Have you ever considered decorative tiles in your home? Using decorative tiles is a great way to add dimension and spruce up your walls or floors, to give a room a unique look.
So, where and how should you use decorative tiles to achieve a stylish effect? While decorative tiles are most commonly found in kitchens and bathrooms, don’t limit yourself to just these rooms. Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can add character to any room.
Hero your kitchen beyond the splashback
The most obvious place to add personality to your kitchen is with the splashback, but if you have an island, why not carry the decorative tiles through to the wall of your snack bar area? This is an area which often gets neglected, but by adding a decorative tile like Moroccan inspired tiles, it can make an even bigger impact to a space often reserved for shoe scuff marks.
Add flair to your floor
With the right choice of decorative tiles, you can dramatically transform a boring looking floor into the most talked about room in the house. For example play with the tiles amongst your main floor as a tile matt or try adding texture to a bathroom floor.
Something as simple as a geometric black and white pattern can make all the difference in a bathroom. Break the mould and experiment. Rather than keep to a repeating pattern or design, create an exciting floor space with tiles scattered in a non-repeating pattern, and have some of them creep halfway up the wall for a truly unique look.
Accentuate your ceilings
Add more texture to your bathroom by going floor to ceiling with your tiles. You can create an interesting feature wall using decorative tiles of any shape or size for dramatic effect. Tiling up to your ceiling will also add the feeling of height to your space!
Make small but impactful touches
When it comes to decorative tiles, sometimes less is more. Something as simple as creating a band of decorative tiles in an eye-popping colour or pattern in your wet areas, is all you need to add a little flair to a room. If using mosaic tiles, look for tiles already assembled in a pattern and secured to mesh sheets, to save on costs and installation.
What about the grout?
While grout serves its purpose of filling the gaps in your tiles, it can be used as a decorative tool as well. If you want to make your tile design stand out, choose a dark or coloured grout to create contrast. A light or matching colour will blend in and make your tile design look uniformed.
Final thoughts
It’s all about getting the balance right. To avoid any style errors with decorative tiles, follow these simple tips:
- Make sure you use colours that complement not clash (unless the design warrants it).
- Avoid using different tile patterns in the same room as it will look too busy. Choose where to make your statement and then stick with neutral tiles everywhere else.
Lastly, don’t be afraid to experiment. Decorative tiles are great for the imagination, so bring yours to life and showcase it in your home!
Perth’s decorative tile specialists
Be inspired by Ceramic Tile Supplies’ extensive range of quality decorative tiles. Browse online or visit one of our showrooms in Wangara and Myaree to see the full range of decorative tiles in Perth.
