Tile And Grout Color Combinations

A dull orange is about as colorful as most grout will get.

Tile and grout color combinations.

Mapei corporation a major supplier of tile related materials has grout in 33 colors. With mapei this orange is called cinnamon. But subway tile comes in many colors and grout comes in even more. For an outside the box design consider an epoxy grout that glitters or even glows in the dark says walker.

Naturally this high contrast tile scheme is well suited to spaces in which black and white is the dominant look. Reverse the classic with black subway tile and white grout. Pick a brightly colored tile and neutral grout. Why not get creative.

Or go with a neutral tile and colored grout. Few truly vibrant grout colors are available most falling in the earthen toned color spectrum. Dark grout in a similar tone to a dark tile will create a softer look while a light grout will bring out the tile pattern adding even more drama. If you like black tile but want to soften the look choose a charcoal shade for the tile and match it closely rather than choosing a pure black and trying to soften it with white.

For example we love white subway tile with black grey or white grout. White tile black or dark grout. If that s a little too bold take a look at brass copper or stainless steel metal. One of the most popular choices in home design today is white tile with gray grout.

Once you start to go very dark with your grout the grout itself and the patterns it creates start to become the visual focus over the actual tile.