Welcome to the first installment of Trending Tuesday! This
new series is going to cover hot new trends in the design world and how best to
utilize them in your own homes. First on the line up is patterned tile.
Patterned tile have been on the scene for a while now
but continue to pick up steam and are showing no signs of going away any time soon. We are big fans of the tile here at Wild Rose Interiors and we love how they quickly add personality to your home without being bold in color. While these tiles could be used anywhere, we prefer to use them to create high impact style in smaller areas, such as flooring in a laundry room or powder bathroom, a backsplash in the kitchen or as an accent on a staircase. Regardless of where you use them at, you can be sure that they'll be a conversation piece for years to come.
When it comes to choosing patterned tile there are really
two options on the market- cement tile or ceramic tile. While not everyone may
be familiar with cement or encaustic tiles, they have in fact been around since
the 1800s!! So the old saying ‘what goes
around, comes around’ holds true not just for fashion (hello, 90s style) but for design trends as well (welcome back 1850’s cement tiles!).
Although you can find very similar patterns in both ceramic
and cement tiles, there are some key differences you should be aware of before
making your selection. Cement tiles are 100% handmade, have not been fired in a
kiln, and are colored with natural pigments making them green + environmentally
friendly. They will patina over time and will require periodic resealing. They
are also more expensive than ceramic tiles. Ceramic tiles on the other hand
require less maintenance, are more affordable, but they do lose a bit of the
artistic quality and natural variations that you get with cement tile. You
honestly can’t go wrong with either and both will give your space a major shot of
energy.
Below we’ve rounded up a quick Splurge vs. Save comparison
of cement + ceramic tiles. We think you’ll be pleasantly
surprised at how similar they are. What are your thoughts on the patterned tile trend? Love it or over it?
SAVE VS. SPLURGE
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