Decorator’s Address Book is a monthly series where interior design teams find out where designers can view and purchase their projects. Each edition focuses on a different element of home decor and brings you the best stores recommended by experts.
From glossy zellige to retro patterned tiles, sleek modern slabs to handmade mosaics, the choice of kitchen tile ideas is endless and can be quite overwhelming. So to help you narrow down your search, this month’s Decorator Address Book is dedicated to helping you find the perfect tile supplier for your kitchen walls and floors.
Tile acts as a practical wallpaper to prevent splashes and spills from ruining your walls, but it can also introduce color, texture, and print into your kitchen in a way that other materials can’t, which is why you should consider your tile choice. It is important not to think of it as an afterthought. We asked expert interior designers who do interior design for a living to share their favorite tile stores and suppliers with us to provide inspiration and recommendations.
1. Zia Tile
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Abby Naber, owner and lead designer of A.Naber Design
“We love using Zia Tile in our kitchen designs for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, they have a huge variety of products and choices to suit every type of kitchen imaginable. Neutral We love the versatility of zellige tiles as they are a great choice that will stand the test of time.Finally, Zia’s customer service is exceptional and they are based in California, so we work with them. It has become a very smart company.”
Luis Carmona, owner and interior designer of VERDE Interior Design
Zia Tile is one of the best places to buy tiles. Our design aesthetic is more minimalist with the use of muted tones, and Zia Tile fits our design profile to a T. We have a wide selection of indoor and outdoor tiles that work equally well in bathrooms and kitchens. Rather than a neutral color palette or muted tones, we like the slightly matte texture that adds to the tile’s versatility. Perfect for use in outdoor kitchens and fireplaces. ”
2. Fireclay tiles
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Mollie Ranize, Lead Interior Designer and Founder of Dmar Interiors
“As designers, tile is one of the most fun (and overwhelming) surfaces to shop for because the options are endless. One of our favorite vendors is Fireclay Tile, located in Santa Barbara We love it because we have a lot of specialty items, like the hand-painted tiles we used in our Spanish Revival homes, which are so unique not only in color but in texture as well, and in every color, size, and shape you can think of. This makes sourcing for different types of projects even easier.”
Rebecca Ward, Principal Designer and Founder of R Ward Design
“When I need something custom, I turn to Fireclay. I feel comfortable specifying their products due to the fact that they are a B Corp and have a very strong focus on sustainability. Offering a fresh variety of shapes and sizes, our custom color program proved invaluable when we needed kitchen tiles to match a client’s front door paint color. ”
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Dijana Savic-Jambert, co-founder of Maredi Design
“Our absolute go-to is definitely Fireclay Tile. You can’t beat them for many reasons, but most of all they offer a truly great, high-quality product that is durable and timeless. But then there’s the fact that the company is a B-Corp company, which is very important when vetting the vendors we work with. Made in the USA thanks to a number of sustainable practices, such as providing transparent product disclosures such as the Health Product Declaration (HPD), greenwashing is common among many brands. In the world of design, this type of disclosure and transparency labeling is needed now more than ever. Companies like Fireclay really stand out.”
3. Akudo
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Young Huh, Founder of Young Huh Interior Design
“With tiles, I love patterns and textures that can be played with. I feel that Akdo’s Kaleidoscope collection is for designers to use and manipulate in their own unique way. Black and white are timeless and modern. It’s chic and loved by everyone.”
4. Tile bar
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Rebecca Ward, Principal Designer and Founder of R Ward Design
“Tile has always impressed me with the versatility and style it can offer to interiors. It’s a timeless material that can truly define a space. One of my go-to suppliers when looking for tiles is tilebar.com. Not only do they have a wide selection of standard tiles to unique tiles, but their customer service is also great. I have built a great relationship with them over the years because they are quick to respond. Ta.”
5. Anne Sachs
Andrea Lackey, Founder of Andrea Lackey Design
“Ann Sacks has a wide range of tiles to choose from. Whether you’re looking for natural stone, uniquely patterned ceramic tiles, or durable porcelain tiles, you’ll find it all at Ann Sacks. Plus, they have great customer service. Masu!
6. Tile Shop
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Briana Gershenzon, Partner and Design Chief, Renovation Sells
“We love The Tile Shop for its readily available classic options and featured designer collections, each with their own unique style.One of the best materials for a kitchen backsplash is Royal Satin Marble. Try the 2″ x 8″ size for the latest proportions.
7. Nemo tile + stone
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Ariana Rosenberg, Studio Y&A Co-Founder
“We love this elongated subway tile (shown above) from Nemo Tile + Stone. The colorway cotton bondline gives the space a clean look while adding just the right amount of texture and depth. White It’s easy to get tired of it, but when you look at it up close, cotton has a grainy glaze that gives it a shiny, clean look, but sometimes you can creatively stack the tiles in different directions, but for this project. , we decided to offset the tiles in a standard brick pattern. We love working with Nemo, their products are always durable, well stocked, and you can’t beat this price. there is no.”
8. Floors and decorations
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Briana Gershenzon, Partner and Design Chief, Renovation Sells
“Flooring and décor is our biggest secret when it comes to kitchen tile, because at Kitchen Tile we carry a variety of in-stock natural stone options at affordable prices.” Natural stone for countertops is out of your budget , you can get the same effect and color variation by using natural stone for your backsplash instead. Statuario marble tiles have a very striking gray streak. Pair it with leather-covered Absolute Black granite countertops to instantly upgrade your kitchen. ”
8. Heath Ceramics
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Sarah Jeffries, Principal, Sarah Jeffries Architecture + Interiors
High-quality tiles instantly enhance the overall look and perceived value of your home. We rely on trusted brands like Heath Ceramics and Poham Tile for a wide range of tiles, from refined elegance to vibrant and playful tiles and color options. These brands also offer custom configurations, so you can get creative with geometric designs. ”
9. Daltile
Luis Carmona, owner and interior designer of VERDE Interior Design
“Daltile is one of our go-to resources for tile. We have a showroom in the Dallas Design District and carry a wide selection of indoor and outdoor tiles at every price point. It’s important to find a reliable and efficient tile partner.These days, we use their large tiles for both the floors and walls of our bathroom projects. We love the clean aesthetic, and our clients love the lack of grout lines on the large tiles, which means less cleaning of stubborn grout and makes the space look a little cleaner.”
10. Bedrosian
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Briana Gershenzon, Partner and Design Chief, Renovation Sells
“The quality of Bedrosians tiles speaks for itself. The variety of color options and coordinating components such as tile liners and matching mosaics make it easy to choose a design scheme. 2.5 in Aloe Green Gloss Pair 5″ x 5” marine ceramic tiles with a color-matched liner for a sleek, fresh look.
11. Villa Lagoon
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Alexandra Azart, Founder and Designer, Plaster & Patina
“We love Villa Lagoon! There are a huge number of patterns to choose from and a customizable platform that allows you to make this tile your own with almost any color combination.”
12. Decorative materials
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Kristin Dittmar, Founder of Kristin Dittmar Design
“I have a deep appreciation for natural stone. There’s something really special about using products made by Mother Nature herself. When it comes to sourcing, I work with decorative materials in Basalt, Colorado. We love their exceptional selection and knowledgeable team who truly understand how to simplify the process and highlight the beauty of these timeless materials.”
Whether you’re planning to hang a full countertop-to-ceiling tile or a small backsplash, these tile recommendations from the experts are sure to point you in the right direction. . After all, getting it wrong can be an expensive purchase, so starting with these 5-star suppliers will save you stress and money.
