Theresa Seabaugh Interiors, Brooklyn Interior Designer
27
Jan

Inspiration…Tile

Hi from Brooklyn!

You know how you wake up on Monday morning and think that you are going to accomplish a particularly big project this week? And then Friday rolls around and you realize you haven’t had 30 seconds to work on it? That has been my week.

For some reason, I have been consumed by tile, tile and more tile this week. Not that I have anything against tile. It’s just not how I planned to spend my week. If you are wondering what is the purpose of tiles, well here’s the answer why I’m obsessed with tiles. Tiles serve more than just their function as a protective surface for areas of your home. They play an important role in the interior design of your home by creating an atmosphere which adds to the look and feel of the living space. In addition, while most flooring will absorb moisture, tiles are the ideal water-resistant flooring. The tile’s durable glaze on top of the surface does not let moisture seep through.

One of my projects was to come up with 6 different tile designs for a showroom to display. Where do designers go for inspiration? Back to the past, in order to bring fresh new designs into the future! It turns out that where ever I went this week, I found great examples of tile work. For those familiar with the New York City Subway, it is a virtual treasure trove of tile work from the early 20th century.

On Saturday while running errands (for work & in a snowstorm), I looked down and noticed beautiful Victorian tile work at my feet. And, always, I sort through the hundreds of pictures I’ve taken in the past couple of years. I’m also planning to visit hardware stores and meeting with a tile dealer to explore more handcrafted decorative tile designs and materials. See what will inspire me for my next flooring installation project.

xoxo Theresa