Mosaic Tiles and How to Use Them

When it comes to the matter of home design, mosaic tiles usually get overlooked by the majority of home designers. The reasons for this vary, but usually it amounts to people being uncertain how exactly to use mosaic tiles. They are, of course, rather small and fiddly as tiles go, which gives people the impression that they’re difficult and time consuming to use. This of course is a little disappointing, as mosaics can truly give your bathroom or kitchen a dash of any sort of theme you desire if used correctly. But how do you use mosaic tiles effectively?

Do not be intimidated by their small size. Mosaic tiles are actually surprisingly easy to install, certainly they’re no harder than any other kind of tile. The key to using them effectively comes with understand how to properly use their size and colour.

Like most tiles, mosaics can come in a wide range of colours, tones and textures, whether its dark and stone-like to bright and glossy. How they’re used can radically alter the mood, theme and perception of a bathroom, so understand the basics of tile design first. Use bright, reflective tiles to make a kitchen seem brighter and larger, and use darker, more natural tiles to make a bathroom seem cosier and more contained. Also consider carefully just how the tiles themselves are shaped and designed.

For example, you can easily use stone-like, naturally coloured and textured mosaic tiles in a kitchen to give it a somewhat authentic Mediterranean appearance, with just a dash of the Levant or Tuscan Italy. Use of reds, browns and beiges will enable you to capture a warm, summery look, and used with larger stone-like tiles and fixtures will quickly give your kitchen a timeless, handmade appearance. This is especially useful if your kitchen is in view of guests -- the effect of the mosaic tiles will certainly give them something to talk about.

Another design is the use of single primary colours to evoke a single feel or theme. For example, extensive use of green tiles will give your room a very natural, foresty feel that would work well if you plenty of plants scattered about the place, such as in a conservatory. Meanwhile, blues will naturally lend themselves more to nautical and sea themes, which is a rather obvious design choice for a bathroom.

Meanwhile use of bright blues, greys and whites will make your rooms seem brighter and cleaner, while reflective surfaces means that more light can bounce around the room and give the illusion of space. The final look will be very modern, perfect for homeowners who want a home that looks ahead of its time. There is also a practical application to the use of bright mosaic tiles -- marks and stains become easier to spot, and thus they’re easier to keep clean. Clean rooms are hygienic rooms, and thus will enable you to better see to the health and welfare of your family.

How you array your tiles will also influence the final look and feel of your home. Evocative and bold designers may wish to consider using exaggerated, chequered designs using several different contrasting colours, something that will make the room stand out and draw the eye. This is good if you want to create a distinction between the wall and any working spaces or fixtures, such as showers or cabinets. Others may consider that a little too loud and distracting however, and as such may prefer to use only one or two colours of similar shades and hue to give the appearance of texture without overwhelming the sight. This is more suitable for people who want to create a sense of harmony and balance to their rooms, with everything blending together into one comprehensive whole.

As you can see, mosaic tiles can thus be used to great effect in altering and enhancing the designs of your home. For more information, or for a selection of other tiles, visit the website of Tile Choice. You can also phone directly by calling 0800 1560 560.