Traditional White Tile
Bright white tiles are super hot in the home, and the marble-look tile trend is going to be huge in 2022, especially in kitchens, bathrooms, and commercial spaces. White tiles instantly make your room look bigger, especially if you use large format tiles.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
For flooring, Vitrified tiles are the best bet since they are durable and can withstand heavy traffic. For walls, you can choose either ceramic or porcelain tiles as they are non-porous or do not absorb stains. For outdoors it's best to opt for either matt finish or anti-skid tiles to avoid slips.
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.
Travertine stone finish is still popular now and is not about to be outdated anytime soon because of its many advantages.
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.
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.
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.
Move over, marble — it's travertine's time to shine. It may be 2021 — but you wouldn't know it from looking at the current lineup of design trends. Everything from bright colors to bold patterns to squiggly shapes have returned from the 1980s this year, pointing to a renewed embrace of the maximalist decade.
Square tile is back in style but with some updated touches! For a unique look, choose tiles with a subtly printed design for an accent wall or tub surround.
Ceramic and porcelain are good options for small living rooms, as are any other tiles that come in white, beige, or cream colors. Light colors make a room look more open. Ultimately, you want your tiles to be a color you won't mind looking at every day.
The neutral colors of gray and white go well with beige tiles as they keep the room clean and won't obscure its features. Grey and white tiles have both different variations of their color, so you will always find one that matches your tiles no matter the temperature of their surface.
You may also scratch the surface of a ceramic tile to ensure it is of good quality. Look out for chipped edges and uneven surfaces. The best way to check the quality of ceramic tiles is to put them on a levelled surface. If the tiles have some curvature or are warped, they won't lie flat.
There are many timeless options for a kitchen backsplash such as hexagon tiles, picket tile, penny tile, and square format tile (just to name a few). Timeless Backsplash Tip: Opt for a natural stone like marble or slate for a more traditional and timeless look. For example, marble or slate mosaic tile!
White kitchen backsplashes are among the most popular and preferred options for all kitchen types and they will remain their popularity also in 2022. From classic white subway tiles to modern hexagons, white backsplashes come in an endless variety of styles, shapes, patterns, and texture options!
The design should be used to balance out the light and dark shades of the other elements, so if you have light cabinets and countertops, you may want to choose a dark backsplash to bring more depth to the kitchen. If you have very dark cabinets or countertops, a light backsplash will help the kitchen feel fresh.