Ideal Home Wall tile trends
It’s just as important to consider wall tiles alongside your paint and furniture. Wall tiles are simple yet effective, with their wipe clean finish they are a practical feature. With so many styles and colours to choose they will become the sought after splash of style to your room.
There are a few things to bare in mind when choosing your wall tiles; Firstly, wall tiles are not just for the kitchen or bathroom, wall tiles can add drama to a porch or hallway, add light to a living room and make a statement in the bedroom. You cant use wall tiles on the floor (although you can use floor tiles on the wall) the reason for this is most wall tiles are made from ceramic making them softer and less durable than a porcelain floor tile.
Cermaic tiles are a lighter choice; the general rule of thumb is 20kg per square metre maximum weight on plaster walls and 32kg on plaster board, something you may need to consider when choosing tiles. Grouting impacts the final look. Grout that matches your tiles gives a clean, sleek finish, while white tiles look striking with dark and colourful grout.
1. New Angles
Ditch uniform rows and neatly finished edges. Here, brick tiles in different colours and patterns have been laid at a slant. As well as creating a visual appealing look applying tiles like this can help with working about tricky interior details such as; shelves, windows and plug sockets. Choose complimentary shades and matching grout to stop it becoming to busy.
HoM Mosaics to match
Florence Luxe £16.99 per tile, £186.89 per square metre, Vintage Fleur De Lys, £13.99 per tile, £153.89 per square metre.
2. Seamless Styles
For a seamless and low maintained look opt for oversized tiles in pale shades and it offers an elegant effect that creates an illusion of a larger space. Also less grouting is needed therefore less cleaning.
HoM Mosaics to match
Opulence Porcelain-Vanilla £24.99 per pack, Opulence Porcelain-Grey £24.99 per pack.
3. Statement Splash back
If you have a very neutral kitchen adding colour is a great way to make an impact. Opt for bold tiles designs in striking colour ways to make a focal point of an alcove or range cooker, and create a practical splash back in the process.
HoM Mosaics to match
Porto, 13.99 per tile, £153.89 per square metre, Geo Blush £12.99 per tile, £142.89 per square metre.
4. Marble for everyone
Marble is becoming increasingly accessible in everyday interiors instead of being preserved for high end hotels. This trend is always classy, tones of natural stone may change but it’s a perfect material for a modern country bathroom.
HoM Mosaics to match
Cairo £15.99 per tile, £175.89 per square metre, Venice Black Luxe £16.99 per tile, £186.89 per square metre.
5. Playing with pattern
Don’t shy away from mixing different tiles in one area. Do minimise a clash of patterns and colours but keeping a simple palette throughout.
HoM Mosaics to Match
Geo Moroccan Black & White £14.99 per tile, Vintage Blush £13.99 per tile, £153.89 per tile.
6. Mixing your metro tiles
The classic metro tile (makes you think of London and Paris underground stations) remains as popular as ever. Bevel options add texture while flat tiles are easy to clean. Use Cream; taupe and soft grey palettes for a classic country kitchen.
HoM Mosaics to Match
Mini Metro Grey £11.00 per tile, £131.89 per square metre, Mini Metro White £11.99 per tile, £131.89 per square metre
7. Moroccan influence
Often associated with bold pattern and bright jewel tones. Moroccan tiles can be a bold design of choice. Using soft pastel tones offer a subtler take on the trend without sacrificing on character.
HoM Mosaics to match
Geo Moroccan Large £14.99 per tile, £163.89 per square metre, Vintage Moroccan £14.99 per tile, £163.89 per square metre.
With thanks to Ideal Home
