Undeniably timeless, the Herringbone Tile pattern effortlessly elevates your space. This classic pattern adds texture and a woven veneer to you space, adding substance and quality. For more herringbone ideas, check out our Pinterest Board.
Brick Shown: Klamath // Design + Image: Emily Starr Alfano
This versus that:
To begin, let's clear up the difference between a chevron pattern and a herringbone pattern. Both bring interest and charm to tile installations, but the herringbone pattern is more economical to install as it requires no cutting. A herringbone pattern is simply a rectangular shape, while each individual piece of a chevron pattern is cut at an angle.
Neutral Herringbone:
An all-over herringbone design in white with light-colored grout is crisp, clean and is the perfect way to combine classic and modern styles:
Tile Shown: 3x6 in Calcite
Tile Shown: 2x8 in Calcite// Sarah Sherman Samuel, Emily Farnham Architecture // Photo: Tessa Neustadt
Herringbone goes bold:
For a twist on this classic pattern, use a saturated color like a bold Blue or Green--
Tile Shown: 2x8 tiles in Azul // Design: Kelly Mindell // Image: Jeff Mindell
Tile Shown: 6" Hexagon and 2x6 in Evergreen // Design: Claire Thomas
Herringbone in Commercial Design:
From building exteriors to hotels to office kitchens, Herringbone is a versatile pattern that pairs beautifully across a wide range of applications, styles, and products. Our glazed thin Brick, ceramic Tile, and Glass can all be arranged into Herringbone.
Brick Shown: Brick Shown: Columbia Plateau and Great Plains // Design: Janice Camp for The Nomadic Hotel // Photos: Andres Garcia Lachner
Brick Shown: San Gabriel // Design: Sara Combs and Rich Combs for the Posada Inn // Margaret Austin Photography
Tile Shown: 4x8 in Adriatic Sea, Lake Tahoe, Waikiki, and Glacier Bay // Design: AP&I Design for Cisco
Tile shown: Basalt 3x12 // Design: Punch Architecture // Photo: Mark Mediana Photo
Herringbone on the Floor:
Playing with scale is fun and adds an architectural detail that will elevate your kitchen design. Here the 6x12 herringbone pattern on the floor is a perfect partner for the smaller 2.5x8 brick tile on the backsplash. The monochrome colorway keeps the kitchen soothing and calm while blending marble, tile, and brick.
Tile Shown: Glazed Brick in Olympic and Gypsum 6x12 // Design: Anne Sage and Studio McGee// Photos: Monica Wang Photography
The trend these days is to get innovative with a patterned floor. Choose your own blend from our hundreds of colors, and create a space that is spirited and exclusively yours.
Tile Shown: 2x8 in Adriatic Sea // Design: Benni Amadi Interiors and Courtney Springer Interiors // Photo: Christopher Stark Photography
Brick Shown: Cascade // Design: Sarah Sherman Samuel
Herringbone on the wall:
Rows of layered "L's" or “V’s” lead the eye upward, giving the illusion of length and height to surfaces.
Tile Shown: Tidewater 3x12// Design: TVL Creative // Photo: Rinse Studios
Tile Shown: 2x6 in Mist
Herringbone Accents:
Herringbone accents can add dimension to classic-inspired tile installations. Consider adding it as a decorative element to stovetop backsplashes or as a one-of-a-kind tile rug. You can also frame it with handmade Tile Trim in a matching color for the perfect finishing touch.
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Tile shown: Moonshine 2x4, 1x6, and 3x6
Tile Shown: 3x12 in French Linen, 2x4 in Mist // Design: Linda Nguyen // Photo: Doodiebearz Photography
Tile Shown: 3x6 in White Wash
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