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Sunday, May 10, 2015

The Many Uses of Mosaic Tiles in Interior Design

The Many Uses of Mosaic Tiles in Interior Design

The versatile functions of Mosaic Tiles.


Some of the most popular home improvement projects of 2015 has involved using mosaic tiles,  Mosaic tiles are some of the most versatile building products used in interior design. Some of the many uses of mosaic tiles are found in kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and even on walls in other parts of the home. The purpose of this blog post is to help give homeowners ideas for using mosaic tiles, and inspiration for their next interior design project.  We will also discuss how using mosaic tile in the kitchen, in the bathroom, and in other areas of the home can add curb appeal when selling the home, and are also great upgrades when buying a new home.

The first question a homeowner must ask themselves when considering using mosaic tile as a interior design product is, where do they want to use mosaic tiles.  Mosaic tile can be used almost anywhere in the home, however the price of mosaic tile may limit the number of choices in the home where they can be used.  If your a homeowner with a small budget just looking to add some flare to your home, the back splash in the kitchen would be a good start for using mosaic tiles.  If your a homeowner with a large budget, then tiling the bathroom floor, or doing a entire wall in a room of the home may be a option. Budget and location both play a big factor in deciding where you want to use mosaic tiles in your home. However once a homeowner has set a budget, the only question left is location of where to use mosaic tiles. So lets discuss some of the more popular places to put mosaic tiles in the home.

The most popular place that mosaics are being used in homes is in the kitchen. Many homeowners are using everything from glass mosaic tiles to metal mosaic tiles for kitchen back splashes. Not only does it add a great look to the overall appearance of the kitchen space, it is also a great way to protect the wall from moisture, grease, and splatter.  Mosaic tiles are easy to maintain, as well as being easy to clean.  Mosaic tile is also a good choice for the kitchen back splash because kitchen back splashes often don't have much square footage, and mosaic tiles can get pricey, and most homeowners budgets are small when looking to add interior design projects. The variety of colors and shapes also match well with the popular counter top finishes, such as granite and formica.

Another popular location for using mosaic tile is in the bathroom.  Often times one of the smallest rooms in the home, however it is one of the most used rooms in the home as well.  So it only makes sense that the bathroom is one of the most popular rooms to remodel in the home. Given the small area, it often times makes it a more affordable area to use mosaic tile. Bathroom also have more areas needing protection from water as well, and mosaic tile is a great product to protect floors and walls from water.  Mosaic tiles also make great borders and floor coverings in tile showers. We have also seen homeowners get creative in the bathroom, using mosaic tiles as borders in wainscots. As you can see there are many ways to use mosaic tiles in the bathroom.

Another popular interior design idea of 2015 using mosaic tiles has been using mosaic tile in accent walls. While painting a wall a different color has been the most popular way to form a accent wall in the room, creative homeowners are finding ways to differentiate their home from other people's home.  One of the most creative ways we have seen is using mosaic tile on a entire wall to create a accent wall in a room.  Although it can be a expensive way to create a accent wall, mosaic tile will definitely make your home stick out from others, especially in today's tract built home neighborhoods.  Some of the more popular uses of mosaic tile as a accent walls are in the bathroom wall where the sink and mirrors are, on the living room wall around the fireplace, as well as the bedroom wall where the television is mounted.  If creativity is your thing, the possibilities of using mosaic tiles in accent walls are unlimited.

In conclusion, using mosaic tile is a great way to make back splashes, tile shower borders, tile shower floors, and even accent walls.  There are many affordable ways to use mosaics, as well as more expensive projects involving mosaic tiles.  We hope this article has sparked some inspiration for using mosaic tiles in the home.  If your a homeowner with a interior design idea involving mosaic tile in the Salisbury, NC or Charlotte NC area needing installation, we welcome you to contact MB Construction Company for a free mosaic tile installation quote through any of the methods listed below. Good luck with your next home improvement project, and thanks for reading our blog.

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Saturday, March 21, 2015

2015 Tax Returns Being Used for Home Improvements in North Carolina

North Carolina Residents Using 2015 Tax Returns for Home Improvements


Why Tax Returns Are Being Used for Home Improvements


While this years tax return season got off to a slow start as many North Carolina taxpayers were unsure about new tax rules with the state and federal tax changes, the money seems to be flowing into taxpayers pockets now.  Spending on home improvements have been off in past years, however with lower fuel prices and tax season off to a great start, 2015 could be the best year for spending on home improvements in North Carolina in a long time.  Another contributing factor to the increased spending on home improvements this year is many homeowners have put off doing home maintenance due to the slow recovery from the recession.

So what home improvements are homeowners spending money on in 2015 with tax return money? Well here is a list of some of the work orders we are receiving here at MB Construction Company in 2015.


  • Painting - While a lot of homeowners like to do painting themselves, many homeowners are finding that they don't have the time to put into painting so they are calling painting professionals in to do the job for them.  Painting is a very affordable home improvement that can totally transform your home.
  • Flooring - Another popular home improvement, yet it offers a little more challenge for the average homeowner to install.  The skilled, DIY'er could probably handle many flooring install jobs, however most homeowners like to have a flooring professional install their new home floors.
  • Bathroom Remodels - Often times a more expensive home improvement project, a bathroom remodel often includes updating plumbing fixtures and can save a homeowner on water bills in the future.
  • Kitchen Remodels - From counter tops to appliances to back splashes, the kitchen is always a popular room for homeowners to renovate.
  • Landscaping - It's spring, time to plant flowers, do the yard, and trim shrubs.  A popular do it yourself home improvement, however many homeowners do not have the time to spend on yard work so they look to the landscape professional for help and guidance.
  • New Roofs - Whether it be a upgrade from a shingle roof to a metal roof, or its just time for a new roof, the roof is the most important investment on the home, as it protects everything else inside the home.
  • Decks - With spring time comes grill time, and many homeowners are looking to transform their backyard into a grill haven which often times includes a new deck.
As you can see from our short list their are many ways to make home improvements.  With the extra cash many homeowners receive from tax returns, home improvements are a great way to reinvest money into your home.  So if your a homeowner in the Salisbury/Charlotte NC area, then give us a call for a free home improvement estimate, and let us help you improve your home.


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