Burgeoning holiday cheer climaxes with anticipation of a new year, a fresh start and a renewed enthusiasm for life. No color is more appropriate to highlight this sentiment of aspirational growth like the snapping fresh color of natural green. It buds, it moves, it blossoms into nourishing food, protective shade, and living beauty. In 2017 we look forward to possibility and the benefits that abound from nurturing that which grows. To celebrate this symbolism, we highlight images that reflect the emotion featured in Pantone's Color of the Year 2017 video for their new color Greenery.
"It's very bold and I think it makes for a great accent color, either as a wall, an accessory, or better yet, as the name suggests, as some actual 'greenery'. We have a large palette of colors with which to create the perfect backdrop; whether layered with additional color or as a neutral canvas that will highlight your 'greenery' of choice." - Oceanside Glasstile Lead Designer, Cathy Aroz.
Click an image in the gallery below to read its description and learn more about who we are as a company and tickle your imagination with ideas for your next design project. From greenery adorned glass tile walls, to recycled glass, to Taylor's awesome green hair, at Oceanside Glasstile we invite you to join us in welcoming the new year with open arms, an open mind and a renewed sense of optimism. Tag your green tile inspiration @OceansideGlasstile #greenery for your chance to be featured on our Instagram.
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Image descriptions by row, top to bottom:
Clean LEED home: Green is more than a state of mind, it is an action, a lifestyle. Gorgeous LEED homes show off the elegance of sustainably sourced materials to manifest a personal sanctuary. In this kitchen, we see Oceanside Glasstile Geologie Collection, Merge Offset pattern with colors Silver Shine Slate and Tahoe Matte. Photograph by Jim Brady.
A fresh take on white subway tiles: This linear wall of white adorned with a natural sprig of bamboo leaves tells the story of classic design with renewed relevance. Oceanside Glasstile's Casa California collection in 2" x 8" Intro in color Silk with iridescent finish. Photographer Chipper Hatter.
Green green glass: This whimsically patterned glass is a sheet of art glass manufactured to be cut into any shape to add dynamism to any space via tile or a handcrafted artist creation. Featured here is the color Living Green, part of our Devotion collection.
Showered with Jade-ation: Pops of green glass dazzle the eye in this freshly placed shower tile feature column. Incorporating pieces of the Devotion line Jade-ation color, design firm A Kinder Space leverages creative details to design timeless interiors.
Butterflies dancing on the wall: This warm brown wall with creative shapes is our Devotion collection Mariposa pattern in colors Haute, Enchanted and Grey Blue. Designer Cathy Aroz, photographer Chipper Hatter.
Bold is beautiful: Bathroom walls will never be boring with Elevations collection 1.25" x 5" Mini Extrados. Featured here in color Dove Iridescent, the Oceanside Glasstile Elevations collection has a variety of tactile engaging feature tiles.
White wall tile in mixed mediums: Accompanied by a cheery little vase of invigorating colors, this Kinship wall features the color Essence in the Unison pattern. Photograph by Chipper Hatter.
Color highlights in SoCal LEED home: Oceanside Glasstile was delighted to be part of a LEED certified residential property in Southern California, the Hermosa Green Idea Home. When undergoing a remodel, the eco-conscious family decided to turn their home remodel project into a case study for the world to learn more about what it takes to create a clean, energy efficient home and the lifestyle benefits surrounding their daily efforts!
We are obsessed with dogs: At Oceanside Glasstile we are allowed to have our well-behaved pups in the office with us! Here we see Lead Designer Cathy Aroz's canine friend Trudy next to a luscious array of New Year's spirits in front of a wall covered in the Casa California collection 4" Flat Hexagons in the colors Infinite Iridescent and Infinite Matte. Photograph by Chipper Hatter.
More green green glass: A slight variation of green, this Jade-ation color of Devotion plays on warm and cool notes of green creating a multi-layered effect on every sheet.
Classic white mini subways: A blue countertop is a creative compliment to these fun Tessera collection 1"x 2" pattern mini subways in color White Non-Iridescent. Photograph by Chipper Hatter.
Our people make our company awesome: Taylor works on the Oceanside Glasstile marketing team. Her spirit is as bright and lovely as her creative green hair. We love her creativity, dedication, and can-do attitude! Thank you Taylor for making our Carlsbad headquarters office brighter!
See the green glass shine: We hold the future of our planet. Each year at Oceanside Glasstile, we use over 2 million pounds of post-consumer, recycled glass in our product as a way to ensure old becomes new and nothing goes to waste. We record the levels of recycled product in each of our colors. Check out our glass tile recycled percentages chart here.
Wise words by Leatrice Eisman: The Pantone Color Institute Executive Director comments on the inspiration behind the 2017 color of the year, Greenery. Quote image taken from Pantone's color of the year webpage found here.
Super Boy Turns 6: In this photo is David Fatula, our Technical Services Manager, presenting a cupcake to an amazing boy named Myer. Myer is a cancer patient battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Our company cycling team, the Oceanside Glasstile Cancer Kickers, raised money to support Myer via the 2016 San Diego Padres Pedal the Cause because we believe in giving back to our community and helping those who need it most.
May your 2017 be filled with hope, with joyful adventure, with renewed excitement and blossoming opportunities. We hope that you find creative inspiration for your next home project here, whether it be a complete home remodel, a kitchen backsplash update, or a bathroom shower refresh. From our Oceanside Glasstile family to yours, may you have a vibrant New Year!
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