Make a Splash With the Latest Tile Trends

Anastasia Roberts - Wilsona Marketing • March 9, 2018

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Tile can give a kitchen or bathroom a pop of color and a breath of fresh air. With so many designs available, it's one of the easiest ways to put your personal stamp on a room.

Here are the tile trends making the biggest splash this year.

1. Metallic Tile

Metallic tile makes a beautiful backsplash in both kitchens and baths. Copper, brass and other metal finishes add warmth and shine, and they continue to be an attractive choice for homeowners.

2. Matte Meets Gloss

Instead of using different colors in the same finish, this trend pairs one color in both matte and gloss. The subtle contrast brings walls and floors to life.

3. Industrial Concrete

Concrete-look tile is hugely popular. It pairs well with brick walls, pendant lighting and metal-framed furniture, and it looks especially sharp in basements.

4. Dark Tile

Black and charcoal tile create a look of pure luxury in the bathroom. Don't shy away from dark tile, especially as a dramatic contrast to lighter tones elsewhere in the room.

5. Textures and Patterns

Patterned and textured tile catches the eye and starts conversations. Options range from bold patterned backsplashes to subtle wavy wall tile in a primary bath, with plenty of neutral, cohesive choices too.

6. Marble

Marble remains a classic. Mix things up with different tile shapes or small touches of color. There are also marble-look porcelain options that deliver the same beauty with less maintenance.

Find the Right Tile for Your Space

Compare materials in the pros and cons of tile flooring and learn where to tile and where not to. Then pair your tile with the right counters using our countertop materials guide.

Considering new tile? Call Tracy Tesmer Design and Remodeling at 678-450-1700 or contact us today.

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