Bringing back the Classics
by Alex Clarkson
Above: Original Style Wainscot tile complete with moulding and baseboard in Victorian Green. White and black marble checkerboard floor from the Earthworks Collection.
Classic designs are elegant and can often be recognized from their movement or era. These designs are refined, sophisticated, and timeless. Inside Out Architecturals, a tile design boutique serving Park City, is seeing a revival of iconic tile patterns and is excited for design fans to explore the celebrated classics.
For centuries, builders and designers have used architectural elements to set their creations apart. Those who are successful create new standards and open the door for further evolution. Inside Out Architecturals is a leading resource for those seeking creative options to upgrade their homes. They specialize in design solutions that are functional and enjoyable.
Representing over 50 unique decorative tile lines, IOA has a collection of the most intriguing tile options, from one-of-a-kind stones and large-format glass to the greatest of traditional flooring and historical ornamentals. The company carries the handiwork of today’s artisans in stone, metal, tile, glass, and dimensional tile that are best described as ”art.”
“At IOA we go one step further to provide you with a knowledgeable staff who can assist you with design and layout services and make sure that your purchase covers every detail to help you achieve your tile design dreams,” says owner Leah Wynn.
Representing over 50 unique decorative tile lines, Inside Out Architecturals has a collection of the most intriguing tile options, from one-of-a-kind stones and large-format glass to the greatest of traditional flooring and historical ornamentals.
Top Right: Original Style Hand Painting Process on Henrietta Yellow Tulip tiles from the Artworks Collection.
Center: Bespoke 2×6 Zellige Thin Bejmat in Wheat Soldier Stacked
Bottom left: Country Floors Calacatta Green Marble Honed Flute Trim 6×24
Classic Black & White is all the rage, whether it is a traditional extremely popular checker pattern or in this Fabulous West Coast Bandana Water Jet Mosaic by New Ravenna
Groovy Baby! Mid-century designs are big in bringing pattern alive on walls and floors and bringing a simple elegance back with minimal color schemes and lots of wood as shown in this Niteroi Legno tile by Mosarte.
Terra Cotta, with its warm earthen glow and wonderful diversity, is on everyone’s mind and is being used indoors and out, on walls and floors and as beautiful architectural features everywhere.
Tile, Tile Everywhere! We are seeing full rooms done in hues of the same color. Coupling shapes and materials to cohesively go together in the same space. Large-format porcelains and small-format ceramic wall tiles and mosaics to create one beautiful unified space.
Fabulous Kitchen Jive Ahead…Recycled glass shows who is boss with the Playful Retro Mosaic Hustle Collection by Sonoma Tilemaker. This lively tile collection can be used from wall to pool and is virtually indestructible, bringing joy for years to come.
Be Square. They’re back, squares. You will see them coming back everywhere in all different sizes; set straight or offset or on point. Folks cannot get enough, just ask Original Style. They pair very nicely with a traditional Victorian floor.
