Get the look: Wood-effect tiles

With the natural and nature-inspired look still trending as we head further into the year, wood-effect tiling is the perfect way to incorporate these styles into your home. More cost-effective than real timber and safer to use in humid environments like bathrooms, tiles won’t warp and are incredibly hard-wearing. They also come in a range of designs and colours, so you can get the real wood aesthetic but with all the benefits of tiling.

If you want some inspiration for wood-effect tiling and find out more about this versatile style, then read to the end of the blog for more information ...

Different wood-effect styles for your home

Whether you have a small or large bathroom, wood-effect tiling is great for adding warmth and creating a more welcome space. It’s also easy to pair alongside other décor and bathroom-ware, making it a popular choice for many homeowners.

Whether you prefer something lighter or like a darker style, there’s a wood tone to suit everyone, with graining detail adding to their authentic aesthetic.

For example, the Nebraska Marron Wood-effect Tile has a rich brown tone which will add depth to your room and is made from hard-wearing ceramic, making it ideal for busy interiors.

The Nebraska Marron Wood-effect Tile has a deep brown colour palette.

The large-format size of the Nebraska Tiles will also help to create a more spacious aesthetic, while you can lay them at different angles to add further character and visual interest.

Another wood-effect style is the Loire Pearl Chevron Rectified Matt Porcelain Tile, which has a calming grey colour palette and is a large-format rectangular tile. Again, it features notches and graining detail to give that authentic timber look, with each tile featuring a V-shaped design where the graining runs at a diagonal and then joins in the centre.

The Loire Pearl Chevron Rectified Matt Porcelain Tile in Grey.

This high-quality Spanish tile has an easy-to-clean surface and is made from hard-wearing porcelain, so is ideal for high-traffic areas and won’t scratch or stain easily.

Meanwhile, the grey tone is very versatile and will complement a wide range of décor, while it won’t date so will last you for years to come.

If you like grey but prefer a darker colour palette, then the Cracovia Gris Wood Herringbone Porcelain Tile is a robust wall and floor tile with a modern matt finish which also embodies the wood-effect look. This herringbone tile can be laid in a variety of ways, depending on personal preference and has that realistic graining which adds texture and depth.

Ideal if you want to incorporate a more contemporary look into your home, the Cracovia Gris Wood Herringbone Tile can be used in hallways and other interiors as well as bathrooms. It also retains that classic wood aesthetic, however, which creates a welcoming ambience, the grey a calming colour which will help to enhance your mood as well as your interior.

The Cracovia Gris Wood Herringbone Porcelain Tile has a darker colour palette.

For a more traditional style, the Alberto Cedarwood Wood-effect Floor Tile has a mid to dark wood tone, with accents of dark brown and black showing through. It also has that realistic graining detail to give it the appearance of timber but with the robustness of ceramic tile to ensure a more durable and longer-lasting floor.

Great for adding warmth and creating a more welcoming environment, these tiles have a plank-like shape and will look well in any space.

The Alberto Cedarwood Wood-effect Floor tile has a more classic aesthetic.

What to look for when choosing wood-effect tiles

If you’re keen to add wood-effect tiling to your home, then there are a few things to consider before settling on a particular style. This includes whereabouts in your home you want to place the tiles and the overall look you’re trying to achieve.

Other key points to consider include:

• Color palette: Do you want something lighter or prefer a darker tone?

• Graining Pattern: Some tiles have more deatiled grainng and notches than others, while certain styles like the Loire Pearl Chevron Tile have designs where the graining is angled into a V-shape

• Size and shape of the tiles: Large tiles can help to make your room appear more spacious, so if you have a compact interior then this could be a good choice.

• Layout options: The graining patterns and size of the tiles can also factor into how they can be laid, so if you want a chevron style, for example, then it’s good to consider what’s achievable with different tiles.

How to style your wood-effect tiling

As a very versatile option, wood-effect tiling is relatively easy to work into interiors and complements a wide range of décor. Whether you opt for warmer tones or go for something in light or dark grey, the beauty of the timber look is that it can be styled in many different ways.

Good lighting will always make any space look its best and both natural and artificial light will further enhance those warming timber tones and textures, cultivating a more welcoming space. Bathroom lights can also be used to add ambience and change the mood of the room.

Pairing your wood-effect tiles with other textures, such as bathmats/rugs and other textiles, will also make your interior into a cosier space which encourages relaxation, while bringing visual interest and creating a softer look.

With lots more modern wood-effect styles around these days, you can enhance this aesthetic by incorporating other types of contemporary décor to create a more cohesive look. Using wood accents throughout the space in accessories like picture frames, for example, can also complement the tiles.

Pairing wood-effect tiles with furniture of a similar style is one way to create a visually interesting aesthetic.

Whatever your preference, when it comes to wood-effect tiles we have a range of high-quality options available at Tileshack, so check out our selection online or in-store to get the look you want. Hopefully we’ve inspired you with some ideas about how you can use wood-effect tiling in your home – and given you some design ideas – but if you have any questions, just contact our team.

To view our full range of wood-effect tiles, visit Tileshack.com and if you have any queries, just email us at info@bathshack.com, call us on (028) 9077 0188 or use our online chat.