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A blog about all things tile (with a heavy dose of interior design) with the hopes I inspire others to embrace the beauty that tile can offer to any space and renovation.

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Fashionable Tiling

In honor of the recent fashion shenanigans during the legendary New York Fashion Week last week, I thought we should discuss how very similar the fashion and textile industry is to the tile...

Feb 22, 2012 Like

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Kitchen Countertop – Pt. 2

Good morning all! Before we dig in, quick housekeeping alert: I have just added a new page to my blog called “Testimonials.” If I have helped you in the past, and you were satisfied or elated with...

Feb 16, 2012 Like

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Hello Kitty Tile. Yes, It Does Exist.

Before I elaborate on that title, a little mush for all of you, since today is Valentine’s Day after all: Seriously, you guys are the best readers. I started this blog over a year ago as an outlet...

Feb 14, 2012 Like

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Kitchen Countertop – Pt. 1

That’s a pretty ballsy statement, no? Good thing I fully intend to back it up. This three-part mini-series will cover 15 of the most popular countertop material choices on the market today, and the...

Feb 9, 2012 Like

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If All Else Fails, at Least You Have This to Fall Back On

Hello. Bonjour. Ciao. Aloha. Hola. Yes, I’m still alive. Why did I go temporarily AWOL from my beloved blog? Well the reason is two-part. First of all, I had some personal issues arise that really...

Feb 9, 2012 Like

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GUEST POST Color-Changing Tile

Today I have another guest writer. Chris from Specialty Art Glass has introduced me to a product I had no idea existed (mind-boggling, I know): color-changing tile! This tile is seriously cool, and...

Nov 5, 2011 Like

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Kitchens With COLOR: Purple

And so my Kitchens With COLOR series comes to an end. And what better way to end it than with the color at the end of the rainbow: purple? Prior to my research for this post, I thought I would...

Nov 4, 2011 Like

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Kitchens With COLOR: Pink

Ah yes. Pink. I have mentioned pink on this blog before, but today we focus on it in the kitchen format, which is absolutely a harder space to pull off pink than say, your girly girl bathroom or...

Nov 3, 2011 Like

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Kitchens With COLOR: Yellow

Well, October is officially over, and November is here. To me, this marks the beginning of the holiday season. And before you jump down my throat about celebrating holidays too early (Christmas...

Nov 1, 2011 Like

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Kitchens With COLOR: Orange

Happy Halloween my beautiful (and handsome) readers! I’m taking it easy on Halloween this year; just a nice night carving pumpkins with my significant other and watching scary movies while he tries...

Oct 31, 2011 Like

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Kitchens With COLOR: Green

I would like to begin by mentioning that I was very surprised by how many green kitchen concepts I found. When I began this post, I had over 30 photos. I have whittled it down to these 15, which is...

Oct 30, 2011 Like

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Kitchens With COLOR: Red

While I have already taught you how to add a red *kapow!* to your kitchen before, this post will focus entirely on using red tile. Red is a tricky color to get right, I’m not going to sugarcoat it...

Oct 29, 2011 Like

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Kitchens With COLOR: Blue

I’ve been called out. Yes, dear readers, one of you has called me out. And I thank you for it. I have been posting a lot about neutral kitchens lately. In my defense, that is due to the fact that...

Oct 28, 2011 Like

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TileTramp Fireplace Design – Pt. 2

Several months ago, I introduced you to my very first personal home renovation project: my fireplace. If you haven’t read that particular post, the gist is that the builder placed some very cheap...

Oct 27, 2011 Like

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Tile Art…How Far Would You Go?

Well ladies and gentlemen, I have stumbled across some new tile technology that has both impressed and baffled me. It has impressed me because the technology is unique and I always appreciate...

Oct 26, 2011 Like

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Guest Post Mirrored Tiles

Today I am relinquishing my blog to a guest post from Susi, an exceptional writer at the popular design blog Design Shuffle. You may or may not have noticed that I have a flair for the dramatic and...

Oct 24, 2011 Like

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The Best of the TileTramp Spam Queue

It seems that my last article scolding the Chinese salesmen for not actually reading my blog, and then not showering me with fake compliments to make up for it, really brought on a frenzy of...

Sep 2, 2011 Like

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Why I Don’t Like Chinese Tile

Well folks, I think I’ve officially hit the tile big-leagues. If there is such a thing, I think you would know you’re in it when Chinese tile manufacturers start spamming you with product brochures...

Aug 23, 2011 Like

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Kitchen Backsplash Trends

So, earlier this year I wrote a post discussing the tile trends for 2011. This was an all-encompassing list of the top 5 trends in the world of tile. A reader has suggested that I do up a post on...

Aug 17, 2011 Like

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Artisan Glass Kitchen Backsplash

I have been hemming and hawing about replacing our kitchen backsplash tile since we moved into our condo. Not because there is anything hideously wrong with it…but because it’s white. And boring....

Aug 12, 2011 Like

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Small Kitchen Gets a Big Makeover

I recently received these “after” photos from a reader who I’ve been helping since she first contacted me back in June. Her kitchen turned out absolutely stunning and just goes to show that taking...

Aug 10, 2011 Like

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A Concept Board by Request (Sort Of)

This wasn’t a direct request, but as I’ve been helping to choose paint colors for a friend of mine, I thought I’d whip up a quick board for her kitchen remodel. She has beautiful pre-existing slate...

Aug 9, 2011 Like

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A Traditional Kitchen Idea

I came up with a beautiful concept for a client today that I thought I would share with all of you. First of all, if any of you have come across Giallo Portofino granite, you already know that it’s...

Aug 8, 2011 Like

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Tile Trends: 2-Dimensional is So Last Year

Being sick sucks. But there is something especially cruel about summer colds. Of all the things I’d like to be doing when the sun is shining and the beach is 3 blocks from my condo, I can tell you...

Aug 5, 2011 Like

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Is That a Tile in Your Pocket, or Are You Just Happy to See Me?

You already know that I love tile, and that this blog was sparked by my love affair with this fabulous home accessory. I think it’s beautiful, has great function, and can create a very unique and...

Jul 30, 2011 Like

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10 Ways to Add a Red Kapow! to Your Kitchen

Ah red. Deep down, I believe that we all love red…in large part because it’s so unexpected. It’s rarely found in nature, so when it does pop up, it has quite the “wow” factor. Since design tends to...

Jul 26, 2011 Like

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White Kitchens: How to Choose Coordinating White Tile

So I have a running list (several, really) of future blog topics to address. When I feel really confident about the quality of the post, I’ll start a draft to force myself to write it quicker,...

Jul 24, 2011 Like

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TileTramp Loves Her Readers!

I really try to avoid blatantly asking for support from you, my lovely readers. Aside from my recent Facebook announcement, I’ve actually avoided it entirely. But I can’t tell you how happy it...

Jul 21, 2011 Like

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5 Great iPad Apps for Interior Design

So I have a really awesome other half. I’ve discussed him briefly before, mostly in regards to our polar opposite design styles, but he really is the best guy out there. And I’m not saying this...

Jul 20, 2011 Like

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Gray + Taupe = Graupe

That’s right, there’s a new neutral in town and it’s giving both gray and taupe a run for their respective money. I ran through a number of fun names for this new color, but I thought Graupe...

Jul 19, 2011 Like

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TileTramp

Fashionable Tiling

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Kitchen Countertop – Pt. 2

Hello Kitty Tile. Yes, It Does Exist.

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Kitchen Countertop – Pt. 1

If All Else Fails, at Least You Have This to Fall Back On

*GUEST POST* Color-Changing Tile

Kitchens With COLOR: Purple

Kitchens With COLOR: Pink

Kitchens With COLOR: Yellow

Kitchens With COLOR: Orange

Kitchens With COLOR: Green

Kitchens With COLOR: Red

Kitchens With COLOR: Blue

TileTramp Fireplace Design – Pt. 2

Tile Art…How Far Would You Go?

*Guest Post* Mirrored Tiles

The Best of the TileTramp Spam Queue

Why I Don’t Like Chinese Tile

Kitchen Backsplash Trends

Artisan Glass Kitchen Backsplash

Small Kitchen Gets a Big Makeover

A Concept Board by Request (Sort Of)

A Traditional Kitchen Idea

Tile Trends: 2-Dimensional is So Last Year

Is That a Tile in Your Pocket, or Are You Just Happy to See Me?

10 Ways to Add a Red *Kapow!* to Your Kitchen

White Kitchens: How to Choose Coordinating White Tile

TileTramp Loves Her Readers!

5 Great iPad Apps for Interior Design

Gray + Taupe = Graupe

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10 Ways to Add a Red Kapow! to Your Kitchen