Elevating Your Home with Tile: Trends and Designs

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Your tile guide for 2024

Hello to all the homeowners out there looking to spruce up their spaces! If you've ever considered tile for your home but weren't quite sure where to start, you're in the right place.

Whether you’re thinking about a sleek new kitchen backsplash, dreaming up a fresh bathroom look, or needing quality waterproof flooring, tile can dramatically elevate your home's aesthetic. And let’s face it, who doesn’t enjoy a little home makeover now and then?

What is Tile?

The Basics

Tile is one of the most versatile materials you can choose for covering your floors, walls, and even ceilings. Made from a variety of materials like ceramic, porcelain, and stone, tiles are designed to be durable, water-resistant, and beautiful. Tile, with its versatility can dramatically change how a space feels. The characteristics of tile can help make a room bigger, more cozy, more sophisticated or more contemporary.

Materials Explained

When it comes to what tile is made of, there’s quite a range. Ceramic tiles are popular for their affordability and versatility. Porcelain tiles are fired at higher temperatures, making them denser and more resistant to moisture—perfect for bathrooms! Then there’s stone tile, which includes marble, granite, or slate, offering a natural, high-end finish that’s truly unique. Ceramic and porcelain tile can also mimic the look of natural stone tile to add more options for style and price.

Trends in Home Interior Floor Tiles

Current Trends

The world of interior floor tiles is always evolving. Lately, large-format tiles are having a moment. These big beauties can make any space look bigger and more modern. Wood-look tiles are another trend we adore. They offer the warmth and charm of wood without the upkeep. Plus, the textured tiles that mimic natural materials like wood grain and stone add a tactile element to your floors, enhancing the overall sensory experience of a room.

Trends in Bathroom Tiles

Current Trends

Bathroom tiles have come a long way from the simple white squares many of us grew up with. Nowadays, it's all about using tiles to add personality and luxury. Think matte finishes, which are gaining popularity for their modern look and ease of maintenance, or glass tiles that can turn a shower area into a glittering oasis.

Design Ideas for Small Bathrooms

Small bathrooms might seem challenging, but with the right tile, you can create a sense of space. Light-colored tiles like soft grays or warm creams can make the room feel larger and airier. Installing tiles diagonally can trick the eye into seeing the space as larger than it really is. When I renovated my tiny second bathroom, I went with light beige tiles laid in a herringbone pattern—it made the bathroom look more spacious and more interesting!

“Depending on the space you are wanting to transform, we are able to assess your needs, budget and style and coordinate the best tile to bring the whole visual together. We have helped many clients in the Southern Utah area bring their home renovation dreams to life - and it starts at our Design Center!”

- Rachel Despain | Cedar City Sales Associate, Cedar City Location

Creative Uses of Subway Tile

Subway Tile Backsplash

Subway tiles are a classic that never seems to go out of style. Traditionally laid in a horizontal brick pattern, they can also be stacked vertically for a modern twist, or placed in a chevron pattern for something a bit more dynamic. In one kitchen install we did, we installed the tile with a vertical stack in a deep blue hue that truly pops against the client’s white countertops.

Latest Interior Design Trends for Tile

Innovations to Watch

The tile industry is constantly innovating, and recent trends include 3D textures that add a tactile and visual depth to walls, and mixed-material tiles that combine different elements like ceramic and metal for a sophisticated industrial look. These can be fantastic in spaces you want to give a standout character, like an entryway or a feature wall in the living room.

Get Ready For Your Next Tile Transformation

Whether you’re renovating an old space or just looking to update a room, tiles offer a fantastic way to inject color, pattern, and texture into your home. From the practical durability of porcelain to the luxe look of natural stone, there’s something out there for every style and budget.

Contact the Experts at Pioneer Floor Covering & Design Center

Ready to transform your home with beautiful, durable tiles?

Visit us in our showroom to chat with our design experts. We can help bring your vision to life with the latest styles and trends in tile in our design center, book a free consultation today! Our team can also provide you with tile samples and expertise straight to your home with our convenient shop at home service.

Don’t forget to check out our gallery of completed projects for more inspiration or browse our catalog for quality tile brands that you can try in your space with our room visualizer. Our team is on hand to help you with choosing the ideal tiles for your renovation project.

Your dream space is just a tile away!