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Whether neutral and calm or boldly colored and shaped, tile choices keep expanding. New tile collections at The International Surface Event (TISE) and at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), both held in Las Vegas earlier this year, displayed eye-catching, statement-making products along with more subdued selections. Tile designers are creating collections that are reflecting handmade and throwback home design trends.
“It kind of focuses on that handcrafted feel,” says Shelly Halbert, director of product design for Marazzi. “We see people are going back to more of the nostalgic, handcrafted, eclectic blends of different types of things in the house. You might have a little bit more traditional, but then you have a pop of art. So we’re seeing a lot of blending.” Here are the latest trends in tile, with some products already out and some arriving later this year.
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These homeowners disliked the mostly brown and tan finishes and bulky features in their primary bathroom. The couple’s designer, Chad Esslinger, describes the space a bit more bluntly. “Outdated and dismal,” he says.
To freshen up the look and feel, the couple created an ideabook on Houzz, with inspiration photos they shared with Esslinger. He worked within the same basic footprint but ditched all the former materials and components. Lots of light and bright finishes brighten the space. Esslinger used the same marble tile in various areas, but to create visual interest and texture he played with pattern and shape — hexagons behind the tub, herringbone on the floor, large-format rectangles in the shower. Deep blue vanities and brass details elevate the style.
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Picking out new tile for your kitchen, bathroom or other space can be rather exciting. It’s easy to get caught up in looking at tile samples and the various colors, materials and patterns that are going to have a big impact in your home. But what often gets overlooked or downplayed is the selection of the grout color. And that shouldn’t be the case.
The color of your grout can make or break the look of your tile. The grout color can create different effects or visually blend away. To help you choose the right grout color for your tile scheme, here are some favorite looks you might want to consider, along with some general advice for virtually every tiling scenario you might encounter.
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Used on a wall, the horizontal design can subtly widen the appearance of a room, making it a particularly good choice for narrow spaces. Running bond is also forgiving, requiring few complicated cuts and allowing for slight tile variations and imperfect alignment.
Although there’s a lot of movement in the pattern, because this tile layout is so common, it doesn’t call attention to itself — which can be an asset or a drawback, depending on the effect you’re trying to achieve.