All the Clay Imports Tile Revealed
When healthy living advocates Yovana Mendoza-Ayres and her husband, Dorian, set out to build their Texas home, they envisioned a home that would support the way they wanted to live: grounded, intentional, connected to nature, and centered around family.
Featured in Austin Home Magazine, the residence is a beacon of healthy living, blending organic textures, earthy tones, and handcrafted finishes throughout. One detail appears again and again across the home: handmade Mexican tile from Clay Imports.
A Home Rooted in Natural Materials
The Ayres family approached the design process with intention. When Yovana and Dorian first shared their vision for the home with us, one thing stood out immediately: they cared deeply about how and where materials were made. Artisan craftsmanship and sustainable production were part of the foundation from the very beginning. They were especially intentional about supporting local and sourcing ethically-made materials from Mexico.
Clay Imports Tile Adds Character Throughout the Home
While Baja-based designers Casa Duhagon specified many of the home’s hard materials, designer Audrey Scheck collaborated with the Ayres family to shape interiors that felt inviting, timeless, and deeply personal. Austin Home Magazine highlighted the “gorgeous, handmade tiles from Clay Imports used throughout” the residence.
Each room carries its own personality while still feeling connected through color, texture, and handcrafted detail.
Designer Audrey Scheck and Yovana in the Ayres’ thoughtfully designed kitchen. Photo by Cassie.Work
Kitchen
In the kitchen, rabbits, deer, and herbs dance across two backsplash walls using handmade Mexican tile from the Grow House Grow collection. The illustrated tile brings a playful, nature-inspired layer (cue the Texas Hill Country fauna) to the heart of the home while tying into the property’s indoor-outdoor sensibility.
Nearby, San Miguel Midnight in a 2”x8” format lines the dining room bar backsplash, adding to its rich, moody blue glaze.
The bar emulates calm blue tones, wonderfully complementing the main kitchen backsplash. Photo by Cassie.Work
Bathrooms
Greens and blues from our Recycled Collection connect the Jack and Jill bath, creating a soft and calming palette that the growing family will most likely never get tired of.
The refreshing green backsplash, brings energy to Yovana's at-home gymn. Photo by Cassie.Work
In the Cabana bath, Clay Imports’ Dalia relief tile, named after Mexico’s national flower, adds texture and playful color alongside glossy emerald green tile, creating a spa-like atmosphere with a touch of vivacity.
A nod to Mexico: handpainted relief tiles and a dark emerald shower. Photos by Jeremy Doddridge
Outdoor Shower
The Relief Miti tile from the Daedream Series, in the outdoor shower, feels earthy, floral, and minimal all at once. It’s a quiet wellness space designed to enjoy the moment.
Instant wellness moment. Photo by Cassie.Work
Powder Room
Lotus, one of our original handmade tile patterns, wraps the powder room in deep blue florals and organic movement.
A backsplash wrapped in florals.
Photo by Jeremy Doddridge
Laundry Room
In the laundry room, a floral tile in soft gray and white acts as a subtle backdrop that allows the green cabinetry to shine. It’s understated in the best way.
Photo by Jeremy Doddridge
Fireplace
The soft, mellow green of Yucca Crackle climbs from floor to ceiling across the fireplace surround, creating a calming focal point that anchors the living space. Its subtle variation and glossy finish catch the light throughout the day.
Photo by Jeremy Doddridge
Grateful to Be Part of This Home
Thank you, Yovana and Dorian, for choosing Clay Imports for your beautifully intentional home. We’re honored to see handmade Mexican tile woven so thoughtfully throughout a space rooted in wellness, family, and connection to nature.
Their approach is a reminder that healthy living extends beyond what we eat or how we move. Healthy living can also be reflected in the materials we bring into our homes. From artisan-made surfaces to ethically sourced materials and sustainable production, every choice contributes to creating spaces that feel good to live in.
We hope this home inspires others to embrace natural materials, support craftsmanship, and design with meaning at the center. View all of Yovana's tile picks here.
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