Tiling Your Home on a Budget
Tiling your home can be expensive, especially with the rising cost of living. However, there are affordable ways to refresh a room with tiles; you just need to be mindful of what kind of tile you choose and where you use it in the room. This guide will explore how you can style your home with tiles if you are on a budget, from the kitchen to the bathroom.
Kitchen backsplashes
Don’t have the budget to tile the whole kitchen? Transform the room with an eye-catching backsplash! Although it takes up little space, a kitchen backsplash can make a massive visual impact at a minimal cost.
If you are on a strict budget, you don’t have to splash out on a specialist tile. Metro Subway Tiles are one of the most cost-effective and popular solutions for a backsplash. They are timeless and versatile, so they can be used in almost any design scheme, be it traditional or modern. You can also style them in several ways. For example, you can get creative with the layout. Instead of the classic horizontal pattern, you can lay them vertically to elongate the wall or use the herringbone layout for an eye-catching pattern. Our metro tiles are available in a huge range of colours, with white being the most affordable. If you go for white, you could use a dark grout to add extra visual interest and definition to the backsplash.
Create a feature floor
Using an accent tile in select places will refresh your space without having to tile the whole room, so you can save money on your tiling job.
For example, if you want to tile your floor but don’t have the budget to cover the whole area, we recommend using a feature floor tile to highlight certain areas. You could use patterned tile to finish a small part of the floor such as the area around your table or kitchen island, then flank it with your current tile or a plain, more affordable one from our range.
Our Antic Circle Pattern Tile is the perfect floor tile for a contemporary kitchen. Their monochrome pattern and matt finish mean they work with most kitchen colours. They are just as practical as they are stylish, as they are durable and come with an anti-slip surface. If you have a more traditional kitchen, we recommend this striking Retro Pattern Tile.
Create a feature wall
If your walls are looking a little drab but you don’t want to spend money on tiling the whole room, you could create one feature wall with an accent tile. Choose a small area and bring that to life with your chosen tile – this could be your shower enclosure or the area around your bath or vanity unit.
Our Devon Metallic Bronze Subway Tile is a fantastic way to add statement colour and texture to your bathroom at a very affordable price. These shimmering tiles have a dark, shadowy bronze finish. Due to their uneven surface, the light reflects off them in unique ways, so they look different from every angle. It means you will find a new detail to love every time you enter the room! The irregular edges and uneven colour also give them a rustic, handcrafted appearance.
For a more subtle look, go for the Decor Queensland Grey Rectificado. With an elegant pattern and stone effect finish, it will make any bathroom feel like a luxury spa!
Create a border
If you can’t afford a feature wall, don’t fret. You could use a bold or patterned tile as a wall border to break up a single block of colour. This means you can update the room with just a few tiles. Our Gallery Navy Shiny Wall Tile is perfect for a border, especially in plain white or cream rooms. It adds rich, invigorating colour without being overpowering, while the brick style will elongate the room.
If you want to add some pattern to your space, create a border with the Tapis Patterned Porcelain Tile. The soft colouring of the pattern makes it ideal for a range of colour schemes. It is also great value, so you can incorporate a quality, patterned tile at a very competitive price.
Use white tiles
White tiles are generally more affordable than other tile finishes, as they cost less to manufacture. This makes them ideal if you want to tile the whole wall or a large floor.
An all-white room doesn’t have to be boring or one-dimensional. To keep the space visually interesting, choose a white tile with a textured appearance. Our Carrara Gris Mate Porcelain Floor Tile has got a marble effect finish to make any room feel warmer and more luxurious. You can contrast this with a different white tile on the. The Blanco Mate White Matt Tile is one of our most affordable white wall tiles and can be styled in many ways. Lay them vertically or horizontally and use a dark grout for a contemporary look.
Shop clearance tiles
At Tileshack, we always have offers and discounts available to help you tile your home for less. Browse our Clearance Tiles, where you can get up to 75% off selected tiles in a huge variety of styles, colours, and sizes. You can also check out our Discounts page to discover all of our active discount codes and current promotions.
D.I.Y tiling
Laying your tiles yourself means you can eliminate labour costs. With some practice and the correct preparation, there’s no reason why you can’t complete your own tiling job with confidence! If you don’t know where to begin, check out our blog on Everything You Need to Know About Fitting Tiles. You can also browse our Tiling Accessories to find everything you need including adhesive, grout, trowels, tile spacers and cutters.
If you are unsure about anything or not feeling 100% confident, we highly recommend consulting a professional tiler.
No matter what room in the home you are renovating, there are cost-effective ways to transform your space with tiles. This includes knowing what tiles are the most affordable, as well as selecting specific areas and enhancing them with a few accent tiles. Shop our full range of tiles online to find the perfect one for your project; even our most low-cost tiles are of premium quality! You can also pay a visit to one of our showrooms, where our team will be happy to offer their expert advice on tiling on a budget.
