Classic tile designs go beyond black-and-white squares. Choose from endless styles, colors, and materials to design or renovate your home with Wayne Tile.
Classic Tile Patterns That Never Go Out of Style
Let's break down the long-lasting tile trends that will always keep your home looking stylish.
Subway Tile
This tile design features rectangles in horizontal, vertical, or diagonal layouts. We provide modern and traditional sizes, such as 2x6, 3x6, 3x12 inches.
Subway tiles have historical ties to New York's iconic subway system, which was established in 1904. This versatile pattern's longevity exists because it's easy to clean and perfect for installation in your kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, mudroom, or entryway.
Hexagon Tile
Hexagon or honeycomb tile adds vintage charm to your home with its traditional black-and-white mosaic design. Trendy variations include rustic terracotta looks, decorative patterns, and natural stone designs. Hexagons are a great choice for a kitchen or bathroom backsplash or to redesign your shower or floors. Hexagon tiles can be larger, individual tiles, or mesh mounted mosaic sheets, perfect for shower floors.
Herringbone Pattern
Herringbone tile patterns feature a zigzag shape resembling fish bones. This timeless tile style creates clean, dramatic lines, ideal for feature walls or backsplashes. With monochromatic coloring, herringbone tile patterns can give any room a sophisticated look. You can also modernize these tiles to draw focus with dynamic color variations.
Basketweave Pattern
Basketweave tile patterns feature an intricate design that makes the tile look interwoven. Use this mesmerizing design on a feature wall or floor to give your rooms a sense of depth and dimension. Go with neutral tones for an elegant look or bold colors for a modern appeal.
Checkerboard Pattern
Due to its bold contrast and ageless black-and-white combination, the checkboard pattern is a long-lasting tile trend. This versatile tile design adds classic beauty to your bathroom, kitchen, or entryways. The typical tile size for checkboard patterns is 8-by-8 inches or 12x12 inches. Traditional materials for this pattern include porcelain with a matte or polished finish.
Timeless Tile Materials
Wayne Tile has a large inventory of stylish, functional tile materials. Here are our favorite options.
Porcelain Tiles
Choose porcelain tiles for your home's high-traffic areas. This durable tile material is resistant to scratches, stains, and UV light. Porcelain tiles are suitable for kitchens and bathrooms because of their waterproof and slip-resistant properties. These tiles can also replicate the appearance of natural stone, wood, or concrete.
Ceramic Tiles
This tile material is an excellent option for renovating your home on a budget. Ceramic tiles are more affordable than porcelain, and glazed options offer more protection. Note – Wayne Tile suggests Ceramic Tiles for wall use. The have a range of handcrafted looks to give your project texture and character.
Natural Stone Tiles
Add a luxurious appearance to your home with natural stone tiles. Thanks to the unique characteristics of natural stone, this timeless tile material offers beauty and elegance. Popular options include granite, slate, and marble. Due to the porous nature of stone, you can maintain the longevity of your tiles with regular sealing to prevent stains.
Glass Tiles
Design an accent wall with glass tiles. This tile material adds modern appeal to any room, offering attractive light-reflecting properties.
Creating a Lasting Impression With Wayne Tile
Visit a Wayne Tile location near you to browse our classic tile showrooms. We carry many colors, patterns, and textures, and our design experts will help you achieve a timeless look with our array of traditional tiles.
