Scope Out These 15 Mid-Century Modern Tile Ideas

Mid-century modern style has experienced a major resurgence in recent years, with Eames replicas, tulip tables, walnut dressers, and more making their way into today's homes. And why stop there? If you're embarking on a tile project in your kitchen, bathroom, entryway, or elsewhere within the home, you may wish to consider introducing mid-century modern designs into your space. After all, mid-century modern tiles are easy to incorporate into any room given that they're extremely versatile, come in a wide variety of colors, and can breathe so much energy into any room.

Mid-century modern tile is pretty easy to recognize due to its geometric look. "Popular mid-century modern tile was made from simple shapes, such as squares, rectangles, and hexagons," interior designer Karen Nepacena, of Destination Eichler, says. Nepacena specializes in creating mid-century modern style spaces and has creatively incorporated all types of tile into her projects, some of which are featured below. She notes that what differentiates mid-century modern tile from other styles is how it's installed. "Popular installation during the period was straight set or 'stacked' to give a repetitive, uniform look, versus a more traditional staggered or offset subway tile pattern."

Whether you crave colorful accents or are drawn to neutral designs, you won't want to miss the 15 beautiful spaces below that all feature different types of mid-century modern tile. Pick your favorite shapes and colors and get ready to liven up your home.