Unique, shaped decorative ceramic tiles, custom hand made, shaped ceramic tile mosaics for unlimited possibilities

Tiles with Style is a decorative ceramic tile studio that is owned and operated solely by master tile artist, Diane H. Holycross. Diane specializes in custom hand made / handmade, shaped, mosaic, decorative tiles. She is very well known for her quality craftsmanship, elegant designs, and fully custom colorations. And yet, her tiles are much more than just decorative ceramic tile — Diane's purpose is to create a unique work of art, ornament, and architecture in your ceramic tile mosaic border, kitchen backsplash mosaic, tile countertops, ceramic floor mosaic tiles, fireplace mosaic tile designs, bathroom ceramic tile surrounds, and custom hand made tiles.

"The Hands of God"

Hot off the press is this handmade ceramic tile tree of life mosaic tile sink back splash / backsplash. I like to call it, "The Hands of God." The Japanese Maple tiles have a hand-like appearance, reaching out to all that embrace its beauty. For more pictures, please click this link.

I know all of you are probably getting tired of me saying, "WOW!" but if the shoe fits. Just look at this beautiful beach motif ceramic tile fireplace design in San Clemente, California. Our client Cindy J. doesn't even have to go the beach, she can just gaze at her very own custom, handmade ceramic tile beach scene in her very own living space.

"I just wanted to let you know that our fireplace you designed is the center of attention. I could not be more impressed with the quality of your work and your vision. You articulated with tiles exactly what a beach in San Clemente Ca would look like. The pelicans in flight , the lobster, the egret, the sea glass, the sand dollars, it is amazing how each piece is so slightly different. a very proud owner of a Tiles with Styles fireplace." Cindy J., San Clemente, California.

To see more pictures of beach ceramic tiles and this beach scene ceramic tile fireplace. Click these links.

Something new for 2013! I'm very excited about this new design I'm offering. I call it my weeping tree ceramic tile series. There are many trees that have branches that hang and this one was no exception. It lends itself perfectly to this design.

Click the picture for a close-up view of the design

I am especially fond of the salmon stream ceramic tile backsplashes that I designed; mainly because the streams behind our studio used to run wild with salmon. See my design ideas link in the lower left column (table of contents) for more details.

"I have created well over a 1000 different mosaic designs that can be found worldwide and as you can see from my website, that is 100's of thousands of handmade tiles."

WOW, what a beautiful ceramic tile bathroom floor. It is truly a very Zen-like experience to enter this room. The ceramic tile koi in this lily pond bathroom / shower floor match the gorgeous orange quartz countertop...exquisite!

This fully vitrified, decorative ceramic tile floor was definitely a labor of love. My client Sandy Harris ordered LOOSE ceramic tile koi, lily pads, lily flowers, rocks, and round tiles from Tiles with Style and integrated them with some additional manufactured tiles to create a mosaic tile masterpiece in her house. Major kudos'!

Click this picture to seem more pictures of this incredible mosaic ceramic tile design idea inspiration!

My client Jackie C. had very specific elements she wanted for her kitchen / stovetop backsplash ceramic tile mosaic. I managed to fit them all into this lovely marsh ceramic tile mosaic and coordinated her tile (glaze) colors with her entire color pallet. Click the picture below to see more pictures.

floor ceramic tiles

I've been asked in my own house many times, "Is it OK to walk on your floor? The answer is "YES!" They are made from earthenware and porcelain clays. Making them extremely strong and fully vitrified. Visit my FAQ's link for more info.

For more sunflower ceramic tile ideas. Click this link or the link in the left column.

Just look at this lovely ceramic tile leaf rug floor design. My client Stacy S. from Traverse City, Michigan, created this incredible ceramic tile foyer / entry rug floor design with a few square feet of leaf tiles and some manufactured ceramic tiles.

When I first opened Stacy's email attachment with the picture of her new leaf ceramic tile mosaic rug, I actually thought it was a woven rug. Then duh, I realized it was a picture of the ceramic tile leaves that I sent to her for her loose, shaped-leaf / mosaic leaf tile order. I must be working too many hours in the studio. :)

If you look closely you can see the leaf ceramic tile colors blend perfectly with Stacy's manufactured tiles, making this a truly customized ceramic tile installation. I accomplished this because Stacy visited my Ordering link in the right column. It explained EXACTLY what I needed to create the rug ceramic tile design she required for her foyer floor.

Now you can bring the outdoors, in, and create the room of your dreams with custom handmade shaped decorative ceramic tile mosaics by Diane H. Holycross of Tiles with Style. Contact me to order your custom ceramic tile mosaic today!

staircase / stair riser ceramic tiles

Remember, click our Ordering link in the right-hand column for details on how to get that truly custom look in your next ceramic tile installation, just like Carol L. of Texas did with this 100% custom ceramic tile flower / flowered staircase / stairway / risers.

And if want a specific color grout, and can't find it anywhere, see my FAQ's link.

ALL of my designs are 100% customized ceramic tiles....they can virtually be used ANYWHERE...your kitchen ceramic tile backsplashes, bathroom border tiles, shower floor ceramic tiles, fireplace ceramic tiles, hearth ceramic tiles, and stair risers / staircase tiles, for  commercial and residential ceramic tiles.

Isn't this brunette mermaid ceramic tile just lovely. You can even have her breasts discretely hidden by a passing tropical fish, or have her in the raw...it's totally up to your discretion. Check out my Mermaid and Tropical links to the left for great ceramic tile tropical mosaics for your next tropical bathroom ceramic tile backsplash, kitchen tropical back splash, or an outdoor kitchen tiled backsplash!

shower ceramic tiles

If you are on a tight budget, but want a lot of bang for your buck, swim into adventure with my ceramic tile trout, ceramic tile tropical fish, ceramic tile salt water fish, ceramic tile trout, salmon tile, or ceramic tile fresh water fish. My ceramic fish tiles / tile trout are hand-carved and hand painted and perfect for your next shower floor ceramic tile / rock tile installation.

This beautiful rock and trout tile bathroom / shower floor /wall is perfect for trout enthusiasts. Bring the bounty of our beautiful Father/Mother/God's beauty into your next ceramic tile installation with hand made, fully vitrified ceramic tile trout. You won't be sorry you did!

Click the picture above for more pictures!

kitchen backsplash ceramic tiles

Check out these two beautiful kitchen tile backsplashes (studio layout.) The first is a stove area bass tile and bull rush / cattail tile backsplash / back splash. For more pictures, see my bass link.

The b>kitchen ceramic tile backsplash pictures below, feature blue gill fish ceramic tiles, a turtle tile, and crawfish tile. This freshwater fish tile design is a sink backsplash for a kitchen. More pictures can be seen under my blue gill link

Most of my tiles need to be seen up close, or in person to see the beautiful colors and textures, just like one of these b>bluegill fish ceramic tiles.

Even the smallest critter needs detail. Just like this crawfish shaped ceramic tile. ALL of my tiles are shaped ceramic tiles, NOT designs painted on square tiles.

outdoor ceramic tiles

As stated before, all of my decorative, handmade mosaic tiles can virtually be used anywhere. Just look at these two unique outdoor ceramic tile koi ponds.

All of my handmade decorative ceramic tile designs are uniquely designed to each client. I NEVER duplicate any mosaic tile design, so please don't ask! This is functional art, not manufactured tiles. The ceramic tile fountain above features my standard koi ceramic tiles.

Remember, I do ship internationally too! This ceramic tile lily pond fountain is located in the United Kingdom (UK).

When designing outdoor ceramic tile fountains, I like to use wavy water tiles behind the waterfall area in a vertical configuration. This makes the koi ceramic tiles appear to be falling out of a waterfall down into the pond. The koi ceramic tiles used in this ceramic tile fountain are my fancy tail ceramic tile koi fish.

I have a large waterfall planned for an outdoor kitchen ceramic tile design that will go on the Tiles with Style deck that protrudes off the front of my studio. It will feature 3D tiles.

This kitchen ceramic tile, autumn leaf backsplash is located in Japan.

My Japanese client, Kenneth Ishikawa also purchased a koi pond tile border for his bathroom.

shower mosaic ceramic tiles

At Tiles with Style I make 100% customizable decorative handmade, shaped ceramic tile mosaics. I pride myself on creative collaboration with clients, architects, designers, and contractors.

I take great care during the design process to assure that your designs are never duplicated so that you can be sure that your decorative ceramic tile artwork is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Each hand made shaped tile is painstakingly crafted using white, red, tan, cream, or marbled medium-fire earthenware and porcelain clays, with bits of nature as their theme. All ceramic tiles are FULLY vitrified to last for generations to come!

Above is a 100% custom, shaped, ceramic tile mosaic lily pond shower floor tile design. What a great way to start off your day. A peaceful oasis at your very feet. You'll never want to leave your shower!

Note: If you have neuropathy in your feet, my showers aren't for you. If you don't, they have a fantastic massaging feeling!

This is a matching double-sink area turtle pond ceramic tile floor (studio layout...not grouted). There is also a commode area just outside the shower.

Click the picture above for an enlargement.

As you can see from the two pictures above, my work really comes to life when grouted.

"Oh, my God! I feel like the reveal moment on one of those HGTV programs. You have really created something beautiful! I can't wait to install them and send you the finished results." S. McGill, Delray Beach, FL

monochrome ceramic tiles

You can have ANY combination of mosaic tiles in my ceramic tile designs. That means if you want a frog ceramic tile in your leaf tile kitchen backsplash mosaic tile design, it's yours!

This monochrome, leaf shaped ceramic tile mosaic is a lovely, timeless design that will NEVER go out of style. You can see more of these beautiful creation by clicking the Leaves link in the Table of Contents (TOC) to the left and the listings beneath it.

"There is something special in bringing the outdoors inside your home. I find myself frequently visiting the rooms in my own house where my tiles are installed. They provide me with a peaceful, spiritual experience."

commercial ceramic tiles

Two large, 177 SF, commercial, decorative ceramic tile installations are shown above for the Seneca Nation in Western NY State. Each is quite different. The first pond is a ceramic tile lily pond, the second a ceramic tile trout stream. You can see more pictures of these installation by clicking the pictures above, or you can click the links in the table of contents (TOC) to the left.

This unique tree of life ceramic tile mosaic consists of a white oak tree. Two different clay bases were used to obtain variation in color for the oak leaf tiles. The client want turquoise for the background. Owner/artist Diane H. Holycross of Tiles with Style, established in 1999, suggested that the client use a turquoise ceramic tile grout to de-emphasis the background and make the tree and rock tiles pop.

ALL of my shaped - ceramic tiles are hand-rolled and hand-glazed, so that no hand made tile has the appearance of being manufactured. Constant attention to detail is placed on design, quality, as well as studio layout, for a completely  planned, professional installation. Your best installation is achieved having us layout your masterpiece in the studio using mosaic tile tape / film.

With dog biscuit / bone ceramic tiles, dog paw / track ceramic tiles, and fire hydrant - shaped ceramic tiles you can create a special effect in your kennel, veterinary clinic, dog shower room, or animal shelter, just like the McKamey Animal Center in Chatanooga, Tennessee did for their recent renovation.

The McKamey Animal Center in Chatanooga, Tennessee. Designing Spaces January 24th @ 7:30, The Lifetime Channel (TLC)

I have the expertise to serve as your consultant / designer / artisan in all phases of ceramic tile work. Because I have a decorative ceramic tile studio, each job is completed on an individual basis and provides the ultimate flexibility in final color and design.

Because of the volume of order I receive, I am NOT open to the public and DO NOT have a storefront...sorry! I need to spend all of my time processing and creating your handmade ceramic tiles.

"I spent a long time looking for the right tile for my bathroom remodel. When I finally found Tiles with Style, I not only got my fantasy bathroom come true, but every man who sees it wants to take a bath with my mermaid!" K. McCourt, Laguna Beach, CA

Don't let the ceramic tile industry dictate your yearly ceramic tile color scheme. Get some unique hand made ceramic tiles from Tiles with Style of Ransomville, New York / N.Y. and make your next ceramic tile project truly spectacular!

"I've done a lot of tile work in my house and was tired of the same-old-same-old ceramic tile designs that I saw in showrooms. Then I found Tiles with Style on the Web! Since Diane creates custom ceramic tiles, she could design anything I could dream up in ceramic tile!" Tamara Kenney, Dayton, Ohio

The picture below shows shaped, ceramic tile leaves / leaf tiles that are used in mosaic tile installations. We have about 60 varieties of leaves to make beautiful shaped leaf tiles at the Tiles with Style studio. 

Some people call my tile, theme tile, organic tile, nature tiles, or mosaic ceramic tile...I call it beautiful, shaped-ceramic tiles. Just look at that detail!

Pricing is in the right column...

MY tiles are shaped tiles NOT shapes painted on square tiles!

I DO NOT STOCK tiles!!! Everything is a custom order.

My ceramic tiles are 100% handmade in the USA. Even my materials are ALL from the USA.