Building interior design enthusiasts and those looking to update or change their existing home decor often find choosing the right kinds of tiles difficult. But there is a huge range of styles and materials available to suit all tastes.
Buying or building a house can be a stressful experience, not to mention an expensive one. So much time is spent on paper work, leaving so little time for things you enjoy and want to do. However, with a little planning and hard work a new house can be transformed into a much-loved home.
Tiling Transformations
One of the best ways to modernize and change an interior is to make the most of a range of different tiling options. Whether it’s quarry tiles or marble tiles you prefer, it’s easy to create a new, sleek and contemporary finish.
You might be replacing existing tiles or wallpaper or designing a look for a new house. Either way, a well-chosen tile design and colour combination is just the thing to bring life to some of the most important rooms.
Of course, there are many different options to choose from, including glazed or unglazed ceramic tiles, perfect for floor or walls and practical options for utility rooms. Natural-clay quarry tiles also offer practical options and provide a good floor covering for kitchens.
Porcelain tiles are a type of ceramic and are known to be hard-wearing. As with mosaics, these are a good option for kitchen or bathroom wall tiles. Bathrooms are a key area for redecorating and are often tiled with natural stone products such as limestone, granite, slate and marble.
Go Natural
Marble is a natural product and although it may need sealing it provides an elegant, clean finish to all types of rooms, whether used on the floor, walls or both. It’s a material that never goes out of fashion and with imports from all over the world; there is always plenty of choice in colour and pattern.
Be careful to treat the tiles regularly with a below-surface sealer and surface-finishing product to protect them from spills or water damage. Always use cleaning products designed specifically for marble and remember that when wet a marble surface will become slippery.
Create A Balance
With all of this in mind; weigh up what suits your needs and overall design best. Match the colour of your tiles with existing decor or furnishings and be sure to order enough tiles to cover the surface area.
With the right style and material, a well-tiled floor or wall will make all the difference to a room, changing the overall look, tone and feel and making even small spaces and old-fashioned builds look fresh and modern.
