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She Made More Than 400 Hexagon Tiles From Clay and the Backsplash Looks Store-Bought

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Most kitchen backsplashes begin with a trip to a tile showroom. This one started with a slab of clay. In a project shared by Reddit user Notaneditor10 , more than 400 handmade hexagon tiles were cut, fired, glazed, and installed to create a custom backsplash that now spans the kitchen walls. @Notaneditor10 The project involved shaping tiles from clay, firing them in a kiln, testing glaze colors, producing custom edge pieces, and planning the final layout before installation. White cabinetry, white countertops, and stainless fixtures provide a neutral backdrop for the finished blue-green tilework. At first glance, the backsplash resembles a custom collection from a specialty tile manufacturer. The process photos reveal that every piece was made specifically for this kitchen. Hexagon Tiles Were Cut From Large Clay Slabs @Notaneditor10 Each tile began as part of a large clay slab. A metal hexagon cutter was pressed into the clay to create matching shapes before the excess material w...
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Solid Cabinet Doors Aren’t the Only Option. These Kitchens Show What’s Returning

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Kitchen cabinets spent years moving toward solid doors, hidden storage, and uninterrupted wall surfaces. Dishes, glassware, and serving pieces disappeared behind panels designed to keep everything out of sight. Across these kitchens, a different approach has started showing up. Glass-front cabinets place everyday items back on display while maintaining the clean appearance that homeowners expect from modern cabinetry. Some use clear glass, others rely on interior lighting, metal frames, or furniture-inspired detailing. Together, they show how glass-front cabinets are bringing display storage back into the kitchen without returning to open shelving. Glass-Front Cabinets Turned Everyday Storage Into Display Glass-front cabinets stretch across the entire wall instead of appearing as a small accent. Interior lighting highlights glassware, ceramics, and serving pieces while darker cabinet interiors keep the display from feeling cluttered. The design creates the visual openness assoc...
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She Painted the Builder-Grade Vanity Barberry and Changed the Entire Bathroom

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Jessica from FromGrittoPearl didn’t begin this bathroom makeover with demolition or expensive replacements. Looking for ways to update the builder-grade space, she started by turning the white grout lines black, a simple project that quickly changed the appearance of the tile. @FromGrittoPearl That first update led to a much larger transformation. The chrome shower frame received a black finish, the gray vanity became a bold pink focal point, and new mirrors, faucets, hardware, floating shelves, and propagation planters gradually replaced many of the original details. The layout never changed, but the finished bathroom bears little resemblance to the space she started with. Dark Countertops and a Large Mirror Defined the Original Bathroom @FromGrittoPearl A large framed mirror stretched across the double vanity while dark countertops and chrome fixtures established the original look of the bathroom. The layout already offered generous space, but most surfaces followed a st...
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Sideboards Are No Longer Just Storage. Designers Are Treating Them Like Statement Furniture

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Sideboards once served a simple purpose: extra storage along a dining room wall. New designs are taking on a much larger role. Rich wood veneers, woven panels, upholstered doors, sculptural forms, and integrated lighting are turning these pieces into focal points rather than background furniture. Many of the latest designs combine practical storage with materials normally reserved for custom millwork and luxury furniture. Instead of hiding against the wall, sideboards are helping define the entire room. These examples show how designers are using sideboards to introduce texture, contrast, and visual weight while still providing valuable concealed storage. Dark Wood and Matte Black Create a Gallery-Like Display Wall Dark wood cabinetry stretches across the wall beneath a deep charcoal backdrop. Simple ceramic vessels and abstract artwork create a composition that feels closer to a gallery installation than traditional storage furniture. Large drawers keep the design visually cle...
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