Stone Tile Patterns: Checkerboard, Versailles, Herringbone and More
Quick answerPopular stone tile patterns include checkerboard, Versailles, herringbone, hexagon, basketweave, penny round, arabesque, subway and diamond; choose by scale, room and the mood you want.
Stone tile patterns turn a plain wall or floor into a design. From checkerboard and Versailles to herringbone, hexagon, basketweave and penny round, each layout sets a mood. This hub walks you through every pattern we carry in marble, travertine, dolomite and onyx. Tap a pattern to see the look, where it works best and the tile to shop.
Stone Tile Patterns at a Glance
Pattern is about shape and layout. Small shapes become mosaics. Large shapes make bold floors. Browse all stone mosaics, or start here.
- Checkerboard: checkerboard tiles
- Versailles: Versailles pattern tile and Versailles mosaics
- Herringbone: herringbone mosaics
- Hexagon: hexagon mosaics
- Basketweave: basketweave tile
- Penny round: penny round mosaics
- Octagon and pinwheel: octagon and pinwheel mosaics
- Arabesque and lantern: lantern and arabesque mosaics
- Diamond, chevron and brick: diamond, chevron, brick
Checkerboard Stone Tile
Checkerboard pairs a light and a dark stone in a classic grid. It is timeless on floors and bold on entryways. We offer checkerboard tile in marble, dolomite and travertine, in sizes from 4x4 up to 24x24. Pairings include Oriental White with Nero Marquina, Thassos White with Bardiglio Nuvolato and more. Read about the trend in the marble checkerboard tile trend, then see black and white marble tile.
Versailles Pattern Tile
The Versailles pattern, also called French pattern, mixes several tile sizes in a repeating layout for an old-world floor. It looks stunning in tumbled travertine, and marble French pattern tile is offered in stones like Diano Royal and Atlantic Gray, so a French pattern marble floor is possible too. Shop Versailles pattern tile and Versailles mosaics. Planning a small version? Read our mini Versailles mosaic guide.
Herringbone Tile
Herringbone sets rectangles in a zigzag that adds movement. It works in travertine and marble alike, on backsplashes, shower walls and floors. See the herringbone backsplash tile guide and shop herringbone mosaics.
Calacatta and Carrara Herringbone Tile
Marble herringbone is a backsplash favorite. Herringbone Calacatta tile comes in 1x2, 1x3 and 1x4 mosaics in Calacatta Gold, plus a 1x6 in Calacatta Oliva. For a Carrara herringbone tile look, browse Bianco Carrara and herringbone mosaics and order a sample to compare the veining.
Travertine Herringbone Tile
Travertine herringbone brings warmth to floors and walls. Our travertine herringbone mosaics are small-format, such as 1x2 pieces in Scabos, Gold and Valencia, so they suit entry floors, shower floors and herringbone travertine floor accents as much as backsplashes. For a bigger floor, pair a travertine tile herringbone pattern with plain travertine floor tile.
Hexagon Tile
Hexagon tile feels fresh and graphic. We carry hexagons in several marbles and travertines, from small mosaic sizes to larger formats. Hexagon travertine floor tile, such as the 2in hexagon in Scabos and Gold travertine, adds a warm, earthy floor; see travertine floor tile. Explore hexagon mosaics in Calacatta Gold, Calacatta Oliva, Bianco Carrara and travertine.
Basketweave, Penny Round and Octagon Mosaics
These small-scale classics suit bathroom floors and showers. Black and white pinwheel tile is a vintage favorite: white Thassos or Bianco Carrara pinwheels with black dots. Basketweave and octagon and pinwheel often come with contrasting dots in black, blue-gray or ming green on Thassos, Bianco Carrara and Oriental White. Penny round gives a soft, rounded texture and comes in marbles such as Bianco Carrara and Oriental White. Great for shower floors. An octagon Carrara marble tile, such as Bianco Carrara octagon with blue-gray dots, is a classic bath floor.
Arabesque Marble and Lantern Tile
Arabesque, also called lantern, has curved points that interlock into an ornate lace-like wall. Pick arabesque and lantern mosaics in marble for a backsplash that stands out. Arabesque marble comes in Oriental White, Crema Marfil, Calacatta Oliva, Nero Marquina and Afyon White. Browse backsplash tile for ideas.
White Arabesque Backsplash Tile and Kitchen Ideas
For a white arabesque backsplash tile, start with Oriental White, Afyon White or Calacatta Oliva. An arabesque backsplash in a kitchen works best as the single statement: keep cabinets and counters simple and let the curved grout lines do the talking. Looking for arabesque tile backsplash ideas? Frame it with a plain field tile border, or see backsplash tile for white cabinets and the marble backsplash tile guide.
Subway and Brick Tile
Subway and brick layouts are simple, clean and easy to love. Carrara subway tile is the classic white-and-gray choice: browse marble subway tile and Bianco Carrara for current sizes, then look at brick mosaics. Not sure which fits? Our field tile vs mosaic backsplash guide helps you decide.
Diamond, Chevron and Lattice Tile
Angled shapes create energy. White diamond marble mosaics, like the 1x2 diamond in Calacatta Gold and Calacatta Oliva, give a soft, light look. Try diamond mosaics, chevron mosaics and lattice and geometric mosaics. They also pair well with square mosaics and stanza mosaics.
Travertine Pebble and Random-Strip Tile
Looking for something earthy? Travertine pebble tile, a flat-pebble mosaic in Ivory, Noce and mixed travertine, and random-strip travertine mosaics add natural texture. See random-strip mosaics and travertine mosaic tile.
How to Choose a Pattern
Match scale to the space. Small shapes suit showers and backsplashes. Large patterns suit floors. Read field tiles vs mosaic tiles, use the tile calculator, and order samples: any 5 samples are $25 and ship free. Pick a finish in stone tile finishes and the edges in stone trims and edges. More ideas in the inspiration gallery and the Stone Encyclopedia.
Common questions
What are the most popular stone tile patterns?
Checkerboard, Versailles, herringbone, hexagon, basketweave, penny round, arabesque, subway and diamond are the favorites. Each is available in natural stone mosaics or field tile.
What is the Versailles pattern?
Versailles, also called French pattern, mixes several tile sizes in a repeating layout. It creates an old-world floor and looks great in tumbled travertine.
What is a checkerboard stone tile?
Checkerboard tile alternates a light and a dark stone in a square grid. We offer marble, dolomite and travertine checkerboards in several sizes.
What is arabesque marble tile?
Arabesque, also called lantern, has curved points that interlock into a lace-like pattern. Arabesque marble comes in white and cream stones such as Oriental White, Afyon White and Calacatta Oliva, and it makes a standout kitchen backsplash.
What is herringbone Calacatta or Carrara tile?
Herringbone sets small marble rectangles in a zigzag. Calacatta Gold comes in 1x2, 1x3 and 1x4 herringbone mosaics. For Carrara herringbone, browse the Bianco Carrara collection and order a sample.
Is there a travertine herringbone tile for floors?
Yes. Travertine herringbone mosaics come in small formats like 1x2 in Scabos, Gold and Valencia, which suit entry and shower floors or an accent in a bigger travertine floor.
Do you have hexagon travertine floor tile?
Yes. Travertine hexagon mosaics, such as the 2in hexagon in Scabos and Gold travertine, work well on floors and walls. Order samples to check the color and finish.
What is black and white pinwheel tile?
Pinwheel is a mosaic of larger pieces with small dots between them. Our white marble pinwheels, such as Thassos and Bianco Carrara, come with black dots for a classic look.
Do you sell Carrara subway tile and octagon Carrara tile?
Bianco Carrara is available in several mosaic shapes, including octagon with blue-gray dots and penny round. Check the marble subway tile and Bianco Carrara collections for subway sizes.
What is travertine pebble tile?
Pebble tile is a mosaic of small rounded stones on a sheet. We offer flat-pebble mosaics in travertine for an earthy, natural texture.
What is French pattern marble tile?
French pattern is another name for Versailles. It mixes several tile sizes in a repeating layout, and it is offered in marbles like Diano Royal and Atlantic Gray as well as travertine.
Which pattern is best for a backsplash?
Herringbone, arabesque, subway and hexagon are all popular backsplash patterns. Smaller shapes feel detailed, larger ones feel calm.
Which pattern is best for a shower floor?
Small mosaics such as penny round, hexagon and basketweave are common shower floor picks because the many grout lines add grip.
What is the difference between a mosaic and a field tile?
A mosaic is many small pieces mounted on a sheet, which gives you a pattern. A field tile is a single larger piece used for the main surface.
Can I mix patterns in one room?
Yes. Many designers pair a patterned mosaic accent with plain field tile in the same stone. Keep the stone and finish consistent so it feels calm.
Can I order samples of a pattern before buying?
Yes. Any 5 samples are $25 and ship free, so you can see the pattern and stone in your own light.