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A modern farmhouse is simple, functional, and well lived in. It combines traditional style with a modern twist. You Don’t Snow Me from Tongue in Chic embodies this classic aesthetic, meanwhile, Grafite from Abitare La Terra adds dimension and texture. This style of design is all about mixing and matching. For example, including geometric shapes like the blocks and hexagons from Mod Rocks adds a modern twist to the traditional design. Accessorize with wood and greenery to establish a warm farmhouse feel. Create your own humble abode with our AlysEdwards building blocks.

Welcome warmer weather and refresh your space with vibrant hues of pink. Color is the foundation for setting the tone of your environment. Add a little softness to your space or take it full on femme! Pair our Half Baked building blocks with neutrals, like the Calacatta porcelain mosaic from our Vida Dolce Collection, for a subtle look or with bold colors to make a statement. Small pops of pink can make a big impact and evoke joy. It can define an area or embrace your personality. So, when designing your next space, think pink!

Take in the ocean breeze and add a touch of the seaside to your next design. Whether you’re looking for texture, like the Nico Blue Monochromatic Mosaic, or a classic honeycomb but with a fresh spin on color like Will Shuck for Oysters, adding a palette of coastal blues can open a room and let ocean air in.  Ground your airy space with the neutral tones found in sand and driftwood by paring with Pebble Without a Cause.  Adding elements like garlands of stone beads, greenery found in real or faux succulents and distress wood bring in a since of nature. The Bubblicious circles add a look of refined sea glass while the soft texture in the Caledonio wall tile is reminiscent of a soft breeze across calm waters. With these building blocks you can have a look inspired by summer all year round.  Close your eyes and escape to the seaside with AlysEdwards.  

Brown can be so blah but when styled right, can be inspiring, cozy, and super sleek. This earthly color evokes warm, dramatic, and enveloping qualities. Experiment with the color palette by combining an electric pop like Teal the Timer Rings or a softer shade of teal, like Oleastro.  You can’t go wrong with the durability in either of these porcelain tiles. The vibrance in these colors harmonize perfectly with warm taupes, like Taupe-less in St. Tropez and Whisk Me Away creating a luxurious, refined look. Silky hues of brown like Manganese from our Abitare La Terra Collection acts as a perfect base. Meanwhile, neutral glass mosaics like Peaceful Coexistence and Missed You in Bathe create a fine balance between traditional and modern styles. Create a subtle, earthy, and sophisticated feel with our AlysEdwards building blocks today. 

Cloudy is an extremely versatile marble available in a wide variety of formats. Lighter than Carrera; it blends with any interior esthetic, modern transitional, and contemporary. In stock and attractively priced, this is a go-to stone with an unparalleled appeal to many of our top designer clients.

Just as smooth as a newly paved highway, Pecora Nera is hand- worked mixing familiar sizes with new finishes. The small fossils and salt veins provide a road map making each piece uniquely different from the next. With a base color deeply enriched by a smoky indigo, you can pair this limestone with Too Burnt to Bake from Half Baked, Since We’re Being Onyx from Tongue in Chic, and Lava Getting Lei’d in Hawaii from Wanderlust. If you’re looking for sophistication or handsome appeal go bold with Pecora Nera.

Big or small, a two-toned kitchen adds instant drama. Skip the white on white trend and swap it out for something bolder. Black and cream are a chic twist on timeless complimentary colors. Color-blocking with these neutrals like Carbone and Ivoor create interest and contrast. Mosaics like Table Mountain Treads from our Cape Town Collection compliment field tiles like Pecora Nera from our Suave Due Collection. Looking to switch things up? Opt for a bold shape like Nero from our Origami Collection. Unify the two separate colors by using the same hardware throughout your design. Stay refined and highly designed with our AlysEdwards building blocks.

Used in architecture dating back to the ancient times, Thassos is a pure white marble that is not only fresh but timeless. Consistent in color, this bright stone enriches its surroundings. Available in a variety of mosaics and tiles, Thassos can be the canvas encompassing any color of design. With an appearance of refined sugar crystals, Thassos can sweeten any interior style ranging from traditional to contemporary. Used in architecture dating back to the ancient times, Thassos is a pure white marble that is not only fresh but timeless. Consistent in color, this bright stone enriches its surroundings. Available in a variety of mosaics and tiles, Thassos can be the canvas encompassing any color of design. With an appearance of refined sugar crystals, Thassos can sweeten any interior style ranging from traditional to contemporary. 

Zebrino from AlysEdwards Vanity collection is a striking marble that has a bold personality.  It's dramatic linear veining shows the world that this stone is not a wallflower.  Zebrino's rich striations of color ranging from black, gold, grey and white will make any project a show stopper.  Offered in many formats including 6"x12" and 3"x8" that are loose, so you can create a fabulous pattern.  Also offered in 3 different mosaics of 3/4" x 4" offset, 5/8" x 1 1/4" straight brick and 5/8" x 5/8" offset.  You can use them all together or as subtle accents.  Whatever you do, incorporating Zebrino will make your project Primo!

Elevate your design with shades of light grey like Cement to Happen. Calming and easy on the eyes, this color evokes sophistication. Adding small touches of grey like the glass and stone mosaic Partially Cloudy or White Carrara create a softening effect, which makes them a popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms. Keep things interesting by incorporating a fun dimensional mosaic like Half Baked or a strong glass like Stairway to Heaven. If the design is too cool add wood-like porcelain for warmth and texture, such as Bailey is Soy Vanilla. Incorporating metal accents like brushed nickel will remain stylish for years to come. What’s our pro tip to a timeless space? Make it comfortable, make it yours, and make it fabulous!