Expert Advice: Mastering Pattern Play with Tile & Flooring
Elevate your home with patterned tile and flooring that add personality, depth and charm.
Story by Sheila Paz
Patterned tile and flooring are making a bold comeback, injecting fresh energy into kitchens, living rooms, powder rooms, and even outdoor spaces. Once seen as a daring design choice, they are now a go-to for adding character, movement, and charm to any home. David Cribb of Lifestyle Flooring shares expert tips on how to embrace this trend with confidence — ensuring a balanced, sophisticated look that enhances your space without overwhelming it.
Let it floor-ish
Whether you choose hardwood or luxury vinyl plank (LVP), laying your flooring in a patterned layout can instantly elevate the look and feel of a room. The herringbone design shown here adds a dynamic sense of movement and refinement. The cool-toned wood grain enhances depth, while LVP’s advanced durability makes it highly resistant to scratches, stains and heavy foot traffic. Looking to experiment? Other eye-catching patterns like chevron and parquet create striking focal points that can define and transform a space.
I like your tile
Patterned tile is an easy yet impactful way to infuse personality into kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms and even mudrooms. In this kitchen, Keepsake wall tiles by Prismatic steal the show — their bold geometric design serves as a stunning focal point, while the soft gray and white contrast enhances the clean lines of the cabinetry. Want to create a similar effect? Start with the tile first. Choosing a statement-making pattern as your foundation makes it easier to build a cohesive design — guiding your decisions on cabinetry, hardware and color palettes. With a vast range of colors, textures and styles available, patterned tile isn’t just practical — it’s a versatile design element that adds warmth, durability and visual appeal.
Art underfoot
Whether featuring bold geometric shapes or subtle abstract designs, patterned carpets create a foundation that grounds a room with style. The geometric starburst pattern shown here is a perfect example, with interlocking diamond and star motifs that add movement and symmetry. Ideal for bedrooms, living rooms and staircases, today’s patterned carpets are more versatile than ever. With stain-resistant fibers, waterproof backings and odor-neutralizing properties, they offer both style and practicality.
