Here’s the thing about tile, it’s easy to maintain, wears well and comes in so many patterns and textures, you can express your little heart out with very little effort. Effort that’s even more greatly reduced when you check out this list from the one and only, Kelly Ryan. She works for TileBar, has an impeccable eye, and knows all the latest and greatest. Here’s her list of top five tile trends that are, well, trending.
Encaustic – What’s that now? Encaustic means the pattern on the tile isn’t glazed on, it’s actually a mix of different clays. You might not know the word, but you’re most definitely familiar with the look. It’s a little bit of everywhere these days. Ryan said these tiles pop up in bathrooms and backsplashes and if you’re a little more on the shy side, the utility room.
Linear – This is less about the tile and more about the way it’s laid out. It’s the exact opposite of traditional subway and it’s where we’re headed. Instead of horizontal, the tile is placed vertically or “plank format” or even herringbone like on the left. Follow Up: Ryan said wood look tile is still very much in and it’s a way more durable alternative to hardwoods. Looking at you, pool people.
Hand-Molded – This is where the tile doesn’t have a straight edge, it looks a little…hand-molded. See how that works? Loves it.
Terrazzo – True terrazzo is created when little pieces of marble or granite are set in mortar, given a high polish and create a mosaic. It can be a little pricey, but don’t worry your pretty little cost-conscious head, these days terrazzo-LOOK tile are making mid-century even more accessible.
Marble-Look Porcelain – Here’s another example of how to get a real $$$$$ look for a few less $$$. Ryan said the printing on porcelain has come so far and looks so much more realistic, it’s making this tile more popular than ever. P.S. Marble-look tile is also way easier to maintain than real marble.
