economical refresh option. Painting over tiles you already have is less work than ripping them out and installing new tiles. The question is, can you paint tile? If yes, how much work is involved? Before you try, here’s everything you need […]

Hot Summer Tile Trends to Help Your Space Sizzle

Warm, sunny weather inspires creativity, and designers and DIYers can’t wait to explore summer tile trends to transform a space. From the laundry room to the master bath to the kitchen and beyond, the best summer tiles will brighten up your home. To stay in step with tile trends 2023, use mosaics, hexagons, Terrazzo, and […]

Get Inspired by These Checkerboard Floor Standouts

Classics always make a comeback, and checkerboard floors are enjoying some time back in the spotlight. This design style has been a popular choice off and on since Egyptian elites chose the pattern for their floors — and with good reason!  The checkerboard pattern is versatile in its color, placement, size, and ability to seamlessly […]

What to Expect from Riad Tile’s Delivery Process

Riad Tile’s exceptional tile delivery process allows you to track your delivery date, ensure your tiles aren’t damaged, and enjoy our customer-friendly staff to support you along the way!  To ensure your order arrives as smoothly as possible, read on to learn what you can expect with our curbside delivery process. Tile Delivery Methods Once […]

A Complete Guide to Picking Your New Bathroom Tile

Choosing tile for your bathroom renovation is exciting, but all those options might make it feel overwhelming. How do you know what tile color, size, material and pattern is right for your space? Don’t stress! This guide explains how to pick out your new bathroom tile with renovation examples featuring some popular tiles. Set a […]

Add a Touch of Soft Glam to Your Bathroom With Our New Calacatta Gold Tile

Your bathroom should be an oasis in your own home — a peaceful, functional and beautiful space where you can rest, relax and prepare for the day (or night) ahead.  One of our favorite tiles to use in the bathroom is also one of our newest products: Calacatta Gold. Read on to learn more about […]

Dramatic to Serene: 10 of Our Favorite Uses of White Tiles

There’s a reason white tile is eternally in style. It creates a blank slate against which you can create anything from a colorful maximalist escape to the bright, all-white monochrome look that works so well in modern bathrooms and kitchens.  White tile—whether it’s cement tile, Zellige tile, Casablanca Carrara or handmade tile—is also highly versatile. […]

How Tiles Can Add Focus and Style to Your Room

Updating your home is a labor of love. So many design choices influence how a space feels for you and your guests, so it’s essential to consider all the details.  Tile is an exceptionally versatile element since it comes in an astonishing assortment of colors, patterns, finishes and sizes. Rather than just using tile to […]

How to Keep Tile Floors Clean and Shiny

Tile floors add beauty and elegance to your home. Cleaning and maintaining them regularly helps keep them looking their best. Different countertops require different kinds of cleaners, and each type of tile requires different cleaning methods. Follow these tips to keep the tile floors throughout your house clean and shiny. Vacuum or Sweep Loose Dirt […]

Our New Checkerboard Tiles Can Truly Elevate Your Space

Checkerboard tile has a long history and remains a popular trend for upscale designs. First seen in paintings from Ancient Egypt, then a famous symbol for the Masons, checkerboard flooring became popular in the United States in the 1950s as a frequently used pattern for diner floors. Today, designers use checkerboard patterns to make a […]

Customer Spotlight: Katie Produces an Inviting Bathroom with Our Casablanca and Penny Round Tiles

Katie Bowling is an interior designer and mom of three who works with her husband to renovate old homes. Their 1920s Cape Charles, Virginia beach cottage is a 325-square-foot tiny home, so every room matters.    View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Katie Bowling | home design + DIY (@katiebowlinghome) They […]

5 Clever DIY Ways to Use Leftover Tile

Leftovers can get a bad rap, but when it comes to that stack of unused, surplus tiles from a recent project, don’t even think about relegating it to your garage, where it will never see the light of day again. Instead, it’s time to think outside the tile box and put those extras to work […]

Top Tile Trends of 2023

A new year means new opportunities to make some big changes—one of which may be updating your home! Whether it’s our new marble, unglazed or thin Zellige tile, or vertical subway tile, check out what we expect to be the significant tile trends throughout this year.  Calacatta Gold Marble    View this post on Instagram […]

The Top 5 Tile Trends This Winter

With temperatures dropping and the occasional promise of snow as we approach the worst of the winter season, there’s no doubt we’ll all be spending a bit more time indoors. Colder weather often brings an increasing need to feel inspired by our indoor surroundings. Enter classic and fun tile designs! Whether you’re using tile in […]

Find Your Perfect Match with Our New Marble Tiles

New year, new tiles! We’ve dropped a handful of brand-new marble tiles just in time for 2023. In addition to our Casablanca Carrara, Nero Marquina and Norwegian Rose marble tiles, check out the newest members to the marble tile lineup: Bardiglio Grey, Calacatta Gold and Italian Statuary tiles.  These three new types of marble tiles […]

Tiles Are Never Black or White

Black and white tile designs are returning in-vogue. There are many unique ways to combine typically simplistic black-and-white tiles to create something visually exciting and structurally sound. You can use a black-and-white color scheme to create designs that are as intricate as they are stunning.  Estrella Black Cement Tiles For example, these gorgeous bathrooms from […]

How to Use Maximalist Design in Every Room of Your Home

Maximalism is trending, especially among the Gen-Z population. The opposite of minimalism, maximalism reflects excess, which is perhaps why it’s popular with a generation who grew up on the internet and its seemingly endless array of ideas. Maximalism has given way to this generation’s preference for bold aesthetics, mixed patterns, textures and lots of colors.   […]

Top 5 Tile Trends Of The Week

This week we’re bringing you all of the latest trends in tile, starting with our top 5. From unexpected shapes to new uses for Zellige, we’ll ensure no one misses out on these significant tile moments. Read on below for our favorite tile trends from this past week. #1: Marble Penny Rounds We love penny […]

Replicate The Look Of The French Villa In Downton Abbey: A New Era

When it first hit our T.V. screens over a decade ago, Downton Abbey captured our hearts with exquisite set design and loveable characters. Now, nearly three years after its latest installment, the British historical drama is back with a stunning backdrop. Filmed partially at the Villa Rocabella in the South of France, Downton Abbey has […]

We Designed A Luxury Cabin Getaway in Broken Bow, OK

What do our zellige, cement, marble, and terrazzo tiles have in common? They were all used to design four swanky and snug cabins in Broken Bow, Oklahoma.  With floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful design from Dallas designer Gilded Heights, and the forest as a backdrop, tiles from all four of our collections fit perfectly into The Cabin […]

Marble Subway Tile: Luxury Made Accessible

At its best, marble is unmatched in terms of color, style, and even versatility.

Everything You Need to Know About: Black Marble Tile

Here’s what you need to know about black marble tile before you go sample hunting!

2 Flavors of Marble Tile from The Style Editrix

There’s really nothing like the textural contrast that comes from using multiples styles of marble tile. Though united in color, using a few different styles can showcase different qualities of the same marble, revealing all sorts of new possibilities. This method was perfect for Ashley Fultz, the brains behind The Style Editrix, as she planned […]

A Stellar Use of Marble Tile from Tuft and Trim

At Riad Tile, we love celebrating the designers we work with, both because they create such wonderful spaces and because of the inspiration it might provide to some other prospective designer. This bathroom from Tuft and Trim is the perfect example of something that new designers can aspire to! Courtney, the owner and founder Tuft […]

Norwegian Rose Keeps Making Waves

Marble tile with pink and grey is swiftly becoming the order of the day for ambitious designers across the US. This type of tile, known as Norwegian Rose, is perfect for all sorts of different homes and situations, but it is also an ideal choice for designers who want to think outside the box a […]

New Marble Tile and Exciting Applications

Explore some of Riad Tile’s latest additions to our marble tile collection.

Marble Tile: A Classic Choice for Flooring

Time and time again, marble tile has proven itself to be ideal for flooring. Durable, versatile, and positively gorgeous, marble tile is the perfect way to add a dose of classic marble to your home with none of the drawbacks of using a full slab. 

Using the Bold Look of Pink Marble Tile

When you choose the decor for your home, chances are, you’re looking for something that will stand out, proudly declaring your sense of style to everyone who enters. Though the temptation to buy something more conventional and play it safe is always present, we at Riad Tile tend to notice that the people who are […]

3 Ways to Use Marble Tile in Your Home

Real marble has always been considered something of a premium decor item, but marble tiles make this wonderful, natural stone significantly cheaper and easier to install than in the common slab format.

Motivation for Starting Your Next Project

Do you take a look around your house and feel like you might be in a creative rut?

White Marble Tile: Elegance Made Affordable

As exciting as a brand new kitchen, bathroom, hallway, or entryway is, the actual renovation process can bring up more mixed emotions. Yes, renovation means you don’t have to look at the faux-granite countertops or cheap wood-panel cabinets anymore, but it also means that you’ll be unable to use that room for awhile. And what […]

Norwegian Rose: What’s Up with Pink Marble Tile?

Riad Tile’s Norwegian Rose Marble Tile is that rare example of something completely new to the US, and it is swiftly being adopted into a multitude of different homes.

Norwegian Rose Marble Tile

Lately, we’ve been completely enamored with Marble Tile and all the possibilities it creates. From massive, airy kitchens that exude a sense of welcoming to all who enter to delicate accent pieces in small bathrooms to utterly stunning showers, marble tile’s pristine, natural appearance has proven its versatility in the context of modern interior design. […]

Why Should I Use Marble Subway Tile?

Find out what makes marble subway tile such an excellent choice for the home.

The Versatile Look of Marble Tile

Riad’s Marble Tile, new for 2019, is the perfect way to integrate the one-of-a-kind appearance of marble to your home. Our signature marble tile boasts a soft white background gently streaked with both light and dark greys.