Our Story
A Quarter Century of
Extraordinary Tile
Founded in 2002, Villagio has grown into Arizona's most respected luxury tile showroom — voted #1 eight consecutive years by the designers and homeowners we serve.
The Beginning
Built on Expertise,
Driven by Passion
When Doug Adamson opened Villagio in February 2002, he'd already spent over a decade in the tile industry. He'd built Tile West Distributing from a shoestring startup into a thriving distribution company, then sold it in 1999. He knew the industry inside and out — but he also saw something missing.
Arizona's designers and luxury homeowners deserved a showroom that matched their standards. Not a warehouse with samples on a rack, but an immersive design experience where the world's finest tile and stone could be seen, touched, and imagined in context.
That vision became Villagio — Italian for "village" — a 10,000-square-foot showroom in Scottsdale where every surface, every display, and every interaction is designed to inspire.
Twenty-four years later, Villagio has been voted #1 Favorite Showroom by Ranking Arizona for eight consecutive years. We've maintained a BBB A+ rating with zero complaints. And the designers who walked through our doors in the early years? Many of them still do.
Our Philosophy
"Every surface tells a story. Our job is to help designers write extraordinary ones."
— Doug Adamson, President & CEO
Leadership
Doug Adamson
President & CEO — With 30+ years in the ceramic tile industry, Doug is one of the most respected voices in American tile distribution and design.
CTDA Past President
Ceramic Tile Distributors Association — national trade association leadership
CTIOA Certified
Ceramic Tile Institute of America — certified tile consultant
Published Author
FLOOR Trends & Installation — articles on tile distribution and design
Serial Entrepreneur
Built and sold Tile West Distributing — then created Villagio in 2002
Milestones
Excellence Since 2001
Tile West Distributing Founded
Doug Adamson starts his first tile company from scratch in Phoenix.
Tile West Sold
After building the company to acquisition size, Doug exits and begins consulting.
Villagio Opens
February 15 — Villagio Tile & Stone opens its doors in Scottsdale with a vision for luxury.
Designer Program Launches
Formal trade account program established for interior design professionals.
10,000 SF Showroom
Expansion to the current showroom space at 8340 E Raintree Drive.
First #1 Favorite Award
Ranking Arizona votes Villagio #1 Favorite Tile Showroom — the first of eight consecutive wins.
8th Consecutive #1
An unprecedented eight-year streak as Arizona's favorite tile showroom.
Trade Circle Launches
Digital specification platform brings the showroom experience to designers' desktops.
Experience It Yourself
Come See It for Yourself
10,000 square feet of the world's finest tile and stone. Browse in person or book an appointment with a Tile Stylist for personalized guidance.