My love for chevron patterns started years ago with the discovery of Italian lofts with worn chevron hardwood floors. In the last few years, the pattern has become quite popular and is used in hardwood flooring, tile, textiles, and accessories. Tile manufacturers are catching on to the trend and the Chevron pattern is popping up in even more kitchens, bathrooms, and living rooms.
Sources for Chevron Tile:
- Ann Sacks: Nottingham Collection
- Granada Tile: Ardoz-924 in the Echo Collection
- Studium: Maharajah Stripe
Other Chevron Patterns in the Home:
- How To Make Perfect Chevron Stripes Every Time
- Chevron In The Bedroom
- Painting Project: Beth's Bold Chevron Stripes
Images: Splendid Sass, Cococozy, Studio G, Roost, Ann Sacks, Granada Tile, Studium
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I just found out that the chevron derived from the upside down V shape that two "chevre" goats make when they jump up and head butt each other. Just so you know.
The third photo of the green and white floor is actually herringbone. Chevron places the planks/tiles on a diagonal and they meet at a center line. Herringbone is placed on the diagonal, but are interlaced. I love both.
http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2010/02/french-floors.html
Jeff Shelton has a great design that's similar, called "Leaf Zag", and the tile is colored concrete, so it's less expensive than the other choices listed, and a LOT cheaper to install, since they are square tiles. I wish I could post a photo of a kitchen that this tile was recently used for, it looks fantastic!
That third photo from Studium is very nice!
You should love Missoni then...;0)
Love this !
Chevron, Harringbone, regardless... the idea is awesome.
Actually, the Ardoz-924 in the Echo Collection from Granada Tile shown above is also a cement tile. You're right though, handpoured cement tiles do run less than most handpainted ceramic tiles and they last a lifetime. There are a wonderful number of variations on a theme of chevron, from material to color to size. Check out Vigo and Santander as variations and play with colorways at: http://www.granadatile.com/echo_catalogue.php. What fun!
one of my favorites...