Don't Just Leave Your Grout Colour Choice To The Tiler
Many people focus solely on choosing the perfect tiles, letting their tiler choose the grout colour when it comes to installation. At Baked Tiles, we strongly believe this shouldn't be the case, as leaving the grout colour to the tiler can mean that you miss out on adding an extra element of design flair to the finished space.
Here’s how you can pick different grout colours to dramatically change the effect of your tiles:
1. Match the Grout Colour to the Tile
Using a grout colour that closely matches your tiles creates a seamless and considered feel, putting more focus on the texture or colour of your tiles, and less focus on their shape. This is especially useful if you are choosing large-format tiles, and want the texture to seamlessly blend across them. It's also a great way to add a more contemporary touch to the space.
Below are tiles from the Aura Collection, paired with grout colour 18 Sage and 13 Quartz Blue
2. Contrast the Grout Colour
Going for full contrast with your grout will amplify the pattern of your tiles, making them the star of the show. High-contrast grout can create a striking effect, drawing attention to the way you have chosen to lay your tiles. It also works especially well with different tile shapes like Hexagons, Circles and Bricks laid in a herringbone pattern.
Below are tiles from the Journeyman and Vanguard collections, with grout colour 22 Alabaster and 11 Anthracite
3. Experiment with Unexpected Colours
Who says grout has to be neutral? More and more designers are using colourful grout to bring a unique, curated feel to interiors. A unique coloured grout can bring out different colour tones within a tile, and even transform the look that it creates.
With really small tiles, or mosaics for example, the grout colour will have a huge impact on the look of the tiled surface. With smaller tiles, there is obviously a higher percentage of the grout colour seen, so the colour chosen will really impact the look of the tiles, so make sure to consider your selection carefully.
Below is an example of how coloured grout can change the look of our Little Bricks Matt Cotto Light tile. Grout colour 25 Bath Stone brings out the warmer, creamy tones in the tile, whilst colour 39 Blush Beige creates a contrasting joint, making the tile shape more pronounced. Colour 18 Sage brings out the cooler tones, shifting the entire look of the tile and making its warmer tones stand out more.
Summary
Grout isn’t just a finishing touch—it’s an integral part of your interior design scheme. Choosing the right colour can make a space feel bigger, add warmth, pattern, or completely change the mood of a room, so don’t just go with the default!
