Well, square tiles are kind of on their way out. I mean, they'll never be totally out, but the trend is moving toward wood-look planks. The exception to this is the bathroom, where large format tile is still super trendy and probably will be for a good, long time.
Square tile has been gaining popularity in recent years, but today's squares are not the pink-squared bathroom tiles you grew up with. Many of the latest squares look hand-crafted and range from subdued neutrals to glossy and colorful. “We're seeing squares really come back in style,” Emser's Zurfluh says.
Ceramic and porcelain tile have claimed the top spot in kitchen floors, right before hardwood, according to the Houzz 2021 U.S. Kitchen Trends Survey. Renovated kitchens continue to feature gray flooring (14% of survey respondents) and neutral tones of gray, white and beige on wall surfaces.
“Subway tiles are classic and timeless, yet versatile, which is why they are so great. They aren't going anywhere in 2021 or beyond,” shares Erin Davis, lead designer at Mosaik Design & Remodeling in Portland, OR.
The suggested size of tiles for the living room is slightly larger at 12-inches to 18-inches. Because living rooms tend to be the largest space in the home, larger tiles work better in the living room. As you can imagine, larger tiles cost more per tile than smaller tiles.
1. Hardwood Continues to Dominate. Hardwood has remained at the top of the podium for decades now and continues to dominate the home flooring industry.
"Real hardwood will always be a highly desired amenity, not only for appearance but for longevity—it can be sanded down, regraded, stained, and even covered in tile or carpet," Westfield explains. Another consideration is that wood-look tile may be cheaper, but typically does not add resale value to a home.
For paint colors, whites, grays and pale blues are most popular both as they go with the most popular tile colors and also because they are light and neutral.
Keep in mind that patterned tiles have been around for centuries, there is no way that it is going out of style anytime soon! Just remember to complement your house style and design aesthetic and you'll end up with a custom design that's perfectly you.
Neutrals are easy to coordinate with other décor, no matter what style you choose, and unlike the current year's hot color scheme, subtly-hued elements like beige tile flooring will never look dated.
Generally, it is easier to install large tile. Large Format Tile that is around 1′ square, 1'x2′, or 5″x36″ in size is usually faster and easier to install than small tile and extra large tile.
Not only will it impress your friends but did you know it can also increase your home value when you're looking to sell? Well, it turns out a proven way to increase your home value is to add new beautiful tile, flooring, and backsplash within your home.
Vinyl Flooring in 2022
As technology advances, vinyl flooring gets closer and closer to natural wood and stone looks. Decorative patterns are gaining in popularity as well. Here are some of the top vinyl flooring trends in 2022: Waterproof SPC rigid core vinyl.
1. Larger Tiles Make Small Rooms Appear Bigger. Because grout lines are thinner and fewer as part of the layout, smaller rooms appear bigger when using larger tiles. Large-format tiles make floors look more streamlined – therefore, creating the illusion of more space.
Brown, beige, grey and amber hue colours are some of the most preferred colours used in living rooms. Consistency on how to choose tiles for your living room between flooring and the design of the furnishings is also important to achieve a seamless space.
A larger tile means less interruption of the flooring surface, which makes the floor look more streamlined and open. They also tend to have more movement and colour variations, making them more consistent than smaller tiles.
Tiny Backsplashes
Skinny backsplashes are out of style, we are happy to report. A ceramic tile or glass backsplash that stretches from counter to cabinets is much easier to keep clean, and is more likely to catch spills and splatters.
As mentioned above, blues are going to continue to be on-trend in 2021 but green is an overlooked colour that works great against white. Polished Marble like the Layla Verde with their geometric patterns are sophisticated and are guaranteed to look impressive across any kitchen wall or floor.
One of the biggest cons of a 4-inch backsplash over a full-tile backsplash is that the design is a little outdated. Though still a popular design, many kitchen designers tout the more modern and trendier full-tile design.
Terracotta is back
But with warming, nurturing colours and textures set to dominate 2021, terracotta tiling is set to soar sky high. 'Lay them from kitchen through to hallway, cloakroom and dining room to really add warmth to your space.