We are probably about a year away from redoing our kitchen. And closer to redoing our bathroom. And for both, I am absolutely in love with encaustic tile. It is busy, colorful, and a lovely twist on tradition.
We have wood floors throughout the house, but not in the kitchen. As we redo the kitchen, I am hopeful that this encaustic tile will be a nice, less expensive alternative to wood.
I love a white bathroom, but I hate white bathroom floors. It shows too much. I am thinking I can recreate the above picture….almost entirely.
Here are some uses for encaustic tile that inspire me.

{via apartment therapy}

{via materialsandsources.com}

{via http://www.tradekey.com}

{via http://www.pkarch.com}
Scott thinks wood floors would be better in the kitchen. Stay tuned to see who wins.
This is gorgeous–in all applications. Even if you just win a backsplash, it will be worth the struggle. Good luck!