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January is peak why‑does‑my‑kitchen‑feel‑tired energy. The good news: a backsplash refresh can change the whole mood without a full renovation meltdown. Here are the backsplash directions showing up in 2026, plus how to pick one that fits budget and tolerance for grout cleaning. Trend 1: The slab‑look backsplash Minimal lines, maximum calm. Designers are leaning …
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Think of this as your year in tile. These are the five styles you kept in heavy rotation in 2025. Some people track their year in playlists. You did it in tile choices. We pulled the numbers and built a TileTown Unwrapped to show which styles you loved most in 2025, from bold forever-faves to …
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If someone on your list spends their weekends covered in thinset, skip the novelty socks and go straight for the good stuff: tile tools. These stocking-sized heroes are practical, affordable and make their next project smoother, faster and a lot more satisfying. Here are five small-but-mighty gifts you can snag at TileTown this season. 1. …
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If you’ve ever been told “you’ll want to seal that” and smiled politely while thinking “…with what, exactly?”, this one’s for you. Tile sealer sounds technical, but it’s really just a clear coat of protection that helps your tile, stone and grout stand up to daily life: coffee, red wine, shampoo, muddy boots, you name …
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(Because size matters—especially when you’re tiling your floor) If you’ve ever admired a sleek hotel lobby or a spa bathroom and wondered why it feels so calm—it’s probably the tile. Fewer lines. Bigger slabs. More room to breathe… Large‑format tiles (think 24×48 and up) are having a real moment. Clean lines, fewer grout joints, an …
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Hint: It starts with thinking beyond just colour and pattern. Renovating your space? Whether you’re tackling a full‑blown kitchen overhaul or giving your mudroom a glow‑up, your choice of floor tile sets the tone—literally and figuratively. But before you get hypnotized by trendy herringbone patterns or that one dreamy tile you saw on Pinterest, hit …
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From terracotta to forest green, Tile Town’s warm-toned tiles bring comfort, character, and a little café-chic charm into your home this season. Why Warm Tones Work Tile Town’s Warm-Toned Faves 1. Tribeca glazed porcelain sage green tile Tribeca glazed porcelain sage green tile (also available in Seaglass Mint) — glossy, artisanal rectangles that make a …
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Fall is the season for cozy nights and stylish upgrades—here’s how a tiled fireplace surround can turn your living room into a true showpiece. Courtesy of a happy customer at Edmonton South. Why Tile Your Fireplace? Trending Fireplace Tile Styles 1. Modern + moody Black tiles create a bold surround that makes the firelight glow …
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If you’ve spent even five minutes scrolling through home design trends on Instagram lately, you’ve definitely seen it: the swoon-worthy, eye-catching pattern known as herringbone. Yes, that classy zig-zag look has gone full 2025, showing up everywhere from stylish kitchens in Victoria to cool, contemporary bathrooms in Edmonton—even Martha Stewart digs the diagonal design. Ready …
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Move over hardwood—there’s a cool, versatile kid in town, and it’s winning hearts everywhere. Vinyl—no, not the record kind, audiophiles—we’re talking vinyl flooring, the stuff once found in your grandparents’ kitchen (remember those bold, questionable patterns?). Thankfully (cue record scratch!), vinyl has grown up, glowed up and is music to our ears these days, making …
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