If you’ve spent even five minutes scrolling through home design trends on Instagram lately, you’ve definitely seen it: the swoon-worthy, eye-catching pattern known as herringbone. Yes, that classy zig-zag look has gone full 2025, showing up everywhere from stylish kitchens in Victoria to cool, contemporary bathrooms in Edmonton—even Martha Stewart digs the diagonal design. Ready to hop on the herringbone hype train? Grab a coffee, settle in and let’s get inspired!
Tribeca Watercolour
Why Herringbone?
So why is everyone suddenly crushing on herringbone tiles? Simple: it’s versatile, timeless, and adds instant personality to any room. Whether your vibe is cozy cottagecore, sleek Japanese minimalism, or somewhere delightfully in-between, herringbone is your new best friend.
How to Rock the Herringbone Look
(Pictured on floor) The Aura Canvas Matte 12×24 Glazed Porcelain Tile via the TileTown Room Visualizer tool.
1. Go Big or Go Home (But You’re Already Home)
Large-format tiles like our Aura Canvas Matte 12×24 Glazed Porcelain Tiles are perfect for creating a modern, spacious look in bathrooms and kitchens. Larger tiles mean fewer grout lines, cleaner visuals and less maintenance—a total win!
Backsplash detail from Edmonton’s Priority Builders renovation
2. Make it Pop with Colourful Contrast
Feeling bold? Pair tiles with contrasting grout colours to make your herringbone pattern stand out. Dark tiles, like the Tribeca Blue Note 2.5×10 Glazed Porcelain Tile, paired with a lighter grout, can deliver a sophisticated, eye-catching punch. Or go light and airy with white tiles (like the Elements Mist Gloss 8×24 Glazed Ceramic Tile) and dark grout for dramatic elegance.
Boulevard Latte Gloss 3×12 Glazed Ceramic Tile
3. Texture it Up
Add depth and charm by playing with textures. Check out our Boulevard Latte Gloss 3×12 Glazed Ceramic Tile—perfect for kitchen backsplashes or bathroom walls. They’ll make your herringbone pattern irresistibly touchable, giving any space a boutique hotel feel.
Credit: A Blade of Grass Landscape Design
4. Take it Outside
Who says indoor spaces should have all the fun? Our durable, weather-resistant Outdoor Porcelain Pavers (like the Ark Black 24×48 2CM Porcelain Paver) are great for creating stunning patios, walkways and outdoor kitchen spaces that can handle BC’s coastal rains or Alberta’s sun-soaked summers. Check out this Instagram post of Herringbone-inspired kitchen backsplash (from Rayne Flooring & Tile) featuring tile from our Creta collection.
Credit: Rayne Flooring & Tile
Quick Tips for DIY Herringbone Success:
- Measure twice, cut once—trust us, your tiles (and sanity) will thank you.
- Lay it out first—dry fit your pattern before installing to avoid any unwelcome surprises.
- Don’t skimp on grout quality—Make sure you use the best quality grout and in the most flattering hue (like the array of shades in Mapei’s Ultracolor Plus FA – Rapid-Setting Grout). And to keep those grout lines crisp and vibrant, try Aquamix Heavy-Duty Tile & Grout Cleaner 946ml (1 quart).
- Use a tile visualizer—Test drive your vision on our handy Tile Town Visualizer. Upload your room photos and play around until you find your perfect match.
Tile Town Victoria
Need Some Inspiration?
Dive deeper into trends and tips by checking out our Tile Trends blog. You’ll find real-life transformations, seasonal style guides, and insider tips tailored to homeowners across Western Canada.
Stage Grey Dark Porcelain Subway Tiles
Let’s Get Started
Feeling inspired yet? Good! Swing by your nearest Tile Town location in Langley, Richmond, Victoria or Edmonton. Chat with our friendly experts, snag some free tile samples, and start crafting your dream herringbone space.
Ready to join the herringbone hype? Of course you are. Let’s tile this town—your home, specifically!