Customize your Tile Size with StoneImpressions

Clermont Symmetric Mural in the Pewter Color on Carrara

Sometimes bigger IS better.  Take our ever popular Clermont Mural.  We show it in our catalog on 6" x 6" tiles, which makes the whole mural 18" x 30".  But like all of our tile designs, we can make this tile mural in any size that you desire. 

And when we say ANY size, we really do mean it.

Roger is showing off a 4 foot x 8 foot Clermont Mural that we created for a customer in Texas.  What is it they say - "Everything is bigger in Texas."  In this case, we believe it!

So the lesson of the day is that as you are looking through our tile catalog or the tile collections shown on our website, don't forget that you can change the size of any of our tile designs to fit your space.  Contact your local tile shop for information about how to order StoneImpressions tile.

Beautiful Custom Tile Design

Love, love, LOVE this customization of the
tiles in our Altalena Collection.

Altalena Tile in Siena color on left.  Altalena custom tile on the right.

The color in the regular Altalena is a prominent aspect of the design.  It fills up most of the center portion of the deco.  In this custom tile project, the client asked to remove the color in the central part of the tile and add small touches of deep color in the outlines and at the edges.

Artesana Tile in Tuscan, Arizona came up with this custom designed tile for their client and we heard that the homeowner was thrilled with the results. We think these custom tiles look absolutely beautiful.

Just another example of how StoneImpressions can easily customize tile to match your design vision.  Contact your local tile shop for details.

Colorful Border Tiles! New additions to our fabulous Altalena Tile Collection.

The Altalena Tile Collection was inspired by the beautiful confluence of Roman and Moorish
influences found in ancient Spanish cities like Alhambra and Sevilla.  The rich color palette exudes a warmth to complement the timeless feel of the natural stone tile.

Altalena Siena Pattern Tile in a beautiful backsplash.
Photo and stunning kitchen courtesy of  Echelon Custom Homes.

We are excited to add two brand new listello designs to this tile collection.

The Altalena Bella Listello Border Tile is shown here in the Ochre Color on 3x6 Limestone. 

The Altalena Carina Listello Border Tile is shown here in the Ochre Color on 2x6 Limestone. 

The new listellos in the Altalena Tile Collection are available in these four colors.

And here is an example of the Altalena Tiles with some custom colors added.  This was a beautiful floor pattern for a New England customer.  Creating your own Custom Tile is a very simple process.  Ask your local StoneImpressions Tile Shop how to get started with a custom design.

And just one more photo of that gorgeous kitchen from Echelon Custom Homes because we are crazy about it!

Bravo to StoneImpressions

Catch a glimpse of our Zellii Mural on Bravo's Real Housewives of Miami. In an episode that aired last week, viewers could see our beautiful Zellii adorning housewife Karent's kitchen backsplash. It is also on view on Bravo.com in a slideshow featuring her entire home.

We have also been spotted on HGTV’s House Hunters International in an episode where a young couple is moving from Scottsdale Arizona to France. Keep your eyes peeled for us. StoneImpressions is everywhere!

Colorful and fun tiles - Deco Dots

Deco Dots are sets of colorful, decorative 1x1 mosaics* that you can use in a variety of ways. Think of them as jewelry to dress up your plain and boring background tiles.   You can find them on page 141 of our newest tile catalog.

DDS311300 Deco Dots Saybrook Vibrant Set

DDS311301 Deco Dots Saybrook Natural Set

Place the Deco Dots randomly in a mosaic to add a subtle touch of color to your walls. Or use them as diagonal inserts in any straight tile layout. 

You are in full control of where you insert the Deco Dot Tiles.  Go wild and random or keep things more orderly with even spacing.  You can add one whole set of dots into a single square foot of mosaic.  Or you can spread them out over a few square feet for a more spacious feel.  Place the Deco Dot Tiles exactly where you want them to create a unique design that is truly your own.

Deco Dots mix perfectly with other materials like ceramic or glass. Choose the Vibrant color scheme to make a bold statement or go with the Natural colors for a more subdued look. A simple and beautiful way to add life to your walls. 

*Actual size of each individual square tile is 15/16" x 15/16".

New Tile Designs

A few things in the works:

Click on any of the pictures for close ups.  Feel free to let us know what you think.  We'd love to hear it!

Stunning Custom Tiles

In an earlier entry - Pattern Inspiration - we featured the incredible variety of patterns that are available to use for custom tiles through our licensing partner, Rosenstiel's.  

A client in  New Mexico, who is clearly not afraid of color, chose the designs below to make their custom tiles.

Each square is an individual 6x6 Limestone tile.  The original artwork that was used is called Arabian Nights I and Arabian Nights II by an artist named John Douglas.

Simply gorgeous.  A few of us were standing around the work table ogling them and our shipping person had to shoo us away so he could pack them up.  We didn't want to see them go!

FAQ - Finding more images to create a custom tile mural

Q.  I've looked at your website and I really like the murals you have in your Landscape and Still Life pages.  But I haven't found the perfect one yet.  Do you have a catalog or are there other murals that are not shown on your website?

A. The website is the only place to find our complete collection of designs.  We do have a printed catalog, but it does not contain all of the images you can find on our website.  The website shows it all - older collections as well as brand new tile designs.  Take a look at our New Products page to see our beautiful new tile collections.

If you have looked at our website and you still can't find the perfect design, you do have the option to go to the websites of our licensing partners.  They have thousands of additional images and artwork and we can use any of those to create a custom tile mural for you.

See below for detailed information about this option.

We have arrangements with two prominent art licensing companies.  You can browse their websites and pick out artwork to create a custom design for your mural on our natural stone tiles.

  

 Rosenstiel's Publishing

Wild Wings Licensing
(password required, call us)

Both website have terrific search features that allow you to narrow down the choices and find the perfect design.  Wild Wings lets you search by Season - Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter.  Rosenstiels has an advanced search option which lets you filter by colors that you want to see in your search results.

 

ROSENSTIEL'S
Still Life with Chinese Vase and Flowers
by Ruud Verkerk

Found by searching for "Flowers" and the color white.

ROSENSTIEL'S

Stanley Barker and The Pytchley Hounds

by Sir Alfred Munnings

Found by searching for "Horse" and the color red

Ordering a custom tile mural from us is simple:

Step 1: Find the artwork that you like and write down the name and number

Step 2: Go to your local StoneImpressions Dealer and place your order.  They can help you decide what size mural to order and what type of stone to put it on.  They can also help you pick out liners or trim pieces to frame your tile mural.

Keep in mind that we can also create a custom design from a photo that you supply to us.   You can find more information about our Custom Program here: StoneImpressions Custom Tile Design.

FAQ - Customizing your tiles - changing color

Q. I like one of your designs, but can you change the color?


A. Yes!  Some examples below:

 

Our Amara Accent - original color is shown at the top left.

 

Amaretti Pattern - Our Earth color is shown on the left and a custom mustard color on the right.

 

Our Regatta Listello - original color in the back and custom blue color shown in front.

 

We can easily make color changes on our murals too.  Shown above is the Country Garden mural with two different color changes.  Click on the picture for a closer look. 

Please send your questions to info@stoneimpressions.com and we'll be happy to try to answer them.

Custom Tiles and our Fabulous Dealers

This week we held our first Custom & Design Program Webinar with some of our Authorized Dealers.  We presented all of the options available to create custom tiles and shared pictures of some of our custom tile projects.  Our Custom Program is actually not very complicated.  We can make changes to any of our designs or work with customer-supplied artwork to create a truly personalized tile.  We have a great deal of flexibility and options since we always start with a digital image.  See more information about our Custom Program here.

A Celtic pendant was used to create a custom tile from our Amaretti Dawn design.

We have been embracing technology recently and love how it can keep us connected.  Our webinar brought us together with people all the way from Merrimack, New Hampshire to Santa Barbara, California - and lots of places in between.  The dealers around the country who carry our product lines have proven to be a smart and committed bunch of people.  They are always looking for opportunities to improve their knowledge so that they can better serve their customers.  They always impress us.

This is why customers who contact us directly will be strongly encouraged (gently shoved?  politely pushed?) to go see one of our Authorized Dealers.  When you call us, our customer service team is always happy to answer your questions about any of our products.  But when it comes down to making a decision about purchase, it is to your advantage to work with a local, knowledgeable Authorized Dealer.  Here's why:

Dealers have full-size, in-store samples.  You can browse the beautiful pictures on our website, but there is nothing like seeing the tiles up close and personal.  Touch the natural stone tiles to feel the texture and weight of the stone. Look closely at the detail and colors in the artwork and the shading in the stone.  Taste and smell the tile if that's your thing. (Please bring your own antibacterial wipes.)  Seeing the full-size samples will give you a much better idea of what the StoneImpressions tiles will look like in your home.

One of our Floor Tile Sample Boards featuring the Clermont design. 

Clermont also looks great as a kitchen backsplash.

Dealers are trained.  They can answer your questions and they might even have a few questions for you to help you determine the best way to approach your home improvement project.  They have experience working with StoneImpressions and will be able to make recommendations about other items that you might need - grout, cleaner, adhesive, or the phone number of a good tile installer.

Dealers are a part of your local economy.  They employ your neighbors, contribute to the local tax rolls and have a vested interest in your community.  Nobody likes to pay taxes, but wouldn't you rather have your money stay in your own backyard?  Especially in this economy, shopping locally supports your community in a very tangible way.

One of our full-size (24" x 30") sample boards featuring our Dolce Casa tile mural and Regatta listello.

Dealers can assist you in other ways.  We do one thing - decorative natural stone products.  But our Dealers can help you with other aspects of your home improvement project.  Some have Certified Kitchen Designers on staff, like DJ Dietz Designs in Reedsburg, Wisconsin.  They can help you with your total kitchen remodel from planning and design, all the way to installation.  Other Dealers carry a wide variety of products including kitchen cabinets, sinks, appliances, marble countertops, bath and shower fixtures, and all types of flooring from carpeting to hardwood.

We are always happy to talk to you when you call.  But when you want that fabulous face-to-face customer service experience, you can find an Authorized StoneImpressions Dealer by going to the Showrooms page on our website.

Kitchen display in the DJ Dietz Designs showroom.

Pattern Inspiration

In a previous post, we talked about our custom designs and the availability of thousands of options that you can find by using our licensing partners.

Just wanted to mention - it's not all about murals.  You can find plenty of still lifes, landscapes, and wine scenes; country farms and roosters; New England seasides and Tuscan valleys.  But there are also patterns and motifs - and lots of them!

At Rosenstiel's website you can simply search for the world "Pattern" and you come up with results like this:

 Geo Mosaic
by Douglas

Blue Crest I 

by Douglas

Fragrant Light II 

by Max Carter

Coral Garden I 

by Max Carter

Or if you are feeling adventurous, search for the word "Abstract" to find things like:

Lunar Phases 

by Carney

Red Passion 

by Holman

Temple I 

by Hedy Klineman

Horizon II 

by Lunden

Shimmering Asters IV 

by Lisa Butcher

If you are stumped as to how you would turn any of these patterns into a tile mural - contact us!  Our designers love the opportunity to be creative with such bold inspiration as the starting point.

Below is an example of our Zeal Tile Collection mixed with other materials like recycled metal tiles to create an eye-catching and colorful focal point with a modern feel.

Hundreds, no THOUSANDS of choices for a custom design

You have looked at the hundreds of designs on our website.  You have flipped through our catalog.  Still can't find something you like?   Don't give up!  

We have arrangements with two prominent art licensing companies.  You can browse their websites and pick out artwork to create a custom design for your mural on our natural stone tiles.

  

 Rosenstiel's Publishing

Wild Wings Licensing
(password required, call us)

Both website have terrific search features that allow you to narrow down the choices and find the perfect design.  Wild Wings lets you search by Season - Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter.  Rosenstiels has an advanced search option which lets you filter by colors that you want to see in your search results.

 

ROSENSTIEL'S
Still Life with Chinese Vase and Flowers
by Ruud Verkerk

Found by searching for "Flowers" and the color white.

ROSENSTIEL'S

Stanley Barker and The Pytchley Hounds

by Sir Alfred Munnings

Found by searching for "Horse" and the color red

Ordering a custom tile mural from us is simple:

Step 1: Find the artwork that you like and write down the name and number

Step 2: Go to your local StoneImpressions Dealer and place your order.  They can help you decide what size mural to order and what type of stone to put it on.  They can also help you pick out liners or trim pieces to frame your tile mural.

Keep in mind that we can also create a custom design from a photo that you supply to us.   You can find more information about our Custom Program here: StoneImpressions Custom Design.