Interesting Tile Building Facades
Now, the outside of your building can be just as interesting as the inside with custom-designed gauged porcelain tile facades.
Ceramic tile with graphic or geometric patterns can add a playful touch to any space, and is often soothing with repetitive angles and lines.
You can achieve a graphic or geometric tile pattern in two ways: The first is to arrange a specific tile shape (or shapes) — such as hexagon tiles, triangle tiles, diamond tiles, trapezoid tiles, circle tiles, or square tiles — in a geometric pattern. You can use a standard pattern or play around with the tile layout to create the look or illusion of your choice.
The second way to create a graphic tile pattern is to use tiles that have patterns printed onto them. Advances in manufacturing technology make any tile pattern possible, so there’s no lack of options to choose from. Additionally, some tiles can create different graphic patterns depending on how they are oriented to each other. Best way to figure out your unique pattern? Arrange the tiles on a piece of paper or carboard the size of your installation area and rearrange until you achieve the pattern you want.
We’ve compiled examples of both of these types of geometric tile patterns below and on our Pinterest board, so explore and get inspired for your project.
Custom Designed Floral Facade
Floral tile on the outside of your building? With a custom-designed gauged porcelain tile facade, anything is possible.
Elevate with Custom Porcelain Tile
Make your building’s facade interesting with a custom design and gauged porcelain tile slabs.
Unique Custom Tile Facades
Gauged porcelain tile panels and slabs give you the option to create custom designs, so unique facades such as this are possible.
You Can Never Have Too Many Tiles
How many stone looks can you spot in this kitchen? We spy white marble-look ceramic tile on one counter, black granite-look ceramic tile on the other, and beige stone-look tiles on the chevron backsplash.
70’s Style with Panache
Thought we left the wood-paneled look back in the 70s? A chevron wood-look tile feature wall that compliments the flooring, brings the style back with panache.
Black and White Mosaic Hexagon Bathroom Flooring
In a twist on the classic octagon and dot ceramic tile pattern, black tiles are randomly interspersed in this white hexagon mosaic tile for a one-of-a-kind floor.
Mismatched Patterned Kitchen Tile Backsplash
What’s the best way to wow your visitors? By showing them something they’ve never seen before. This stunning backsplash took a design, implemented it over multiple pieces of ceramic tile, then cleverly rearranged them to create something unique to this particular home owner. The colors and patterns on the tile have an antique quality to…
Patterned Cement-Look Kitchen Tile Backsplash
While many pieces of ceramic tile serve as part of a larger tile design, individual tiles can be beautiful all on their own. These ceramic tiles have intricate designs, and any piece of tile could look great independently. Combined, these tiles create a fresh backsplash that welcomes anyone into the kitchen! Tile can be cut…
Modern Herringbone and Grid Bathroom Tile
How do you decorate large, open-concept bathrooms? When you use ceramic tile, you barely have to. The white and blue tiles on the walls provide the style direction. Blue is perfect for bathrooms for its calming nature. Combined with the white tile and organized in the herringbone pattern, this tile is reminiscent of East Coast…
Gray and Blue Herringbone Kitchen Backsplash
The strategic use of color can bring life to a any space. Grays and blues of various shades are perfect complements to white kitchens. This kitchen uses the popular herringbone pattern for the backsplash, fitting comfortably around the cabinetry. Not only is ceramic tile an excellent choice for the kitchen because of its water-resistance, but…
Dark Kitchen Backsplash With an Irregular Pattern
Why have an ordinary tile backsplash in your kitchen when you can do something that expresses your individual style? Ceramic tile is available in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes so you can implement nearly any design that you can imagine. This stunning kitchen takes the backsplash to a whole new level, using…
Marble-Look Tile Fireplace Surround in a 3D Cube Design
One of the winning attributes of ceramic tile is its ability to look like other materials. For example, the ceramic tile on this wall looks like pieces of dark marble, bordered by thinner white marble pieces. However, this entire wall is ceramic tile. Not only is this tile pattern great for the room’s aesthetic, but…
Origami-Look Blue Textured Wall Tile
Optical illusion or dimensional? At first glance, determining what this wall is made of is nearly impossible. This tile, reminiscent of origami, has a cleverly textured surface that catches the light on fractured planes. As a result, some tiles have a kaleidoscope aesthetic while other tiles seem to sink into the wall.
Mosaic Tile Feature Wall With Diagonal Accents
Multiple styles of tile are at play in this diagonal installation, all of which work together to create this truly incredible feature wall. Installations such as this show you just how versatile tile can be, especially when using a combination of shapes, colors, sizes, and textures.
Contemporary Geometric Bathroom Tile
An excellent feature of tile is the way different shapes can combine to form a beautiful design. In this bathroom, a combination of hexagon and rhombus tiles form a geometric background to the sink and mirror, drawing the eyes to the middle of the room. Ceramic tile is water-resistant and comes in slip-resistant options, making…
Contemporary Geometric Tile
While tile can come in complex shapes that demand your attention, the simple square shape of most tiles still remains popular. Uniform shapes and patterns are a hallmark of many modern designs, one reason why square tiles are in this room. The geometric artwork on the wall says it all — this is a room…
Gray and White Hexagon Tile Backsplash
Ceramic tile patterns have been around for hundreds of years, ranging from simple designs to complex mosaics. Even something as simple as hexagons add depth to what would otherwise be a normal kitchen. Ceramic tile has always been a popular option for backsplashes, and adding a little flare with a design gives your kitchen more…
Rough Hexagon Wall Tiles With Blue Grout
Home designers know that one of ceramic tile’s unique traits is texture. Ceramic tile can be produced to be ultra-smooth or, as with the tile in this room, rough with grooves. Because this tile is on the wall, it’s perfectly fine to have a slightly uneven surface. The grooves in this tile prevent the wall…
Bathroom Feature Wall With Ceramic Tile in an Arrow Pattern
Because bathrooms are wet and humid by nature, tile is often used to protect the walls and floor (and also add a wallop of style and character). The goal with many modern bathrooms is to allow natural light in without allowing much visibility of the room from outside. Ceramic tile patterns, like the one on…