How Floor and Wall Tile Layout Can Transform Your Space!
Excuse me, could you give me some directions please?
Nope, not road signs, we are talking about tiles here.
Directions are a very important aspect in our world of tiles. Your floor tile and wall tile choice speak volumes of course. However, it also has a lot to do with the way they are presented in the space, and what message they portray.
The same tile can look so different in different lays – herringbone, offset, stackbond, brickbond just to name a few. There are so many ways we can play with floor and wall tiles to transform your space.
Written by Racha Bayeh
Italia Ceramics in-house Interior Designer
Rotate
Just a simple rotation can create wonders!
Notice how the whole look of the wall gains elegance with this basket weave look, created solely by changing the subway tile direction.
Subway tiles, available in different colours.
Who Said You Couldn’t Mix Tile Layouts?
Looks like this designer has created an illusion of a border in this splashback, using the same wall tile just changing the direction!
Go Big
With Your
Wall Tiles!
Square tiles laid Brickbond – How good does this look!? A standard size tile has become a feature wall tile. Use of a larger format tile takes up more space, making the fixtures and furniture appear smaller and more spaced out, totally opening up the space!
OR concrete look collection, also available in 600x1200mm format.
Aim For the Sky
Create the illusion of height or width with the use of kitkat/finger mosaics for your wall tiles! Notice how the ceiling appears to be higher with those beautiful little finger tiles pointing upwards.
Project & Image by A + L Homes
Draw the Eye
How beautiful is that feature wall behind the vanities?
Not only do the wall tiles make the space appear more elongated than it actually is, it also forces our eyes to wander towards the bathtub and the lovely scenery outside. Pair with a matching floor tile for added cohesiveness.
Create Visual Impact
Can you believe these two photos are actually the same floor tile, just laid differently? Getting creative with your floor tile layout can create visual impact tailored to your style and space.
tile Layout Dictionary
