by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 3, 2025 | Bathroom Design, Materials & Finishes
There are many options for bathroom tile walls and floors. One option growing in popularity is porcelain tiles. Porcelain tiles are an excellent choice for bathrooms due to their durability, resistance to discoloration, and variety of design options. Porcelain tiles... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 3, 2024 | Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Materials & Finishes
There are many different materials you can use for a backsplash but none are to be compared with full stone slabs such as marble. Using a Marble Slab Backsplash You can use a marble slab as a backsplash which is a very high-end look. Installing a full slab... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 3, 2024 | Home Design, Interior Design, Materials & Finishes
There are many options for wood flooring, but they are not all equal. You should consider both durability and aesthetics when selecting wood floors. White Oak is consistently a good choice of all the wood floors you can use and is high on my list of options. Is... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 21, 2023 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design, Materials & Finishes
Color, pattern, texture, and accessory variations are some of the ways to enhance a bathroom design. One unique option to elevate your bathroom is to incorporate 3D tiles. Most tiles are flat, but 3D tiles have three-dimensional surfaces with ins and outs, creating... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Materials & Finishes
As an architect in New York, people often ask me about exposed brick in their homes and apartments. They want to know why exposed brick might be a good option and why there is such a cachet around exposing bricks in New York City. Brick has texture and color, which... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 29, 2024 | Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Materials & Finishes
Backsplash design involves selecting materials, colors, and patterns with visual and practical matters considered. The backsplash is a crucial part of the kitchen aesthetic and is a protective surface, making the backsplash selection process integral to the overall...