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Industry insights, interviews with top designers and architects, inside looks at the craftsmanship and techniques behind our products, design inspiration and more.

The Tao of Terremoto

For ten years, AD100 Terremoto has been challenging convention with their venturesome and thoughtfully minimalist landscape design.

The Founder's Story

When Paula Nataf founded Exquisite Surfaces in 1997, she knew she was taking a risk – not knowing she would soon change the face of the industry.

Interview with Commune Design

Principal designer Steven Johanknecht sat down with us to share his personal influences, artistic insights and the backstory behind the Abstrakt collection.

E/S x Pamela Shamshiri

From the very beginning, Nataf and Shamshiri’s shared priority was to preserve the inimitable character of this historic home.

Good Design with Michael Del Piero

She shares her thoughts on good design, her personal inspirations and the philosophy behind her new book, Traveled and Textural.

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The Classic Beauty of Natural Stone Bathroom Floors

The Classic Beauty of Natural Stone Bathroom Floors

For reasons both practical and aesthetic, natural stone has always been a preferred material in bathroom designs — it’s easy to clean and a resilient choice for those notoriously warm and wet environments. But that durability doesn’t come at the expense of good looks.
Inside E/S: Giving Back with GO Campaign

Inside E/S: Giving Back with GO Campaign

Since 2006, the GO Campaign has been empowering children in vulnerable communities through their advocacy and humanitarian initiatives all over the world. Founder and CEO, Scott Fifer, and his team discuss their work and global mission.

20 Tile Designs to Inspire Your Bathroom Renovation

20 Tile Designs to Inspire Your Bathroom Renovation

The bathroom is often considered one of the more utilitarian areas of our homes. All function, no flair. Our favorite designs, however, don't sacrifice style for what's practical. The solution? Tile, of course. This classic choice allows us to customize one-of-a-kind, indelible designs in unconventional ways. 
Inside E/S: Making A Global Impact with Educate Girls Now

Inside E/S: Making A Global Impact with Educate Girls Now

Exquisite Surfaces has always been a family company. Strong relationships–with our team, our suppliers and our clients–have been the cornerstone of our work. We are all children, parents and friends who are strongly committed to doing the most good that we can, wherever we can.
The Four Key Elements of Organic Modern Design

The Four Key Elements of Organic Modern Design

Most of human history has been spent adapting to our physical environment. This ancient link to the earth has manifested in a new approach to our interiors: Organic Modern design. These four rules will help you reconnect to Mother Nature from the comfort of your home.
The Timeless Charm of Terracotta Kitchen Floors

The Timeless Charm of Terracotta Kitchen Floors

The elements in our homes have been trending more toward the organic and natural for the last few years. This earthy renaissance has given rise to a new power player: terracotta. This humble material is proving that it can transform any modern kitchen floor (and more) with its Old World Charm.