Creative Ways To Use Tile In Your Home Decor

Having a beautifully decorated home remains a top priority for many people, and this year, it is estimated that  nine out of 10 homeowners will be remodeling or redecorating their abode. There are numerous ways to achieve a modern yet timeless look for your home, but one of the easiest ways to accomplish that is to use tiles to decorate your living space. Tile work is  traditionally found in bathrooms and kitchens, but if you go beyond tile’s conventional uses, you may be surprised at how well it looks in other parts of your home. Here are a few creative ways to use tile in your home decor. 

Tile an outdoor dining table

An outdoor sitting area can be a great place for entertaining if you add a big table for alfresco dining. But while a wooden table may look beautiful when surrounded with greenery, changing weather conditions and regular exposure to moisture can warp the wood or make it susceptible to mold growth. To protect your outdoor furniture, consider tiling your tabletop with travertine, as these tiles are  resistant to wear and tear. Moreover, using ceramic or travertine tiles on a table will make your outdoor furniture easier to clean after meals. 

Use tile to spruce up a dingy fireplace

Most homeowners are becoming more aware of how burning firewood in a traditional fireplace can cause indoor air pollution. This is the reason why most fireplaces in old homes are there for decorative purposes only. To make your fireplace even more attractive, try sprucing it up with some decorative tiles. Patterned or colored tile work will turn your fireplace into a focal point, while plain, stone tiles will give it a more modern feel. 

Create an accent wall in your bathroom

Accent walls are usually found in bedrooms or living rooms, but there’s no reason why your bathroom shouldn’t have one. Break up the monotony of a plain white bathroom by creating an accent wall using colored tiles. Artistic homeowners can create a tile mural using small pieces of different colored ceramic tiles on the shower wall. Meanwhile, those who aren’t confident with their skills can have images or photos printed onto ceramic tiles, then these tiles can be displayed in one wall of the main bathroom or in the powder room.  

Using tile work to refresh your home is an easy way to give it a lift, and it transforms the look of any room. The next time you’re thinking about redecorating your abode, consider using tile in a creative way and impress your family and friends with the results of your decorating efforts.