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.

Victorian tile floors are the room's focal point, with bold geometric patterns and borders that set the tone before anything else is decided. Here's how to decorate around one, from wall color and grout choices to matching decor era, without falling into a theme-park look.

Ceramic tile color shapes how every room feels, from a kitchen that reads bright and open to a living space with warm, grounded depth. We break down the best shades room by room, kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces, and entryways, plus how grout color changes the final look.