Patterns establish the mood of a room – just like color. However, they add complexity to the design because they need to work effectively with color to maintain the mood and feel. It’s more difficult to create an effective pattern and color palette than just choosing colors.
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| Cement Tile Patterns establish the mood of a room like color. |
This commercial application uses a classic and straight-forward black and white color palette with a basic "on point" pattern. The lounge area at this Caribbean resort is just off the main lobby and establishes the right mood for this adults only five-star resort near the beach. The colors and pattern really establish a mood for the room that is slightly, formal but still fun.
Playful Pattern
The high contrast colors found in a checkerboard pattern evoke playfulness and fun. No doubt, they can also be very formal. But here, they conjure images of a large ballrooms, dancing, and romance.
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| The "On Point" Pattern has a playful approach to design. |
The colors - black and white - help maintain a classic, traditional feel. The pattern itself is playful - it creates the checkerboard pattern using squares that contain both colors.
Cement Tile Patterns Help Soften Awkward Corners
Patterns soften hard corners and make decorating nooks and crannies easier. However, a skilled and knowledgeable installer, and good layout, are the key to a professional design.
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| Patterns can soften hard corners. |
Expect Some Color Variation in Cement Tile
Cement tile is a handmade product and you should be prepared for variation in color - especially white. Look at these tiles closely.
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| Color variation and "crazing" are common in light-colored cement tile |
See the variation in color of the white in theses tiles? The color varies from a light tan to bright white depending on which tile you choose. The color is impacted significantly by the sand or silica used in the mixture and can vary. You may also see some surface crazing or veining. This is also common for light colored cement tile and should be expected - especially over time.
It's actually this color variation that makes cement tile so beautiful when you view the entire installation. The subtle differences in color from each handmade piece create a look that is both unique and complex.
Simple Patterns are Powerful
As we play with pattern this month, let's explore how powerful simple patterns can be. Look what you can do with our "On Point" pattern and a few plain tiles.
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| Cement tile layout based on using the "on point" design pattern |
Here's another example of what you can create using this design.
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| Pattern Tile Tessellation |
Pretty amazing, don't you think? The power of pattern! What are you waiting for? Go play with pattern!
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