So apart
from being an interiors obsessive, I’m also a genuine tile addict. I'm so into
tile right now that I've joked with friends that I could create an entirely new
blog devoted entirely to tile. If you are planning to redecorate your home,
it’s important to know the new tile trends to give a new look to your favourite
rooms. And this is a very, very good time for tile. The general movement we're
seeing is towards tile that makes a statement - and there are so many
interesting shapes, colours, patterns, and textures out there than ever before.
So here is the inside scoop into some of the coolest tile trends for 2017.
Zellige
Tiles
These traditional clay tiles from Morocco come in almost any colour you can imagine, and their subtle texture and shine give them a special fascination. In black or white they're appealingly understated - an alternative to subway tile with just a little bit more zip - while in bright colours they're a total showstopper.
These traditional clay tiles from Morocco come in almost any colour you can imagine, and their subtle texture and shine give them a special fascination. In black or white they're appealingly understated - an alternative to subway tile with just a little bit more zip - while in bright colours they're a total showstopper.
Playful
Shapes
Move over, subway tile - it's not just about rectangles anymore. Even if you opt for a safe white, tiles in unusual patterns can add a punch of personality to your space that subway tile just can't touch.
Move over, subway tile - it's not just about rectangles anymore. Even if you opt for a safe white, tiles in unusual patterns can add a punch of personality to your space that subway tile just can't touch.
The Hexagon
Perhaps the most prevalent of these shapes is the hexagon - so simple but still a little unexpected at the same time. From teeny tiny to oversize, sleek ceramic to rough terra cotta, hex tiles are cropping up all over.
Perhaps the most prevalent of these shapes is the hexagon - so simple but still a little unexpected at the same time. From teeny tiny to oversize, sleek ceramic to rough terra cotta, hex tiles are cropping up all over.
Terracotta
Terracotta, with its rough texture and variegated colour, adds instant old-world charm to any space. For some people the thought of terracotta may recall the shiny, orange-toned tiles that were popular in the 70s and 80s, but the new terracotta has a subtler, more textured, more antiqued look. Terracotta tile also comes in a huge range of colours and patterns.
Terracotta, with its rough texture and variegated colour, adds instant old-world charm to any space. For some people the thought of terracotta may recall the shiny, orange-toned tiles that were popular in the 70s and 80s, but the new terracotta has a subtler, more textured, more antiqued look. Terracotta tile also comes in a huge range of colours and patterns.
Vintage-Style Pattern Floors
Everything old is eventually new again, and that includes these intricately patterned tile floors. The possibilities are endless, the tile is relatively inexpensive, and the look is timeless.
Everything old is eventually new again, and that includes these intricately patterned tile floors. The possibilities are endless, the tile is relatively inexpensive, and the look is timeless.
Patterned Tiles
Cement tile, with its soothing texture and old-world style, has
been popular for some time now, but now there are also lots of other options if
you crave a little pattern. Like these tiles above, from Smink
Things, whose geometric pattern paired with subtle texture simultaneously
feels very timeless and very now.
So be creative, and start mixing up those tiles…
