So you are remodelling a room and you’ve decided that tile flooring would really look good in that room. You ask your design consultant about your options and you realize how confusing it can get what with all the different types of floor tile patterns available to you.

To help you decide, here is a quick guide to floor tile patterns. Read on and find out what pattern will suit your renovated room perfectly.

Checkerboard

Considered a classic, the checkerboard tile pattern is so named because of its iconic black and white combination that is like that of the popular board game. You can have this in other colors as well. The key to pulling off this kind of pattern is to keep the room simple and without any other busy design or decor. It is a great choice for living rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.

Straight Lay

This is probably the simplest pattern with every square tile lined up perfectly. It is perfect for rooms where you prefer a simple and modern design, but it’s also the ideal flooring pattern for areas in the house where you’ll decorate with vibrant colour palettes or intricate designs. This classic pattern is also effective in guiding the eyes to a focal point in an area.

Diagonal

This tile pattern has the grid turned at a 45-degree angle to create diamond shapes. This is recommended for smaller rooms in the house that you wish to give the illusion of a bigger and wider space. The 45-degree angle gives the optical illusion where the grout lines take away the focus of the eye from the narrow space of the room. It is also a good idea to use larger tiles to make your room look more spacious than it really is.

Running bond

This tile pattern is laid out in a way similar to how bricks are staggered. It makes use of rectangular or subway tiles and hides any imperfections perfectly, including uneven floors. It’s because the pattern makes it somewhat difficult for the eyes to focus on each tile one at a time. What it does is give the illusion that tiled floor should be considered as a whole and not per tile.

So, have you decided what tile pattern to go for? If you need help deciding, or you want to check out the highest quality tiles you can have for your home, please contact your reliable flooring experts – Tony’s Flooring Centre! We’ll make sure that you’ll get a new tile floor that your family will enjoy for many years!