7 Wall Tile Ideas For The Modern Indian Living Room

Simple painted walls are the thing of the past – wall tiles are the newest trend that can help up the “cool” quotient of your living room and add some character to the space. More and more modern Indian homes are ditching paint and wallpaper in favour of tiles – after all, tiles are more durable, easy to clean and require minimal maintenance. There is also the added benefit of them having minimal porosity that helps protect walls from water seepage through the walls.

Today, wall tiles for the living room are available in a wide variety of colours, materials, patterns, shapes, sizes, designs, and textures for you to choose from. With the sheer variety, it is impossible not to find a tile that works with your chosen design scheme or colour palette. Living room wall tiles can help you add a unique and personal touch to your living room without burning a hole through your wallet.

Gone are the days of simple wall tiles in the living room. With the advent of technology, tiles today can emulate the look and feel of a variety of other materials, such as wood, marble, and natural stone and provide you with the look of your dreams.

Also read: How to Select Tiles For The Living Room

Here are some trending wall tile ideas you can incorporate into your living room

7 Wall Tile Ideas For The Modern Indian Living Room

1) Rustic Look With Stone Wall Tiles

Natural stone has this old-school rustic charm that has the ability to add beauty to any space. But the natural stone is often expensive, difficult to install and requires regular treatments in order to maintain its sheen. Stone wall tiles for the living room, on the other hand, can provide you with the same rustic beauty at a fraction of the cost, easy installation and minimal maintenance. Stone tiles can also add some extra visual depth as well as texture to your living room.

2) Go All White

White is a colour that induces a feeling of safety and can often make a space feel lighter, brighter and bigger. But, we often tend to shy away from using white, especially in a common and heavily used area like the living room. Most often, the concern is about maintaining the crisp and clean look of white walls. Well, with white tiles you do not need to worry about maintenance – a simple rag and some soapy water on a regular basis are enough to ensure that your tiles do not lose their pristine shine! You can use colourful elements, such as throw pillows or wall art, to break the monotony of the white and make the whole space look and feel more inviting.

3) Add Some Warmth With Earthy Tones

Your living room is the space that is often hosted to guests, and it would do well to create a warm and inviting environment to make them feel comfortable. An earthy accent wall can help create this warm ambience, and adding small house plants can further emphasise the nature-inspired feel of the space. For a seamless and cohesive look, use the same tile on the floor and walls. If you wish to add some drama to the space, you can opt for a pattern tile in earthy tones to create an accent wall that will double up as a focal point for your living room.

4) Monochrome Is In

Using varying hues of the same colour can help you create a dreamy space that is full of character. Since you do not have multiple colours vying for your attention, you can concentrate on the individual pieces of the design, from the furniture to the tiles to the décor pieces used. While going monochrome, it is important to match the accessories well, or else the whole look gets thrown off. For example, in the image above, the all-grey look is accompanied by black accessories (viz., fireplace and window) that accentuate the beauty of the space without being too distracting.

5) A Modern Twist On The Old School Brick Wall

The brick wall is a timeless classic and has made its place on the hottest living room design trends. While the conventional brick look was a little rustic and high maintenance, the classic look can be replicated with the use of brick tiles. The brick tiles add a sleek and modern touch to the classic rustic look of exposed brick and provide you with an increased variety in terms of colour and design. From the classic brick red to classy blues to sleek black – you will find a brick tile in almost any colour that you can think of!

6) Go Regal With Marble

If you have a large living room, give it a larger-than-life look by using marble tiles. Marble has been used for thousands of years to denote luxury and grandeur. The intricate veined design on its surface adds to the beauty and charm of the tile. The best part is marble tiles for the living room work well with most design schemes and can be found in various colours to fit well with any colour palette.

Also read: Marble Tiles Vs Marble Slab: What is Better for Your Home

7) Add Some Shapes For Visual Depth

Geometrical shapes have the ability to add visual depth to the space since they create an almost 3D illusion on the wall. The clean lines and repetitive pattern is soothing for the eye and helps create an impressive accent wall for your living room. While using geometric patterns, it is best to use a single pattern and keep other things (upholstery, floor tiles, wall art, and furniture) simple so that there is no mish-mash of patterns vying for your attention. Using too many patterns can also overwhelm a space and make it feel visually cluttered and unwelcoming.

Creating a modern living room that has a designer feel to it is not rocket science. Using the right textures, patterns and colours is the key to your success. With the right tiles, you can elevate the look of your living space quite effortlessly.

Also Read: Unlocking Style: How to Select Tiles for Your Living Room?

How Can Orientbell Tiles Help?

Orientbell Tiles has a wide variety of wall tiles that can be used to create a striking living room. These tiles can be found on our website or at a store near you, where our team of tile experts will guide you with the help of QuickLook.

Confused about which tile will work in your space? Use TriaLook, our tile visualisation tool that will help you see the tiles of your choice in your space before you finalise.