In the world of interior design, details make the difference. Few details elevate a space quite like unique tile shapes. Squares and rectangles have their place, but uniqu tile shapes are what give a space its personality. From exotic Moroccan fish scales to not so out of the ordinary white hexagon floor tile, these patterns break the mold and turn surfaces into statements.
These unusual shapes make a bold visual impact and open up creative possibilities that transform floors, walls, and backsplashes into works of art. We’d like to help you move away from mundane, popular, everyday tile, into the unique and exotic.
The Elegance and Balance of Hexagon Tile
Hexagonal tiles are having a serious moment. They’re versatile and visually compelling, they fit effortlessly into both vintage and modern designs, and hexagonal tile holds the balance of being out of the ordinary without appearing too busy. A classic white hexagon tile evokes timeless charm in a bathroom, while a grey hexagon floor tile adds contemporary cool to a kitchen.
Elongated Hexagon Tile
For homeowners who like to take risks, elongated hexagon tile and long hexagon tile offer a stretched-out, sleeker silhouette that can stretch the appearance of a small bathroom. Elongated hexagons are perfect for hallways and accent walls where flow and movement matter. Hexagon wall tile gives vertical surfaces a fresh geometry, and when used in bathrooms, white hexagon mosaic tile creates a subtle, intricate texture.
Porcelain Hexagon Tile
Porcelain hexagon tile is a smart pick for durability. They are manufactured to last longer than typical ceramic hexagon tile.
3 Inch Hexagon Tile
3 inch hexagon tile is the most common choice for size because brings definition and rhythm to a space. Wood hexagon tiles add warmth and surprise, balancing natural textures with a structured shape.
White Hexagon Wall Tiles
White hexagon wall tiles may seem like a minimalist choice, but in the right setting, they can become a canvas to paint a masterpiece. Pair them with contrasting grout and bold colored accent tiles to exercise your creativity. When combined with the right shapes and layout, even simple tiles like white hexagon floor tile can feel like sculpture.
Diamond Tile and Rhombus Tile Add Another Dimension
When you want to steer away from symmetry, diamond tiles and rhombus tile create dynamic visuals. Creating a 3D effect with diamond tiles depends on the layout and pattern, and works incredibly well when contrasting colors are chosen. These shapes fit right into modern and avant garde designed homes. Rhombus tile makes a statement without being loud.
Bubbles and Penny Rounds: Playful Yet Chic
Penny rounds may remind you of retro soda fountains, but in modern design, they’re anything but dated. Their small scale makes them ideal for mosaic patterns because they offer a soft texture across the surface. Penny rounds are often chosen for backsplashes. But much like mosaic tile, penny round tile works best as a shower floor because of their practical, slip resistant nature. Penny rounds add character to any surface.
Bubble tile is a more abstract version of penny rounds. We pair multiple, unconventional sizes of round tile together. These tiles create a sense of motion and whimsy that works beautifully in bathrooms.
Moroccan Fish Scales and Crosses: Global Flair
Moroccan fish scales add a sense of storytelling to any room. With their curved fan shape, they evoke waves, feathers, scales, or petals, depending on the color and finish. These tiles are stunners when arranged in bold hues or metallic glazes. Fish scales work wonderfully in bathrooms and kitchen backsplashes, they turn simple spaces into something exotic and historical. They tell a story.
The Moroccan cross, or Moroccan star and cross, is two different exotic tile shapes designed to fit perfectly together. These angular tile shapes are typically chosen in traditional tones to add cultural richness and geometric interest. This is another pattern that feels handmade, and intentional.
Craftsman Squares: The Art of Simplicity
Craftsman square tile might not seem exotic at first glance, but the strength is in their proportion and simplicity. Craftsman squares are often used in mosaic patterns. These tiles toe the line between symmetry and complexity.
Octagon Tile and Pinwheel Provide Vintage Twists
Octagon tile, also called octagon and dot tile, is a classic that feels surprisingly current when updated with modern color choices such as charcoal and white. When paired with small square inserts in a contrasting color, these unique tiles create a charming, timeless pattern that works beautifully in bathrooms and entryways.
Pinwheel patterned tiles are typically a square with rectangles that seem to spin around the square. Once again, these tiles are typically contrasted, such as a black square surrounded by a white pinwheel, to draw the eye. This unique tile and pattern adds a subtle and compelling movement to any floor.
Chevron, Herringbone, and Basket Weave: Movement and Flow
Chevron and herringbone are often confused, but both offer strong directional energy. Herringbone is comprised of rectangular tiles that are offset at an angle. It has a staggered, woven feel that works great on floors and shower walls. A herringbone pattern is also a popular choice for hardwood floors, and can even be transitioned between herringbone hardwood to herringbone tile. Chevrons are parallelograms placed end to end to create a sharper V shape. This creates an arrow like visual that adds energy and modernity.
Basket weave tiles give the illusion of texture and depth. This makes them ideal for smaller spaces that need visual expansion. These interlacing textures draw the eye across a room and pair well with neutral palettes and bold color accents.
Arabesque Tile: The Curved Classic
These curved tiles are laid offset, and the rows fit perfectly into one another. Arabesque tiles give any backsplash or floor a classic, timeless look, and an elegance that can’t be recreated with any other tile shape.
Mosaic Patterns: Little Tiles, Big Impact
Mosaic patterns are typically chosen for accent walls and niches. These aren’t a single tile shape themselves, but a method, a mosaic of small tiles that turn into something greater than the sum of their parts. Using pieces like hexagon tile, penny rounds, or small craftsman squares, we can design and create mosaics that range from small accents to full walls.
Trim Tile and Bullnose Tiles Are The Finishing Touches
No tile installation is complete without a finished edge. Trim tile, such as these silver edges, provides the same finished look as wood trim like quarter round.
Bullnose pieces ensure that your masterpiece ends with grace. Bullnose tile, with its smooth rounded edge, serves a similar purpose to trim tile, and is especially useful for transitions such as where a tiled wall meets the painted wall.
Whether you’re working with hexagon bathroom floor tile or fish scales on a kitchen wall, trim tile and bullnose tiles are what create a finished look. It’s the detail that separates a DIY job from a professional installation.
Embrace Unusual Tile Shapes
Unusual tile shapes are tools for expression, pieces of a puzzle that tell a story about the space and the people who live in it. Whether you’re installing grey hexagon floor tile in a minimalist loft or a colorful Moroccan cross backsplash in a bohemian kitchen, these shapes help bring a vision to life.
Be brave, and look past squares and subway tiles. Try that 3 inch hexagon tile. Mix in some chevrons. Finish with a sleek bullnose. Let your choices help you remodel your story.
FM Pro Remodelers is happy to help you design and install tiled surfaces that are as unique as you. Please Call or Email us today for a free estimate.
