Bathroom Tiling Trends That Will Be Very Popular In 2020
Even as December draws close, 2019 continues to see the emergence of new tiling patterns in American bathrooms that will be the new craze in 2020. Some of them have already picked up pace and will stay strong the next year while others are still gaining momentum that will reach a critical point the next year. Some ideas are completely out of the box and some are signs of the re-emergence of old styles. So, when you browse the local store for new bathroom tile in Fort Collins do consider the following styles to give your bathroom a trendy and modern look:
Vertical Subway Tiles
Subway tiles have been everyone’s favorite tiling choice for bathroom due to the gloss and illusion of space they add to the bathroom. The problem with being the most popular is that they are also the most common. And while the craze for subway tiles have yet to die down, perhaps it’s time for some reinvention. You can tweak things by installing your tiles vertically. Where horizontal tiles create an illusion of wide walls, vertical tiles create an illusion of high ceilings giving you a sense of more space and retaining the gloss you associate with them. Also, rather than the usual white, try other colors like blue, pink, brown, gray, etc.
Colored Grout
Gone are the days of pure white grout. You can supplement or complement your tiles with some colored grout. While lighter shades are still just as easy to stain as white grout, they can contrast tiles of darker shades creating an embossment-like effect. Similarly, dark colored grouts, once reserved for subway tiles, can create a pop-up effect with tiles of the same color with lighter shade. You can also use contrasting colors like orange and blue. If you want your tiles to seem even, then you can use the same shade as the tiles to make them seem like one huge panel.
Pink Tiles
In the past few months, quite a few owners have been asking for pink tile in Fort Collins. This is for the same reason they were once popular in the ‘50s. Pink is pretty, soft and pleasant to look at. With some freshener, your restroom can feel like a rose garden. This is really helpful if you like taking long baths with some rose water mixed in. The gloss from the pink tiles creates a soft pink hue that adds on to the relaxing mood.
Fish Scale Tiling
If you are tired of the regular old rectangular tiles, maybe it’s time for some half circles put together like the scales on a fish. This tiling pattern has gained some attraction for its unique shape. It works really well with shades of teal and turquoise giving the washroom an aquatic feel making your bath session even more relaxing.
Sculptural Tiles
Why settle for flat walls when tiles these days are literally raising the platform. Sculpted tiles come with rims of patterns that pop out of the surface creating a 3D texture. These rims can be rectangular or triangular creating different effects. Depending on the color combination, you can have pinstripes of dark and light shades creating a contrasting effect on the wall while accentuating the embossment. Neutral palettes create a subtle yet sophisticated feeling. Based on whether they are vertical or horizontal, these sculptures can enhance the direction they are applied in.
Faux Wood Tiles
With the moisture and humidity, a restroom is the last place anyone would install wooden planks on. But now it’s possible to add the look and warm aesthetic of real timber to your floors and walls with faux wood tiles. As the name suggests, these tiles aren’t really wood but materials like porcelain and ceramic with wooden texture. Porcelain and ceramic tiles are non-porous and waterproof which makes them perfect for washrooms. Faux wood tiles com complete with colors and grainy texture you see in real wood so no one will know the difference unless they touch it.
These are some tiling patterns that will outlive 2019 and become the new craze in 2020. So if you plan on renovating this area, then consult your local tiling store about the styles they offer and their prices.
