Jul 29, 2026

A fireplace is one of the few features that gets looked at every day, so the tile around it deserves more thought than an afterthought trim job. Here's how to pick between large-format porcelain, honed concrete-look tile, and textured stone ledger, plus the patterns and finish combinations that make a modern surround feel custom instead of builder-grade.

Jun 09, 2026 Fuego 9x9 Checkerboard R11 Matte Porcelain Tile in Antic and Teja Checkerboard tile is back, but the strongest modern looks are softer, warmer, and more intentional than the classic black and white floors many people remember. Today's checkerboard floors can...