Textured tiles for your home
If you want to add interest to your interiors, be it bathrooms, hallways or anywhere else, then using textured tiles is a great way to do this. There are many benefits to incorporating texture into your décor, with lots of opportunities for creating feature spaces and making your home into a more characterful environment.
With this in mind, the following blog focuses on why textured tiles are an inspiring décor idea for your home, along with examples of tiles which embody this aesthetic. Read to the end to discover more about what’s on offer and how you might bring this style into your bathroom and beyond …
Tiles such as wood-effect styles can be used to add depth and texture to your bathroom.
Benefits of textured tiles
There are various benefits to fitting textured tiles in your home, namely as a way to add depth, character and visual interest. Whether you want to create a rustic, modern, or traditionally styled space, there are tiles to suit every taste and you can experiment with different looks for splash-backs, feature walls and flooring.
Textured tiles also have the potential to help make your room appear bigger, depending on the style you choose, while they also add a tactile aesthetic which all contributes to making the space more interesting. Indeed, the demand for tiles with more tactile surfaces is on an upward trend, so it’s also a look which is very much of the moment and will add a contemporary vibe to your home.
Encompassing everything from uneven, rough surfaces to 3D designs and more, textured tiles offer something for everyone and are an inspiring choice for any home.
Types of textured tiling
When it comes to bathroom tiling, porcelain, ceramic and glass are some of the most popular materials used, due to their suitability for humid environments and for being robust and hard-wearing. Porcelain and ceramic can also be adapted during the manufacturing process to mimic materials such as wood, concrete and fabric, so they’re very versatile and offer lots of options within the arena of textured tiling.
Porcelain tiling
Porcelain tiles are particularly good for bathrooms, being more non-porous than other materials, so they’re ideal for using in showers and around areas prone to getting splashed by water. Within these materials, patterning, 3D designs and other embellishments can also be added to create texture, with both traditional and more contemporary looks on offer.
For example, the Valley Rel Smoke Porcelain Wall Tile delivers texture with a grooved wave pattern etched into the surface. The design brings an added depth while also delivering a more tactile experience, with the uneven surfaces of these tiles. The natural grey colour palette, meanwhile, will give your interior an organic aesthetic and complement a range of décor.
the textured surface of the Valley Rel Smoke Porcelain Wall Tile features subtle grooves.
The Lancelot Gold Rectified Decor Matt Tile also has a textured finish, with a marble-effect design and ridges running in waves across the surface. This large-format tile has a modern matt finish, which adds further texture, while the gold veining set against a white background gives these tiles added depth and detail, creating a more characterful look.
The Lancelot Gold Rectified Décor Matt Tile has ridged detailing, for added texture.
Glass Mosaic Tiling
Glass – commonly used in mosaic tiling – is another material which can incorporate texture to great effect. For example, it can feature etching detail, along with frosting or ribbed designs which will add that visual interest to your room, as well as shimmer effects, in some instances, which are ideal for creating eye-catching splash-backs and walls.
The Atlantis Blue Mosaic Sheet has a smooth gloss finish and features a scallop shape as well as having a crackle-effect design, so incorporates multiple elements to create a textured look. The edges of these tiles are also slightly raised, which adds to the overall aesthetic – and they’ll make a vibrant addition to any space, making them ideal for using on feature walls or for splash-backs.
The Atlantis Blue Mosaic Sheet features a gloss finish and a crackle-effect pattern on the surface of the tiles.
Metallic Tiling
If you want something more contemporary and like the metallic look, however, then metallic tiling is another inspired choice for introducing texture to interiors. With styles featuring hammered, brushed and grooved finishes, amongst others, the metallic look can bring an industrial chic vibe to rooms, with the glossier finishes also good for reflecting light.
The Even Metallic Wall Tile, meanwhile, also has a 3D-effect design which will add instant texture and character to your home. This large square tile is divided into four smaller squares, each sweeping up in a different direction in 3D format to create an elevated design. With a smooth finish, these bronze, light-reflecting tiles will add a contemporary style to your interior and will bring in that sought-after textured look.
The Even Metallic Wall Tile boasts a 3D design to deliver a textured aesthetic.
Another metallic tile which will add interesting texture is the Hex Habana Copper Mosaic Sheet, which features a hexagonal design interspersed with copper tiles. These have a subtle sparkle and contrast with the surrounding white tiles and copper veining detail to create a visually interesting look.
The Hex Habana Copper Mosaic Sheet features copper detailing which adds texture.
Shop textured tiles at Tileshack
If we’ve inspired you with any of our textured tile ideas, then why not consider this look for your next bathroom upgrade – or elsewhere within your home? Whether you like plain or patterned tiles, metallic or mosaic, we have something to suit all tastes and styles. Our expert team is also on hand to assist with any queries you might have and can make recommendations for pairing different tiles.
To view our full range of 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.
