Top Tile Trends for Kitchen or Bath Design

Tiles bring a whole new element to a kitchen or bath design, introducing color, pattern, and texture. Bland walls, floors or countertops can be transformed with imaginative tiling in the latest styles. While classic tiles will always be in style, if you want to up your tile game the latest tile trends are influenced by digital printing technology, architecture, and retro style. Natural tile materials also feature heavily, giving your kitchen or bathroom design a luxurious appeal with unique textures. As a result, you can choose from many structured and interesting tiles to make your remodel fashionable, yet truly unique.

Show Your True Colors

Your tile design shouldn’t be busy and overwhelming, but that doesn’t mean you have to stick to a neutral color scheme either. Muted shades of green, blue, yellow and pink are very on trend this year. They can be used on their own or combined into a pattern or a subtle multi-toned color scheme.  If you don’t want to commit to a colorful tile design throughout your space, consider using it as a feature in a shower niche or in a section of your backsplash.  If colorful tile is just not your thing, don’t worry because neutral tones are always in style and come in a wide range of options to suit any kitchen or bath design. Monochrome color schemes are also very popular and give a master bathroom or any space a bold look.

Go Large

Tile sizes have become much larger in recent years, with large format tiles giving your walls and floors a sleek look with fewer grout lines. Large tiles also give scope to create bold patterns in your tile layout. Why not arrange an eye-catching pattern to become a focal point on your wall or floor?

Get in Shape

This year’s tile shapes include diamonds, pentagons, hexagons, irregular shapes, and trapezoids alongside classic rectangles. With such varied shapes, how you decide to arrange them provides more interesting results than simple row formation. You can choose to enhance these shapes by grouting in a contrasting color.

Fake It to Make It

The basic wood-look tile has become more sophisticated, thanks to advanced technology. This year also sees replication of semi-precious stones in tiles. When the warmth of wood or opulence of pearled or veined stone joins forces with practical and stylish tile, it offers a durable and easy to maintain surface for your busy kitchen design or master bathroom that will be a showstopper in your design.

Keep it Real

Stone and concrete tiles are very popular in industrial designs. Their sleek, contemporary feel also means they work well with other styles as a cool background, while adding unique texture like this kitchen design.

A Counter Claim

Porcelain and engineered marble tiles are a popular choice throughout a kitchen or bathroom, especially in today’s larger tile sizes. Both are durable and attractive options and can be used anywhere from floors to backsplashes to shower walls. bringing sophistication and interest to kitchen and bath design. These tiles are also a hard-wearing and stylish option for a unique countertop style.  Just remember your grout lines must be properly sealed to make sure your countertop is easy to maintain.

Bring Back Fun

If you want to liven up your design and move beyond gray and white, why not embrace the trend for whimsical, bold colors and designs. Any space can be cheered up in colors to suit your remodel or create a stir with wild patterned or textured tiles. The terrazzo look has also been dialed up this year to include an array of speckled and dotted tile designs. 

There has never been a better time to update your kitchen design or bathroom with the latest tiling looks. Tiles are now being produced in a variety of densities as well as sizes, shapes, textures, and colors. This means there is one to suit every budget as well as every place in your kitchen or bath renovation. Contact us today for expert advice about tiling and all other aspects of remodeling.