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Breathtaking New Backsplash Tile For A Modern Kitchen Design

When you step into a new kitchen, there is nothing quite as breathtaking as a beautiful tile backsplash. Like the icing on a perfectly crafted layer cake, this essential element helps to add a functional dose of chic style that complements contemporary cabinets unlike any other feature in a modern kitchen design. Here a few of our favorite new options to choose from when you shop online at Willow Lane Cabinetry.

Textured

Our new Adella collection comes in twelve neutral tones with either a textured or a sleek and smooth surface. This light gray Adella Viso Gris Satin Wall Tile pictured above features a large format, 12″ x 24″ size with a distinctive relief pattern and satin finish. Like other options in this series of contemporary ceramic backsplash tile, this style pairs perfectly with both white and gray kitchen cabinet finishes.

Interlocking

Interlocking backsplash tile has long been a staple of modern kitchen design. This recognizable look is known for its long, rectangular shapes in a staggered pattern of various lengths and varying hues. We have a large selection of new styles and colors joining our existing interlocking tile inventory, including 3-Dimensional Ashlar Rock, silvery Adara, and more.

Mosaic

Mosaic tile backsplashes are having a moment, making them a marvelous choice for contemporary kitchens and baths. This eye-catching, trendy backsplash tile comes in many unique patterns and shapes, from Arctic Storm Bamboo, brick and arabesque, to eclectic, graphic styles like Anya Charcoal or Anya Blanco.

Patterned

Patterned tile is rather impressive, especially when crafted from a stunning natural stone like marble. Whether you opt for a woven design like our new Angora Basketweave Wall Tile, or polished, elongated shapes like Ankara Hexagonal, Ankara Octagonal, and Agora Herringbone tile, your kitchen is sure to wow.

Subway

Classic subway tile is a timeless choice, but it can also be right on point when used in a modern kitchen design, thanks to clean lines and minimalist aesthetic. If this look appeals to your contemporary sensibilities, opt for a glass tile backsplash for a bit of sheen, and consider a chic color, like our premium, emerald green Anacapri Matte Wall Tile.

Click here to view our full selection of breathtaking backsplash tile options, and feel free to order a sample to see and feel your favorite pick up close and in person. And don’t forget to shop our Semi-Annual Sale, March 3rd through 15th, 2021, online at Willow Lane Cabinetry!

Welcome to Willow Lane Cabinetry — the #1 place to buy affordable, semi-custom cabinets online! Let us help you create the kitchen, home office, home bar, laundry room, closet, TV room or bath of your dreams with our 100% free room design tool. We offer all wood cabinetry, fully assembled and delivered for free, plus all the accessories needed to complete your remodel. Visit our website to see our products today!

How To Successfully Design A Home With Eclectic Style

As we begin a new decade, we look to our favorite interior design periods of the past for inspiration. So many interesting themes have come and gone, each with their own unique elements. Maybe you’re in awe of 17th century France or are captivated by the excitement of the Roaring 20s. Luckily, you don’t need a time machine to bring your favorite design period into modern day. If you find yourself gravitating toward a more eclectic style, here is how to successfully design a home that honors the past in the best way.

Pick One Key Decorating Style

You can be inspired by multiple interior design periods without forcing them to fight for attention. There should always be one dominant decorating style in the room. It’s completely acceptable for others to exist there as well — but they should play an obvious supporting role. There can only be one star of the show, after all. Pick one key decorating style and then tie in elements from your other favorite historical periods in a complementary way.

Add Character, Avoid Clutter

If your kitchen is covered in odds and ends, how will anyone appreciate your all wood cabinetry? You don’t want the character and personal touches to take away from the beauty of the room. Ensure balance by deciding which areas will remain empty in the room. When designing and decorating, assigning empty space is key. It allows your mind to be at ease with open areas and eliminates the need to fill in every square foot. Don’t just focus on what you’ll put where — but also where nothing will go at all.

Decide On A Color Scheme

A color scheme can provide some guarantee that your eclectic style won’t translate into chaos. Don’t think of it as a restriction but rather a way to beautifully unite all of your design inspiration. Color can be a great common denominator, especially when you are working with multiple different design periods. Decide on a few hues that will be present in your design — and then try to stay inside the lines.

Tell Your Story With Texture

Colors and print can be very telling of which time period your design is inspired by. But there are other, more subtle ways to celebrate that era as well. Texture is a great way to showcase specific styles in a much more complementary way. Natural all wood cabinetry, smooth marble flooring, raw metal fixtures, and a fluffy accent rug are just a few of the many textures you can use to tell your design story. When you want to play around with your color scheme, experiment with different textures rather than trying to add new hues to the mix.

Create A Blank Canvas

When a room is full of interesting art, fixtures, and furniture, it is important that those elements are the center of attention. If your room is full of eye-catching pieces, most interior designers will recommend a more neutral backdrop. White custom cabinets, grey walls, and natural stone countertops are a few examples of beautiful yet understated ways to create a blank canvas and showcase your fabulous finds. Don’t let a loud rug or wallpaper take away from your well thought out design.

Welcome to Willow Lane Cabinetry — the #1 place to buy affordable, semi-custom cabinets online! Let us help you create the kitchen, home office, home bar, laundry room, TV room or bath of your dreams with our 100% free room design tool. We offer all wood cabinetry, fully assembled and delivered for free, plus all the accessories needed to complete your remodel. Visit our website to see our products today!

4 Porcelain Tile Flooring Styles For A Sophisticated Patio

Your patio can be a place for year-round entertaining if designed correctly. When organizing your home renovation list, don’t leave out this prime piece of real estate right in your backyard. A sophisticated patio can be the perfect location to enjoy a barbequed dinner in summer or sip on a hot cup of cocoa in fall. When weighing the different flooring ideas for your patio, stick to styles that are safe for outdoor use and frost resistant. Porcelain tile is one of our favorite materials for outdoor spaces, because it looks great while also withstanding the weather changes. Here are four porcelain tile flooring ideas you’ll definitely want to include on your home renovation list.

1. Travertine-Look Tile

Travertine is a type of limestone that is often used for flooring. While this natural stone is strong and durable, it is not the best choice for outdoor use. Because it absorbs its surrounding temperature, it can get quite hot in the summer months and extremely cold in winter. It is also very heavy and difficult to install. The high price point of travertine is another deterrent for some. Because of these disadvantages, styles of porcelain tile have been made to resemble travertine. For example, our Veneto Grey porcelain tile mimics the beauty of travertine while still being a great option for outdoor use.

2. Concrete-Look Tile

Concrete is an interesting material that has become trendy in home design. We’re seeing it everywhere, from floors to coffee tables, because it adds a unique look and rawness that many homeowners love. Like all flooring materials, concrete has its pros and cons. An alternative with fewer disadvantages is concrete-look porcelain tile. As you can see, our Dimensions Gris porcelain tile looks quite similar, while being easier to install and more resistant to weather and cracking.

3. Wood-Look Tile

At first thought, tile that looks like wood sounds a bit unbelievable. How can you two things that are so different appear the same? But today’s manufactured styles offer a close resemblance that is becoming increasingly popular for both indoor and outdoor use in homes. Our Eramosa Silver, for instance, features a nature-inspired pattern that resembles wood in the best way possible. This particular style has a matte finish and subtle silver tones, which is truly eye-catching. Eramosa Silver porcelain tile is also completely frost resistant, so it is a great option for your patio.

4. Marble-Look Tile

Another great natural stone alternative is marble-look tile. This porcelain tile boasts all the beauty of natural marble, but it is less slippery and more stain resistant. This combination makes it a great choice for an outdoor patio. Instead of marble, why not go with a porcelain tile alternative like Aria Bianco? By foregoing the real thing for a marble-look tile, you can spend more time enjoying your new, sophisticated patio and less time worrying about maintaining your floors. A little spilled wine or tomato sauce is nothing to cry about when you have low-maintenance porcelain tile floors like these.

Welcome to Willow Lane Cabinetry — the #1 place to buy affordable, semi-custom cabinets online! Let us help you create the kitchen, home office, home bar, laundry room, TV room, or bath of your dreams with our 100% free room design tool. We offer all wood cabinetry, fully assembled and delivered for free. Plus all the accessories you need to complete your remodel. Visit our website to see our products today!