Grout

Chunky, oversized grouting has been a recurring theme in bathrooms and kitchens of late, offering a more graphic, playful look on the walls or floor. From ...

The tiled wall in this bar inverts tradition by making the grouting the star of the show, with the white space created by the tiles themselves as opposed to the grout. Lilith now holds an MA in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London (a degree where she could combine both) and has previously worked at the Saturday Times Magazine, ES Magazine, DJ Mag and The Simple Things Magazine. While chunky grouting is certainly having a moment, it's not a look for everyone; and it's not always practical either. She discovered a love for lifestyle journalism during her BA in English and Philosophy at the University of Nottingham where she spent more time writing for her student magazine than she did studying. [Ginger Curtis](https://www.urbanologydesigns.com/about) (opens in new tab), president of Urbanology Designs, explains, 'the oversized grouting creates a secondary pattern without only relying on the tile.' Used here in her fellow designer's bathroom, it creates a clean, neutral feel with the generous white space. 'But if you relish a finish that has more depth, texture, and warmth, terracotta floors with large grout joints are extremely inviting and offer so much visual texture - and actual texture - underfoot.' Uniquely irregular multi-sized and multi-shaped tile combinations work particularly well with an oversized grouting idea, such as triangular tesselations or circle and losange tile formations When it comes to using different-sized tiles in a design however, Deborah warns that not all tiles will work for the job. This is largely to do with it being more of a practicality, a as opposed to a conscious feature of our designs. For a visually striking idea, try experimenting with different-sized grouting joints within the same design. 'The extra-large grout joint accentuates "the woven" and more graphic characteristics of this tile combination, while the warm terracotta tones make the installation more tactile and grant an extra-earthy quality to it.' 'The look is more modern and less expected.' From rustic, artisanal terracotta flooring to asymmetrical, geometric patterns on shower walls, this grouting idea is certainly defining the