Kitchen and Bath Design Essentials: 5 Top Tile Trends
The materials you choose for surfaces in a kitchen or bath design define your room’s style. Tile is used for everything from backsplash to flooring to luxury tiled showers or bathtub surrounds, making it a prominent surface that catches the eye as soon as you walk into a room. Catch up on the latest tile trends and get inspired for your 2021 kitchen design or bathroom remodel.
Inject Some Color
Neutral shades will always be in style for kitchen and bathroom design, and tile is no exception. White, gray, and beige all feature prominently as they offer a sleek backdrop for showers, bathroom floors, and kitchen backsplashes. While neutral colors show no sign of losing favor in home living spaces, other colors are very on trend this year. Shades of green, blue, and yellow are popular if you want to go for something fresh in your kitchen design or bathroom remodel and can be used for an entire wall or as a feature like a shower niche for a more subtle effect. Monochrome color schemes are also on trend and are ideal to give your space a bold look.
Large Format
Larger tiles have gained in popularity and keep getting larger every year. From larger wood look plank tiles to large format porcelain tiles, these sizable tiles give your space a sleek appearance. The larger the tile, the fewer the grout lines required, which makes this tiled surface easier to clean and maintain. Large tiles are more difficult to install and must be installed by an experienced professional.
Changing Shapes and Patterns
Rectangular or square tiles installed in a uniform fashion have given way to a wide array of shapes and patterns. Chevron or herringbone patterns are an eye-catching way to change up your rectangular tiles and provide a stunning style for a bathroom floor or a kitchen backsplash. New shapes such as hexagonal tiles in varying sizes create a striking appearance in any home living space, either in a color or neutral shades like white. Change it up with dark grout set against white tile for a truly bold look.
Textures
Like color and pattern, textures are an essential part of creating a home design that appeals to all the senses. There are many options for textured tiles that add another dimension to any kitchen or bath design. Natural materials like stone bring a one-of-a-kind appeal to your space with unique color and texture. A tile with a raked finish creates lines across the surface to bring a more pronounced texture to your design. 3-dimensional tiles offer a clear focal point and create a work of art in your space. Metallic finishes take your textures in the opposite direction, with smooth, shiny surfaces that give your room a more modern look.
Imitate Nature
Natural surfaces like hardwood floors give home living spaces a warm, homey feel, but they are not always a practical choice in high-traffic, moisture-prone rooms like the kitchen or bathrooms. Likewise, natural stone such as marble or slate give any room a classic look, but can be cold or slippery, not to mention expensive. Thankfully, there are tiles that artfully imitate natural materials, giving you the look of wood or stone in a porcelain tile that offers a more durable, easy to maintain surface. The latest technology means these tiles really look like their natural counterparts but will often be a more cost-effective option.
From classic to modern styles, let the latest tile trends inspire your kitchen remodel or bathroom design. Visit our website to learn more and contact our design team to kick start your 2021 remodel today!