Picket Tile
The picket tile, a more contemporary take on the classic hex tile, features six sides with a thin, elongated middle, giving it the shape of a picket fence post. Only continuing to grow in popularity, picket tiles are ideal for creating eye-catching visual interest and dimension. Available in countless materials, like porcelain, ceramic, marble and glass, along with styles featuring beveled edges, sculptural surfaces and handmade-look textures, there's a picket tile for every style and taste.
Picket Tile: A Twist on the Classics
Picket tiles offer a contemporary take on the traditional hexagonal tile, making them an excellent choice for blending classic elements with modern design trends. Their unique style can bridge the gap between different design eras, making them at home in new construction as well as renovations where the goal is to update the space while honoring its original character.
Where to Use Picket Tile
Wall Tile
If you want an accent wall, you want it to be unexpected and memorable. Picket tile provides a wide variety of options for how to deliver on this goal. A picket tile design with an offset tessellation gives a strong sense of movement, bordering on the suggestion that the tiles themselves are dancing. For an equally memorable but more refined look, go with a long, thin picket tile in a darker tone to create an accent wall that exudes sophistication.
Backsplashes
The picket shape itself is a bit unorthodox as a backsplash tile, breaking away from the standard square or subway tile format. This adds a touch of whimsy and visual interest to your kitchen without straying too far from the shapes elsewhere in the kitchen. The elongated shape also creates a sense of spaciousness, making your kitchen feel bigger. And for the DIY enthusiasts, picket tile comes mounted on a mesh backing, making it as easy to install as any other shape.
Showers
Ceramic and porcelain picket tile is a perennial favorite for shower surrounds. The tall, narrow shape of the tiles gives the small space the illusion of being larger, which enhances feelings of relaxation while showering. You can boost this effect by opting for white picket tile, which will further increase the sense of openness compared to darker color tile.
Shop Picket Tile by Color
As a tile format, picket tile gives you significant latitude to be precise with the feel you want to create. The best way to nudge your look in one direction or another is to experiment with the color of your picket tile. To let the shape of the tile take center stage, opt for more subdued tones such as white, beige, or taupe. If you're looking for something more energetic, green and blue picket tile reinforce the inherent playfulness of this shape.
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