The Laundry Room Tile Trend That'll Add Personality To Your Space

Laundry rooms are meant to be functional spaces first and foremost, but that doesn't mean they can't also be trendy. If you're looking for ways to have your personality shine through in your laundry room, there are a number of approaches to take. One of the many stunning tile trends that are gaining popularity is to incorporate geometric tiles into your laundry room, which will give an instant aesthetic appeal. In addition to looking wonderful, installing geometric tiles also provides some protection against regular wear and tear that the space may suffer from splashing water — similar to how a backsplash in a kitchen protects walls.

No matter where in the laundry room you decide to add tiles, it's important to select ones that are durable (think twice before using tiles that are peel-and-stick; even though they are easy to install, they might not last long). Both porcelain and ceramic tiles are known to offer easy maintenance and solid performance. These materials are resistant to bacteria, in addition to also being durable against scratches and water damage.

Further, if your washing machine is known to "wander" or shake intensely when on the spin cycle, it's imperative that the machine be secured in order to prevent it from bumping against wall tiles and damaging them. You'll also need to make sure that the proper adhesive is used during installation. Polyurethane adhesive is generally recommended for spaces with high humidity, since it is durable and offers excellent adhesion.

Tiling the walls of your laundry room is sure to help you reflect your personal style. If you're into a simplistic, modern look, you can opt for rectangular subway tiles (you may wish to opt for a glossy finish if you want an easy surface to wipe down) or hexagonal tiles, which will be sure to make for a more interesting-looking laundry room. For a fancy look, select unconventionally-shaped tiles, such as picket-shaped or herringbone tiles, and you will undoubtedly add a sense of uniqueness to your laundry space. Some tiles, such as the Squarefeet Depot TrueNorth Geometric Pattern Tiles, have a geometric pattern printed onto the surface as well.

In addition to budgeting for the cost of the tiles themselves, you'll want to get quotes for installation (if you're not DIYing). Bear in mind that tiles possessing a more complicated geometric shape, such as hex tiles, may take longer to install, which could cost more if your tile installer charges by the hour.

Furthermore, while tiles can certainly be installed on laundry room walls (perhaps an accent wall behind your appliances) to add interest, if you want to give your home a bold geometric upgrade with tiles, branch out in applications beyond just tiling a wall. Because laundry rooms can be messy, adding a backsplash behind a utility sink can protect your walls from spills. If your laundry room currently has vinyl flooring or outdated tiles, installing new, trendy geometric tiles on the laundry room floors might just be the facelift that your space needs.