Tile Designs That are Curated Spaces and Built on Unique Custom Designs
In a home filled with a family’s unique story, tile quietly does the heavy lifting. It protects surfaces, sets the mood, and often becomes the element that subtly (or boldly) ties a space together. At Twilly & Fig Interiors, our unique custom designs always start with intention—especially when it comes to kitchen and bath surfaces or the perfect bar area.
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In our Dallas kitchen and bath design work, tile is never just a backdrop. It’s a tactile layer that can bring movement, color, texture, or calm, depending on what the space—and the homeowner—needs. Whether you’re craving the old-world charm of zellige tile, the effortless maintenance of porcelain, or the earthy elegance of quartzite countertops, we help you curate a tile story that’s as functional as it is beautiful.
And the best part? These unique custom designs aren’t just for show—they’re crafted for real, livable homes right here in North Texas.
What to Prioritize When Selecting Tile
Character vs. Easy Care
If your style leans unique and layered, we often recommend zellige tile or clay tile—its handcrafted finish brings natural variation and quiet character. Prefer something clean, crisp, and low maintenance? Porcelain tile offers a wide variety of tones and formats with effortless upkeep.
One Hero, Then Support
In our most elevated kitchen designs, we always let one element lead—either the custom backsplash or the countertops. If you’re showcasing dramatic quartzite, let the wall tile stay refined. If your heart is set on a bold backsplash layout or color, keep your counters more muted. It’s the balance that makes the room sing.
Scale That Fits the Space
Tile scale can shift the entire feel of a room. Large-format tiles lend a modern edge and minimize grout lines, while smaller tiles bring detail and texture. In a Plano kitchen remodel, or any of our North Texas homes, we always test scale on-site to ensure it works with the room’s flow and focal points.
Material Highlights in Plain Language
- Zellige Tile: Handmade beauty with soft surface movement. Each tile is slightly irregular—adding soul and texture that can’t be replicated.
- Porcelain Tile: Clean, durable, consistent. Perfect for high-traffic kitchens and bathrooms with a modern edge.
- Quartzite Countertops: Natural stone with veining, variation, and depth. A honed finish offers upscale sophistication and complements quieter tile patterns.
Design Moves That Elevate
- Pattern with Purpose: A stacked layout feels modern and calm. Herringbone adds energy, while a classic running bond creates flow. Keep layout consistent across visible walls for a clean finish.
- Edge Matters: Thoughtful edge treatments (like metal trim or mitered corners) make a huge impact. These small details add polish and structure to your space.
- Grout as a Design Tool: A tone-on-tone grout feels seamless and elevated, while a contrasting grout makes the layout more graphic. Choose based on whether you want the tile to whisper or shout.
- Thoughtful Sheen: A soft-gloss tile next to a honed quartzite countertop creates layers of light without glare. This keeps your kitchen or bath feeling dimensional—not busy.
- Color Echoes: Pull a shade from your tile and repeat it in a nearby light fixture, textile, or cabinet pull. This subtle repetition keeps the space curated, not matchy.
Planning Checklist Before You Order
- ✅ Choose your hero element—the countertop or backsplash.
- ✅ Confirm scale and layout on-site with a dry-fit mockup.
- ✅ Select your grout color and joint width.
- ✅ Decide early on trim or edge detail—metal edge, clean wrap, or miter.
- ✅ Align tile choices with lighting and hardware finishes for cohesion.
Why It Works
At the heart of great design is restraint. Choosing one hero and allowing the rest of the materials to support that choice creates calm, confidence, and beauty. That’s the essence of our approach to unique custom designs—thoughtful selections, layered intentionally, for rooms that feel deeply personal and unmistakably elevated.
Whether you’re planning a Dallas kitchen remodel, a custom bath renovation, or a new build across North Texas, let us help you select tile with soul, stone with story, and finishes that bring your home to life.
See more of our unique custom designs in this Modern Art Deco Revival Kitchen—where zellige tile, quartzite, and curated lighting come together in perfect balance.
