inspiration in black and white
by clé tile | published: Nov 25, 2024
Cement new west pattern nine in black + white. Design: mandy cheng / photo: sara tramp
there’s nothing quite like a black and white tile installation — crisp, timeless, graphic — it can go from coolly classical to more dramatic and dynamic. But however you use it, the contrast keeps things fresh and strong.
How that black and white happens is up to you. The black and white can come courtesy of a patterned tile in cement to black and white tile laid out in patterns that can range from stripes to color blocks to checkerboards and basically anything in between. Take a wander through just a few of our favorites.
cement checkmate. Design: Ruth Sleightholme + Gabby Deeming for House & Garden UK / photo: Yuki Sugiura
cement criss cross. Design: scw_d studio / photo: ross group creative
(floor) cement industrial milan; (wall) ceramic subway tile 4x8". design/photo: haus of vorwith
cement compass. Design: j.k. hislop / photo: chad munro
(floor) Belgian reproduction flemish ink circle + losange; (wall) Weathered white zellige 4x4. Design: bobby berk / photo: sara tramp.
clé x zio + sons sea salt octagon + charred cedar bouchon. design/photo: zio + sons
cement cathedral. Design: azyla belle design / photo: chris mottalini
cement xtra credit. Design: jenna cooper / photo: tessa neustadt
cement compass. Design: house of jade interiors / photo: travis j. richardson
(shower) modern farmhouse brick in gloss black; (floor) cement zenith. Design: Design Manifest / photo: courtney apple