Design That Tells a Story: ARTO’s Journey with Joanna Gaines

At ARTO, we believe that every tile carries a piece of history. It’s a philosophy of “rustic elegance”—the idea that handmade craftsmanship brings a soul to a room that machine-made products simply can’t replicate.

It is this shared appreciation that has led Joanna Gaines to choose ARTO products for some of her most iconic projects. From the screen of HGTV’s Fixer Upper to the floors of her own house, here is a look at how Joanna uses ARTO to create her signature “Magnolia” style.

Joanna’s projects often bridge the gap between historic preservation and modern functionality. Her use of ARTO products highlights her ability to choose materials that look like they’ve been there for a century, yet are tough enough for modern life.

1. The “Cargo Ship House” (Season 4, Episode 12)

In one of the most ambitious renovations in Fixer Upper. Joanna transformed shipping containers into a high-end industrial home. To ground the modern architecture, she created a permanent, recessed “tile rug” in the entryway using our Artillo Arabesque Pattern. This detail provided an instant sense of durability and vintage charm to a brand-new structure.

2. The “Baker’s House” (Season 4, Episode 9)

To achieve that coveted “original” exposed brick look in the Baker family kitchen, Joanna turned to ARTO’s Standard Thin Brick in Antik Alabaster. By running the brick from the kitchen into the dining area, she created a seamless, textured accent wall that feels organic rather than manufactured.

At Home with the Gaines Family

Joanna doesn’t just recommend ARTO to her clients; she lives with it. In her iconic 1895 farmhouse in Texas, she needed materials that could withstand the “beautiful chaos” of a working farm and five children.

• The Space: The Farmhouse Laundry and Mudroom.
• The Choice: Artillo Series 4×8 Tile in a traditional terracotta-inspired hue.
• The Result: A space that is as hardworking as it is beautiful, blending perfectly with the rustic, storied feel of her historic home.

Commercial Durability: Magnolia Table

When Joanna opened her restaurant, Magnolia Table, the design challenge was different: the floors had to handle thousands of guests a week while maintaining an artisanal character.

Joanna utilized custom-patterned concrete tiles to anchor the bright, airy space. The floor pays homage to the building’s 1950s diner roots while offering the commercial-grade durability required for a high-traffic eatery. It is a testament to the fact that “handmade” doesn’t have to mean “fragile.”

Why the Magnolia & ARTO Partnership Works

Joanna Gaines’ design language is constantly evolving, but her core values remain the same—values that sit at the heart of everything we do at ARTO:

• Texture Over Trend: Our hand-molded edges provide a tactile quality that creates depth in any room.
• Intentional Sustainability: We create products designed to last a lifetime, intended to grow more beautiful as they age.
• Versatility: Whether it’s “shipping container chic” or a historic farmhouse, our catalog is built to adapt to any vision.
  
  

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  Design That Tells a Story: Why Joanna Gaines Chooses ARTO

  At ARTO, we believe every tile carries a piece of history. Our philosophy is rooted in “rustic elegance”—the belief that handcrafted materials bring a soul to a room that mass-produced products simply cannot replicate.

  It is this shared appreciation for craftsmanship that has led Joanna Gaines to choose ARTO for some of her most iconic projects. From the screen of HGTV’s Fixer Upper to the floors of her own home, here is a look at how Joanna uses ARTO to anchor her signature “Magnolia” style.

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  1. The “Cargo Ship House” (Season 4, Episode 12)

  In one of the most ambitious renovations in Fixer Upper history, Joanna transformed shipping containers into a high-end industrial home. To ground the modern, cold architecture of the containers, she designed a permanent, recessed “tile rug” in the entryway using our Artillo Arabesque Pattern. This detail provided an instant sense of vintage charm and architectural “weight” to a brand-new structure.

  

  2. The “Baker’s House” (Season 4, Episode 9)

  To achieve that coveted “original” exposed brick look in the Baker family kitchen, Joanna turned to ARTO’s Standard Thin Brick in Antik Alabaster. By running the brick from the kitchen through to the dining area, she created a seamless, textured accent wall. The result feels organic and storied, rather than manufactured.

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  At Home with the Gaines Family

  Joanna doesn’t just recommend ARTO to her clients; she lives with it. In her iconic 1895 farmhouse in Waco, Texas, she needed materials that could withstand the “beautiful chaos” of a working farm and five children.

  • The Space: The Farmhouse Laundry and Mudroom.

  • The Choice: Artillo Series 4×8 Tile in a traditional terracotta-inspired hue.

  • The Result: A space that is as hardworking as it is beautiful, blending perfectly with the historic, rustic feel of her 19th-century home.

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  Commercial Durability: Magnolia Table

  When Joanna opened her restaurant, Magnolia Table, the design challenge shifted: the floors had to handle thousands of guests a week while maintaining an artisanal character.

  Joanna utilized custom-patterned concrete tiles to anchor the bright, airy space. The floor pays homage to the building’s 1950s diner roots while offering the commercial-grade durability required for high-traffic environments. It is a testament to the fact that “handmade” doesn’t have to mean “fragile.”

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  Why the ARTO & Magnolia Partnership Works

  Joanna’s design language is constantly evolving, but her core values remain the same—values that sit at the heart of everything we do at ARTO:

  • Texture Over Trend: Our hand-molded edges provide a tactile quality that creates depth in any room.

  • Intentional Sustainability: We create products designed to last a lifetime, intended to grow more beautiful as they age.

  • Versatility: Whether it’s “shipping container chic” or a historic farmhouse, our catalog is built to adapt to any vision.

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  Bringing the “Magnolia” Look Home

  While we can’t all live in a transformed cargo ship or a 100-year-old farmhouse, the principles Joanna uses are accessible to everyone. The “Magnolia Look” isn’t about a specific floor plan; it’s about choosing materials with soul.

  Whether you are looking to ground a modern entryway with a patterned tile rug or add the warmth of reclaimed-style brick to your kitchen, ARTO is designed to tell your story. Our products don’t just fill a space—they anchor it, offering a foundation that feels lived-in from day one and only gets better with time.

  Ready to start your own transformation? Explore the ARTO Catalog or Find a Showroom Near You to see these textures in person.