Cement Tile Design Ideas

Cement tiles work well for a fireplace or hearth. Using pale green shades, this design would work very well with natural stones, marble, and dark woods, as seen here. To frame the firebox with a cement tile border and corner design is a fairly easy task. But first, lets look at the colors that our client chose. Using this light color palette, or any other monochromatic color scheme, creates a look that is understated and serene. In this design, a single row of Traditional Yuna cement tile in an 8" x 8" format frame the firebox. Yuna is a border...

Cement tile with a splash of red on this black and white pattern provides a designer's kitchen with color and a cohesive theme. Homeowner and designer Suzanne Hassler told us that when she was designing the new mantle for her family room, she couldn't find a brick with the same proportions as the original Roman brick found in her front parlor, but she did find a mottled slate with a similar look. "I had my tile guy cut it in 1-3/4"-thick pieces. The design turned out so well I knew I would use the slate for part of the backsplash,...

A simple cement tile pattern creates a classic look for this resort bar. 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. Its more difficult to create an effective pattern and color palette than just choosing colors. 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 perfect feel for this adults only...

Because of their durability and design flexibility, cement tiles are an excellent choice for commercial installations. With their vibrant colors and distinguished patterns, you'll often see them used in locations other than the floor. For this project, the designers chose cement tiles for the restaurant's counter. The bright red and white geometric pattern adds interest and balance to the clean lines and white colors of the mid-century inspired design. Parson's Chicken & Fish, the latest venture from Land and Sea Dept., offers fried chicken with a casual, hip atmosphere in Chicago. "Just wanted to share our project that involved your...

Mark and Erin C. from central New York were researching options for their upcoming kitchen remodel. They hadn't found a tile for the range backsplash. To work with the existing brick, they desired a tile that was hardy yet radiated a handmade look. They also knew the tile needed a sophisticated look to integrate with their newly installed granite counter tops, floor, cabinets and pulls. One evening, while leafing through Traditional Home, a design magazine, Erin exclaimed, "I want this!" The magazine's featured home article referenced the designers and manufacturers; but, it didn't help. They discovered the cement tiles they...