Envelop a Small Space
With a moody tile look, one of the best pieces of advice is to go all in. If you want to create a space with drama and weight to it, choose a small room that you can fill with dark tile.
This @thetxcollective bathroom doesn't hold back on the feeling of being enveloped in tile during a shower.
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The Nola Green Cement tile from floor to ceiling makes it easy to get lost in the dramatic energy here.
Capitalizing on the same floor-to-ceiling bold choice is @melindaranchpetaluma's bathroom, which features our Forest Green 4"x4" Zellige tile.
Whether standing in the shower or at the sink, the reflective tile pulls you into a world of rich, deep green sprinkled with a hint of mystery.View this post on Instagram
Light Tile, Dark Energy
A moody atmosphere doesn't necessarily mean dark tile. We're inspired by all of the blues and grays that can evoke a sense of brooding without being heavy and weighed down. This kitchen from @ashleymontgomerydesign pairs our lighter Natural White Zellige 2"x6" tiles with dark cabinets to create a balanced and grounded moody look.The paint color highlights the darker shadows in the tile, making it appear more gray than white in this application. By focusing on an overall energy rather than looking at the tile independently, you can easily get a dark look from your interior design, even when you choose lighter tiles.View this post on Instagram
Introduce a Gritty Feeling
If you want to lean into the feeling of a dark interior design even more, opt for a tile choice that adds some rough edges and grit to your space. The color and tile material in this @the.cabin.collection kitchen coffee bar gives it a raw quality that leaves us feeling ready for a pretty strong morning brew.Our Nero Marquina Black Marble Herringbone tile shows off its natural variations with changes in the light, but its jet black hue doesn't dim from any angle.View this post on Instagram
Tone on Tone to Set the Mood
Rather than relying on one dark element to set the entire vibe of your space, use a dark tile to match an equally dark cabinet or wall for a tone-on-tone look that practically screams, "My favorite weather is rain." This wetbar backsplash and cabinet color combination is a tone-on-tone design from @bothmindsdesign that delivers on that moody feeling.Our Steel Grey Zellige 4"x4" tile has just enough variation in natural coloring to keep things interesting without overwhelming the monotone look. Because your eyes don't have other colors to absorb in the space, the result is a unique feeling of calm and brooding.View this post on Instagram
Black is not an Absence of Design
When you know your design aesthetic includes a dark look, you may hesitate to use a solid black tile — are you just creating a black hole background? If you choose the right tile quality, shape, and placement, however, your black design will stand out as a bold, moody choice in its own right. This laundry room from @elpetersondesign shows the potential of black tile in any space.View this post on Instagram
When the window shades are drawn, these smaller quarters really embrace their moody vibe. The Black Zellige 4"x4" tiles add richness to a space that's usually reserved for the crisp, clean white of freshly laundered clothes. Embrace the choice.
Darker design choices can be intimidating, but with so many tile options to help create your moody vibe, don't be afraid to experiment with some of these dramatic looks.
