Design Day: Daltile

Design Day

 

            On one particular day of the year, every October, there is an excitement in the air for all the design students on the Texas Tech University campus. It is the day that Design Expo takes place. The reason for the excitement is that on this particular day, many vendors from all around come to show the latest and greatest things from their company. One of the materials that was very pleasing to see was the tile at the Daltile table.

            Daltile is a large tile company that has quite a bit to offer when it comes to choosing the right tile. Whether it is commercial or residential, chances are, they will have something for just about any tile job a person has. One of the things that was on display that sparked my interest was the different colors and textures they have to offer.

            Another reason for the added interest in the Daltile booth was the fact that I was working on a project for another class that included the Daltile showroom in Dallas, Texas. Part of the project was that all the horizontal surfaces must be tile. Plus, it is a tile showroom, therefore, the space should inspire a person to want to use tile for their own projects. It was very interesting and helpful to get to see some of the newer products they have to offer that could potentially be added to my project.

            The most memorable type of tile that they had at their booth was a tile that was in long wavy strips. The wave-like shape of the tile, staggered in placement, caused the tile to look textured in way that is unique to other tiles like it. Most likely, this tile was meant to be used on backsplashes and walls. The tile, also, was not all one type of material. It was a mixture of glass and porcelain tile. Together, the two make a very attractive combination.

            Tile is one of the most prevalent materials in interior design. It can be the most practical or the most decorative part of a space. Daltile would definitely be a good vendor for tile in future projects and was a particularly good place to stop on the journey through the many different vendors that came to Texas Tech University for Design Day.