How to Use Patterned Tiles In Your Home
From concrete look tiles, to timber look, terrazzo or marble, there are many different tile trends that we see take the world by storm. Encaustic look / patterned tiles have taken over globally, and we can see why! Patterned tiles allow you to add your personality into your design, bringing the room to life. With a diverse range of colours and patterns to choose from, you can decide how subtle or bold to go.
You may be thinking that you would love to use encaustic look tiles somewhere in your home, but you’re not too sure where to start, where to apply them, whether it be a feature wall or an entire floor? Well we have listed some of our favourite places to use patterned tiles below, to help inspire you during your selections process, or the design stage of your next project.
Patterned Tiles in the Bathroom
Patterned tiles are a popular choice in bathrooms, with endless options of where to lay them, whether they be on the floor, wall, splashback, shower niche etc. It is the perfect place to add a patterned tile, without it influencing the rest of your home. Bathrooms act as a sanctuary within the home, a place to kick-start the day and unwind at night, it is the perfect room to showcase your personality through patterned tiles.
Transform your Laundry with Patterned Tiles
Recently we have seen an increase of people adding a wow factor to their laundries by opting for patterned tiles. Often laundries are a room in the house that is left until last during a design process, or often forgotten about with little design influence. The interior of your laundry should be as important as any other room. Patterned tiles are on trend and are a popular choice to add character to laundry rooms, we especially love a patterned laundry room floor!
Kitchen Splashback Tiles
Depending on your cabinetry selections for your kitchen, you can go a bold statement splashback with a strong pattern and/or bold colour ( like our Patchwork Classic Colour Collection), or something softer, whether that be a less detailed design, or more neutral / monochrome in tone (see our Patchwork Black & White Collection here). The kitchen is the heart of your home, let it express your personality, and allow guests to feel welcome and inspired.
However when it comes to applying patterned tiles throughout the home, the options are endless!
Entryway - Whether it has been continued down through the hall, or a feature design at the entrance of your home, patterned tiles are a way to make a statement as guests first step foot into your home.
Fireplace - Create a focal point by tiling your fireplace mantel with a patterned tile.
Porch - You love the look of patterned tiles but are not too sure of where to apply them inside your home? Make a statement by tiling your porch.
Staircases – whether your stairs are inside or outside, tiling the stair risers with patterned tiles brings personality to your staircase.
Feature Wall - No matter the room, or whether it be internal or external, creating a feature wall in your home is the perfect way to wow your guests.
As well as your alfresco, dining room, kitchen island, bedrooms and more…
When deciding on what pattern tiles best suit your project, it is important to ensure they are balanced with their surroundings. Consider the design and layout of your space, the other surrounding colours, as well as sizes of other tiles being used. With an extensive range of colours and patterns to choose from, the final decision comes down to your personal choice, and which design suits you and your home.
Visit the Italia Ceramics showroom where you can explore our full range of pattern tiles, and see them on display, allowing you to have a better vision of how the tiles will look in your own space.
Do you have patterned tiles in your home? Have you used patterned tiles somewhere that isn’t on the list? Let us know via email, or by connecting with us on Instagram. Don’t forget to hashtag #ItaliaCeramics when uploading photos of your projects featuring Italia Ceramics products!