2011 saw many innovations and exciting changes, and Plumbtile has been happy to bring all of them to light for you! At the beginning of the new year, it is common for any company to gather up and assess everything they did in the previous year to see what “worked.” In other words, what you, the reader, liked! As we do this for 2011, we thought you may like to know what made the cut, so here are the top 10 Plumbtile blog posts from 2011 – chosen by reader popularity. Thanks for making it a great year – and here’s to an even better one in 2012!
1. Introducing the Newest Stone Forest Designs
The number one most popular post in 2011 (by a landslide) was our feature of new designs by Stone Forest. Being the first to know about industry news and progress is always great, so we will be sure to bring you even more of it in 2012!
2. 5 Tips For Choosing the Best Tile Flooring Option
How to and tip articles were very popular in 2011, and many of our blog posts were no exception. Who doesn’t love learning and improving their home at the same time? We’ll be sure to bring you lots more fresh ideas and tips this year.
3. How-To: Tile Your Bathroom Floor
A simple and very straightforward tutorial on one of the most popular home renovation projects. We will be sure to keep up content just like this for the professionals and weekend warriors alike!
4. Featured Kitchen Remodel Trends of 2011
Looking back at past trends can give you plenty of ideas for future renovations. A throwback in design can be vintage, retro, or simply classic. Each year we’ll bring you the top renovation trends so you stay informed.
5. Bathroom Showcase: Top 5 Bathroom Trends of 2011
With the popularity of trend-type articles and posts, it is no surprise to us that the bathroom trends follow the kitchen trends in reader popularity. Last year it was spa-like tubs, luxury showers, and water conservation. What will the trends be for 2012?
6. The Kitchen Sink and Faucet: Choosing a Killer Combination!
Some tasks seem harder than they really are, and with simple tip posts like this one, you can easily overcome the fear of them. This posts explains how to find the perfect counter and sink combination for any kitchen.
7. 3 Elements You Need to Create a Spectacular Walk-in Shower
Walk-In showers can be just as luxurious as a spa tub. By ranking this in the top 10, you’ve told us just how much you like the idea! Look forward to more tips for easily converting your bathroom into a luxury retreat.
8. How to lay Pebble Tile Like a Pro
Pebble tile has become hugely popular in the past few years, and we anticipate that popularity to continue growing. It brings a bit of the outdoors inside, offers texture and style quickly, and can even be used to add traction to a shower floor. Laying it can be simple, too! We will bring you more ways and tutorials for using this versatile tile option throughout 2012.
9. Preview of Dwell on Design 2011
Dwell on Design is a huge event every year, but the show in 2011 saw some major breathroughs in design, innovation, and conservation. We were there for it all, and it looks like you appreciated the coverage! We can’t wait to bring you news from this year’s show!
10. How to: Replace Broken Tile
Even a brand new, designer-crafted kitchen or bathroom can be ruined by the appearance of just one broken tile. Luckily, replacing broken tile is a very simple job that can be done in just one weekend. We will be bringing you many more simple how-to articles for home improvement this year.