5 Tiling Trends To Transform Your Home

There’s always something new and trending in tile, whether it’s ceramic or porcelain you prefer. Design styles have become bolder and more creative than ever before, with a wide range of patterns and tile sizes to choose from.

Ceramic and porcelain tiles can add a new look to your home, elevating a space simply by adding a few unique designs. From contemporary to minimalist and even vintage, tiles can be used on bathroom walls, as a backsplash in the kitchen, and on hallway floors.

Looking for something new and exciting this year for your home renovations? Here are the top 5 trends that can transform your home.

1. Geometric Shapes

It’s not just the uniqueness of color and pattern that’s trending, geometric shapes are extremely popular right now. At the top of the list are honeycomb or hexagon tiles. This pattern is perfect to use on a big scale in larger rooms, such as the kitchen, making the tile flow from one wall to the next. Honeycomb tiles also work well in smaller bathrooms, giving the illusion of more space. When choosing the colors for geometric tiling, bold contrasting colors and complimenting soft hues are in.

2. Contemporary Design

White never goes out of style and many homeowners are leaving blues and greens behind and opting for relaxing neutrals. A contemporary look is easily achieved with cream, gray, and white tiles, adding brightness to a room. Put these neutral tones in the bathroom to create a peaceful and calm atmosphere. Whites also look great in the kitchen, contrasting with darker colored cabinets and flooring.

3. Subway Tiles

Known as subway tiles, these long rectangular tiles are a hit with interior designers. The classic subway tile is 3 x 6-inches, but don’t stop there. Longer and narrower or thicker subway tiles can give a room a sleek and metropolitan look. Tiles 8 x 20-inches work well in a large kitchen – add grout in a contrasting color and you can create a one of a kind design. For the layout, vertical tiling is just as popular as horizontal subway tiles.

4. Soft Neutrals

If you’re looking for a neutral tone but want a bit more color than whites and creams, think about soft neutrals. Pastel tones are making their way into both ceramic and porcelain tile design. Lavender, lilac, mint, and soft rose can give either a sophisticated or a vintage feeling to any room.

5. Black and White

It’s always fun to play with black and white tile. After disappearing from the design scene for a few years, this monochrome color scheme has made a comeback. Combining black and white adds a modern look to kitchens and bathroom. Don’t just stick to basic black – deep gray and white together are just as effective. Add bathroom finishes in brass or gold for even more elegance.

Wondering what latest trend you can apply to your next home project? Talk to the experts at Ceramique au Sommet for their advice and find out what’s new.