Dear Karen: You have several options to make the transition from the tile to the wall a smooth and attractive edge. First, you’ll want to consider the style or look you want to achieve.

DEAR DESIGNER: We've a tile question for you that I believe many others have as well as their homes age. Originally we tiled about 50 percent of our home, mainly the foyer, garage entry, Nevada ...

For example, if you have one floor that is about 1 inch high, and another that is 1/4 inch high, you will need a transition strip that can cover a 3/4 inch height difference.

Rather than simply bringing the tile up to the bottom of your cabinets, dare to explore a bolder option. Take your tile all the way across your kitchen wall, from floor to ceiling.