Tile Trends 2016

Tile Trends 2016

Tile styles transform and evolve every year, and at some point we all get sick of looking at our old tiles. You’ll be glad to know that there are some hot new designs, styles, colours and shapes entering homes in 2016. 

Chevron- Patterned Tiles

 

Chevron is having yet another comeback and this time it’s in homes. The design consists of inverted “v” shapes that mold together to form a unique and attractive pattern often used for floors, walls and as an eye-catching backsplash.

Brick Tile

Brick Tile, also called thin brick or brick veneers, looks great and ages well. It’s a popular building material and can be used anywhere from building walls, pathways and floors to fireplaces and steps. Brick tiles are aesthetically appealing, slip resistant and easy to clean. It also doesn’t hurt that they’re fire and fade resistant too.

Grey & Metallic

How amazing is the metallic kitchen backsplash featured in the image above? I just love it! Nothing screams luxury and sophistication more than a glistening metallic. Your kitchen backsplash can cover as much or as little of your wall as you choose. The reflective properties of metallic dance in the light and make a room come alive. The style pairs nicely with everything from neutrals to bright, bold colour.

Shape & Dimension

 

The rectangle is being challenged by the emergence of various shapes and geometric patterns in home design. Geometric tile patterns include styles such as black and white, hexagons, triangles, stars and diamonds.

Supersize

 

Tile sizes continue to grow each year. The bigger the better in this case. The improvements in tile manufacturing technology are producing larger square and rectangular formats that are quickly becoming popular with designers and owners. Homeowners are installing larger tiles to achieve a contemporary style and reduce the amount of grout lines they have clean.