27 Jun 2023, Read Time : 8 Min

Simple & Beautiful Tile Border Design Ideas for Your Home

There are different elements that go hand in hand to create a unique and beautiful house. Some of these elements are large, like wallpaper, furniture, doors, fixtures, etc. but it is the tiny details that put everything together in a seamless and unified way. Border tiles, or tiles with a border design, are tiles that can be used as borders for various parts of your space. There are many types of border tiles including floor tile border designs and wall border tile designs. Let us have a look at various beautiful tiles border designs and how to use them in your house. 

Where Can You Apply Tiles Border Design?

Border design tiles for the floor

A plain tiled floor can come alive by using border design tiles on the perimeter. A creative use for these tiles can also be to differentiate spaces; for example, an open kitchen from a living room space. Larger fixtures, such as swings or a balcony, can have border design tiles to add details. Define entrances and pathways with border design tiles to make them stand out.  

Tile border design for wall

Border tiles have been used traditionally to create a boundary or border around the wall to make them look more framed and stunning. Enhance the look of the walls by using them as frames for your doorways and windows. This way your doors and windows will not look blank, making them look more defined. 

Border tiles can also be used for other purposes i.e. not using them as borders. For instance, you can use border tiles as backsplashes in kitchens, bathrooms, and other rooms. 

If you have lots of shelves built into the walls and would like to define them you can use simple, textured border tiles. This will make them look more elegant and sophisticated. The same method can also be used to define your artwork.

Bathroom border tiles design

Border tiles can be used in multiple ways to frame various equipment of the bathroom. For instance, it can be sued to frame the sink area, the shower, the bathtub, etc.

Another way to use border tiles in the bathroom is to create stunning and unique frames for mirrors. A combination of mirror (or mirrors) with beautiful border tiles will not only look unique but will also help you add seamless mirrors to the walls.

If you have a large bathroom with designated shower, sink, and toilet areas, you can use border lines to make them standout and look separate. 

Tiles border design for kitchen

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In kitchens you can use border tiles to frame dining table, shelves, tables, cabinets, etc. 

Another use of border tiles in kitchen is backsplashes as mentioned earlier. 

Border tiles can also be used to create interesting patterns around the kitchen counter. If you have an open concept kitchen with a combined dining/living room, you can use the tiles to create a nice division between the different spaces.

For larger kitchens, you can use border tiles on the floor to accentuate it. Use it in different patterns for a unique look. 

Tile Border Design for Hall or Living Room

As the living room is one of the first rooms that guests see in any house, it should designed, decorated, and maintained properly. Border tiles can be used to frame artworks, shelves, and walls in the living room.

If you live in a cold city and have a fireplace, use border tiles to frame it and make it look something right out of an English bungalow.

Border tiles are often used as a border around the baseboard.

Dining Room Border Tile Design

For larger houses that have a separate dining room, border tiles can be used around the table to create a nice frame for the table. You can bring style and elegance to your dining area with chic border tiles that create a visually distinct area within your home, especially in open floor plans.

In open-concept dining room, you can use border tiles to designate different areas. These tiles’ border design will make a frame around your dining table that will provide a unique touch that makes your space special and transform your dining area into a statement!

Entryway/Foyer Border Tiles Design

Entryway is an important part of any house that is essential because it allows for a good (or bad) first impression. Border tiles can be used for a good first impression by using them to create a ‘rug’ like effect.

Border tiles can also be used to highlight various elements in the entryway including walls, staircases, railings, artwork, and more.

Outdoor Spaces Tiles Border Design

You can use border tiles in outdoor spaces to frame decks, pools, patios, etc. Do make sure to use anti-skid tiles around pools to prevent accidents.

If you have an outdoor bar or kitchen, you can use border tiles as backsplashes as well.

Unique and Stylish Tiles Border Design Ideas

Traditional Border Design Ideas

These are well-known for their designs inspired by historical motifs and architectural design elements such as Pietra dura. 

Traditional border tiles often incorporate geometrical and minimal floral designs making them look quite stunning.

Contemporary Border Design Ideas

Contemporary border tiles often use minimal, sleek, and bold designs along with bold, bright and contrasting shades.  Each of these tile patterns is sure to bring out the contemporary elegance and unique charm to your living space, turning it into a modern and chic masterpiece. By letting your inner artist come out with a mix of geometry, metallic strokes used as accents, and a pop of vibrancy.

Nature-Inspired Border Design Ideas

As the name suggests, these tiles incorporate various floral and leaf patterns whether based on real plants or not. The floral elements are often combined with various basic colours.

Mosaic Border Design Ideas

Mosaic designs are based on ancient mosaic patterns such as Roman and Ottoman mosaic.

These are quite eye-catching and thus should ideally be paired with basic tiles and colours.

These use pieces of tiles of various shades, shapes, and textures to create unique designs and a bold look.

Textured or 3D Border Design Idaes

Different shades and textures of tiles are combined to create depth and a 3D-like look in these tiles.

These tiles generally use a combination of glossy as well as matte finish. 

Color-Block Border Design Ideas

To make these tiles various colours are used together for added depth and visual interest.

Different shades of the same colour can also be used for a monochromatic and chic look.

Thematic Border Design

Various themes including modern, bohemian, nautical, garden, industrial, dark, etc. are used for this style.

Shades, textures, styles, motifs, and colours are chosen according to the theme to get a unified look.

Luxurious Border Design

Elegant colours and designs are used for this pattern. Colours such as gold and silver are used predominantly.

A combination of metallic and gloss finishes is used for a decadent look. 

Geometric Border Design

Geometric patterns are used for a traditional or a modern look.

Various colours and designs along with combinations of geometrical patterns such as chevrons, hexagons, and herringbone are used to create unique and custom designs. 

Combination of Materials

Different materials such as glass, ceramic, porcelain, stone, metal, and wood are used together for an interesting and unique effect. 

Artistic Border Design Ideas

A variety of colours, designs, and materials are used to create patterns or images along with various artistic motifs to create the border. 

Hand-painted Tile Border Design Ideas

Intricate hand-painted designs are used for a unique look.

These are available in different colours, patterns, and vibrant shades.

Mix-n-Match Tile Border Design Ideas

An eclectic combination of colours, sizes, shapes, and materials of tiles are used together to create fancy borders.

Different finishes and textures are made into layers for added depth. 

Different Materials Used for Tile Border Design

Ceramic and porcelain 

Ceramic or porcelain border tiles are cost-efficient, durable, and easy to clean and maintain.

Also, both are available in a variety of colours and designs.

Natural stone 

Natural stone tile borders include natural stones such as marble, granite, or travertine. 

Ceramic tiles that mimic the look of natural stone can also be used for a similar look.

Glass 

The glass of various textures, colours, and prints can be used for borders.

Mostly suited for wall borders. 

Metal 

Metal borders are generally used for an antique or industrial look.

Metals and alloys such as copper, brass, and bronze can provide a traditional and antique look.

Metals such as steel and iron can provide an industrial look. 

Conclusion

Border tiles can be used to add accents to your tiles and make them look prettier and more personalised. While there are multiple designs and materials to choose from, ultimately the choice depends on you.

Border tiles are an easy way to add a different look to your space in no time. But choosing a particular tile and design might prove to be confusing. To solve this confusion, Orientbell Tile has provided customers with a visualisation tool called TraiLook available on the website, phones and tablets. Use the tool to see how a particular tile will look in your own space in no time helping you make an informed choice with ease.  

FAQs

• With what do you border tiles?

Add some modern designs to give it a modern look. Large-format tiles in subtle colours provide a feel of cleanliness and organised. Add some contrast like a pop of bright colour on the border—to give it some flare and some differentiation.

• Where do you put tile borders?

Tiles can be extremely versatile. They can create depth and add character to make your space look stylish and functional. Their versatility allows them to enhance the aesthetic appeal and create a focal point that raises the bar on the overall design. They can be used in showers, fireplaces to accent walls.

• What are border tiles used for?

By adding border tiles you can add a last touch of decoration! They can separate open floor plans and outline features of places like showers and fireplaces. It can even make a pattern on your flooring to resemble rugs.