Craftsman, Bungalow & Arts and Crafts Tile

There's something about a well-preserved Craftsman bungalow that stops people in their tracks. The built-ins, the woodwork, the proportions, and almost always, the tile. The Arts and Crafts movement was a direct response to the cold uniformity of industrial production, and tile was one of its most expressive materials. That same handcrafted spirit is exactly what this collection is built around.

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The Aesthetic, In Plain Terms

Craftsman and Arts and Crafts design share a core philosophy: materials should be honest, details should be intentional, and nothing should look like it came off an assembly line. In tile, that translates to:

  • Earthy, nature-inspired color palettes: greens, browns, creams, and muted blues
  • Matte and satin glazes that feel tactile rather than slick
  • Geometric formats: hex, square, penny round–used with purpose
  • Pattern that references the natural world without being literal about it
  • A quieter, more grounded character than either Art Deco glamour or contemporary minimalism

If your home was built between 1900 and 1940, there's a very good chance craftsman-style tile is exactly what it was designed around. And if it wasn't, it can be!

Where These Tiles Work Best

  • Bathroom floors and walls: The original home for craftsman style tiles; a matte hex floor with a simple glazed square wall tile is a combination that's been working for over a hundred years
  • Kitchen floors and backsplashes: Bungalow tile in a warm earth tone brings immediate period character to a kitchen without requiring a full historical restoration
  • Entryways and mudrooms: Craftsman homes were built for living in, and their entry tile reflects that; durable, patterned, and designed to age gracefully
  • Sunrooms and porches: Unglazed porcelain hex tile in natural tones is a natural fit for transitional spaces that blur the line between indoors and out

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes tile "Craftsman style"? 

Craftsman style tiles tend to be smaller in format, matte or satin glazed, and rooted in natural color palettes. Hexagons, squares, and penny rounds in earthy tones are the most authentic choices. The defining quality is that the tile looks made rather than manufactured — texture, variation, and a slightly imperfect quality are features, not flaws.

Can I use these tiles in a home that isn't a Craftsman or bungalow? 

Absolutely. The warmth and character of Arts and Crafts tile translates well into farmhouse, cottage, and even transitional interiors. The key is pairing it with natural materials — wood, stone, linen — that share the same honest, unpretentious quality.

How do I choose between matte and gloss glaze for a bungalow bathroom? 

Matte and satin glazes are the more historically accurate choice and tend to photograph better in period interiors. Gloss has its place — particularly on wall tile where you want a bit of light reflection — but if you're aiming for authentic craftsman style bathroom tile, matte is usually the right call.