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Tiling for Big or Small Areas

Floor patterns can add depth, flair, interest and visual harmony to any part of your living space, whether big or small. Some patterns though can really give the whole room a total makeover as well as make a room much bigger or smaller. Mixing the right balance of drama and practicality in tiles will create a room that is vibrant or classy, elegant or funky depending on the theme you are going for.

Small Patterns for Small Spaces

Small spaces can be a whole lot tricky in decorating for not only with tiles but also with interior decoration, curtains, furniture and so on. This is because the wrong match can make the room look small, cramped and stuffy. But with the right furniture, wall paint and tiles, it can definitely look brighter and bigger. Smaller space can be made bigger by installing small format patterns over the entire area. The best kind of tiles that fit small spaces are mosaic tiles which gives the whole illusion of a bigger space.

Some of the patterns that can be used are basket weaves, hexagon floor tile, octagon and dot patterns or even penny tiles. If you have a modern bathroom, patterns made of glass make the whole room luxurious where as marble gives a more formal look. Mixing more updated colors in your tile design also enhances a space. Tans and greens make for very interesting color combinations making these areas fresh where as black and white gives off a more classic or retro feel.

Patterns for Large Spaces

For large areas, a large pattern layout will do. Areas such as the kitchen, recreational room or family room can greatly benefit from large patterns as it gives a more interesting feel to the whole space. You can find format patterns sold in a bundle but if you’re being adventurous, then selecting the right combination of tiles of different sizes, colors and textures will create a dramatic effect. With large spaces, tiling ideas and designs are a lot easier and more varied that is why a pattern layout would be good as you would have more room for freedom to be and get creative.

Before tiling, a design layout should be done which indicates what colored tiles go where, which patterns fall where and how the whole look comes together. This is especially important if you are still considering several different patterns for your living areas. Also, using masking tape, mark the areas where the borders will to and which area is separated from the other. A design layout will also help chart your tiling progress as well as the number of tiles needed in tiling your area.

If you are ensure what pattern works best, then speak to the tile installer for some ideas. Compare ideas till you the pattern that you want. Most tile installers have a design program that can design the layout in the computer using different tiles and colors as well as different shapes of tiles so that you can see a 3D effect of the wholes design.