Tile Lays and Tips | THELIFESTYLEDCO

[@christinekim0]

Love that you are so open to sharing your knowledge. The interior design industry is typically so closed off and exclusive and you make it much more inviting and fun. Thank you!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Christine! Thank you, we appreciate it!🖤

[@ginafriend1690]

Excellent Kristen 🙌 Thanks for the lessons on "Tiles with Styles!" 😉 I love all of your choices and to this 🍷 section of too! 🖤

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Gina! SO glad you love it! Thanks for all the support 🖤

[@valeriej291]

This content is exactly why I’m here. Please more!!! ❤️ I’ve learned a lot. I’d pay for more of this kind of learning.

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Ahh, thank you! We love to hear that! Thank you so much for watching, Valerie! 🖤

[@Donnaconrad1]

This is Absoulty the BEST video I have ever seen on tile. Thank you so much again. Keep the videos coming!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

You’re so sweet! Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@alexgubbay7919]

Seriously, thank you SO SO much for these videos. Building our first home currently, don’t have the budget to hire a designer, and these videos are SAVING ME!! Bless you Kristen!🙌🏾

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

HI Alex! Thank you so much for watching! We love to hear that!🖤

[@uprisingdestiny]

Absolutely LOVE ❤️ a broken tile installation!!!!! Breakfast bar tile is Gorgeous 😍

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Shirley! You’re so sweet! Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@magnoliablanche]

Can you post more of these informational videos on tips and tricks in the small details that elevate a home build? I found this video extremely helpful. Thank you, Kristen!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi! We will do our best, but in the meantime we offer a course called ODLearning where Kristen teaches all of her tips and tricks for styling a space, selecting paint colors & more! Here is the link: www.organicdesertlearning.com/

[@zafera8251]

I love your older daughter shower but I am worried about 1 inch grout lines. How is that when it comes to cleaning?

[@cocinareal9356]

The tile in your entry.... I just love it!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you, we appreciate it!🖤

[@latoyaparker2512]

Currently rethinking my tile lay in each room lol. Definitely playing it waaaayy too safe. Still have time to change it! Thank you for sharing these details of your GORGEOUS home Kristen!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

You’re so sweet! Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@user-uu1bk1rk8h]

This is the BEST, most informative video!! Thank you and your team so much for always graciously sharing knowledge and tips!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you, we appreciate it! 🖤

[@LenaMMcKee]

Love this video .... your outfit too!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you so much for watching! The jumpsuit is from our shop, here's the link! 🖤 thelifestyledco.com/products/garcel-jumpsuit-black

[@topchic7475]

I’m a total sucker for a grey/white marble ❤ but loving the zellige and that hallway pattern. Genius 😍

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Ahh, thank you! 🖤

[@patricialewis8561]

Harper's shower is my absolute favourite, but they are all outstanding. Thanks for the rundown and all of the great tips!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Ahh, thank you! We love to hear that!

[@Butter_allie]

you are such a great teacher in the way you explain things!!! SO helpful, thank you🤍🤍🤍

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Allison! We love to hear that! Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@blondelifeguard10]

Didn’t realize how much I needed this video 🤍😘

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Karine! Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@nataliekirschner9020]

Kristen, This is the first time I have written. I usually don't watch on my computer but today, I am. I have been LOVING your videos for months. We are building a home in Driftwood, Texas. Finally, getting to the finish out. This tile video is one of my favorites. I'm struggling right now with hardware, drains and shower curtains vs. glass. I actually love the "organic" feel of a shower curtain (as you've shown in your guest bath) and am wondering if I could save money NOT using glass...also struggling with what 'drains' to pick on showers when using brushed gold faucets or matte black. Do you believe in "showcasing" drains or that they should blend into the floor and not be a statement? Do I want square or round? Thank you so much for your EXCELLENT videos. You're my favorite go to design team. We are building, what I call a "moditerranean" Santa Barbara style home --My builder has me using Moen only so I'm going traditional, classic on faucets, pairing with more modern sconces, arched mirrors, modern spanish tile accents and I'm mixing matte black and brushed gold...My guest bath will be a party! You've taught me so well. If I could afford a designer, I would hire you. Grateful for your wisdom and resources. THANK YOU!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you so much for watching and for the love and support! Typically our design team doesn't like to draw attention to drains 🖤

[@taloha2010]

That was so informative! Love your selections! Would love to see a video dedicated to how you decide what direction tiles and wood flooring should be laid in various rooms throughout the house. Thank you!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you SO much for watching and for the video suggestions!!🖤

[@AlexandraLoye]

That was a great video!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you so much!!

[@reginaunderwood6429]

Liked your video, but I also like the (Schluter) tile edge trim used in certain applications to transition between two different patterns of tile on the wall, or between tile and another flooring material. I decided to use it on my kitchen backsplash above the range because to me it just looked cleaner than the marble tile I was going to use. I wouldn’t use it to cap tile wainscot though. I agree a liner looks better.

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Regina! Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@NforNatural]

Loved this! I learned so much!🙌❤️

[@shoshanaweed9147]

Wow this is so informative. Wish I was following you before we designed our shower 😂

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@zuccamozza-thedoodlesister4629]

So helpful thank you!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

You're so welcome!

[@kristamoored8500]

I'm very interested in your gift wrapping cupboard! Thanks for giving this tile knowledge it is very helpful.

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Krista! Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@AlexSami-qw4qu]

You have Schluter in all your bathrooms. They make the orange waterproof membrane that goes between the drywall and tile.

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you so much for watching and for the video idea! 🖤

[@zahiyahassan9068]

Cabinet hardware pls! Need a video on that! What gold enough what’s not black hardware where? Etc great video on tiles👍🏻😍

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Zahiya! Thank you so much for watching! We will share this video suggestion with our team! 🖤

[@land_banes2639]

Cant wait to see the house tour!!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Andy! Thank you so much for watching!🖤

[@taraalston8697]

Thank you. This was awesome as usual.

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Tara! You’re so sweet! Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@carleenplace5295]

how do you keep your grout white... it is sealer; if so, what brand

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

We always recommend sealing your grout, but we're not tied to any brand in particular!

[@lynbuerkett8537]

Wow! Master Class! Thank you!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@micheles8818]

Thanks!! I learned so much from this video!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Ahh, thank you! We love to hear that!

[@heatherishmaelmcarthur243]

Thank you for sharing this information. I learned a lot, although I needed it a couple of weeks ago. Finishing a bathroom remodel today lol. I can certainly use it in the future. You new home is beautiful and I love your channel and style!!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Heather! Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@michellefleming7589]

Loved all the info and your style!!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Michelle! You’re so sweet! Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@Vase357]

More tile deep dive videos please!! All the help on this front is super helpful. Specifically, if you have free standing tub and separate shower what are options for which walls should have tile. Should it be the same tile? What to do behind vanity? If it’s free floating vanity that doesn’t have wall on the perpendicular then what are some tile options that are not just standard trim above? Thank you for your informative content!!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you SO much for watching and for the video idea!!🖤

[@fransirahome]

Beautiful pink blush bathroom with gold faucet. And thank for the tips.

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

HI Fransira! Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@colleensmyth3757]

Really informative video. Your tile choices are stunning

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Colleen! You’re so sweet! Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@abrockman102]

As a tike geek, I ❤this tile video!!!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Ahh, thank you! We love to hear that! 🖤

[@Sara-zx7zv]

Very detailed discussion and well thought through. What are your thoughts on water remaining on the bath tub window ledge and/or insets?

[@janet1816]

Absolutely love your videos. I wish you showed the transition between tile and wood floors. I just had kitchen done in brick tile set in herringbone pattern and it next to wood floors. Would love to see how you handled it. Thanks for all the great info.

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you for watching!

[@bigal5255]

What threshold did you use in the 2nd bathroom-white subway tile bathroom with marble trim? You said you used a threshold from tile to hardwood. Curious what you used. I have tile to carpet and need to update my thresholds

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

We share all the sources we can on our blog! Link in bio!

[@marianjoroge2286]

Can’t wait to see your house! Am in construction too and I am so inspired by your house….. I just need one favor, I beg you to please do a special video on bathtubs. Like the pink bathroom…. Which tub is that? How deep is it? Where did you it?

[@swetha0585]

Great Video thanks Kristen. What’s the reason for not laying full tiles in the toilets and left some parts with dry walls ? Thanks 😊

[@nancylamott4616]

I will just fall in line with a hands down beautiful bathroom. And thank you for your expertise. Much appreciated 🎉 question: is your primary bath shower marble a matte finish?

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you so much! It's Bianco Venatino from Arizona Tile - 12"x24" cut to 12"x8"! Here's the link! www.arizonatile.com/products/...

[@78msheehan]

Awesome bathroom with the 1 inch grout gap and penny tile. By chance what color is the penny tile it looks blue in some pics and a light grey in others? Thank you for sharing

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you so much for watching! The penny tile is a light blue! 🖤

[@theresaheron2499]

Which rendering software are you using?

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

We use SketchUp!

[@M.Jsmile]

what brand name of tub is that in the pink bathroom? updating my bathroom and looking for tubs

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

It's Kohler! 🖤

[@liliasneutrallifestyle]

Do you used heated tile ? I love the look of tile but I have such cold feet so I feel that I would love heated tile or would need to include bath rugs in terms of how cold it can be. I notice you guys don’t do bath rugs rlly . So I was wondering if it’s a big no no?!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi there! Thank you so much for watching! We don't use heated tile is AZ due to the heat and when choosing bath rugs just make sure you choose one that's pretty 🖤

[@PaulSmith-nd7gd]

Wonderful video. How did they do the thick grout line? Most tile spacers are only 3/8” max and my tile person isn’t sure they can do it thicker. Thanks!

[@tammiebroadhead711]

Do you have a link for the white shower wall tile @8:03 ? I don't see it in the description. Love the video!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi There! Unfortunately we don't have the spec sheet readily available for this project, so sorry about that!🖤

[@Donnaconrad1]

Thank you so much for the info amazing and beautiful!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@nesinakritikos6322]

This is such a helpful video! How do you decide whether to run rectangular tile vertically or horizontally in a bathroom? Both when considering flooring and walls. Do you also recommend that the same direction be used for both floors and walls? Thank you!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you so much for watching! It totally depends on the overall design aesthetic! Vertical can be seen as more modern and horizontal can fall more traditional! The floors and walls do not need to be the same direction! 🖤

[@nesinakritikos6322]

@@THELIFESTYLEDCO Thanks for taking the time to reply! I love your channel and it is super useful as I am working on renovations. Not quite working on the budget of the big projects. But the styling and design tips you provide are so adaptable. Love the tip about adding marble trim to a shower with a cheaper stone tile. I tried it and it looks awesome! Also, happy belated Women's Day!

[@twilajones4172]

Great lesson & advice! Do you have any advice on painting slate? My master has dark brown slate everywhere and I’d like to go lighter if possible. Thanks!

[@lesliezraick1803]

I can't decide which video is my favorite but I know this tab has been open on my computer all year and I have shared it to so many people soooo I guess this might be my fav. I LOVE you work. LOVE your videos. You are so generous with your knowledge. How deep (front to back) is your master shower and how deep is the bench along the back. I'm trying to decide if I have enough depth to add a bench like yours. I have 53 inches of depth.

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Kristen's shower is 58" deep including the bench, the bench is 18"!

[@Paula-dh1cd]

What are the sizes of your dining area and great room windows? 36x72??

[@terrigrenon9889]

Super Knowledgeable! What size bathtub did you use in your Daughter's bathroom??? I love the door too!

[@jessicasegura4575]

Thanks for sharing ! Love it all ! How big is your pantry ?

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you so much for watching! Unfortunately we don't have the spec sheet readily available for this project, so sorry about that!🖤

[@sonyatrotter3770]

⭐️Great Vid! Lot’s of KNOWLEDGE, Tips and Advice! Continuous Success 2 U & Team Lifestyled Co!⭐️ #OKC 🇺🇸

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Sonya! Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@ashley.0414]

Could you share the tile in Harper’s shower and the fixtures in both girls’ bathrooms and the guest bathroom?

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Here's the link to Harpers shower tile! Can you clarify on what fixtures you're referring to? rstyle.me/+27yxPL4zFHmks34RW0BwDQ

[@ashley.0414]

Thank you! Yes, the shower plumbing and sink faucets

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Here is a link to the faucet: rstyle.me/+2ZbvhsODAYCZiSLgTQ08kA and a link to the shower trim! rstyle.me/+__2kXGzLL5neWbuND5EiMA

[@JW-eq4dn]

What tile did you use for the vent hood in the kitchen?

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi there! Thank you so much for watching! Here's the link🖤 www.ecomoso.com/interceramic-up-down-brite-white-6x6-down/

[@karip9637]

This was SUCH a helpful video. My husband is getting ready to renovation our bathroom and I have a question. In Harpers shower, you didn’t have any sort of bullnose or trim around the window or niche. This is the look I’m going for. Do you happen to know how your tile guy achieved the look you got without having the edges of the tile shown or it look unfinished? Thanks so much

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi there! It's quirk mitered!

[@emilymetcalf6593]

So beautiful and love all the info! Can’t wait for the full tour! Do you have any tips on keeping the white grout clean? Do you seal it?

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

We always recommend sealing your grout!

[@Vase357]

ive rewatched this about a dozen times. new questions that would be super helpful: 1) how do you recommend lining unfinished edges on large format tiles? most 48"x48" porcelein tiles (pretty much all) don't have any bull nose trim that is 48" so smaller pieces would break up the clean lines/runs without seams. is schluter in this scenario best or is there something i haven't discovered yet? would appreciate to hear what you all think!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi there! You're so sweet! Thank you so much for watching! If the tiles can't be recessed then yes schluter is best in this situation! 🖤

[@Vase357]

@@THELIFESTYLEDCO woah, thank you for the response and suggestion!! I never even new recessed tile was an option. We wanted to do wainscoting around the freestanding tub with the large format tile - I will ask our contractor if they can recess it to be flush with the sheet rock (I hope i understood that right lol)!! Your channel and comments are the best, thank you 🙏🏽

[@rociomartinez9453]

Beautiful home! Love all your videos ❤ Wondering what you use for the white grout? Is it grout? I can't keep my clean. Thinking of changing floors now...

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi there! The grout colors we love are linked in the description!

[@annetteturner8467]

Hi, love the house can you tell us where is the gold shower curtain rod from? I just can't wait for the other tours

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Annette! Thank you so much for watching! We’re going to be sharing sources for this home on our blog very soon! Best place to keep up with this project is on our blog and IG stories (@THELIFESTYLEDCO)! Keep your eye out for that! 🖤

[@darcirodgers1756]

I am thinking of using zellige tile in my shower. What would you recommend for trim?

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi there! We either have custom trim made, leave a raw edge, or quirk miter it!

[@starkwork]

Where is the hardware from in the laundry room?

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you so much for watching! We’re going to be sharing what sources we can for this home on our blog very soon! Best place to keep up with this project is on our blog and IG stories! Keep your eye out for that! 🖤

[@stacieg.5761]

Can you tile over Schluter with a dome piece?

[@smithandtaylor2628]

This was so helpful! I have so many "mini projects" planned for our home over the next year. Are you able to the share the links or details of the plumbing fixtures in the shower/tub of the girls' bathrooms? It's so lovely!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi there! Thank you so much for watching! We’re going to be sharing sources for this home on our blog very soon, so keep an eye out for that! 🖤

[@smithandtaylor2628]

@@THELIFESTYLEDCO Got it! Thanks so much.

[@darcirodgers1756]

Thank you for all the great tips! What would you use to trim a shower with zellige tile?

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi there! We either have custom trim made, leave a raw edge, or quirk miter it!

[@Meport1105]

Thank you this was very helpful. When can you tile the ceiling?

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Whenever it matches the aesthetic!

[@samanthawilson6190]

This video was so good! Thanks for the tips. What tile is in your kitchen on the hood?

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you for watching! Keep your eyes out for a future blog post with all shareable sources coming soon!

[@sammydog4417]

I thought you weren't using Schulter for waterproofing! LOL.

[@rudevaneck1756]

This was so interesting! Do you have a rule for choosing grout colors?

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

No we don't, just trust your gut!

[@josephinebournes8212]

I purposely chose large format tile for my tub surround from a practical perspective: cleaning is much.

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing!

[@tammleigh]

Another Stunning ODL creation! Wondering if you used Honed or Polished Marble for your main bathroom shower?

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Tammy! Thank you so much for watching! It's honed marble! 🖤

[@tammleigh]

@@THELIFESTYLEDCO Perfect! I thought so but wanted to double check. I love the look of the custom cuts, thinking of going with the same for my main bathroom - really appreciate the video shares love your style. Wish you built houses in Vancouver :)

[@joycero8441]

What are your shower niche dimensions?

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi there thank you so much for watching! It's about 12x16! 🖤

[@hollyl3655]

Beautiful!! What brand of bathroom hardwares did you use? Looks very high end!!

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Holly! Thank you so much for watching! We’re going to be sharing sources for this home on our blog very soon! Best place to keep up with this project is on our blog and IG stories! Keep your eye out for that! 🖤

[@gretchenkim9959]

Thank you! This was great! What is your opinion on Epoxy Grout in a shower?

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

It's more durable and almost stain proof!

[@dinaperrine-meinzer2983]

Gorgeous!! How do you finish the Zelige tiles?

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi there! We either have custom trim made, leave a raw edge, or quirk miter it!

[@pammy35]

Having a window near all the water?

[@mindylamberth2975]

I’m 52 & I dislike cleaning glass shower doors to an extreme degree😂 I take baths except when I wash my hair just so I don’t have to clean them🤭😁

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Hi Mindy! Thank you SO much for watching and sharing!🖤

[@kenwong518]

I pay more for large slab for my reno but this project pay more to get it smaller.

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you SO much for watching!!🖤

[@alexishinman365]

AMEN TO NO SCHLUTER!!🤢

[@THELIFESTYLEDCO]

Thank you so much for watching, Alexis! 🖤