Where Does Tile Belong?
Beyond the shower wall, decorative tile has been used for flooring, accent walls, fireplace surrounds, bathroom walls, kitchen backsplashes, and even outdoor living areas.
Due to the interest in historic home restoration and its contemporary appearance, subway tile has had a rebirth, but designers are now offering clients more options than ever. There are a seemingly limitless number of solutions available to satisfy the needs of homeowners, whether the objective is to add individuality, color, or texture.
Below are the current trends in tile:
- Textures remain hot, with everything from ribbed looks to undulating surfaces that beg to be touched.
- Marble looks that deliver a clean, classic design include veining in a range of colors, including the standard gray.
- Porcelain and ceramic continue to lead the way due to their range of designs and easy maintenance.
- Bright colors and patterns are a way to add pops of color to neutral designs.
- Shapes go way beyond subway tile rectangles, with diamonds, arabesques, circles and lantern shapes garnering attention.
- Handmade, cement and hand-painted tiles add decorative patterns to kitchen and bath spaces.

Source: www.kitchentrends.org
