photo: backsplash tile pattern - herringbone

Think of the herringbone pattern and most of us visualize brick flooring. At least, I do. It is, of course, a very traditional pattern for brick floors, but that tradition doesn’t limit the possibilities. A quick look at some of today’s herringbone patterns taught me that!

This tile, from DalTile Products, is porcelain with an iridescent glaze. The herringbone pattern emphasize the seawater feeling.



The luminous colors in this glass tile (from Mosaic Source) are emphasized by the herringbone pattern. What a lively energy!



This herringbone-patterned installation (from Designer Glass Mosaics) is made of metal tiles.

The herringbone pattern can be conservative, or even dull. But if you want it to be a focal point in your kitchen, just change the colors and materials and watch the pattern take center stage! Any one of these tiles would change the entire room.