Let’s face it, tile is not something you want to change very often. As a result, when we choose tile we often tend to lean towards simple and neutral, so that it’s easy to live with for the long term. We like to make sure it’s going to go with a variety of looks so our clients can switch out accents and give the room an upgrade every few years without having to rip out tile, which is costly, messy and time consuming.
When it comes to patterns, we opt for interesting neutrals that add a hit of contrast, but will still go with anything. The black-and-white X pattern shown here is perfect. Same idea applies in the bathroom (2), where we kept everything simple except the floor tile, which added pattern and interest while still being relatively neutral in black and white.
A simple white tile will stand the test of time. We will always love the classics: a white subway, square or hexagon will never go out of style. You can also add interest by mixing different shaped tiles.
Black tile is also timeless, and a blessing in busy places like a mud room or laundry area where the floor tends to get dirty. A darker floor is forgiving of busy family households and messes.
We are seeing more patterned tiles as we come into 2017. It’s a trend we are loving, but we still think it’s best to keep to a neutral pattern like on these gorgeous encaustic tiles. Another tip: use a slightly darker colour for the grout because a white grout tends to be harder to keep clean.
