![]() ![]() ![]() This tile was fairly popular in the late 1930s and thru the 1940s in a variety of colors. It may seem as the name suggests, but this tile does actually have a specific pattern. This pattern works well in a large or small space and was also a popular option in kitchens of the day. They were rarely any other color than the standard white with a black center, but on a rare occasion, you might find a dark blue tile in the center of the pattern. Though this photo shows marble tile, it is available like all of these options in marble or ceramic.Įspecially popular in the 1920s and 1930s, Pinwheel tile patterns are a simple and fun design. It’s a little more difficult to install since you have to be careful to follow the pattern precisely from sheet to sheet. Usually black and white (which was the theme for the average home bathroom) this tile really gives the illusion of being weaved together. These tiles come in 12″ x 12″ sheets, just like the hexagons and penny rounds. This style is not as difficult to install as it may look. While most popular in the borders, they were also readily used as field tile as well. Often, borders for the hex and penny round floors were done with 1″ square tiles in a multitude of colors.īorder designs like Greek keys, winding belts, family names, and any other imaginable designs were fairly common. Little 1″ square tiles (3″ and larger tiles are a different style entirely) were another very popular choice for floor tile. Square mosaic tile fits the bill quite nicely. You don’t have to have odd shapes like hexagons or penny rounds to be in style with historic floor tile. Their round shape creates a larger portion of grout than with most other tile options so grout color becomes very important with this style. These tiles typically came in 3/4″ and 1″ size and because of their small size they create a very unique look, especially from a distance. Penny round tiles, while not as popular as their hexagon cousins, were another popular mosaic tile option. ![]() Often times, the field of white hex tiles would be left bare with merely a mosaic border pattern in black or some other accent color to give a pop to the otherwise antiseptically white bathrooms of the day. Their small 1″ size allowed for some very creative mosaic patterns to be incorporated by a skilled tile setter. The design of these can be as simple as all white or could contain a complex pattern of different colors and designs. Hexagon tiles (typically white) were a hugely popular choice for floor tile. These little tiles allowed for unique designs and the small tile made the cramped spaces feel much bigger than they actually were. The small size of most early 20th century bathrooms makes them poor candidates for large format tiles. The small format of these tiles served an important purpose. Because of that most vintage bath designs, even on much older houses, will fit into the 1900-1930s style. The rest of the world made due with a chamber pot and a commode which was a type of a nightstand for when nature called in the middle of the night. Before then, only the wealthiest homes had a bathroom. If your house is older than 1900, it’s very possible the bathroom was an addition since indoor plumbing wasn’t considered a necessity until after that time. Most of these floor tile patterns were popular from the early 1900s until WWII and will fit nicely with any old house bathroom. If your bathroom was “remudeled” in the past it can be hard to find a floor tile that will fit your home’s age and style. And if you are working on a vintage bath, it’s important to use historic floor tile patterns that fit your home. Image Credit: Tile is possibly the biggest design element of any bathroom. ![]()
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