Geometric Flooring - Tile Design Advice With Topps Tiles

Whether you loved or loathed maths and geometry at school, you likely appreciate geometric patterns now even if you're not quite sure why. If you're thinking about introducing geometric patterns into your home's interior design, at Topps Tiles we can help you explore a few options.

 When you think of geometrics, you might think about 1970s patterns that come in bold shades of yellow, orange and brown. But fear not, this trend has evolved to become hugely versatile in the modern day, transforming completely to include softer lines, subtle tones and contemporary colours.

 In this blog, we'll look into why people love geometric patterns, why you might choose geometric tiles for your floor and share some ideas on styling geometrics.

When it comes to putting shapes together, the process can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. Humans are drawn to repeating patterns, grids and minimalist shapes and we can see this from the earliest art in various forms right up to the art you'll find in a trendy gallery today. You'll often find geometric patterns flowing throughout our homes without even realising it as even the most basic tiling pattern is simply squares.

Whether you opt for wild and bold colours or a single colour with your geometric interior design, the symmetrical and repetitive nature of these patterns is naturally pleasing because they feel continuous but also complete. Following a geometric pattern is almost a meditation in itself. If you are familiar with mandala art, you'll understand how the flow of putting together shapes can focus attention and bring a sense of calm.

Love the Moroccan take on geometric style? Then check out our Casablanca tiles.

More than just jaunty angles and repeating patterns, you'll also find that fish scales follow a spiral pattern too so take a look at our Blossom™ tile range for something a little different.

We love how geometric patterns create a focal point and one of the ways they can do this is to give a three-dimensional appearance. Our Rhomba range is a great example of how pairing the right shapes and colours can create a truly striking result.

If you are looking for a more subtle way of adding depth and texture with geometry on your walls, take a look at our Simply™ Satin Star Tile for some fresh inspiration.

The most important thing you need to know before choosing a new floor covering for your home is how durable you need it to be. For high-traffic areas like hallways and kitchens, tiles are a great option as they are hard-wearing and easy to clean. Many are well-suited to underfloor heating systems too.

If you're not sure what type of flooring you'd like, you can visit any of our UK stores and browse our range or you can take advantage of our free sample service to get a feel of the material and see how the product feels in your unique space. If you still need a little help visualising the final project, take a look at our visualiser and take a picture of your room to truly try before you buy.

When introducing any pattern into your home, you might think about them as an accent or focal point to a room rather than going all-out and covering your entire floor space in bright prints (unless this is the look you’re after of course!). A little goes a long way with patterns and by simply accessorising your newly patterned floor with some accent cushions or wall prints, you can carry the theme throughout the room without the pattern becoming overbearing. However, if you are going for a maximalist look, this might be perfect!

Bathrooms are the perfect space to go for a bold geometric floor because they pack a visual punch in a relatively small space, leaving the walls free for a more minimal design. Larger rooms such as hallways are typically considered ideal for geometric flooring patterns as you've got the space to follow the flow of the pattern with your eyes as well as your feet.

Darker colours are typically more luxurious whereas lighter colours can help reflect light to give a spacious and airy feel. You don't have to opt for bold colours and complex patterns as you can create geometric floor patterns with modular tiles like this tumbled travertine tile that pairs geometry with a rustic country feel.

Did you know that herringbone is a hugely popular geometric zigzag pattern? You’re not limited to tiles, of course, you can create a stylish look with LVT herringbone flooring too. We've put together a helpful guide to share some of the most popular tile-laying patterns but our Instagram and Pinterest accounts are also packed with ideas to help you choose the perfect floor for yo

Browse our range of geometric floor tiles or take a look at the trends for graphic lines for more inspiration from Topps Tiles.