From Europe to Asia to the Americas, blue and white has been a part of ceramic traditions around the world. This classic color combo isn’t any less alluring today. Whether it’s decor, textiles, or tiles, you really can’t go wrong with blue and white. Today, we’ll show you all the ways blue and white tile gets it right.
Blue and White by Hand
Living rooms, bathrooms, and even stairs get a step up with handpainted blue and white tile.
Tile Shown: Malta in Cool Motif // Design: Diane Gordon Design // Images: Elisabeth Gordon
Handpainted blue and white tiles don’t have to be elaborate. Today’s tiles feature bold graphic patterns that look especially good as floor tile.
Tile Shown: Starburst in Peacock // Image + Design: In Honor of Design
Step up your stairs with handpainted tile risers in a few of your favorite hues:
Tile Shown: Custom San Sebastian, Lugo and Cordoba // Design: Pack Design Group
Alternating Currents
Much like blue and white, stripes will never go out of style. Combine two shades of your favorite blues and pair with white finishes for a clean, coastal look.
Tile Shown: 2x6 tiles in Caribbean + Crater Lake with 6" Hexagons in Crater Lake // Design:Meg Braff Designs // Image: David Land, Courtesy of Coastal Living
Much like blue and white, stripes will never go out of style and it just takes two different colors to make a stripe--as shown in the cafe below! Our glazed thin Brick's rustic surface texture can also add a vintage-inspired element.
Brick Shown: Allegheny, Lewis Range and Olympic // Design: Young America Creative // Image: Lauren Edith Andersen // Installer: Verve Coffee Roasters
Graphic Impact
What's blue, white, and eye-catching all over? This triangle tile mosaic, for one. Adding a tame neutral like gray can help to subdue the boldness of a mosaic. Even the most contemporary patterns feel subtly classic with a blue and white palette.
Tiles Shown: 4" Triangles in Navy Blue and Frost
Jen Pinkston's slate blue hexagon tile floor steals the spotlight, but it couldn't do it without a white tile wainscotting to anchor the space.
Fireclay Tile Inspiration Gallery: Jen Pinkston's Must-Have Master Bath Remodel
Tile Shown: 6" Hexagon in Slate Blue
On the flip side, pairing a white tile or brick with blue cabinetry is the perfect duo in either a kitchen or bath.
Brick shown: Olympic // Design: Heidi LaChapelle Interiors // Image: Erin Little
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