Tile in Interior Design: 30 Best Examples of Decoration

Tile has long held leading positions among decorative materials for the home, but in the past it was only considered as a bathroom finishing option. Today its possibilities are much broader. Depending on the pattern and material, tile can make an interior bright or calm, add a nostalgic mood or elegant accent. We have collected 30 of the best patterns, from timeless classics to the most innovative solutions.

Lace-like Patterns

Originally, patchwork was known as a technique for working with quilted textiles, but over time, the vibrant pattern moved to finishing materials. Patchwork-style tile is also like a composition of "patches" and fits perfectly into minimalist or Scandinavian design.

By the way, patchwork is not always a multitude of shades: if you prefer minimalist color solutions, choose tile with a neat pattern painted in two tones.

Harmony in Simplicity

Lacquered rhombus, mirror mosaic, small hexagonal tile styled as marble – such finishing can easily pair with a budget kitchen cabinet or luxurious bedroom design. The obvious advantage of this solution is the ability to incorporate tile finishing into any interior, from classic to Scandinavian style.

Insight from Nature

Natural motifs in interior design are appropriate not only in country homes: decoration in calm blue or green tones will refresh the apartment interior in a megacity, while a floral pattern will bring a touch of rural comfort. Modern technologies enable the production of tile in soft natural colors or rounded forms, or create an illusion of a noisy waterfall on the shower wall.

Elegant Approach

Distinguishing features of Art Deco style are strict regularity, bold geometric shapes, ethnic patterns, and complex ornaments. In the 1920s, such finishing was considered an attribute of luxurious living and only a few could afford it.

Over time, Art Deco finishing became more affordable: modern tile is characterized by elegant patterns and deep color combinations but, unlike its prototype, is much more accessible in price. Large tile with such a pattern can be laid on floors and walls, while small tiles can be used to decorate individual elements of the interior.

Vibrant World

Finishing walls, floors, or ceilings with bright-colored tile is an effective way to create an optimistic interior. However, in this case, the tiled finish will dominate the design project, and furniture must be chosen carefully. Colorful patterns or bright monochrome tile are best complemented with a white or light wood-toned cabinet.

Stylish Contrast

Depending on the pattern, black-and-white tile can bring retro tones or strict geometry to an interior. Colors don't have to be distributed evenly: let black or white dominate depending on your design tasks. Look at black-and-white floor tile: neat dark accents on a light background look like a Parisian luxury element.

If you're not fond of the strictness of black and white, choose any other colors as primary ones – for example, a combination of blue with light tones looks just as expressive.