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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Kitchen Tile Trends On Their Way Out This Year (and What to Do Instead), According to Interior Designers
It may sound like a platitude, but 2025 kitchen design trends — when it comes to tiles, at least — are all about embracing imperfections. Several designers and decorators say that tiles like the hand-cut zellige ones, which are glossy, textured, and rebel when it comes to uniformity, are becoming favored — even over the straight-edge, perfectly symmetrical subway tiles that have reigned supreme in kitchens for years. 'Zellige tiles are so popular because of the beautiful texture, subtle color variation, and handmade look that they bring to a space,' says interior decorator Vivianne Chow of Viv and Tim Home. Similarly, Floss Kelly, the co-founder of TileCloud, says ultra-polished, high-gloss finishes are losing popularity in favor of matte and natural finishes. 'The design world is gravitating towards authenticity and materials that evoke warmth and organic charm,' Kelly says. Whether you're planning a kitchen renovation or just want the inside scoop on the design world's forecasts, here's more on what tile trends are in for 2025 when it comes to tiles, floors, and backsplashes, and which ones are on their way out, according to experts. Kelly says she's seeing a significant shift this year towards natural stone materials and earthy tones in kitchen tiles, floors, and backsplashes. 'This trend is all about bringing the outside in, creating a connection with nature right in your kitchen,' she says. The earthy tones range from soft beiges to rich browns and complement a natural aesthetic, she says, contributing to a warm, inviting kitchen. Materials like marble, slate, and terracotta, with their inherent textures and colors, are becoming increasingly popular. 'These natural stone options not only add a timeless elegance to the kitchen, but also offer durability and uniqueness, as no two pieces are exactly alike,' she says. It's early, but zellige is looking to be the darling tile of 2025. 'We are so obsessed with the hand-crafted artisan quality of zellige tile,' says Jennifer Verruto, founder and CEO of Blythe Interiors. 'Made from a clay mix found in Morocco and hand-crafted, glazed, and fired, each tile has its own unique quality.'Varying thickness, shape, and glaze only adds to the perfectly imperfect vibe of this tile, she says. One thing Verruto notes: Because these tiles aren't uniform, it makes for a tough DIY makeover and typically requires expert installation. Verruto notes that heavily textured tiles are a simple way to add organic movement to a room. '3D tiles easily become a conversation piece and bring character,' she says. Specifically, using them on a dining room wall or an entry wall can pack a big punch. Subway tile will likely always be around — but that doesn't mean it's got to be the same old white brick-lay pattern (more on that below!), Verruto says. 'We're seeing a creative influx of hand-pressed looks in varying sizes, colors, and shapes of the classic tile, and people are getting more playful with layouts,' she says. Whether it be a vertical stack offset, a double herringbone, or basketweave, subway tiles can be classic, yet elevated with a fresh arrangement. White, monochromatic, and minimal designs were all the rage a few years ago, and understandably so as we entered the pandemic and were craving peaceful and visually calming spaces, Verutto says. Now, bolder tiles are coming back. Color-drenching, rich textures, and invigorating patterns on bold tiles, she says, are taking center stage. 'While bold design choices are being made, they're still being balanced with simplicity and a dose of minimalism that creates harmonious and exciting spaces,' she says. Those shiny, busy backsplashes such as metallics and glass that have long been popular in new builds are officially on their way out, says Kelly Marohl, interior designer at Neutral Home Design. More homeowners, she says, are choosing to use marble slabs as a backsplash instead. It's softer on the eye, and you can get the look in your kitchen by extending the marble halfway up to the ledge or all the way up to the ceiling, she says. (Or, you could even use marble contact paper for a budget- and rental-friendly solution.) Subway tile backsplashes, known for their classic and versatile appeal, are becoming less popular as homeowners seek more distinctive and personalized design elements for their kitchens, says Mariya Snisar, the head of interior design at Renowell. Hexagonal tiles or larger-format tiles feel more contemporary, she says. Although some people are loving variations of subway tiles, like colored or gradient tile trends of 2025 are you most (and least) excited about? Let us know in the comments below! This post originally ran on The Kitchn. See it there: Move Over, Subway Tiles: These Kitchen Tile Trends Are on Their Way in (and Out) for 2024 I Tried the 90/90 Rule and My Closet Is Now Fully Decluttered I Just Discovered the Smartest Way to Store Paper Towels in Your Kitchen (It's a Game-Changer!) We Tested (and Rated!) All the Sofas at Pottery Barn — Here Are the Best for Every Type of Need
South China Morning Post
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
This week in PostMag: the art of tiles, getting lost in translation, and a marathon star
This week's main feature is a lesson in how almost every quotidian – might I say, boring – detail actually holds a fascinating story. You've been to many a cha chaan teng, but how often have you given any thought to the mismatched tiles plastering the walls? For artist Adrian Wong Ho-yin, Hong Kong's off-kilter tiles became the inspiration for his current show at Oil Street Art Space in North Point. He describes how these ceramic pieces evoked the feeling of 'looking through a wormhole into the past' to Christopher DeWolf, who then dives headfirst into the design element's history. 'Tiles, really?' you might still be saying. I promise it's a good one. One detail from the story I found intriguing is how builders often layer new tiles on top of old to save time and money, creating the 'wormhole into the past' Wong mentions. I also loved his line, 'Laziness plus a couple of generations becomes charm.' Truly, so much of Hong Kong's undeniable charm is in the remnants of the past, all plain to see if you just look. Equally layered is the art of translation. Karen Cheung finds there's a new generation of eager literary translators tackling the monumental quest of Chinese-to-English translation, particularly for works by Hong Kong authors. I've dabbled in translation from Mandarin to English, with nothing so ambitious as fiction or poetry, and it's no joke. It's a terribly hard task that one young translator notes is especially difficult because Chinese and English are further apart in so many ways, grammatically or otherwise, than other languages might be. I'm impressed by their tenacity, determination and passion. Ultra-marathoner Sunmaya Budha brings those same qualities to the trail. The Nepalese native speaks to Bibek Bhandari about her unlikely journey from the mountainous countryside to running (and winning) international races around the world. As someone who deeply despises running, it's inspirational to say the least. Let me know if you feel moved to lace up your trainers after reading it. Writer and photographer Daniel Allen heads to the American West where he learns about the rewilding of Yellowstone National Park, a programme that has led to a flourishing of the park's animal population. It sounds majestic to behold, though as ever, take care and respect nature – I did also read this week that a bison gored a tourist who got too close there.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘Why is no-one talking about this?' woman says about B&M buy to transform her bathroom for ‘less than a Domino's'
IT might not be the first place you think of when it comes to flooring. But one woman has insisted B&M is the place to go if you want to get decent quality tiles at a budget price. 6 6 6 6 "Why have I not seen one person on this app talk about B&M flooring?" Keeley said in a video on her TikTok page. "I'm not even kidding, this stuff looks like designer flooring and it's costing me less than a Domino's!" Keeley added that they had been quoted over £2,000 to have vinyl laid in their bathroom. But when she hit B&M, she couldn't believe when she spotted the flooring on sale - with her biggest struggle being whether she should go for the slate or greystone effect. "I think I do have a B&M addiction at this point," she laughed. She was unsure whether or not she could rely on the B&M flooring in the bathroom considering how much water gets onto the floor. As for the kitchen, Keeley is going for laminate flooring, but questioned why it's "so expensive". She got what she needed from B&Q, loading it all onto a massive trolley. But the shopping trip didn't end too well, as they misjudged the size of Keeley's car and had to call in backup to get it all home. Despite Keeley's concerns about the life capacity of B&M tiles, the comments section was quickly filled with people reassuring her that she's got nothing to worry about. B&M shoppers are giving their gardens a summer glow up with £12 bargain "I have B&M flooring in my bedroom and living room and it's such good quality and easy to put down and keep clean," one wrote, adding that they "highly recommend". "I have b&m floor tiles in my kitchen," another added. "I've had them down for years now and never had a problem with them!" "My Grampy owns a b&m," a third said. "He has the second one you showed and it looks lovely." "I had the first ones in my kitchen, the sink leaked and flooded but these tiles still stood!" someone else wrote. How to save money at B&M Shoppers have saved hundreds of pounds a year by using B&M's scanner app. The scanner lets you see if an item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop floor label. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift. The app is free to download off the B&M Stores mobile app via Google Play or the Apple App Store. According to one ex-B&M manager, you'll want to visit your local branch at 10am on a Wednesday too. Here's how you can join the B&M bargain hunt: Download the B&M app for free on any smartphone with an App Store or Google Play. Once you've installed it on your device, click on the option labelled "more" on the bottom, right-hand side of the app home page. You'll then find an option that says "barcode scanner". Click on this and you'll open a camera screen. Use the camera to hover over the barcode of the product you wish to check. If the price comes up as lower, take it to the cash desk and it will automatically scan at the lower price. You don't need to sign up to the B&M app to use the barcode scanner. "And taking them up eventually was SO hard! They're solid!" "I've made a tiktok doing my bathroom in this," another commented. "I had it in my old house too for 4 years." "I have this flooring in my bathroom," someone else wrote. "It's been down for 12 months and 0 issues!" "It's in my hallway. Laid some years ago and never moved," another added. "My advice is make sure you stick it to something like old laminate and use more spray glue." While someone else called it "amazing", another commented: "My mum got these in her bathroom and they're still the same as the day she laid them!! "Just seal them to make sure no water gets under them." 6 6
Android Authority
09-05-2025
- Android Authority
One UI 8 Watch is exploring half-size tiles, and here's what they look like
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A new One UI 8 Watch leak shows redesigned full-screen tiles coming to Galaxy Watches. The leak also shows off half-tiles that users could potentially place two on a screen for quicker info access. Refreshed tiles have been spotted for the Media Controller, Alarm, and Stopwatch, and even for the upcoming Antioxidant Index feature. One UI 8 Watch leaks are flooding the internet, and we've played our part too, highlighting upcoming features like random watch faces, app shortcuts, and more. The latest One UI 8 Watch leak is showing off a plethora of new tile previews and, surprisingly, a new tile size too. Sammyguru has discovered plenty of new tile previews in the full-screen 'Fill Size' format. These tiles are said to fill the entire screen of the Galaxy Watch, displaying plenty of information depending on the tile. What's more interesting are the Half-Size tiles, which show only the most important information in a smaller pill. The report speculates that One UI 8 Watch could let you combine two half tiles into one tile, reducing the swiping needed to get to key information. I assume these could be the preview for the upcoming Now Bar tiles instead. Beyond these, the report mentions that the watch apps for the Media Controller, Alarm, and Stopwatch have received refreshed tiles, with the full-sized variants including extra buttons and information. Additionally, the report also spotted the tile for the upcoming Antioxidant Index feature that we recently highlighted: Samsung hasn't shared official information on the upcoming One UI 8 Watch update. However, as we inch closer to the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series launch, we reckon we will hear more about it in the coming weeks and months. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Bargain hunters go wild after spotting £5 buy in B&M – it'll transform your messy patio & instantly hide moss & weeds
BARGAIN hunters are going wild after spotting a purse-friendly buy in B&M that'll transform your patio in an instant. So with spring in full swing and summer right around the corner, if you want to get your garden looking glam, then you've come to the right place. 2 2 And particularly if your patio is covered in moss and weeds that you're on a mission to hide, then this is just the thing for you. One savvy shopper was left open-mouthed when browsing the aisles in her local B&M, when she spotted a £5 buy that will turn a grubby patio from drab to fab with barely any effort involved. Thrilled with her cheap find, Catherine Jacinto Dela Cruz eagerly raced to social media to alert others to the bargain buy. Posting on BARGAIN LOVERS Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More, a public Facebook group with 809,000 members, Catherine shared a snap of her finds - a four pack of Interlocking Floor tiles. B&M for £5.' Thanks to these SIMPLY Garden black tiles, your outside space is sure to stand out and look stylish. Not only are the tiles great for creating a luxurious patio area, but they are also perfect for placing in between vegetable patches or alongside flower beds and inside greenhouses. As well as this, green-fingered enthusiasts can even use the patterned tiles to create walkways or paths around their lawn and garden. They're super easy to apply and all you need to do is add more tiles together to create larger areas. Catherine's Facebook post has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it was shared just 12 hours ago but has since amassed 228 likes and 79 comments. Big divide Social media users quickly flocked to the comments, keen to share their thoughts on the high-street buy. One person said: 'Love this.' How to save money at B&M Shoppers have saved hundreds of pounds a year by using B&M's scanner app. The scanner lets you see if an item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop floor label. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift. The app is free to download off the B&M Stores mobile app via Google Play or the Apple App Store. According to one ex-B&M manager, you'll want to visit your local branch at 10am on a Wednesday too. Here's how you can join the B&M bargain hunt: Download the B&M app for free on any smartphone with an App Store or Google Play. Once you've installed it on your device, click on the option labelled "more" on the bottom, right-hand side of the app home page. You'll then find an option that says "barcode scanner". Click on this and you'll open a camera screen. Use the camera to hover over the barcode of the product you wish to check. If the price comes up as lower, take it to the cash desk and it will automatically scan at the lower price. You don't need to sign up to the B&M app to use the barcode scanner. Another added: 'They are great, got them in our garden.' Despite this, not everyone was as impressed, as one shopper claimed: 'These are very flimsy if you intend to put stuff on top of them. I wouldn't bother there more for decoration than anything else. I had them and they broke, just saying if anyone is interested.' A second slammed: 'Bad quality. Flimsy bendy plastic just cracks. Don't waste your money.' Whilst someone else remarked: 'They are useless, very uneven, trip hazard.' Garden features that add the most value to a house A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property. carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK. And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed. Shed - 82% Patio or paving - 76% Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72% Outdoor lighting - 66% Sturdy decking - 62% Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58% Modern garden furniture - 54% Artificial lawn/grass - 40%
