Ceramic Flooring: 6 Patterns For Any Room

You’ve finally chosen the perfect style and color of ceramic tile to update the look in that room you’ve been dying to renovate. Whether it’s the kitchen, living room, bedroom, or bathroom, ceramic tile is a great way to change the look and feel of your home décor.

But now you’ve got one more decision to make – installing your ceramic flooring in a pattern that’s best going to complement the room. Consider one of these 6 tile layout patterns to take any room from boring to exciting:

1. Straight lay pattern

The easiest tile pattern is a straight lay. Ideal for smaller rooms that you want to make feel bigger, the straight long lines of tile and grout will result in a modern design that draws the eye outward in all directions. You can use a straight lay pattern for almost any size of tile, from square to subway to plank shape.

2. Diagonal tile pattern

Take the straight lay pattern and turn it 45 degrees and you have the diagonal pattern. Also known as a diamond pattern, laying tiles down diagonally can make a room seem wider with a more visual flooring impact. This classic pattern can be used with any shape of tile – when using small square ceramic tiles, consider using a darker colored grout to create more contrast.

3. Basketweave floor pattern

Use the basketweave pattern in small rooms, such as the bathroom or a short, narrow hallway. Getting its name from baskets that have been woven with interlacing fibers, the basketweave pattern results in an intricate floor design that becomes the focal point of the room. Tile shapes that work best with this layout are square and rectangular tiles – use two colors in an alternating pattern to add even more contrast and visual appeal.

4. Windmill pattern

Using four rectangular tiles and laying them out in a frame around a small square tile will give you a windmill pattern. By using smaller tiles, you can add a mosaic look to a room, creating a visual pattern that’s pleasing to the eye. Consider using lighter colored rectangle tiles with a darker shade for the center square when you want to make a room seem larger. For bigger rooms, such as the kitchen, a larger scale windmill layout with bigger tiles will give the area a cozy atmosphere.

5. Running bond tile pattern

The running bond layout is created by placing each tile edge at the center of the tile above and below. The resulting pattern gives a room a continuous and streamlined flow from corner to corner. This tile layout works well with grout in a contrasting lighter or darker color to add even more interest to ceramic flooring.

6. Checkerboard layout

To achieve a checkerboard look you’ll need to use tiles of two different colors. Lay out the tiles in a diagonal or alternating straight pattern to give a room a dramatic makeover. While you’ll often see the checkerboard pattern used with black and white tiles, don’t this limit you. Other great color combinations can be created using two different shades of blues, greens, or browns.

For help deciding what tile layout pattern to use in your next home project, get in touch with the experts at Ceramique au Sommet.