Ree Drummond's Home Renovation Project Has The Tile Floors Of Our Dreams
Ree Drummond has been renovating her home, including a new home office, and it promises to be filled with the same kind of thoughtful details and creative inspiration that she's been known for since "The Pioneer Woman" debuted, some 12 years ago. Posted to her Instagram Stories on July 11, the sneak preview of the space features one breathtaking detail that'll make everyone stop and take notice: the beautiful tile floor. The Mexican tile appears to be from purveyor Casa Castillo, handcrafted by its artisans. The design Drummond has chosen is a striking geometric pattern of bold contours in warm and cool colors filled with pretty floral details.
Casa Castillo creates its decorative tiles by using the same technique that originated in Spain in the 1800s. The unglazed surface of the tiles is not slick to walk on, and it's made to withstand heavy traffic and the wear and tear of daily life. Each cement tile is made one at a time by using a hydraulic press and natural dyes. The colors of the tiles in Drummond's home are reminiscent of the palette that's represented in her popular cookware and home furnishing line.
Beauty and resilience
When Ree Drummond isn't in the kitchen or overseeing her Merc store downtown, she can be found out on the property walking the dogs or pitching in to help with the work on the ranch. It's no wonder that she's decided to create a beautiful oasis at home, where she manages her different business ventures as well as creates new recipes to be included in her successful cookbooks and TV show.
As for her ongoing home renovation project, Drummond's caption on the image of the new tiled flooring (seen above in a sample from Casa Castillo) read, "The dogs will get mud all over this but you only live once," accompanied by a crying, laughing emoji. In fact, you can see one of Drummond's dogs from a recent Reel, relaxing on another intricately patterned tile floor — this one outside the home.
Drummond's bustling home life is centered on her family as well as her love for dogs. At one point, she was known to have seven dogs, including a few Labrador retrievers, in addition to her beloved basset hounds. She recently added one more dog to the family, an adorable mix named Shelby. Her new tile flooring provides just the right backdrop for all of this activity. It's sturdy and resilient, able to stand up to muddy paws, work boots, and visits from friends and family. But the tile's beauty also provides a serene sense of inspiration to keep Drummond centered in the midst of all the happy commotion.