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Jul 22, 2026

Introducing Maris: a recycled glass pool tile

Glass pool tile is how you decide what the water will look like — its color, its depth, the way light settles on the surface. Glass holds color beautifully and...

Jul 14, 2026

Allure: mirrored glass tile, handcrafted in Italy

Allure is a handcrafted mirrored glass wall tile, made in Tuscany in the Italian tradition of artistic glassmaking. Its gloss, mirrored face gathers light and gives it back, so a...

Jun 30, 2026

A Designer's Guide to Fractal-Inspired Tile: Pattern, Depth & the Restorative Room

The previous edition of our Latest Adventures blog explored the neurological benefits of exposure to fractals. This article offers guidance and key considerations for applying dimensional tiles with fractal-inspired patterns in...

Jun 15, 2026

The Fractal Effect: Why Nature-Inspired Tile Patterns Feel Instinctively Calm

Galileo observed that the book of nature “is written in the language of mathematics.” We’re only beginning to learn how right he was. In the 1970s, the Polish-born mathematician Benoit...

May 28, 2026

It's Not a Finish. It's Geology: Why Sukabumi Stone Refracts Light Like Nothing Else

The glowing green lagoon effect produced by the Sukabumi stone can be attributed to the stone’s natural formation. However, search online for information about Sukabumi stone and you’ll find many...

May 15, 2026

From Bali to Your Backyard: The Color-Shifting Magic of Sukabumi Select

There are moments when physics and nature conspire to create remarkable scenes in our everyday surroundings, as is the case with Sukabumi pool tile. This natural stone has the power...

Apr 30, 2026

Best Natural Stone for Pools: Sukabumi Tile Guide & Care Tips

There’s a reason why Sukabumi pool stone tile is a prime choice for five-star resorts around the world. When dry, it has the look of a classic grey natural stone...

Apr 15, 2026

The Art of Outdoor Living: Designing Spaces for Slow Living & Entertaining

There was once a prevailing view that a living space ended at the sliding glass door to the backyard. Now it’s “inside-out.” An unmistakable movement in home design over the...

Mar 27, 2026

2026 Pool & Patio Design Trends: What Luxury Outdoor Spaces Look Like Now

Homeowners are moving beyond trends, designing outdoor spaces that reflect their own sense of comfort, style, and meaning. Patio and pool areas are no longer viewed as simple backyard add-ons,...

Mar 11, 2026

Creating Sanctuary: A Designer's Guide to Biophilic Bathrooms

When you need a calm, personal escape in the home, a biophilic bathroom is a natural solution.

Feb 28, 2026

Perfect Pebble: The Neuroaesthetic Science Behind Our Signature Mesh Tile Product

You might call it a “splitting” headache – the anxiety that takes hold when you notice obvious divisions between sections of tile that are supposed to flow together cohesively. Once...

Feb 18, 2026

A Softer Way Forward: The New Chapter for Island Stone & Tile

What if the spaces we live in every day felt as restorative as the places we travel to escape? That question has been quietly shaping how people think about home....

Jan 21, 2026

From Pebbles to Every Surface: A Surfer's Journey Through Materials

Island Stone was founded by a group of friends united by a shared love of surfing and the sea. Decades later, that passion continues to shape every aspect of the...

Jan 12, 2026

The Science Behind Sanctuary: Why Biophilic Design Starts with Tactile Materials

“I believe,” Thoreau wrote, “that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright.” Interior designers and architects are now putting...

Dec 19, 2025

Why Island Stone's Pebble Tile Has No Real Competition After 30 Years

Island Stone didn't just invent pebble tile. We perfected it. For three decades, our pebble mesh tile has set the standard in an industry crowded with options. What began on...

Dec 9, 2025

Beyond the Break: How a Surf Trip Sparked 30 Years of Innovation

Three decades ago, a group of surfers dropped pebbles into the big pond of tile manufacturing, and the ripples they created continue to wash over the industry today.

May 6, 2025

Texture Over Trends: How Johana Cortez Creates A Home With Feeling

Along Anaheim’s bustling “tile mile,” Johana Cortez stands out for one simple reason: she makes spaces you want to reach out and touch. As lead designer at Bodega Style’s 13,000-square-foot...

Apr 29, 2025

Creating Paradise Indoors: How Lisa Walsh Uses Island Stone to Bring Maui's Essence Home

In the oceanfront properties of Maui, interior designer Lisa Walsh of Lisa Walsh Design has mastered the art of bringing the island's natural beauty indoors.

Apr 14, 2025

Biophilic Bathroom Design: How Natural Light and Pebble Tile Create Sensory Harmony

In the sun-dappled hills of Malibu, where avocado groves meet farmland, California interior designer Shannon Ggem of Shannon Ggem Design has crafted a primary bathroom that speaks to our innate...

Feb 23, 2025

Handy Apps for Tile Installers

Creating the perfect look can be daunting—but luckily, there’s a gaggle of apps that make it easier to get the job done.