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From classic subway bricks to whimsical scallops, use this guide to tile shapes to choose the right combination for your space.

Tile is a practical choice for walls and floors in high-traffic areas, but it also presents an opportunity to get creative and add some personality to your space. It also comes in a variety of different shapes: Choose a classic, like subway tile or vintage-inspired penny tile, or opt for a more unique shapes such as the rounded-edge scallop tile.

Some tile shapes are best suited for a kitchen backsplash or statement bathtub, while others are a durable flooring option for a high-traffic area such as a mudroom. The tile arrangement and grout choice is equally as important as the tile shape, as both can be used to highlight a unique shape. Whatever your style and budget is, use this comprehensive guide to different tile shapes to help you choose the right tile for your next home improvement project.

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Subway Tile

Subway tile is one of the most timeless and versatile types of tile. In its most classic form, the rectangular white tile is arranged in a running bond, but if you want to put a contemporary spin on this staple tile shape, consider a stacked vertical or horizontal arrangement. Subway tile comes in a variety of colors, sizes, and finishes and is best suited for a kitchen backsplash or bathroom walls.

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Mosaic Tile

To create a special accent wall behind a statement bathtub or in a luxurious walk-in shower, use mosaic tile. These mini squared tiles are used to create a mosaic floor-like effect, often creating a pattern or image. For a contemporary take on this ancient aesthetic, choose a shimmery high-gloss mosaic tile with slight variation in color to create the illusion of movement.

Hexagon Tile

Hexagon tile, sometimes referred to as honeycomb tile, consists of a six-sided, clean-lined shape. It creates an intricate grid that looks just as stunning when used as a kitchen backsplash as it does on a statement wall in a bathroom. Use marble hexagon tile in the kitchen and pair it with classic white cabinets and antique brass pulls, or make a bold statement with high-gloss porcelain hexagon tile in a captivating jewel tone on your bathroom walls.

Picket Tile

Picket tile is a six-sided shape that looks like an elongated hexagon. It’s a cross between subway tile and hexagon tile that’s unexpected, unique, and modern. Use contrasting grout to highlight its surprising shape and go with a vertical arrangement to elongate a kitchen backsplash or bathroom wall and create the illusion of a taller ceiling.

Scallop Tile

For a touch of whimsy, use scallop tile in your bathroom. This unique tile, which is sometimes called fish scale tile or fan-shaped tile, introduces curved lines and a detailed pattern to walls. To highlight the tile’s delicate rounded edges, use it to cover the bottom half or two-thirds of your bathroom walls, allowing the top of the tiles to create a beautiful scalloped line.

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Square Tile

Square tile is one of the most versatile wall and floor tiles. Install it as a backsplash, use it in a transitional space such as a mudroom, or cover your bathroom walls and floors with it. For a casual aesthetic, use square tiles with a flat finish in a running bond arrangement. To give the simple shape a contemporary update, opt for a glossy porcelain finish and a stacked arrangement.

Penny Tile

Penny tile gets its name from a penny coin which describes its round or hexagonal shape and small size, typically under an inch, diameter. You will often see a combination of black and white penny tiles covering a bathroom or laundry room floor where they create a decorative pattern or border. For a fun twist on this vintage tile shape, use it to spell out words such as “wash” or “dry” to give your laundry room floor a little personality.

Arabesque Tile

As one of the most intricate tile shapes, Arabesque tile embraces curved lines and creates a gorgeous mosaic that’s enhanced with contrasting grout. It makes for a striking accent wall behind a bathroom vanity, turns a walk-in shower into a design statement, but can also serve as an elegant kitchen backsplash if you choose a marble version of this unique tile shape.

Octagon Tile

Octagon tile is an eight-sided tile shape that’s very popular in interiors. Its versatility lies largely in its scale—use a small octagon tile to create a mosaic backsplash, go with a medium octagon tile on bathroom floors, or choose large marble octagon tile to emphasize the grandeur of a large foyer with an impressive ceiling height.

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Plank Tile

Similar to a plank of wood, plank tile is rectangular in shape and makes for an excellent flooring option, especially in a high-traffic area like a bathroom, entryway, mudroom, kitchen, or прачечная. For maximum practicality, opt for a dark color and dark grout that hides dirt.

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