Zellige Tales

Is Off-White Zellige Tile Right for You? 8 Ways to Use It

Kitchen with an off-white zellige tile backsplash behind the stove and countertop

Is Off-White Zellige Tile Right for You? 8 Ways to Use It

Off-white zellige is warm, not stark white. See 8 ways to use it, plus which grout color actually works with it.

Flat-lay of Terra and Onyx Black bejmat brick tiles arranged in a herringbone pattern

How to Lay Bejmat Tile: 3 Patterns That Actually Work (And 2 That Don't)

Running bond, grid, and herringbone work well with bejmat tile. Chevron and basket weave don't. Here's why, plus grout and spacing tips.

Flat-lay of loose Burnt Orange Zellige tiles, a trowel with thin-set mortar, and tile spacers on a plaster surface

How to Install Zellige Tile the Right Way: 7 Mistakes That Ruin the Look

Avoid the 7 mistakes that make zellige tile look messy instead of intentional, from grout spacing to substrate prep and sealing.

Handmade Royal Blue Zellige tiles laid out with a notched trowel, mortar, and tile spacers ready for installation

Zellige Tile vs Subway Tile: 6 Differences That Decide Your Choice

See how zellige tile compares to subway tile on cost, installation, durability, and style, plus a clear verdict on which to choose.

Can You Use Zellige Tile in a Pool?

Short answer: it depends on where in the pool. Fully submerged, constantly wet zellige is a harder use case than a shower or backsplash — but there...

Do Zellige Tiles Need to Be Sealed?

Skip sealing and zellige will stain, especially in wet areas. Here's what to use, when to apply it, and how often to reseal.

Pink Zellige Tile: The Neutral You Didn't Know You Wanted

Say "pink tile" and most people picture a 1950s bathroom or a kid's room. Handmade zellige in a dusty rose glaze is a different material — closer t...

Yellow Zellige Tile: How to Use Warmth Without Overdoing It

Yellow Zellige Tile: How to Use Warmth Without Overdoing It Yellow is the colorway people are most afraid to commit to. Mass-produced tile makes it...

Terracotta Zellige Tile: Warmth Without the Orange Overload

Terracotta done right isn't orange — it's warm, earthy clay that feels like it belongs outdoors as much as in. Here's where Terra works best.

Sage Green Zellige Tile: A Softer Take on Color

Not every green needs to shout. Sage zellige tile is the quiet, grayed-down version — here's where it works best.

Greige Zellige Tile: Why Argile Is the Quiet Favorite

Not quite gray, not quite tan. Greige zellige tile is the neutral that works with almost anything — here's why.

Black Zellige Tile: Ideas for a Bold, Moody Kitchen or Bath

Black zellige isn't safe, and that's the point. Here's how to use it well — from a full backsplash to a single dramatic accent wall.

10 Ways to Use Green Zellige Tile in Your Home

From backsplashes to fireplace surrounds, here are 10 ways to use green zellige tile, plus what to pair it with for each.