INSPIRED + TIMELESS
Period-friendly options for eclectic rooms.
Tiles for kitchen and bath; ornamental cabinet hardware.
1. BURSTS OF COLOR
Accent a bathroom or kitchen backsplash with ceramic tiles in Arts & Crafts stencil designs by Helen Foster. Crisp and clean in detail, the square tiles are available in 16 patterns and offered in two sizes, 4 ¼ "and 6", for $17.85 to $22 each. Fair Oak Workshops, fairoak.com
2. FLOWER POWER
On-trend yet period-sympathetic, the Floral Cottage “Marshmallow” backsplash is composed of alternating 4" x 4" Medieval floral and field tiles that create a rhythmic optical illusion. Field tile:
$49 per sq. ft. Floral tile: $22 each.
Clay Squared to Infinity, (612) 781-6409, claysquared.com
3. LUXURIANT LEAVES
At first glance, the “Leaf Triad” mural appears almost monochromatic; subtlety and depth come from rich glaze colors (Antique Gold with Black Forest). As a centerpiece for bath or kitchen, the mural measures 16" tall x 28" wide. As shown, $1,224. Terra Firma, (803) 643-9399, terrafirmaarttile.com
4. PAINTERLY LINO
Looking for your great-grandmother’s Jaspé pattern kitchen linoleum? With a swirling blend of eight colors, Vivace Marmoleum sheet flooring may be the answer. The material is 2.5 mm thick and comes in a 79"-wide roll, at $37.26/sq.yd. Forbo, (800) 842-7839, forbo.com
5. PERIOD RE-CREATION
A new take on the early-20th-century bath includes walls of 3" x 6" field tile in heather grey with glossy crackle
glaze and a honed marble basketweave mosaic in “statuary white” on the floor. Walls, about $20 per square foot. Flooring, about $15/sq. ft. Heritage Tile, (888) 387-3280, heritagetile.com
6. FORK, SPOON, TILE
The Fork & Spoon tile is a sassy design from this purveyor of Mid-century Modern tile, laminates, doors, and shutters. The 3" x 6" tiles come in several colorways, matte and semi-gloss; $25 each or $165/doz. Make it Mid-Century, (844) 696-6462, makeitmidcentury.com
7. WHIMSICAL NATURE
Ideal for a backsplash, designs from the Charley Harper collection are now available as 3" x 6" subway tile. Choose from 40 woodland-themed decos in four colorways (cream, light sand, ice blue, storm blue). Decos are $42 each; field tiles $18.14 each. Motawi Tileworks, (734) 213-0017, motawi.com
8. VARIATIONS ON WHITE
A custom blend of 3" x 3" field tile, in various shades of white and cream, from this historic pottery give a backsplash depth and movement. The effect is enhanced by a sanded charcoal grout. Price per square foot: $100. Pewabic, (313) 626-2030, pewabic.org
9. BRICK FOR THE FLOOR
PaverTiles are authentic clay bricks that install in kitchen, mudroom, bath, or sunroom as easily as ceramic tile. The
½ "-thick pavers in several colors and textures seamlessly transition indoors to out; $5.29 to $7.21/sq. ft. Pine Hall Brick, (800) 952-7425, pinehallbrick.com
10. A SHOWER OF COLOR
Cha-Rie Tang is known for Batchelder-inspired tiles and superb use of graduated glaze colors. The Orange Blossom backsplash features a bas-relief mural of branches hanging with blossoms and fruit, plus small decos. Custom-carved tiles: $450/sq.ft. Field tile: $45–$65/sq.ft. Pasadena Craftsman Tile, (626) 793-8387, pasadenacraftsmantile.com