Timeless Subway Tile Shapes
A staple of modern interior design, subway tiles actually have a long history! First introduced in the early 1900s, these tiles were initially created to be used as a hygienic wall finish in the subway stations of New York. These first subway tiles were a simple, small white rectangular shape however since then, subway tile designs have evolved to new heights. You can now find subway tiles in a rainbow of different colours as well as textures or finishes. Maintaining their classic rectangular shape, these tiles can be used to create a wide variety of different tile layouts or patterns from the timeless brick bond layout to a modern herringbone tile layout. Find out more about subway tiles in our blog Talking Tiles where we look at the many different options available, subway tile layout patterns and more!
Creating Texture with Pennyround Tiles
Pennyround tiles are a type of mosaic tile with each individual tile being a small, circular shape. Classic and charming, pennyround tiles are available in a wide range of colours, materials and finishes, offering a stylish feature tile option that can be used all around the home. Often used as a kitchen splashback tile or as a bathroom feature tile, these tiles are a fabulous choice for those looking to add a wonderfully rich and textured element in a design scheme!
Timeless & Chic Chevron Tile Shapes
Chevron tiles offer a rich combination of classic and modern styling. These tiles come in a parallelogram shape and are laid with their pointed ends meeting to create a zig-zag effect. Chevron tiles are often used to create dynamic feature walls as well as stylish flooring patterns, making for an exceptional choice for traditional as well as contemporary styled homes.
Classic Hexagon Tile Shapes
A classic six sided tile shape, hexagon tiles add character and dimension to a space. These tiles can be found in a wide range of materials including porcelain, ceramic, natural stone and concrete, each of which providing its own unique look and feel. A popular choice for the home, hexagon tiles are often used as a flooring solution or as a feature splashback, adding a stylish pattern to any design scheme.
Different Styles with Square Tile Shapes
Square tiles are perhaps one of the most popular tile shapes available. A simple square tile can come in a wide variety of sizes to suit different applications from larger 600 x 600mm sized tiles that are perfect as a flooring solution to small 100 x 100mm tiles that provide an ideal choice as a feature wall tile in the kitchen or bathroom. Similar to rectangular shaped tiles, square tiles can be laid in a variety of different ways to create stylish patterns in your design scheme; they can be arranged in a classic grid pattern, a diamond pattern or even a staggered pattern where the end of each tile meets the mid-point of the tile beneath it.
Playful Designs with Mosaic Tiles
The term mosaic tiles refers to specific tile collections that feature a series of small tiles that are attached to a mesh backing sheet for better ease of installation. These collections can include pennyround tiles, Kit Kat tiles, fishscale tiles, lantern tiles and more! Including mosaic tiles in your design scheme will add layers of colour and texture while also allowing you more freedom in your creative design choices. Many mosaic tile collections even offer a customised design option where you are able to choose or create your own patterns or artwork using your choices of colours. Mosaic tiles are an excellent choice for those that are looking to add a dynamic feature element in their home thanks to the many stylish design options available.
Timeless Styles with Rectangle Tile Shapes
Rectangular tiles are one of the most popular options as their simple and classic shape can be used to create a range of different layouts or patterns. Similar to subway tiles, rectangular tiles can be laid in a herringbone tile pattern, a timeless stacked or grid design or in a staggered layout, with each style complementing a range of different design aesthetics. Being such a popular tiling solution, you will find an endless array of stylish options available in this tile shape!
Experimenting with Other Tile Shapes
Aside from the stylish tile shapes noted above, there are STILL even more shapes to experiment with! Tiles offer a world of creative possibilities as they are not only incredibly durable and long lasting, they can also be sourced in an endless array of colours, textures and of course, shapes! Crazy Paver tiles for example, feature a combination of varying shapes that that can be scattered to achieve a mismatched or uneven style. Triangle tiles can be used to create stunning geometric designs and tessellated tiles will offer a wonderfully rich sense of pattern and character in your home.
There are many exciting tile shapes available to choose from, each offering its own unique sense of character and charm in the home. From the classic look of rectangular or square shapes to the elegant textures of a timeless mosaic tile, experiment with a combination of different styles in your next project at our Melbourne tiles store where our friendly team is always on hand to provide expert advice!
