When it comes to tiling, most homeowners have the mistaken belief that tiles only belong to the floors, kitchen and bathroom walls. Nothing could be further from the truth! There are many unconventional tile design possibilities for homeowners to fire up their imagination. Furthermore, tiles are extremely cost effective solutions when it comes to designing high human traffic areas.

Therefore, get ready to be blown away as we show you 7 unconventional ways to decorate with tiles! From Tessellated, Subway, Peranakan to graphic tiles, here are some of the trendiest tiled looks and where you can get your hands on them!

1. Leave the tiles uncompleted

Leaving the hexagon back-splash tiles uncompleted, injects a tantalizing raw edge vibe to an otherwise ordinary looking room. Try this unfinished look on kitchen, bathroom walls and even floors to take its interior design up a notch.

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2. Accent unexpected narrow spaces with left over tiles

Left over tiles need not be thrown away or collect dust in the store room. Inject little surprises into unexpected places with left over designer tiles to make an unforgettable impression. The kitchen backslashes and the narrow strips of spaces beneath the stairs are excellent places for you to start and let your creative juices flow!

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3. Hang large tiles as abstract art pieces

Huge, beautiful textural tiles look sculptural and can double up as architectural art pieces when they are mounted on walls. This approach is the most effective for tall blank walls in the living rooms.

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4. Jazz up boring table tops and bars

Use decorative tiles to upcycle an old table or bar with Peranakan or Moroccan tiles so that it will assimilate impeccably into your home design theme.  Let your imagination run wild, be bold; mix and match left over or similar themed tiles together to achieve that seamless look.

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5. Use leftover decorative tiles as matching coasters or trivet

If the tiled table or drinking bar look is too overwhelming for you, simply re-purpose the decorative tiles as personalized coasters. Cut these tiles down to the size you want and apply a sealer to make them water-proof and last longer. You can also use the matching left over backsplash tiles to make coordinated trivets too!

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6. Frame wall mirrors or photos

Spice up your wall mirrors or even photographs with left over glass Mosaic or Mexican tiles. These colored tiles can be used to frame wall mirrors and even photographs to add a touch of elegance to your home!

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7. As feature walls

Tiles make a stunning style statement in your home when they are deployed as feature walls in the living room. In addition, as durable as they are beautiful, stunning 3D tiles are excellent choices since they introduce rich textures and colors when they spruce up an otherwise plain space.

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3 Great Places to purchase Decorative Tiles

Tile showrooms are very useful for you to visualize how the tiles look like when they are used in real life applications. Furthermore, the comprehensive range of tile designs, ranging from large decorative format tiles to small glass mosaic ones, will not disappoint as you will have a wide range of choices to choose from. In addition, aside from able to see, feel and touch the tiles, you can also bring back samples for you to discuss with your renovation professionals!

Without ado, these are the 3 most popular tile supplier showrooms in Singapore!

Hafary Gallery

"Incorporated in 1980, Hafary is the leading building material supplier that has been defining living spaces with premium products."

ADDRESS 105 Eunos Avenue 3 Singapore 409836 T: +65 6250 1368 | F: +65 6383 1536

Lian Seng Hin

"Established since 1971, Lian Seng Hin Trading Co Pte Ltd (LSH) has grown to be one of the leading tile suppliers in Singapore."

ADDRESS Showroom 1 568A Balestier Road, Singapore 329885 T: +65-6252 2222 (6 Lines)

Showroom 2 Tradehub 21, 18 Boon Lay Way, #01-141, Singapore 609966 T: +65-6251 2222 | +65 6252 1030

Showroom 3 Crocodile House, 3 Ubi Ave 3, #01-01, Singapore 408857 T: +65-6747 2522

Soon Bee Huat

"A leader in tiles and surface materials supply industry for over two decades, Soon Bee Huat is known for its heritage of inspiring the space in which you live, work and play."

ADDRESS 3A Toh Guan Road East Singapore 608834

T: +65641900 | F: +65600450

 

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