The simple geometric tile motif has timeless appeal. When it comes to traditional flooring styles, the charm and sophistication of cabochon flooring stand out. This simple tile pattern conveys both ...

Some designs just pop more than others- especially on walls and floors. Like a compelling piece of art, a giant bloom or palm frond on an open ground can be beguiling. A dynamic geometric, like a ...

The myriad styles and materials used for tile can make a space, not just bathrooms and kitchens, shine in unexpected ways. By Tim McKeough Tile is one of the most powerful materials for making a bold ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. If you’re planning a kitchen or bath remodel, you probably ...

When Peter J. Lu traveled to Uzbekistan, he had no idea of the mathematical journey that he was about to embark on as well. The Harvard graduate student in physics was fascinated by the beautiful and ...

The complex geometrical designs used centuries ago in Islamic art and architecture were planned with a tiling system that was not discovered in the West until five centuries later, two physicists have ...