High-contrast tile design brings drama and energy to home interiors, and these expert tips will make it simple for you to create dazzling rooms that are anything but ordinary. While there's a place for neutral palettes and minimalist design, high-contrast tilework sends a message of confidence that's so appealing. It's about maximalism — giving rooms personality by adding more of what you love.
Color Pairings
One popular retail outlet, Sephora, is known for its black and white branding. The makeup emporium's shopping bags and store walls feature black and white stripes that are graphic and striking. At home, DIY'ers and contractors can get the same bold result with high-contrast black and white tiles.
One fun project is a home bar. To create it, add a black-and-white checkerboard tile floor. The standalone bar should feature dark brown wood and a black marble countertop. Behind the bar, add gold and cream marble-look ceramic tiles to the wall. A brass faucet, turquoise bar chairs, and a vintage-inspired vase in burgundy will be perfect finishing touches.
Another fun palette is blue and gold. To create a living room that's rich and vibrant, add geometric navy blue porcelain "stick tiles" to a wall, with a border of "pennyround" gold glass tiles at the bottom. To accent the porcelain and glass tiles, choose a sapphire velvet sofa, an antique gold coffee table with a white marble top, and an area rug with a sky blue and white print.
Go For Glossy Tile FInishes & Chic Group Color Effects
Tiles are available in matte and glossy finishes. When it comes to floors, wood-like tiles should be matte to create style balance. Conversely, wall tiles should have plenty of shine. Also, consider selecting a grout color that matches each tile so grout doesn't detract from a room's high-impact palette.
Best Layouts for Contrast
Checkerboard floors are timeless — they have perennial appeal, appearing in residences, including palaces, for thousands of years. They offer the highest level of color contrast and balance. Geometric tile patterns, such as the glass "sticks" discussed above, add texture — tiles are smaller, so they give an artistic mosaic effect that's so attractive.
Another tile layout option is staggered tiles, such as subway tiles — the lines of tiles are installed so they aren't flush. This creates a dynamic look that's visually compelling. If you prefer a more traditional look, choose a stacked tile pattern, where all the tile edges are flush.
Stacked Patterns Enhance High-Contrast Tile Design
To boost contrast, a classic stacked pattern is best. It's more effective in terms of showing off the bold beauty of color-blocking, That's because the eye isn't distracted from the mix of colors due to grout edges that don't align.
Find More Room Ideas at Wayne Tile
Whether you want a glam kitchen, a decadent bedroom, a grand living room, or a foyer straight out of Architectural Digest, you'll find the style inspiration you need at Wayne Tile. Porcelain slabs, high-end vinyl tiles, and natural stone products are available online and at retail locations. Explore daring tile designs that pack a punch— available now at Wayne Tile.
