Patterned tile isn’t just used for the floor anymore. In fact, it has all sorts of uses and it can really change the entire look of a room. If you want to find a cool, yet different way to add patterned tiles to a room, here are a few options to consider. Most all of these are ideas for places beyond just the floor, but there are a few slipped in for good measure for those of you that like the originality of the idea. Without further ado, here are some of the best patterned tile options to consider.
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Focal Point Fireplace
Fireplaces are always made of the same darn things; cement, stone or brick. Why not consider some patterned tile? Not only is this good fire fireplaces with mantles, but you can also use it for fireplaces that go right up to the ceiling. Choose one, two or even three different patterned tiles to mix and match as you see fit. You can even go with the theme you already have going on in your house such as an Spain or Grecian theme.
Indoor Accent Wall
When people think of an accent wall, they automatically assume it’s covered with a paint mural or paint in general. One idea is to use a patterned tile to create an accent wall – and it doesn’t just have to be one solid color either. Try chevron, herringbone, or even geometric designs to really spruce up the room.
Floor Entrance
If you have a pretty simple home but have some bold colors in the surrounding rooms of the entrance, one idea is to use a patterned tile on the floor right in the entryway. For example, if you have an entryway that leads to a dining area and you have a wall of shelves with things like deep blue, green and white glasses and goblets, use a deep blue and white patterned tile on the entryway. Just remember, since it is an entryway, people will come in with wet shoes. Make sure you either place a mat down at the door, or have the tile honed so it has a rougher surface.
Patterned Shower Stall
Not everyone can pull a patterned shower stall off, but if you can manage to, you should. At least one wall. You can try for a quilted pattern, geometric pattern, or another pattern that really speaks to you.
Patterned Backsplash
Backsplash tile are being used in mostly each home these days see tilemarkets.com/blog for more details. Well I wanted to add that you will see backsplash tiles not just in the kitchen but also in the bathroom as well. A patterned backsplash tile is a great way to bring in warmth and color, and make a more interesting backdrop for your entire kitchen (cleanmama.net). This works a lot like a mosaic, but instead of being glass tile backsplash, it’s regular porcelain tile built patterned backsplash tile – it’s much cheaper than glass, and it gives you more options to create your own pattern. Porcelain tile comes in great number of varieties in order to suit your choice, if you wanted to go on a higher end you can try travertine backsplash or marble backsplash and mix them together with different colors and you will be able to create a pattern like backsplash. So to get these products you should visit tilemarkets.com I found lots of variety of both porcelain or ceramic tiles, these can allow you to build your own patterend backsplash. tilemarkets.com is an online tile shop they have many more of the tiles and flooring choices so you can get variety and many colors to play around with while you build your own patterned backsplash tile for kitchen to fit between your countertop and cabinets.
Back Of Cabinet Patterns
If you have an open style kitchen, with open shelving and cabinets, this is another way to utilize patterned tile. Some people will just place something else in that back space like paint or wallpaper, but adding patterned tile, especially in such a small quantity, will be incredibly cheap, and yet it can really bring that wow factor to your kitchen without trying very hard.
Faux Rug
Another popular design that is becoming quite fruitful are these faux rug looks. They can be placed in a bathroom, a sitting room, a sun room or just about anywhere else to be honest,. The outermost part of the floor is tile – but a solid color that will complement that inner tile. The inner tile is placed within the frame and has a pattern to it. You could, for example, place an outer frame along the bathroom, and then in the inner frame where your tub would go, create the pattern. It’s almost like having an accent wall, but it’s an accent floor. It’s a very different, yet welcoming look and it can showcase an object in a room such as a claw foot tub, an antique leather couch, etc.
Sometimes when it comes to patterned tiles, you just have to think outside of the box. If it works for you, in your home, don’t worry about trends and all that. Just make it pretty, well planned, and hire the right installer for the project. As long as you’re happy that’s all that matters. And if it comes down to it and you don’t like any of the options above and you just want to stick with a regular old patterned tile floor for your home – do it.