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Whether you're designing a country farmhouse kitchen, restoring a historic home, or modernizing a cozy cottage, the brick you choose sets the tone. At Inglenook Tile Design, our handcrafted thin brick tiles come in thoughtfully curated collections that celebrate both history and personality.

Two of our most popular options — The Manor Collection and The Homestead Collection — offer strikingly different vibes, each grounded in timeless beauty. So, which one is right for you?

Let’s explore their unique characteristics to help you choose the collection that matches your space, your style, and your story.

🏛️ The Manor Collection: Elegance Rooted in History

Sophisticated. Refined. A touch of old-world charm.

The Manor Collection draws inspiration from stately homes, historic manors, and grand European estates. These tiles are selected from our smoothest molds, which come from antique bricks originally used in upscale 18th- and 19th-century architecture. The result? A more polished surface with a subtle, aged texture that whispers sophistication.

🔍 Key Features:

• Smoother face with minimal pits or creases
  
  
• Clean edges for a more finished look
  
  
• Ideal for upscale interiors, commercial space, classic kitchens, elegant foyers
  
  
• Pairs well with traditional cabinetry, marble, and rich wood accents
  
  

Perfect for:
Elegant entryways, European-inspired wine cellars, timeless bathroom floors, or any space where you want that refined-yet-rustic touch.

🧱 Want to feel the difference? Order a sample of our styles in the Manor Collection and bring classic beauty into your home.

🌾 The Homestead Collection: Rustic, Warm, and Full of Character

Organic. Textured. Comfortably imperfect.

The Homestead Collection channels the heart of early American farmhouses and cozy colonial homesteads. These tiles are made from our most rustic antique molds, with pronounced creases, weathered edges, and irregular surface textures. Every tile looks like it has a story — because it does.

🔍 Key Features:

• Heavily textured faces with pits, folds, and natural variation
  
  
• Handmade look perfect for vintage, farmhouse, or cottagecore styles
  
  
• Bricks feel reclaimed — even though they’re newly made
  
  
• Incredible depth of color, especially in warmer mixes
  
  

Perfect for:
Farmhouse kitchen floors, cozy fireplaces, cabin mudrooms, or any space where you want authentic, lived-in warmth.

🌿 Want something with soul? Explore the Homestead Collection and see why no two tiles are ever exactly the same.

🎯 How to Choose the Right One for You

When deciding between the Manor and Homestead collections, ask yourself:

• Do you lean toward refined elegance or rustic charm?
  
  
• Are your finishes sleek and tailored — or warm and weathered?
  
  
• Is your style inspired by historic manors or cozy homesteads?
  
  

✨ And remember: you can mix and match textures and colors across collections. We offer fully customizable blends to suit your space perfectly.

👀 Need Help Deciding? We’ve Got You.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

📸 Send us photos of your space
🎨 We’ll recommend the best collection and color mix
📦 We’ll ship you a sample kit to try before you commit

👉 Contact us here or browse all collections to start your journey.

🧱 Manor or Homestead—Both Are Built to Last

Whether you're drawn to the understated elegance of The Manor Collection or the raw authenticity of The Homestead Collection, you’re choosing a material steeped in history and handcrafted for modern living.