This shape adds whimsy because the zigzag implies movement. Herringbone Shapes in MosaicsĪ herringbone mosaic design consists of brick shapes installed in a zig zag as you can see in the image below. To help illustrate the multicolor look in a lantern shaped mosaic, here's an installation we found on Houzz: Here's another example in multicolored glass tile (SKU 305735). You'll find these lanterns or ornaments in different colors and stones. This ornamental style works equally well in a kitchen for a backsplash. Notice how well it looks in combination with a square mosaic that outlines the mirror.

Here's how that Cararra Lantern mosaic looks installed in a bathroom. This lantern is a Carrara marble mosaic (SKU 305743). As you can see, they're curvaceous and contrast beautifully with strong and straight lines. Lantern shapes are among the most whimsical of mosaics.

Here we'll focus on lanterns, herringbones, and scales. Geometric designs have many shapes including lanterns, herringbones, basketweave, diamonds and more. We will though explore the following categories: (For an overview, see The Ultimate Guide to Mosaics). That said, there is no way we can cover every type of mosaic shape in this article. Even combine them with an otherwise tame looking tile and create a drop-dead-gorgeous effect. You can use them to create a focal wall, a backsplash, a design element. What makes the wealth of mosaic shapes available particularly wonderful (other than they are just plain fun to look at - i.e., think 'eye candy') is that they enable all kinds of interesting tile installation possibilities. Learning More About Mosaic Shapes with Kate Kate Spencer addresses this very topic in this article. Have you explored the wonderful world of mosaic shapes? When you do, you'll find circles, squares, and rectangles, not to mention hexagons, octagons, and other whimsical shapes to delight you.

Marble mosaic shapes