How to Prepare

Collect images of bathrooms and kitchens that appeal to you. On line platforms like Houzz.com and Pinterest are good places to start your search for the look and styles that are attractive to you. The idea boards you create in Houzz.com and Pinterest can be shared with our team. Shelter publications like House Beautiful, Better Homes and Gardens and Architectural Digest are great sources for inspiration.

Bring photographs of the existing room and the entire area that will receive the new tile installation. This helps our staff understand the whole space, how much natural light is in the room and the size of the room. Even if the "footprint" of your bathroom and shower will be modified in the renovation, this information informs selection of tile sizes and formats.

If you are building a home or planning an addition or renovation that involves plans or drawings, bring them with you. This enables our showroom staff to more fully understand the proposed new floor plan and elevations.

 Rough dimensions of the existing space are sufficient. Bring your own measurements or ask your contractor to provide them for you. All we need is rough dimensions. Be sure to take photos of the bathroom or kitchen as it exists so we can get an understanding of the overall space. 

  Understanding the overall project allowance eases the tile selection. There's nothing more frustrating for homeowners than planning a dream bathroom and learning, after all the tiles and accents have been selected, that the budget doesn't allow. When we ask about budgets, it's because we want to find the very best tiles and materials that will fit comfortably with your overall plan. 

   Cabinet and counter top samples, paint swatches, fabric, hardware and other materials that are part of the project need to be coordinated with tile. Having them on hand during your visit quickly narrows down the options to what looks great together and significantly streamlines the process. Bring anything you've collected.  

    A clear idea of what you like and don't like will make the selection process much easier. After you spend time perusing houzz.com and other resources to gather ideas on style, color and interior design themes, you'll be equipped to determine what appeals to you. Make a note of what is a complete turn-off too!