Tile Countertop Designs

Who says that countertops need to be granite? These gorgeous tile countertop designs will show you just how beautiful a tiled counter can be.

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One doesn't normally equate tile countertops with "high-end design." These fabulous green glass mosaic countertops blow that idea out of the water! The translucent glass tiles feel watery, light and reflective (perfect for a bathroom!). The subtle variation in scale, color and proportion reveal an incredibly professional and sophisticated approach that looks anything but ordinary. So beautiful!

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A tile countertop is an ideal solution in a country cottage-style kitchen. This casual kitchen countertop is uncomplicated, welcoming and relaxed -- just like cottage style decorating.

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This beautiful glass mosaic tiled countertop creates a beautiful fusion of old and new against the marble tiled walls. The stone gives the bathroom a timeless quality, while the glass tiles emphasize a contemporary designer flair. As always, make sure your tile design complements the overall style. Good tile design brings everything together into a logical and cohesive look.

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What we've noticed in all quality tile designs is that most professional looking installations effortlessly blend scale, pattern, color, texture and material. In the bathroom pictured above, a blue glass mosaic tile countertop is juxtaposed with an oversized earth-colored floor tile to create a harmonious and balanced space. The tones and colors are a natural warm and cool complement to each other. Very elegant!

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The biggest complaint about tiled countertops is that they are hard to clean. You can easily overcome this by choosing a large tile installed with a very thin grout line. Not only does the final tile pattern look clean and uncluttered (it almost looks like a single slab of granite) but it is a cinch to clean too!

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What a wonderfully unique bathroom tile countertop! We love this true mosaic countertop featuring leaf-shaped glass mosaics set in thick grout. This lovely counter is a true piece of art.

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Glass tile countertop designs can provide a crisp contemporary look to your bathroom. By choosing tiles with slight variations in color, you can make your bathroom feel more warm and inviting. It's amazing what a little variety in color can provide.

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Come on, are you still not convinced that a tile countertop can be just as interesting, versatile, beautiful and classy as granite? This ocean blue glass countertop is stunning! The stainless steel frame adds a very modern and contemporary finish... we love it!

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Stone is such a wonderful material. It is rustic yet classy. Not to mention the texture, tone, and variation are so interesting.

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Hand-painted tiles can create an entirely one-of-a-kind space. This Mexican kitchen really shows some character. Check out more Mexican-style kitchen tile countertop designs.