Tis the season of tile! As the weather warms up and we begin to venture outdoors again, tile floors are key to creating a practical and polished surface free of muddy footprints with their easy-to-clean nature. Now is an excellent time to spruce up your home design with the latest tile trends, as tile is making a big comeback this year. Tile is a great way to give textural structure to a space. Whether you’re looking to update the mudroom with a unique inlaid pattern or installing a colorful tile backsplash over the bathroom sink, we are here to guide you through this season’s hottest tile styles.
Vintage Black and White
Stone à La Mod Uptown Blend by Daltile
Take a classic approach with some black and white tiles patterns. Decorative details and timeless colorways are a surefire way to create a look that will withstand the test of time. Black and white tiles don’t have to be the drab checkerboard kitchen-look that you’ve grown used too —now these colors can be inlaid in an array of unconventional patterns and designs. For instance, this bathroom wall divider has been created out of a mosaic of black and white tiles by Daltile, so while the overall color scheme remains conformative, the chaos of mosaic tile adds interesting depth and unique charm.
Terra-Cotta Tiles
Metro Impressions Downtown Grey by Daltile
From their baked clay tones and earthy textures to their practical shapes, terracotta tiles have been making a return to the home design market. This traditional tile style is made from clay that is particularly porous and high in iron, making it a natural red, brown color. Terracotta tiles can be glazed or unglazed, depending on the designer’s preference, however matte styles are currently more popular due to their natural finish. The beautiful thing about terracotta tiles is that their patina only increases over time, lending the space with immortal charm and character.
Affordable Laid Patterns
Confectionary Wintergreen in Gum Drop by Daltile
Sometimes the best laid tiles arise out of your own creativity. Using cheap solid color subway tiles or penny tiles to design your own one-of-a-kind floor or backsplash has been a major hit this season. Take, for instance, this mint green mixed with teal blue striped pattern backsplash by Daltile. Not only is this colorway trending with its pastel candy-colored hues, but it features a traditional square subway tile that’s both affordable and dateless. Mid-century modern and retro tile designs are having a revival specifically those that have blocked colors and take on an art-deco-inspired tone.
Oversized Geometric Shapes
Beehive in Ivory by Daltile
Explore large-format stone tiles in fun shapes and natural colors this season. Whether you’re looking to create a tranquil spa space in the master suite bathroom or an industrial-chic vibe in your loft, oversized tiles in geometric shapes and natural stone materials are the perfect blend of hand-crafted artistry and refinement. This unpolished hexagonal porcelain tile by Daltile, for example, balances the beauty of old-world style with contemporary neutral tones.
