I love a good trend but I try to avoid using trends when it comes to the fixed materials in a home. Those are the materials that are not easy to replace like flooring or tiles. Light fixtures and faucets are great examples of items that can be switched without too much effort.
Today we see this tile created in glass, stone, porcelain and ceramic and comes in a huge variety of colours, sizes and textures. The classic pattern is to stagger the tiles in a brick pattern. The most popular options for grout are either to use the same colour as the tile or to use a contrasting black or charcoal grout alongside a white tile.
The limestone tile in the image above shows how much fun we can have with this tile. The designer has incorporated square tiles alongside the subway tile to give it a classic, timeless feeling. Tiles in marble, limestone or terrazzo will never go out of style. These are the materials we consider to be the most classic and timeless. The issue is that they can be hard to keep clean but now thanks to all the advancement in tile technology we can get the look using porcelain tiles instead of the real deal.
In the past this would not have been possible because of cost but the realistic marble-look porcelain tiles make this easy to install and very affordable. This tile is great for both indoor and outdoors depending on where you live and the climate.
It works really well with a number of neutrals and colours. If you love a rustic vibe this will work for you. Also known as honeycomb, this is a classic that will always look great. The original was black and white but we have much more colour selection now. I would avoid any colour combos that are too trendy and will really date your room. This tile adds a tremendous amount of visual interest because of the geometric shape.
