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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 […]

Explore the History of Mosaic Tile Art

Mosaic tile art is nearly as old as society itself.  In Mesopotamia, considered the birthplace of civilization, artists who lived 3,500 years ago realized the potential of creating artistic and decorative mosaics out of stone, shell and ivory. Throughout the Roman Empire, floor mosaics depicting Roman mythology and everyday life could be found in private […]

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 […]

Why Better Homes and Gardens Loves Our Zellige Tile

In a world where it’s easy to get a high-tech, factory-perfect look, there’s a reason why handcrafted design elements are experiencing a resurgence.  Riad Tile’s co-founder, Aubrey Butcher, recently spoke with Better Homes and Gardens to highlight one of the handcrafted materials taking center stage: Zellige tile. If a design trend is profiled by Better […]

3 Creative Ways to Use Our Maya Cement Tile

The Maya Cement tile offers an incredibly versatile tile design. Maya tiles are 8-inch square tiles handmade by artisans specializing in making encaustic cement tiles. They come in four gorgeous colors, green, white, blue, and black.  Each tile’s design is deceptively simple because the real beauty and complexity of the Maya tile come out when […]

Customer Spotlight: Ashley Creates an Outdoor Oasis with Our Emerald Green Zellige

It may be February, but we’re dreaming of warmer weather—and what better way to get in the mindset than by looking at an incredible outdoor space designed by one of our customers? Ashley Dalton, a repeat customer of Riad Tile and founder of Ashley Dalton Interiors, recently used our 2″x6″ Emerald Green Zellige tile to […]

Our New Patterned Ceramic Tiles Make a Serious Statement

Our cement tile’s bold and beautiful patterns have made a serious splash. Now, we are excited to up our tile game even more with the newest MVPs on our home turf—our patterned ceramic tiles. What we love about ceramic tile versus cement tile is that the ceramic is slightly thinner and more streamlined, measuring in […]

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 […]

7 Stunning White Tile Kitchen Makeovers to Inspire You

Ask some interior designers, and they may tell you that the white-on-white kitchen isn’t burning quite as brightly as it once did. But as kitchen trends continue to circulate and the heat goes up and down on the looks du jour, one thing that will never overstay its welcome is stunning white kitchen tile. The […]

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 […]

Discover Our NEW Thinner ½” Zellige Tile — Now Available

At Riad, we’re proud to provide the highest-quality handmade Moroccan tiles for our design and retail customers. This includes Zellige tile, an age-old hand-cut Moroccan tile that has adorned walls, fountains, pools, floors and more across the Islamic world for hundreds of years.  Zellige tile has recently surged in popularity thanks to its beautiful glazing, […]

DIY Couple Nik and Alivia Find a Silver Lining In Broken Bow, Oklahoma

The Cabin Collection is a group of four sleek but snug cabins in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, designed in collaboration with Dallas designer Gilded Heights. With the peaceful green forest of Broken Bow as a backdrop, each of the four rentable cabins is thoughtfully and lovingly designed and features a variety of stunning Riad Tile in […]

These Businesses Leveraged Zellige Tiles to Create Stunning Spaces for Customers

Zellige tiles are a timeless option—and for good reason! These handcrafted tiles use natural clay from Fez, Morocco that’s harvested and fired at a low temperature.  The tile is then glazed using an ancient process before it’s fired again. The second firing round often causes crazing, when the glaze breaks slightly to show several small […]

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 […]

Customer Spotlight: Kazimah Carpets Uses Our Moroccan Tile for an Eclectic Space

One of our most significant sources of design inspiration? Customers! Our customers are among the world’s most creative and talented designers, and today’s customer spotlight is no exception. Meet Josh Guzmán of Kazimah Carpets, a boutique carpet and decor shop based out of Kuwait that sources high-quality handwoven rugs, textiles, and handicrafts from the Middle […]

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.   […]

Customer Spotlight: Mackenzie’s Bathroom, Designed with Our Forest Green Zellige

One of the best parts of selling tiles is getting to help our customers turn their houses into their dream homes. That’s why nothing makes us happier than seeing how customers have used our tiles to create stunning kitchens, bathrooms, and more. These are the spaces where you start your day and come to unwind […]

Need a Bar Makeover? Check Out Our Favorite Tiled Bars

Families and friends often congregate in the room that holds the bar, its most central, prominent section. It’s not just the high-top counter, high-top chairs or the bottles of high-quality liquor, either. It’s also the spot where parents can unwind after a challenging workday or kids can hide during a game of hide-and-seek. It’s the […]

6 Times Our Cement Tile Was Perfect In Commercial Spaces

It’s easy to feel inspired by the tiles in your home when surrounded by them daily. From kitchen floors and backsplashes to bathroom walls, enveloping your morning with clean-cut, beautiful cement tile can motivate you for the day ahead. The same is true for commercial spaces, which rely on their tile to evoke similar feelings […]

This Bathroom Renovation is Full of Rustic Farmhouse Charm

All photos courtesy of Thistle Harvest. In the digital age, most people turn to their favorite social media influencers for inspiration when renovating their homes. Once you’ve found the right look for your renovation, the hard part begins: how to recreate it without breaking the bank. This week’s customer spotlight focuses on Hannah of Thistle […]

5 Tile Flatlays That Will Spark Your Design Inspiration

Often, the most challenging part of executing a design is getting it started. That’s why we love the inspiration we can pull from flatlays, where color and texture have space to evolve and play. Today we’re looking at five of our favorite flatlays and exploring all of the design possibilities they bring. #1     […]

These 5 Tiled Coffee Bars Are Perfectly Cozy for Fall

Any coffee enthusiast can tell you about the joys of making a morning cup of joe and the importance of a routine: grinding and brewing beans, kick-starting the day with a jolt of caffeine. As important as making a warm cup of coffee is, it’s often just as meaningful to enjoy it in a room […]

5 Ways To Spice Up Your Shower Niche with Handmade Tile

A bathroom is where you transform at the beginning and end of every day, so renovating and re-decorating one is always exciting. A shower alcove or niche is one of our favorite aspects to add to any bathroom space. Here are five ways to spice up your shower niche, whether it’s a place for your […]

These 5 Tiled Fireplaces Will Make You Dream of Winter

Fall is upon us, so it’s time to pull out knit sweaters and cozy pants. It’s also time to start piling wood for restful nights in front of the fireplace. Today we’re focusing on five crackling fireplaces that took our tiles and used them to make something truly unique.    #1   First up is […]

Our Top 5 Marble, Cement, & Zellige Tile Looks of the Week

The tile you choose to adorn your home is a crucial interior design decision and should be one you’ll enjoy for years to come. Whether your tile is the focal point of design or a supporting element, you want it to be eye-catching enough to make an impression. Here are the top tile looks that […]

These Kitchens Use Our Cement Tile To Make Their Islands Pop

A home is never truly a home without a kitchen; a kitchen is at its best when it has an island for guests. Today’s article looks at kitchen islands and how our tile can accentuate their presence and elevate them to a focal point of the room. Classic Black and White Our first look is […]

5 of Our Favorite Uses of Black Tile

Though black may seem like a dramatic and daring interior design choice, it can symbolize elegance and sophistication. And lately, there’s a black tile trend regarding how people bring their kitchens and bathrooms to life. Black walls and floors are simple yet dramatic, often bringing a whole room together.  If you’re interested in centering black […]

Recreate Bryce Dallas Howard’s L.A. Home with Terrazzo Tile

Photography by Tim Hirschmann for Architectural Digest | Design by Claire Thomas We can’t get enough of Architectural Digest’s home tours, which take readers for a peek inside the houses of some of the world’s most famous and creative folks. This time we’re lucky enough to step inside the L.A. home of Bryce Dallas Howard, […]

Our Pink Marble Tile Is Playful, Bohemian, and Chic

Today’s customer spotlight looks at Kelli Collins’ Mango Manor bathroom and its incorporation of our Norwegian Rose Marble Hexagon Mosaic tiles.    View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Riad Tile (@riadtile) Kelli says her inspiration comes from the beach, a vision that shines through in this whimsical and carefree design. Our […]

Our Top 5 Tile Trends of the Fall

Fall is here, and that means more time indoors snuggling loved ones and sipping warm drinks. It also means it’s time to get your house ready to be your cozy shelter from the cold. But fall isn’t just about pumpkin spice and roaring fireplaces. Here are our favorite tile trends this autumn season. 1: Mixing […]

Zellige Tiles: Perfect for Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations

The weather is cooling down, pumpkin spice is abundant, leaves are changing color, and school is back in session. With the return of fall comes the foreshadowing of the holidays and all the entertainment they bring. With several months until the holidays, the perfect time for a home renovation is now. With that in mind, […]

Seven Stunning Looks Inspired by the Mediterranean

Whether you’re looking to add a subtle accent or transform your bathroom into a breathtaking getaway, the right tiles can bring the magic and awe of the Mediterranean coast to your home. Read on for our favorite Mediterranean-inspired looks and how to make them your own.   View this post on Instagram   A post […]

Five Arched Showers Overflowing with Old World Romance

The bedroom is where we spend a third of our lives, but the bathroom often seems like a close second. Why not make it a place you enjoy? Today we’re highlighting five bathrooms that bring a unique style to modern homes: arches. We’re dedicating this moment to one of our favorite things by showing you […]

The Top 5 Marble Bathrooms of the Month

Marble tile is a dynamic and impressive component of interior design. Choosing the right tile is just as crucial as picking the perfect sink and tub. Marble tiling can be an eye-catching centerpiece or play a supporting role. Here are our favorite bathrooms that blow us away with their marble tiles. 1. Tuft & Trim  […]

Your Mediterranean Kitchen is Right Around the Corner

Have you ever traveled to the bright shores of Greece and dreamed of taking a bit of it back home? The brilliant blues and whites signature to Greece are intrinsic to our Erizo Blue Tile, making that dream a touch closer to reality.  Erizo’s patterns are playful, bright, and a fantastic centerpiece for any room. […]

Mixing Boho And Contemporary Style with Gilded Heights Design

The end of summer breeds a specific kind of solemnity. There’s a notable decrescendo of days filled with poolside lounging and shorefront vacations, and we cling to what few we have left, not yet ready to let the unique freedom of the season slip away.  When fall does arrive, we’re confronted with back-to-school and busy […]

Meet the Next Great Color Combo: Black and Pink

Have you ever tried to create a design and felt uninspired, unsure of what will flow or where to start? Sometimes, it helps to begin with a singular piece or aspect and build out from there, like starting with the colors you want to use. We love unconventional color combinations here at Riad, and today […]

This Vintage Kitchen Has A Perfect Touch of Fall

As we square our shoulders in preparation for September’s first autumnal chill, we’re looking more and more towards designs that reflect the intimate, eclectic nature of fall. Sunny pastels make way for splashes of cinnamon and gold, dahlias bloom in spaces where peonies were before, and bright, zesty flavors relent to the warm comfort of […]

The Top Five Tile Trends of the Month

It’s September, and as temperatures fall along with the changing leaves, it’s time to style our interiors to reflect the autumnal outdoors. But fall style doesn’t always mean burnt orange accents and piles of gourds. Read on for our top 5 tile trends of the month, which conjure coziness and pared-back elegance simultaneously. #1: Pair […]

Check Out Tiled Stairs, The Latest Fall Design Trend

As temperatures cool down for fall, we’re looking ahead at all the tile trends that signal the changing seasons and the emergence of the holidays. But what fits between piña coladas and peppermint hot chocolate? Or, more aptly, between open windows spilling in sunlight and shuttered doors warding out the cold? One trend bridges the […]

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 […]

Step Into the Fairytale of This Enchanted California Home

It’s time for another customer spotlight on the Riad Tile blog, and this week we’re looking at one of our all-time favorite showers. This arched masterpiece by Brodie Jenkins uses our 2”x6” Natural White Zellige tiles and is one of the most liked designs on our Instagram. You can find this stunning storybook house in […]

See the Before and After of This Dramatic Kitchen Makeover

All images courtesy of Kelly Christine Sutton It’s time for another customer spotlight over here at the Riad blog, and this time we’re taking you through a stunning kitchen transformation. Kelly Christine Sutton is a lifestyle photographer based out of Dallas, whose clients range from Kacey Musgraves to Brian Patrick Flynn (of HGTV’s Dream Home […]

Incorporate Jewel Tones Into Your Home With These 3 Tips

A contemporary color palette often comprises shades of whites, creams, and occasional greys. We tend to conflate contemporary with clean and clean with austere, unadorned style. But “contemporary” just means “of the moment,” and the moment is changing.  Jewel tones have been in the spotlight lately, and we’re supportive of any design that doesn’t shy […]

Top 3 Tile Trends of the Summer

1. Black backsplashes We love a sleek, white backsplash just as much as the next tile enthusiast, but this summer, we’re back in black. Take at some of our favorite backsplash looks below.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Riad Tile (@riadtile) This kitchen by Jill White Designs emulates the […]

3 Times Architectural Digest Featured Our Zellige Tile

At Riad, we haven’t been shy about our love for Architectural Digest celebrity features. It’s not every day you get to peek behind the curtain of an A-list designer’s work, and we relish every chance we can get. But there are more than just celebrities featured in AD, and today we’re going to take a […]

Stylish Outdoor Showers To Keep Away The Summer Heat

There’s nothing better in the heart of summer than rinsing off in an outdoor shower as a reprieve from the midday heat. Whether you live by the beach and need a way to get rid of persistent sand or are far from the ocean but need a cool rinse after time outside, an outdoor shower […]

Get The Moroccan Tile Nina Dobrev Used In Her California Home

Photos courtesy of Ye Rin Mok and Architectural Digest | Design by Nina Dobrev and Charlie Barstein We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: at Riad, there’s little we love more than a celebrity home tour. There’s something magical about our favorite stars finding their way off the screen and onto the glossy pages of […]

5 Retro Tile Designs You Have To Try

While the term “modern” often gets thrown around regarding contemporary or sleek design, the modern design period occurred in the first two-thirds of the twentieth century. Modern design and midcentury modern design after it are what we commonly consider retro style—characterized by clean lines, intense accent colors, and lively textures. We’re here to confirm that […]

This Refurbished Manor House Is A Must See Of Retro Design

This week’s customer spotlight is all about mixing modern lines, retro style, and sweet southern charm. Alyssa Demilio, an interior designer based out of Charleston, South Carolina, specializes in Airbnbs and is the mastermind behind this week’s look. Image Courtesy of The Monroe On Spring You can find this beautiful bathroom in The Monroe On […]

This Charming Plant Shop Uses Our Pink Cement Tile Inside

We recently wrote a blog highlighting the magic of an unlikely color combination: green and pink. The way that a soft pink makes verdant areas pop is the perfect way to highlight your green thumb and nature’s magnificence with a playful twist. Our customer spotlight this week is all about the magic that happens when […]

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

Photos courtesy of Domaine Rocabella and Ben Blackall / © 2022 Focus Features LLC 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. […]

How To Turn Your Backyard Into An Oasis Of Old World Style

Summer is officially here, so it’s time to swoon over charming patios and outdoor spaces that leave us asking why we’d ever spend time inside. Eventually, we remember air conditioning, but until then, we’re ready to bask in outdoor oases beyond our brightest dreams: cue this week’s customer spotlight, a stunning terrace styled by Homme […]

Follow This Cabin Kitchen Makeover From Start To Finish

All images courtesy of Katherine McLaughlin. This week’s customer spotlight will take us through the process of a successful kitchen renovation piece by piece. Katherine McLaughlin, who used our 2”x6” Natural White Zellige on her kitchen backsplash, emailed us about her home project with our Zellige tile. She told how her dream kitchen came to […]

Enter An Enchanted Lakeside Bathroom At The Mountain Lodge

At Riad Tile, we know that bathroom renovations are a labor of love, and this customer spotlight demonstrates that in gorgeous fashion. Discover a bathroom project from The Modern Lodge, a bespoke Airbnb in Lake Arrowhead, CA, by Summer Bellessa and Los Angeles designer Sarah Solis. 

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Montecito Home: Steal Her Style For Less

Photos courtesy of Yoshihiro Makino and Architectural Digest | Design by Roman and Williams and Romanek Design Studio It’s time for another celebrity spotlight here on the Riad Tile Blog, and this time, we’re looking at Gwyneth Paltrow’s elegant new home in Montecito, California. Paltrow’s house is an expert example of mixing contemporary and traditional […]

Check Out This Luxe Moroccan-Inspired Bathroom Design

For this week’s customer spotlight, we’re looking at this bathroom design by Loom + Kiln founder Hannah Loumeau Leonard. This stunning look features our 2×6 Blush Zellige on the walls and is transporting us to the opulent palaces and lush gardens of Marrakech. Take a look below:   View this post on Instagram   A […]

Pattern Clashing: Master The Latest Interior Design Trend

Fortune favors the bold, and that includes bold design.  If you’re like us, your mother may have instilled some fashion rules in you early on. Don’t wear white after labor day, stick to horizontal stripes, and don’t mix silver and gold accessories (to name a few). However, our current design landscape is subverting many of […]

Kitchen Design Inspo: A Maroon Moment With Midcentury Flair

We’re looking at a kitchen renovation for this week’s customer spotlight that puts all other glow-ups to shame. Last fall, Katherine Thewlis, who runs a Hausmatter Interiors, a design boutique based in Tennessee, updated her kitchen in a vision of burgundy and blush.  You might hear “pink kitchen” and balk, but trust us, you need […]

Our Zellige Is Now Available in Canada Through Geon Tile

It’s no secret that we love Zellige. One of our bestselling products, our Zellige tile is handmade in Morocco with generations of expertise and considerable care. We take pride in the fact that our Zellige is ethically sourced and authentically made, especially since there are so many copycats on the market today. That’s why we’re […]

Celebrity Style: Recreate The Look of Kacey Musgraves’s Nashville Home

If you want Kacey’s look but don’t have her world-renown pop star budget, keep reading to see how we’d recreate some of our favorite looks. 

Work In Style: The Wax Space in Dallas, TX

For this week’s customer spotlight, we’re looking at our collaboration with The Wax Space, a coworking site located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. Garza Interiors designed the Wax Space with synergy and style in mind. Individuals can work together in a peaceful yet energizing environment that uses modern designs, lively plants, and […]

Get Creative With Design: Treat Your Bookshelves to Tile

Tile the back wall, the individual shelves, or all of the above!

Check Out This Chic Café Design For Drip Coffee Company

Picture this: you’re on your way to get a morning coffee, groggy before a long day of work. You walk into a new coffee shop down the street, prepared for the monotony of white walls and espresso machines. Instead, you see this:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Riad Tile […]

Bridgerton is Back: Style Your Home with Romantic Regency Flair

Here’s a look at how you can incorporate this lush and stately style into your space.

Loving Pearlcore? Bring 2022’s Biggest Style Trend Home

Whether it’s as an accent, a showstopper, a furnishing, or fashion accessory, the year of the pearl is upon us.

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 […]