Designer Spotlight

Cathie Hong

Meet Cathie

If you’re drawn to elegant, modern interiors, you’re going to want to get to know Cathie Hong. The founder and Principal Designer of Cathie Hong Interiors excels at creating dreamy neutral spaces—and credits tile with infusing these spaces with personality.

“Tile is one of the most fun design elements in a space! The shape, color, texture, variation, and even grout joint can completely transform a kitchen or bathroom.”

Herringbone Tile Kitchen with Foundations

Featuring white tile from our budget-friendly Foundations Collection, this fresh and timeless herringbone kitchen backsplash makes a lasting impression.

Contemporary Sand Dune Bathroom

Step inside a bathroom that’s nuanced in neutrals. Complemented by dreamy wallpaper, 2x8 Ceramic Tile in Sand Dune creates an elegant wainscot with visible crackle detail that wraps all the way around the room to the built-in shower niche.

Minimalist Handpainted Fireplace Tile

The rounded lines and subtle color of floor-to-ceiling Handpainted Summit Tile in White Motif adorning the fireplace surround exude serenity through this peaceful space.

Timeless White Bathroom Tiles

Merging elements of classic and contemporary, this primary bathroom features a backsplash of white square tiles in a classic yet fresh offset pattern to tie its new traditional style together.

Contemporary Salton Sea Tub Surround

2x8 Tile in Salton Sea steals the show in this gorgeous guest bathroom. Wide white grout lines highlight the distinctive vertical offset pattern of the contemporary custom tub surround, complete with a spacious niche for bathtime necessities. White floor tile in the geometric Hexite pattern completes the look.

Subway Tusk Shower

This shower hits all the right angles. Installed in a unique horizontal to vertical offset pattern, 2x6 Ceramic Tile in warm white Tusk adds visual interest to the walls and built-in shower niche.

Modern Pink Glass Bathroom Backsplash

Pink tile goes modern. Hung across the backsplash in a clean-lined stacked pattern, 2x4 Glass Tile in Lark Matte exudes a whisper of pink that sets this contemporary bathroom apart.