How To Use Mosaic Tiles Anywhere In The Home

May 21, 2023

Mosaic effect tiles are a versatile and attractive way to add decoration and waterproofing to your home. They have stood the test of time and have been in use since the earliest days of civilization, yet they can still look strikingly contemporary. Here are some inspirational ideas about how to use mosaic tiles in your home. 

In the bathroom

The bathroom is an ideal place to use mosaic tiles to full effect, because you have the opportunity to use floor to ceiling tiles throughout the entire room. You may choose to create a feature wall to draw the eye to a focal point, or just tile the whole room with a design that you love.

Mosaic tiles provide the ideal opportunity to play with pattern, but tone, colour and texture can be just as effective. For example, you may want to make a monochrome wall stand out with a colour that runs from light to dark in tone. You could also mix textures, with glass, polished ceramic, and rougher stone tiles.

If you do decide to tile the whole room, it’s best to stick to a limited palette of two or three colours to avoid a rather dizzying effect, not to mention a very lengthy installation process. 

Don’t dismiss the idea of using mosaic tiles on the floor. They can be used to create pleasing geometric patterns that add depth and interest to a space, and are easier to fit around furniture and fittings than larger tiles. The smaller size also provides some extra traction on slippery wet flooring. 

In the kitchen

Mosaic tiles are often used in the kitchen, especially to create splashbacks and borders. A popular way to use them is to create a horizontal patterned border across the middle of a wall with large tiles. This breaks up the wall and adds visual interest to the room. 

They can also be used to create vertical borders that help to divide up different zones in the kitchen, for example to visually separate a cooking and dining area. A simple black and white colour scheme can work really well in a neutral kitchen, or you may want to use the opportunity to introduce a pop of colour. 

Downstairs cloakrooms

Downstairs cloakrooms are usually small spaces that are decorated with lighter colours to increase the sense of space. Some well chosen mosaic tiles can be used for a splashback behind the basin to add a decorative element. They also look very attractive as a wide border around a mirror. 

In the Living room

The living room might not be the first place you think of installing mosaic tiles, but they can be used to add a bespoke touch to a generic stone fireplace. This helps to emphasise the fireplace as the focal point in the room.

In the garden

Mosaic tiles are an excellent choice to add a design feature to the borders of paths and patios, and can also be used to create unique stepping stones.