Grout lines are forecasted to decrease in popularity. A release from the National Kitchen and Bath Association reported 89% of homeowners want to minimize or remove grout lines in their homes. Interior designers agree, noting the absence of grout allows for less maintenance therefore less chemicals in the home. “Less grout means less maintenance, which feels right for how people live today,” said Julie Beuerlein, founder of JKB Home Design.
Designers also recommend minimizing lines by using full slab porcelain or quartz or large format tiles.
“People’s lives seem to be getting busier than ever,” said Nureed Saeed, interior designer and President of NKBA’s Northern California Chapter. “In bathroom design, that translates to smaller grout lines and large format tiles to limit the amount of grout that is exposed and prevent the homeowner from having to clean more.”
