Featured Tile Projects

Every home has a story, and every tile installation presents a unique opportunity to bring a homeowner's vision to life. From custom showers and kitchen backsplashes to one-of-a-kind tile designs, these featured projects showcase the craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail that have defined Hughes & Son for three generations.

Whether you're planning a bathroom remodel, custom shower, or kitchen backsplash installation in the Lake Tahoe area, we hope these projects -each chosen by a different member of the Hughes & Son team- provide inspiration for your own home.

Custom Bathroom Remodel with Walk-In Shower

This complete bathroom remodel is a favorite because it perfectly balances beauty and function. The homeowners wanted a spacious, timeless bathroom that would feel just as practical years from now as it did on the day it was finished.

The centerpiece is the custom walk-in shower, featuring a full-length recessed shampoo niche, a built-in shower bench, and natural pebble accents that add texture without overwhelming the clean design. Large-format tile and thoughtful layout create an open, bright space that feels both modern and inviting.

Projects like this remind us that great tile work isn't just about installing beautiful materials—it's about creating spaces that homeowners enjoy every single day.

Project Highlights

  • Complete bathroom remodel

  • Custom walk-in shower

  • Built-in shower bench

  • Full-length recessed shampoo niche

  • Pebble accent tile

  • Professional tile installation

Custom Slate Tile Mountain Bathtub Accent Piece

This custom bathtub surround is one of the most creative tile projects we've ever completed. The homeowner wanted something that reflected the beauty of the Lake Tahoe mountains while creating a truly one-of-a-kind bathroom.

Working from the homeowner's vision, we designed and installed a mountain landscape using individually cut pieces of natural slate. Every piece had to be carefully shaped, positioned, and adjusted so the finished image flowed naturally across the wall.

Custom tile projects like this require patience, precision, and creativity, but they're also some of the most rewarding. The finished mural became the focal point of the bathroom and remains one of our favorite examples of personalized tile craftsmanship.

Project Highlights

  • Custom bathtub surround

  • Hand-cut slate tile mural

  • Mountain landscape design

  • One-of-a-kind custom tile work

  • Bathroom remodel

  • Professional tile installation

Hand-Painted Designer Tile Kitchen Backsplash

This custom kitchen backsplash installation demonstrates how careful planning can make even the most challenging materials look effortless.

The homeowner selected hand-painted designer tiles, each with decorative lines that needed to align perfectly throughout the backsplash. Because every handmade tile varied slightly in size and shape, the layout had to be carefully planned before a single tile was installed.

The extra attention to detail produced a backsplash that's both functional and artistic—a centerpiece that gives the kitchen its own distinctive personality while showcasing the craftsmanship behind every installation.

Project Highlights

  • Custom kitchen backsplash installation

  • Hand-painted designer tile

  • Precision layout and installation

  • Custom kitchen remodel

  • Professional tile craftsmanship