From Pool to Patio to Kitchen Backsplash: Creating a Cohesive Home Design

Creating a harmonious flow throughout your home is a hallmark of great design. By extending key materials and textures from one space to another, you can achieve a sense of unity that feels both intentional and effortless. Island Stone's diverse collections, inspired by the natural world, are perfect for this very purpose.

Here are seven ways you can use Island Stone tiles to create a cohesive and stunning design, from your outdoor oasis to your kitchen and beyond.

1. Tie Your Pool and Kitchen Backsplash Together with Lava Glass

   The vibrant, iridescent finishes of the Lava Glass collection were engineered for submerged pool applications, but their beauty doesn't have to be confined to the water. Use the same Lava Glass tiles as a backsplash in your kitchen to create a shimmering, color-coordinated link between your interior and exterior entertaining spaces. See the Lava Glass collection here.

2. Extend Your Shower Floor to a Garden Path with Level Pebble

   The Level Pebble collection is designed for comfort underfoot, with each stone hand-cut and honed to a smooth, flat surface. This makes it an ideal choice for a serene shower floor. Carry this same feeling of natural tranquility to your outdoor space by using the same tile for a winding garden path or a small patio area, blurring the line between your indoor retreat and your landscape. Want to see more options? Shop the Level Pebble Tiles now.

3. Unify Your Fireplace and Feature Wall with Textured Stone

   Dimensional and textured stone collections, such as Dunes or Craftline Strip, are perfect for adding a tactile, sculptural element to a room. Create a stunning fireplace surround with these tiles, and then use the same material on a smaller feature wall in an adjacent hallway or living area. This repetition of texture and tone will guide the eye and create a seamless connection between the two spaces. Shop our Island Stone dimensional tiles for your perfect home renovation.

4. Connect Your Laundry Room and Bathroom with a Playful Pattern

   Collections like Paragon Hex or the Elongated Hexagon mosaics offer a bold and geometric look that can add a fun, modern touch to a floor or wall. Use these tiles in both a guest bathroom and a laundry room to create a surprising and delightful design thread that runs through your home's utility spaces. Check out the elongated hex tiles by Island Stone today.

5. Create a Coastal Vibe from Mudroom to Patio with Perfect Pebble

   The classic, natural look of the Perfect Pebble collection is perfect for evoking a serene, coastal feel. Use the tumbled stones in a mudroom floor to handle foot traffic while providing a natural texture, and then extend the same look to a poolside or patio area. The earthy tones and varied shapes will create a continuous, beach-inspired atmosphere. See more of the perfect pebble tiles here.

6. Build a Spa-Like Escape with a Continuous Stone Look

   The New Wave Marble collection, with its subtle, flowing patterns, is a perfect way to bring the feeling of a high-end spa into your home. Use the tile for your master shower walls and then continue it onto a wall behind the vanity or around a freestanding tub. This uninterrupted flow of natural stone will make the entire space feel like a luxurious, cohesive retreat. New wave tiles can be found here for your indoor and outdoor designs.

7. Harmonize Your Exterior and Interior with the Timber Collection

   The Timber collection features panels of salvaged Indonesian teak, perfect for adding a touch of rustic warmth. While you might initially think of a feature wall in a living room, these panels can also be used to create a stunning exterior accent wall. By bringing the warmth of the Timber collection indoors and out, you can create a strong, natural connection between your home's architecture and its surrounding environment. These timber tiles are a new way to redesign your home on classic wood layouts.