Want to know how you can use more ceramic tiles in your home?
Tiles are a beautiful addition to any room. But it’s not just for bathrooms and contemporary showers.
You can use Porcelaine stoneware in hundreds of creative ways throughout your home.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some DIY tile projects you can add to your spring to-do list this year.
Read on for an inside look at tiles!
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Kitchen backsplash
Many homeowners yearn to bring tiles into their kitchens. A gleaming panel of tiles behind the cooker can transform a kitchen in an instant.
But sometimes it can be difficult to choose a tile that really fits. What’s more, many people are intimidated by the idea of creating a backsplash themselves.
Fortunately, it is easy to take your kitchen backsplash into your own hands and create a look you love. The key is to be creative and choose something bold rather than subtle.
Choose non-traditional sizes of ceramic tiles for an eye-catching and stylish change, such as narrow rectangles or fish scales. Look for tiles that are brightly coloured or patterned in an interesting way.
You can even find ceramic tile designed to look like wood or marble.
Don’t feel pressured to create a traditional backsplash.
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Tiled shower
No matter what your shower situation is, you can always bring ceramic tile into the mix.
Consider creating a dreamy tile spread from tub rim to ceiling if you have a stand-alone shower stall.
Or panel the wall space above and around your shower with some beautiful mosaics.
Find some shower tile inspiration here.
If you’re starting from scratch as a homeowner, consider fully tiling your entire shower. This can give the bathroom a sense of expansive space.
Lastly, if you have wall nooks in place for storing shampoos and soaps, consider giving these mini backsplashes. Choose tile colors that can accent tones present in towels, rugs, and other decor.
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External flooring and garden
You can easily transform a backyard or garden area with ceramic tiles.
What’s more, if you have some leftover ceramic tile from your in-house project, bring the remainders outside! Create an improvised garden path yourself with gorgeous ceramics. You can even tile pots, vases, and other vessels with miniature tiles for extra aesthetics.
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Countertops
This project is ideal for homeowners who have a lot of flexibility with their current home design.
If you’re looking for a stunning addition to a kitchen, bathroom or laundry room, consider ceramic tiles.
Choose laminated stoneware to create a contemporary kitchen worktop or go for smaller mosaics to complement more minimalist cabinetry.
When tiling countertops, make sure you choose the right grout as you’re likely to use them for a variety of purposes.
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Kitchen floor
There’s nothing quite like a tiled floor, especially when it comes to look and feel. If you don’t want to go the backsplash route, consider tiling your kitchen floor.
You can choose tiles that mimic wood in appearance and texture, if you’re longing for an affordable alternative to wooden flooring.
Or you can go big and implement large tile squares to give your kitchen larger visual space.
Whatever you choose, select tiles that complement your existing design and decor.
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Bedroom tile projects
Why not bring ceramic tiles into the bedroom? Consider tiling your bathroom floor all the way to your suite to create the illusion of a larger room, or decorate your bedroom walls with tiles.
Create a ceramic tiled backsplash above the bed to give the illusion of a headboard.
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Upgraded fireplaces
If you’re seeking a way to spruce up your current fireplace, ceramics might be your answer.
Create your own fireplace backsplash. Or you can tiling a small area in front of your fireplace to visually separate the flames from the living area. If you have a mantel, consider tiling this too.
Discover the tile options that are out there!
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Tile as a general decor
Ultimately, tiles can be used as a form of decoration throughout your home to create focal points.
Whatever you end up doing, it’s a good idea to have an idea of what you want before you start laying tiles.
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Ceramics are a beautiful addition to any home, and they aren’t just designed for bathroom decor.
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