Matte tiles have had a monopoly on the design world for a while. Everywhere I look, I see matte or semi-matte subway tiles gracing kitchen backsplashes and bathrooms from coast to coast. And as much as I love the look of those modern tiles, there’s a part of me that swoons every time I see […]

Matte tiles have had a monopoly on the design world for a while. Everywhere I look, I see matte or semi-matte subway tiles gracing kitchen backsplashes and bathrooms from coast to coast. And as much as I love the look of those modern tiles, there’s a part of me that swoons every time I see a lush spread of glossy, glossy tiles. My love for these tiles started with Justina Blakeney’s kitchen reveal back in 2015 and has continued with spaces like the glossy green exterior of Labour & Wait in England and these gleaming black tiles from an incredible bathroom makeover. There’s something about glossy tiles next to a space that will have running water that feels so lush. And after a sea of matte sweeping the design world for years now, I’m ready for that type of refreshing change. So today I’m sharing 13 of my favorite examples to inspire your next project. If you have any favorites that I missed, I’d love to see them! xo, Grace *Photo above by deVOL Kitchens, from our story on their showroom

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