A bounty of trends is happening for summer 2017 and there will be no shortage of inspirations for your next home project. If you haven't noticed, Latin flair has taken over as the new eclectic look in patterns with Cuban tiles. Other visually impressive tiles like 3D, water jet, iridescent, and the wood-look are also popular this time around. The natural aesthetic is everywhere this summer with wood textures and outdoorsy colors. Keep reading to see how you can incorporate these fun mosaic tile trends into your own home.
1 | Moroccan
Moroccan style tiles are hot this season and with good reason. The tiles come in wide variety, so it'll be hard to choose just one. They can be heavily ornate or have a simple graphic pattern that gives your home instant character. The tiles encompass elements of geometric, organically fluid, floral, or the combination of all three in its design. The colors can be deep, warm, bold, or veering towards a rustic look that is reminiscent of a villa from a tropical locale. The way you can integrate Moroccan tiles into your home is by using them as accents. They can be used on an accent wall or as a rad trim. If you want the full bold impact use them for your floor and they will make your space appear bigger with large format tiles.
2 | 3D Tiles
If you’re looking for out of the ordinary tiles, consider 3D tiles. This tile is all about making an impact on your sight and emotions. Your wall will be a visual masterpiece with 3D tiles and the fact that it juts out from the wall it will give the wow factor everyone is going for this season. From undulating waves to beveled hexagons, there is a 3D tile out there for you. These tiles make great accent walls and interesting bathroom backsplashes. Match these eye-catching tiles with clean and structured material, so it doesn't take attention away from the 3D tiles. Think chrome metals and clean neutral colors.
3 | Waterjet
Advancing technologies are giving access to higher quality and innovative materials for a lower price. Waterjet tiles are one of the items from tech advancement, and it is giving new tile design life. Because of waterjet technology, we can have sharper and precise cuts. This widens up the tile pool for intricate pattern cuts and smoother edges. This tile type has limitless style options, including fine-textured organic shapes like serpentine curves, sharp geometric cuts, and other non-traditional shapes that weren't possible before.
These tiles are versatile and can fit in with most home décor. If you choose waterjet tiles for your next kitchen backsplash or accent wall, go graphic with a geometric pattern. It will make your home look modern with an edge. These tiles work great in small places because it will make the space appear larger. Also, it looks great in the shower because it will add visual interest to your bathroom.
4 | Iridescent
Luminous sheens of rainbow and pastel colors are overwhelmingly popular and its staying power is strong enough to continue into the next season. With its increasing fame, there will be plenty of options to look through with all kinds of shapes and sizes. Iridescent tiles have multiple finishes that include pearlescent, rainbow, and metallic. Try this look with a glass arabesque or a shell shape to have a delightfully charming shower or unique bathroom backsplash.
5 | Wood-look Porcelain
As humans, we have a natural attraction to plants and it becomes our inspiration for everything including our homes. However, actual wood for the home has its fair share of cons, including maintenance, expenses, everyday wear and tear. That's why the wood-look is perfect -- you get the look without the work to upkeep wood. The wood-look is achieved by printing wood grain texture onto porcelain. Porcelain has very low upkeep, it’s easy to clean, and does very well in high moisture areas, so you can use wood-look tiles in your bathroom.
Achieve the natural aesthetic with wood-look tiles by using them on your kitchen floor. Keep it on the warm side with mid to light tones to keep your room looking bright. Have fresh, lush, and green plants to add more life into your kitchen (it'll match well with the warm tones in the tile, too). If the plants are potted, use terracotta pots to keep the warm theme going or use white as a bright neutral. White cabinets look best with this look, so the plants and floor will have their time to shine. Feel free to use the wood-look on your walls as well, and the tips above will still apply.
