10 interesting ways to use tiles in Malaysian homes

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Tiles are one of the earliest forms of decorative arts and have been used to embellish the interior and exterior of our houses for thousands of years. From the red roof tiles of Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean region and beyond to the highly intricate ceramic tiles of the Middle East, North Africa, Spain and Italy, the range and versatility of the tile crafts leave us completely astonished.

The most welcoming news is tiles can be used to beautify any part of your home. There is no shortage of colours and motifs, and you can even order handcrafted tiles to give your interiors a magical makeover. So let’s see the various ways you can use tiles in your home…

1. Lavish tiles for your kitchen

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This is one place where tiles happen to be almost an automatic choice. Despite that, there is significant room for experimentation and improvement. For example, when we say tiles we generally mean ceramic or porcelain tiles. But those are far from the only two options.

You can easily choose mosaic tiles to adorn the feature wall and coloured cement tiles for the flooring. On the other hand, you may opt for sparkling glass tiles to decorate the walls and porcelain tiles for the flooring. Vary the colours, shapes and textures, but try to follow an overall harmony.

2. Tiles with unusual texture for your living room

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Tiles with unusual textures can have a welcoming effect on the interior of your living room. You can use monochrome tiles to keep your décor unfussy and in tune with the contemporary style. 

If, on the other hand, you wish to introduce have a more vibrant colour scheme there is no better choice than opting for tiles in vivid colours. Keep the other elements of décor suitably minimal so that everyone’s attention remains firmly on the beauty of your tiled flooring.

3. Design a bedroom with a difference

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Reveal your creative side when designing your bedroom. Choose bold geometric motifs for the flooring, and try to emphasise the contrasts – both tonally and texturally. 

However, limit your furniture to the essentials only. The so-called negative space will be filled by the glamour of your tile design.

4. Cover the bathroom walls and flooring with tiles

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Largely due to their moisture repellent nature, this is one part of the house that always been ideal for tiles. Try to experiment with shapes and colour. 

Curvy designs or hexagonal shapes would give your bathroom a refreshing look. Vary the sizes between the wall tiles and flooring, but never use tiles meant for the walls as flooring.

5. Tiles for the home office and study

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Tiles are easy to clean and look charming in almost any corner of your home. They are more affordable than natural stone and wood. 

Use their beautifying effects to decorate your home office and library. They will help to give a neat and tidy look to your interiors. Keep the colour scheme of this space in mind when choosing the perfect shades for your tiles.

6. Kid’s room

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While planning to introduce tiles, this is one area which we often tend to ignore. Beautiful tiles can cheer up your kid’s room in no time. 

You can choose tiles with animal motifs or alphabet lettering to decorate the walls. You could even select rich shades to decorate the flooring. But remember to ask your child for their opinion while designing a room for him or her – it's important to include developing brains in the decision making process.

7. Beautiful tiles for your utility room

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It is best to use tiles for your utility room as well. Its water repellent nature will be especially suitable for this space. This will also give a stylish look to the interior of your home. 

Generally this space is comparatively smaller in size, so it would be better to choose an uncomplicated pattern for the flooring. Cover the walls with matching tiles as well.

8. Tiles that usher colours

Tiles can colour up our homes in exquisite fashion. If you find any part of your home looking dull and lacking in charm, you can easily introduce tiles for a brighter ambience. 

9. Graceful hallway design

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Gracefully designed hallways can immensely enhance the beauty of your dwelling. Do you know you can also choose tiles that resemble natural wood and stone? Why not introduce wood effect tiles in your hallway and give it a very fashionable makeover? 

Complement this design with a simple hall table or dresser and a couple of chairs or stools. Place potted plants and flowers in strategic areas, and voila! You are now ready to extend warm invitations to your close ones.

10. Tiles for your garage

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Don’t think tiles will be a delicate choice for your garage. Porcelain tiles can be extremely hardy and durable. Grease and water cannot easily penetrate the dense surface. It would be just the right choice for a stylish car shed.

Evaluate your requirements and choose the option that feels suitable for your home. You can use tiles as a primary element of décor as well as accents. Pick your options tactfully and enjoy the process of designing an elegant home!

Want more? Learn the pros and cons of different flooring options for your kitchen, or see some more instances stylish homes with tiled flooring!

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