Wouldn’t you like to have a space that looks like the ones you often come across on Pinterest? A design that is classic but trendy – all at once!
There are several ways by which you can achieve the dream look, but you can definitely draw the eye using bold patterns. While minimalism is a raging trend these days, there is an appeal to decorative, vibrant tiles that we can’t deny.
Decorative or patterned tiles, made of ceramic and vitrified materials, are available in a mind-baffling range of designs and colours and can be used to enhance the beauty of your space. Also available in a variety of finishes, each finish can have a different impact on the look of your space. Matte finished tiles can give the space a rustic feel, while glossy tiles can give it a shimmering effect.
You can mix and match different patterns and designs to create the space of your dreams. Pre-designed tile combinations are also available to help you create the perfect ambience.
With a variety of design schemes available, let us look at a few designs that you can use to adorn your household and the impact they have on your space.
Wall Tile Designs
While simple walls can help your art pieces, furniture or accessories stand out, using highlighter tiles can elevate the look of your space by a notch. Here are some popular wall tile patterns:
Stripes To Elongate Your Space
Decorative tiles do not need to always be loud and eye-catching. Subtle, muted designs can be used to create a perfect office or reception environment. These tiles can also be used in study-rooms and hotels as they have a very classy and professional appeal to them.
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The added advantage of horizontal stripes is that they can help elongate a space and make a small space feel a lot longer. If installed vertically, the tiles can vertically elongate your space and make your ceiling feel a lot higher.
2. The Modern Twist On Your Classic Brick Wall
While a bricked wall is a classic look, it has made its space in modern interior design. The brick tiles can give your space a raw and rustic feel. The rugged surface and reddish hues are a very popular choice for living rooms, porches, dining rooms, exterior walls, etc. where they can add an earthy charm to the space. Available in a variety of colour combinations, the tiles can be used with almost any colour scheme. The matte finished surface adds to the beauty of the tiles and helps bring out the vividness of the tile design.
3. Stone Look Without The Hassle Of Maintaining One
Since natural stone is vulnerable to elements and is porous, it is difficult to clean and requires a lot of maintenance. It is also highly affected by moisture and is often afflicted with scaling or mildew.
Due to this, tiles that have a stone look or design are often preferred to give the space the stone look, without the added maintenance. These tiles can be used to enhance the beauty of your outdoor spaces, such as the exterior walls or porches. Their rugged appearance creates a desirable contrast to smooth and plain surfaces of living rooms and offices.
4. Give Your Space Visual Depth With Geometric Patterns
Geometric patterns are a great way to add some visual depth to your space. You may think geometric patterns are a thing of the past, but today a variety of different geometric printed tiles in various sizes and colours are available. These tiles can help add a contemporary touch to your design. Use a bold geometric tile on an accent wall to create a mesmerising living room or use it as a highlighter tile in a restaurant to give the space a subtle touch of design.
5. Versatile Moroccan Tiles To Spruce Up Your Space
The oomph of Moroccan tiles lies in their extensive colour palette and intricate designs. Their complexity of patterns and exotic appeal is irresistible. Moroccan motifs have been traditionally used in kitchens and bathrooms, but their use has significantly expanded in modern times. They are often seen gracing hallways, living rooms, bedrooms, and even in commercial spaces like restaurants, cafes, and offices.
Floor Tile Designs
Gone are the days of simple and boring floor tiles. Patterned floor tiles can help add another design to your space, without making it too overbearing. Here are some popular floor tile patterns:
1. Give Your Space A Traditional Touch
Traditional prints, once very common, have become really uncommon. But, they are slowly making a comeback, thanks to their intricate designs and bright colours. These tiles come with traditional prints, such as kolam art or a traditional rajputana print that can give your space a majestic touch. While these tiles have a busy design, they can be paired with simple walls to enhance the beauty of the space. These tiles are ideal for use in simple, open spaces such as showrooms, boutiques, salons, living rooms, etc.
2. Warm, Inviting Wood Floors
Wood brings an undeniable cabin-style, natural aesthetic to any space that it is added to. The popularity of wood is wide-spread. Although natural wood is not suitable for humid countries like India, as moisture is the absolute enemy of wood, wooden tiles have emerged to be the perfect alternative to natural wood. Made using ceramic and vitrified materials, these tiles beautifully replicate natural wood while being easy to clean, durable, and have a low porosity. The gorgeous tiles can be paired with warm shades of neutral colours, such as white, beige, cream, and grey, to give your space an inviting feel.
3. The Majestic And Opulent Marble Tile
Marble conveys luxury like no other. Its veined and shining appearance is a top favourite among buyers, for both floors and walls. When we think of the word “marble”, we often visualise stone slabs in white, cream, and other lighter colours. But, also available in darker shades, darker marble tones can transform a space from boring to an artistic masterpiece. Since natural marble is porous and chips easily, marble tiles have become an increasingly popular replacement. The tiles can be effectively used in a variety of spaces, such as, bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, lobby areas, reception areas, restaurants, corridors, and pooja rooms.
_As you can see, each pattern has a different impact on the ambience of your space. Once you have decided the ambience you are opting for, you can easily select the design of your choice. But, make sure you do not use more than 3 different tiles in one space, especially a small space like a bathroom, since it can get too busy.
Not sure of which design works well for your space? Fret not! Upload a picture of your space on TriaLook and try different tiles until you are happy with what you see! And the best part is that you can do this from the comfort of your home and without downloading any extra software.
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