Gone are the days when tiles meant only two things – floor tiles and backsplashes in bathrooms and kitchens. Nowadays, the only thing that is limiting how you can use tiles in your homes is your creativity. Different types, shapes, designs, and colours of tiles now can be used in different areas of your house in different ways. Tiles, being one of the most versatile and quite durable home decor and design materials, can work well not just on floors and walls, but can also serve various other uses.
If you are planning to redecorate your house or are in the process of building a new one – here are a few unique and exciting ways in which you can use tiles in your home for a completely new perspective.
1. Tiles to Divide the Room
Open concept kitchens have become quite a rage now where multiple rooms such as kitchen, living room, and often study are combined in one large room. This allows for better transparency, and the flow of light and air, and allows for a unique look. You can use tiles to demarcate spaces in your open-concept kitchen to create an invisible separation between the spaces. While carpets can be a slightly cheaper option for this, they are difficult to maintain and clean and are prone to staining. Tiles can help you avoid these problems and divide the space more permanently. The same concept can also be applied in your bathroom to designate a separate shower area!
You read that right, tiles can also be used to top tables and the side of the bars. While a daring choice, if done right, this can pay off pretty well. You can use tiles to top the surface of your indoor as well as outdoor tables. Kitchen countertops, washbasin countertops – much of your home furnishing could be converted into tiled furniture!
3. Tiles for the headboard
Floor and tiles are quite common in the bedroom, but you can use wall tiles to elevate the look of your bed. Tiles can be used to create a unique and attractive headboard for your bed, which will liven the way your bedroom looks almost instantly. A sturdy headboard made of tiles will also help you avoid scratches on the walls while looking good – truly the best of both worlds.
Stairs are an important functional element of any house. Stairs can be indoors or outdoors- but they are often ignored from a design perspective as people don’t know what to do with them. Many people choose to install carpets on indoor stairs for aesthetics as well as to provide a buffer – but as you know, carpets can be quite a hassle to clean – especially in the case of stairs as they are generally fixed to the steps. Don’t worry, there’s an easier, more effective way to design and decorate your stairs using tiles.
Tiles can be used to decorate each step of your staircase, including the underside of the steps. You can also use it as the support holder for the stairs for a unique and dazzling look. You can use different types of tiles for this purpose – right from wooden tiles for an elegant look, to mosaic tiles for an eclectic and oriental feel. Tiles are a lot easier to clean and maintain than carpets, too!
5. Frame it!
Tiles can be used efficiently as frames around your house. You can use tiles to frame your artwork, nooks, crevices in the walls, etc. to make them stand out. Another way to use tiles as frames is in the bathroom. Use tiles to frame your bathroom mirror(s) to create a vanity wall that will be the envy of your friends. For this purpose, you can use pretty wall tiles such as Moroccan and mosaic, or choose stark black tiles for a more regal and industrial look.
6. Wall Art with Tiles
Tiles are available in a variety of shades, colours, and designs, making them exquisite works of art themselves. You can use these stunning tiles as artwork on your walls too! These tiles will surely look like a statement-making piece of art and can also bring out the inbuilt beauty of your walls. Tiles such as Moroccan tiles are perfect for this purpose thanks to their stunning patterns.
Kitchen islands have traditionally been made of natural stones, but nowadays, other materials such as concrete are becoming quite popular too. If you want to elevate the way your kitchen island looks, you can use stunning ceramic tiles on the surface to make it stand out. These tiles can either match your floor or be as different as possible to create a unique statement. Wooden Tiles are also quite popular for kitchen islands, as they create an illusion of a full wooden island without the hassle of heavy maintenance necessary for wood.
8. Using Tiles to Create Patterns
Instead of using just plain old tiles for a simple floor, you can elevate it by using different combinations of tiles to create stunning patterns. Most tiles can be laid together to create interesting patterns such as checkerboard, herringbone, basket, etc. For instance, two contrasting shades of the same tile can create a checkerboard pattern. A classic combination of black and white can be used to create a playful chessboard-like pattern, adding visual interest to your space.
9. Accent Walls
Accent walls are quite popular as they allow you to unleash your creativity, tie the look of your overall room together, and of course, look great. People have been using paint, wallpaper, and decals to create an accent wall, but did you know you can also use wall tiles to create some eye-catching and stunning accent walls? Unlike wallpaper, wall tiles are easy to clean, and maintain, and are long-lasting. They can surely elevate the look of your room. They are resistant to moisture as compared to wallpaper, and can also tackle fire much better than paper. This makes them a great option if you have multiple outlets in your accent walls from a safety point of view.
9. DIY Ideas From Leftover Tiles
Sometimes you may end up with some leftover tiles after the renovation or reconstruction of your space. Instead of wasting these tiles, you can use them to create some DIY projects that can enhance the beauty of your house.
You can modify tiles to create simple projects such as tiled planters, tile coasters, decorative trays and more. This way you will end up with beautiful and functional accessories for your house and won’t waste the leftover tiles. For more ideas about how to use leftover tiles in your house visit here.
There exists no limit to how you can use tiles in your house, and the only thing holding you back is your creativity. So, go ahead and visit Orientbell Tiles today to find interesting tiles that you can use in your house to revamp it completely. Confused about which tiles to use? Then try TriaLook, a tile visualiser tool that will help you visualise how a particular tile will look in your room before you choose to buy it!
Mannika Mitra brings a wealth of experience to her role as Digital Content and Marketing Manager at Orientbell Tiles, having been associated with the company for the past 5 years. With a total of 12 years in the industry, Mannika holds an Arts degree from Delhi University and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication. Her journey has seen her excel as a digital producer at esteemed news agencies like ANI, NDTV, and Hindustan Times.
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