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From smooth to rich, dark, and textured, Pantera is like a "box of chocolates". Deep taupe tones that transition from cool to warm, paired with a variety of shapes and sizes leave any space with a depth of decadence. Hints of salt veins melt into the limestone giving a burst of character. Once you take a bite of designing with Pantera, you will for sure be coming back for more.

Taupe can be anything from dramatic and dark to perfectly pale and neutral.  It can be used in the background or be the focal point of a room.  Dark, intense colors like Manganese from Abitare la Terra can transform the mood of the room creating sense of gothic revival.  Lighter shades like the Adventurist pattern in the Balanced color way can add a fun and refreshing alternative.   Looking for a modern chic design? Create sleek lines by using the Whisk me away blocks or the 5” x5” square in the color Pebble Without a Cause.   Is a cozy earthy feel more your vibe?  Suave Due’s tumbled Volpe creates a warm old world feel while the Terra Dolce emulates the feeling of travertine but with the durability of a porcelain tile.  Personalize your space today with a variety of our building blocks.

Dark doesn’t have to be dull.  Bring back deep, dark, modern material with Abitare La Terra’s Carbone, Half Baked’s Too Burnt to Bake, or Suave Due’s Pecora Nera.  Changes in texture and finishes create depth and can also reflect light.  Afraid of the dark?  Incorporate a light  into your design with touches of marble like our Calacatta Gold from the Suave Collection.  Accenting with plants can also liven up a space, so be sure sprinkle pieces of greenery throughout your design.  When creating a contrast between dark elements and light, opt for a decorative tile like the Focused pattern form our Feel Collection, or use it tone on tone for a more dramatic effect.  Moody design is all about making a statement.  After All, who doesn’t love a little mystery?

Natural stone and earth tones top the list for interior designers and home renovators alike. They provide a timeless backdrop that never goes out of style. When choosing the right stone consider tile size. Larger field tiles like Suave Due’s 16” x 16” Pantera can help open a smaller space, while using a 4” x 16” field tile can make a larger space feel cozy. Features are also important to consider, do you prefer decorative tile like Crio’s Antique Pewter or geometric tiles like Origami’s Nero and Half Baked’s Whisk Me Away? Interested in something with more attention to detail? The brush strokes in Tongue In Chic’s Playing It Coal makes it one of a kind. If you’re looking for a more lived in look then the tumbled finish of Suave Due’s Pecora Nera is the perfect choice. Create an earthy appeal with our building blocks.

A natural and neutral palette can act as a foundation to any design style. Beige and taupe shades like Caolino and Don’t be a Shell Out are perfect base colors. Ivory shades like Cream from our Rock Glamorous Collection help bounce natural light around a space. If your space is falling flat, opting for an accent color like Carbone or a decorative tile like Louvre-ly Reflections can add a pop of color as well as dimension. Mixing textures and accessorizing with soft accents are sure to make your design stand out as well as add your own personal. Stay cool, calm, and collected with our AlysEdwards building blocks.

Which do you prefer? A taupe bathroom escape or a sleek spa-like shower? Everyone has their preferred taste and neutral tones can offer a blank canvas to leave your mark. Don’t shy away from taupe shades like Whisk Me Away or Pebble Without a Cause because taupe is the new neutral. Go big with our 2”x 16” or 8”x32” porcelain in Bianco or keep things slim and trim with our 2”x11” plank in Bailey is Soy Vanilla. If you’re looking to keep things classic then our Calacatta Oro is the perfect fit. Looking to add personality? The Adventurist Pattern will add a fun and fresh twist to your space.  Inspire, create, and design something fabulous with these soft, neutral building blocks.Which do you prefer? A taupe bathroom escape or a sleek spa-like shower? Everyone has their preferred taste and neutral tones can offer a blank canvas to leave your mark. Don’t shy away from taupe shades like Whisk Me Away or Pebble Without a Cause because taupe is the new neutral. Go big with our 2”x 16” or 8”x32” porcelain in Bianco or keep things slim and trim with our 2”x11” plank in Bailey is Soy Vanilla. If you’re looking to keep things classic then our Calacatta Oro is the perfect fit. Looking to add personality? The Adventurist Pattern will add a fun and fresh twist to your space.  Inspire, create, and design something fabulous with these soft, neutral building blocks.

Gray is a versatile color but with infinite shades to choose from, it can be difficult to find the right hue. Not all grays are alike. For example, there are warm grays and cool grays as well as soft tones and deep tones. Eiffel for You brings forth the calmness of blue, while Britney Goes Cray Cray for Grey brings forth the warmth of a fresh tan. The blue-grey taupe veining in Calacatta Oro adds a soft touch to the bold, stark white which can serve as the perfect foundation. If your opting for a more warm and soft approach, Chinchilla is a perfect neutral. Craving something bold? Our Will Shuck for Oysters is a cool grey that can be the focal point to any space. Create cohesion and serenity with any of our grey building blocks.

Dark interiors never compete for attention. Dramatic interiors tend to stick to monochromatic or dual tone color schemes like the ones seen in our Antique Pewter. Incorporating different textures like Pantera in the Canapa finish can add depth and interest.  Fun shapes like the Blendables’ triangles or mosaics like Grigio in the Herringbone pattern allow the architectural elements of your design take the spotlight. Add contrast by including a bright white like You Don’t Snow Me to your design. Pairing your design with sleek accessories like knobs and pulls create a modern look.

In this honey bronze age, warm tones are taking center stage.  Amber tones are coming in haute and we are falling for it! Pair Half Baked’s Whipped Cream porcelain bars withe Tongue in Chic’s Listing the Pros and the Bronze for a blend of elegance and modern sophistication.  Brighten up your design and create the illusion of light with a bright white like Origami’s Bianco. Bring warmth and texture to you space with the hand-crafted mosaics like the Veined Beige in the Nico and the Ivoor in Cape Town.  For a more subdued look incorporate a stone like the Pantera, using the smooth finish for a more transitional design and the tumbled for a farmhouse vibe. Accessorizing with sleek knobs and pulls adds a modern twist.  Don’t be afraid to mix and match different styles to create your own sweet design.  

Who said cool tones had to be cold and dreary? Cool tones can make a room feel more spacious. Create a light and airy feel with white shades like Abitare’s Bianco and Half Baked’s Whipped Cream. The blue side of the spectrum, like our Bardiglio Circle Deco, has the ability to evoke calmness, while the soothing shade of Kickin Ash and Takin Names plays perfectly with these building blocks. Fun mosaic like Silverizing adds personality to a space. Using numerous shades of the same color creates a timeless, monochromatic design that’s as cool as winter.