Barbara Haaksma
Recent Posts
Participate in the Premier Awards Program of the Year with Interior Design and Emser Tile
Topics: Tile, Interior Design, Insider
Inside HGTV Designer Vern Yip’s Coastal Master Bath
Crisp neutrals and the power of pattern — two popular design elements combine to create statement design that demands a double take.
Topics: Interior Design, Insider, Tile
Emser Tile Donates to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Florence Relief
Topics: Insider
Fireplaces exude relaxation and warmth at once. At the same time, fireplace façade design opportunities are endless. Large format tile can carry dimensional patterns to the ceiling, or a neutral tone can speak for itself in an intriguing asymmetrical installation.
Topics: Interior Design
Wood-look tile transcends design aesthetic, ranging from richer, traditional tones to lighter, contemporary patterns full of variation. The porcelain favorite is replacing true hardwood with its sustainable, high-performance, and affordable qualities.
Topics: Interior Design, Tile
4 Must-Attend Fall Architecture & Design Events
“Eventually everything connects - people, ideas, objects. The quality of the connections is the key to quality per se.” – Charles Eames
Topics: Insider
Design can achieve form and function, but more importantly, design has the opportunity to make you feel. Patterns and hues exude emotion in a way that demands a double take, especially in the on-trend accent walls of today.
Topics: Tile
National Read a Book Day: 3 Books to Inspire Design Intention
This National Read a Book Day, we’re taking a moment to explore some of our favorite reads for when we’re looking for design solutions. Whether inspired by color, metrics, or history, this curated book collection will have you exploring projects from a new perspective.
Topics: Insider
6 Trending Summer ‘#EmserTile Designs of the Week’
This summer has sizzled with inspiration. Design highlights from the season include chevron and hexagon shapes, distinctive takes on color and pattern, and magnificent accent walls. Through the #EmserTile Design of the Week, we’ve explored your unique designs coming to life.
Topics: Interior Design, Tile
The unique history of natural stone carries an innate aesthetic advantage. Texture variations, fissure lines, and rich tones combine to tell a story of their own in one-of-a-kind designs. Marble and limestone each bring a timelessly luxurious feel to spaces - one which will never go out of style.
Topics: Interior Design, Tile