13 Ways to Take the Bold Tile Trend Throughout Your Home
Go bold, or go home.
There's a definite trend emerging in the world of tile and stone over the past few years. On all fronts — pattern, color and design — tiles are getting downright sassy. We're seeing this trend take shape across all types of homes and design styles and in a variety of different spaces.
If you've been thinking of making a bold move with your backsplash or flooring, now's the time to jump in and go for it. Take a look:
KITCHEN
A great way to dip your toe into the world of bold tilework is to choose a more traditional shape or style, then go for a bright, unexpected color. In this design by Meg Caswell, teal works well with the white to ensure that it’s not too overpowering in the space, while still providing a unique splash of color.
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You don’t have to go with a bright color in order to embrace the bold tile trend. In this design by Jill Thomas, the patterned tile uses a muted shade of gray to pair with the white cabinetry. The tile still manages to add texture and interest to the space while keeping a much simpler color palette.
In this kitchen by DiFabion Remodeling, traditional tile shapes in shades of black, gray and white are used to create an abstract, intersecting-lined backsplash pattern.
Custom Black & White Kitchen Backsplash
The custom black and white backsplash creates an interesting backdrop in this transitional kitchen with all-black cabinetry. A sleek chimney-style range hood is featured between the cabinets.
Photo by: DiFabion Remodeling
DiFabion Remodeling
Another option for a bold tile look is to choose a tile with a metallic sheen. Here, the bold pattern is highlighted with a metallic silver sheen that allows it stand out even more.
BATHROOM
This gorgeous zig-zag tile accent wall makes quite a statement in a small powder room like this one by Griffith Interior Design. Using neutral brown, white and gold tiles helps to create this show-stopping effect.
Contemporary Powder Room With Zigzag Patterned Backsplash
This powder room features an eye-catching backsplash with a brown and neutral zigzag designed. A contemporary vanity with a neutral stone countertop and stainless steel sink is positioned in front of the backsplash, while glass enclosed sconces hang on either side.
Photo by: Emily Redfield Photography
Emily Redfield Photography
Here’s an example of how you can use tile in your bathroom to create an art-inspired scene in your space. These beautiful cherry blossoms spread across the back wall to create a unique and elegant effect.
You can use your tile in "chunks" throughout your space, then mix it in with more traditional tile in other spots. This means the bolder pattern will feel a bit less overwhelming and help to create areas of focus in your bathroom. Design by Jennifer Mehditash
Jennifer Mehditash
If you’re ready to go all in and embrace the bold tile trend, you might want to consider creating a space like this one by Popham Design. Here, we can see how stunning it looks to use one tile throughout your entire bathroom by taking it from the floor right up to the ceiling.
LAUNDRY ROOM
Bold tile often makes use of more traditional patterns. The chic laundry room from HGTV Urban Oasis 2016 uses a black-and-white patterned tile on the walls and pairs it with a light wood floor. The space feels fresh and unique, but also has a bit of a vintage vibe to it.
Washable Tile
The laundry room has floor-to-ceiling wall tiles with a graphic pattern that recalls antique ironwork and on first glance looks like wallpaper, but offers the benefit of a completely washable surface for this task space. A locally sourced basket offers a stylish way to transport clothes to and from the laundry room.
Photo by: Robert Peterson/Rustic White Photography
Robert Peterson/Rustic White Photography
Here’s another great example of a tile combo that uses more traditional shapes but mixes them up with various colors in one particular palette. Black, gray, white and beige hexagonal tiles cover the floor in this laundry room and all work together to create a daring look in the space. Design by Angelica Henry Design
Rustic Laundry Room With Hexagon Tile Floor
This laundry room contains a work area, a pet retreat, laundry equipment and storage space. Mismatched hexagon tiles accent the aged wooden cabinets and white washer and dryer.
Photo by: Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc.
Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc.
OUTDOOR
If you have steps either in front of or behind your house, this tiling technique could be the perfect solution for you. Choose a fun, bold pattern, then use it to cover the front of your steps like designer Donna Puzifera did here. You can create even more interest by alternating the direction of the tile and switching between facing the triangles up and down.
Welcoming Oceanside Entryway
Guests are greeted the moment they reach the entry stairs with colorful zigzag step tiles that play off of the blue trim of the house. The custom Dutch door, flanked by a pair of oversized wall lanterns, creates the opportunity to open up the top half allowing in the cool ocean breeze.
Photo by: Tara Blaska Photography
Tara Blaska Photography
Many of the bright tiles we’re seeing are often inspired by the style of colorful tiles used so often in Moroccan homes. This outdoor kitchen by designer Sandra Espinet fully embraced that look by using two different patterned tiles in the same color family on the walls and counters of this outdoor space. Even though both patterns are quite bold, they still manage to look beautiful paired together.
Cement tiles are another trend that has blown up over the last few years. They're a great choice for an outdoor space like this one by designlovefest's Bri Emery, as they're pretty hardy and able to withstand outdoor conditions.
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