Classic Quatrefoil Tile Design Ideas (Clover Tile)
If you’re looking for a timeless tile with pattern, quatrefoil tile (or “clover tile”), might just end up being your favorite! Even if you’ve never heard the specific term “quatrefoil”, I bet you’ve seen this traditional design shape in some beautifully designed bathrooms- it’s one of the prettiest options for bathroom floor tiles!
The word quatrefoil means “four leaves”, just like the shape of a four leaf clover, which is why this specific tile design can sometimes be referred to as clover tile. Let’s take a look at this gorgeous tile- you’re going to love it!
Why You’ll Love Quatrefoil Tile (Clover Tile)
There is quite the variety of decorative styles of tile patterns, but there are few that have such a sophisticated geometric pattern and distinctive look and yet still fall into that classic tile category.
You’ll see quatrefoil tile throughout beautifully designed traditional homes- from a kitchen backsplash to bathroom floors. Clover tile has also been a popular choice in laundry rooms, as homeowners and interior designers tend to use this space to have a bit more of a “fun design”- and quatrefoil is such a great tile shape to add some fun pattern to a space!
If you love the timeless appeal of genuine marble tile, there are many quatrefoil marble tile options! Bianco quatrefoil tile (or thassos quatrefoil tile) typically refers to a white marble that can pair beautifully with a variety of color schemes- from a classic white marble background with gorgeous blue celeste clover shapes (always a favorite if you love blue and white!) or ming green clover shapes (so pretty if you love white and green!). If you’d rather not incorporate much color in your tile, there are lovely quatrefoil tiles in soft neutral tones or even in all white or gray.
Since the term “quatrefoil tile” or “clover tile” isn’t as widely known as other tile patterns such as herringbone, basketweave, or hexagon tile, you might find varying names for this specific pattern when searching online. These are a few helpful search terms that will lead you to this beautiful clover tile:
- Quatrefoil tile
- Clover tile
- Floret tile
- Blue celeste clover tile
- Azula floret tile
- Marble mosaic clover tile
- Clover mosaics
There are so many spaces in the home where clover tile would look lovely! Consider using quatrefoil tile in the following ways:
- As a beautiful kitchen backsplash tile
- Floor tiles for the powder room or bathroom
- In a shower niche
- As shower wall tiles or shower floor tiles
- Laundry room floor tiles or back splash
Here are some reasons you will love quatrefoil tile! :
- Classic tile design
- Offers a fun pattern while still feeling timeless
- Has a delicate clover or floret shape (so pretty!)
- Comes in beautiful marble (and can be found in natural stone tiles, ceramic tile or porcelain tile as well)
- If you’re looking for hints of light color, quatrefoil tile is a beautiful way to incorporate some subtle color in the tile design- from beautiful blue celeste marble to ming green marble. (Green or blue colored tile complement white thassos tile beautifully in quatrefoil patterns!)
- While there is not a large selection of tile sizes for clover tile, the small mosaic tile size is most common- and it is simply gorgeous!
Favorite Quatrefoil Tile / Clover Tile Designs
- Thassos White and Carrara White Marble Quatrefoil Four-Leaf Clover Mosaic Tile with Brass Dots Honed
- Arpell Azul Waterjet Mosaic- (get a tile sample HERE!)
- Thassos White and Indian Green Marble Quatrefoil Four-Leaf Clover Mosaic Tile with Brass Dots Honed
- Thassos White Marble with Ming Green Clover Quatrefoil
- Sagano Green Marble and Thassos White Marble Quatrefoil Four-Leaf Clover Mosaic Tile with Brass Dots Honed
- Azula Floret Marble Mosaic
- Thassos Marble and Blue Celeste Marble Clover Tile
- Layla Verde Polished Marble Mosaic Tile- (get a tile sample HERE!)
- Madison Petite Gem Quatrefoil
- Layla Azul Marble Mosaic- (get a tile sample HERE!)
Beautiful Quatrefoil Tile Design Ideas
In the image above, this quatrefoil tile design is subtle and stunning! It showcases the perfect pop of pattern without being too bold. This bathroom is a great example of how a classic white bathroom can still be unique and timeless all in one. The quatrefoil design complements the classic white subway tile, and is such a versatile choice for different colors or styles of bath mats!
Here is the seamless continuation of quatrefoil tile complementing the classic white subway tile beautifully in the same bathroom. It gives visual interest to the eye, while still being neutral and subtle. While a pop of color would look gorgeous as well, this is a great look for a white bathroom / neutral bathroom.
The clover shaped mosaic of this gorgeous blue and white bathroom sink backsplash is such a beautiful way to display a traditional polished nickel wall mounted faucet.
A classic marble quatrefoil design featuring Bianco Carrara marble for that timeless touch. This is such a stunning look for a bathroom floor!
This clover tile features a lovely combination of glass and stone, and complements the brass towel bar beautifully.
This quatrefoil tile border might just be one of the prettiest tile borders ever!
A bolder and larger quatrefoil shape is such an eye-catching design for this beautiful bathroom tile in beautiful shades of blue.
This fabulous mood board showcases how a classic Carrara marble quatrefoil tile can pair with various colors and textiles.
Can’t decide on the perfect tile grout color? Be sure to check out these posts for the perfect white grout HERE and the perfect soft gray grout HERE!
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