Wood tile, a warm and organic look
Subway tile made of aged maple at Handsome Coffee Roasters in Los Angeles is a custom variation of a trend we're seeing in the home design marketplace: wood tile as an alternative to ceramic, stone and glass. Here are some examples of the wood look:
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Hearst Castle Collection( Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times / March 12, 2012 )
Jacqueline Moore designed the Hearst Castle Collection of wood tiles for Tilevera, a Sausalito manufacturer. Moore said she "burst a blood vessel" in excitement upon seeing Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan's drawings and realizing the potential of tiles inspired by Morgan's work. "I said, Let's not copy it. Can I sing a duet? I don't want to sing her song," Moore said. Full story on Moore's designs.
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