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Transforming your living room with tiles

How tiled floors and walls change the feel of a living room.

Written by the Tile Style team, Preston

Transforming your living room with tiles can be a great way to make a visual statement and create a stylish and practical result. But why should you consider tiles for the living room? And what are the considerations for this?

Why should you consider tiles for the living room?

There are a number of reasons why you should consider tiles for your living room space. These include:

  • Durability
  • Design
  • Creating a focal point
  • Zonal areas

Durability

One of the main benefits of using tiles in the living room is that these offer increased durability. When compared with hardwood or carpet, floor tiling is resistant to stains, scratches, and moisture. This means that tiles are ideal for areas of high traffic, like the living room, and these are also easy to clean and maintain.

Design versatility

Another of the key benefits of tiles in the living room is that these offer design versatility. From sleek and contemporary designs, to rustic and traditional options, there are tiles to suit every style and interior design scheme. In a contemporary living room, large-format porcelain tiles in neutral shades can create a clean and minimalist look, while patterned tiles can add a pop of colour and personality to the space. For a more rustic feel, timber effect tiles or natural stone tiles can bring warmth and character to the room.

Creating a focal point

In addition to their versatile design options, and durability, tiles are also an effective option for creating a focal point in any room. For example, a tiled feature wall behind the sofa or fireplace can add visual interest and texture to the space, while also providing a practical surface that is easy to clean.

Creating zonal areas

Finally, tiles can also be a great way to create zonal areas in open plan living room spaces. By using different types or styles of tiles, you can create visual separation between the living, dining, and kitchen areas, while still maintaining a cohesive overall look.

What should you consider when transforming your living room with tiles?

To make sure that you achieve outstanding results from your living room tiling, and successfully transform your living room space, there are several important factors to consider. These include:

  • The size. Large-format tiles can make a small living room feel more spacious, while smaller mosaic tiles can add texture and interest to larger spaces. As such, you will need to choose the tiles that best suit the size of your space, and the effect you are trying to achieve.
  • The colour. Light-coloured tiles can brighten up a dark room, while darker tiles can add depth and cosiness to a light-filled space. It’s important to choose the tiles that will best complement the light and colour scheme of your living room.
  • Hiring a professional team. Hiring a team of professional tilers is essential to ensure a high-quality finish that will stand the test of time. Here at Tile Style Lancashire, we are skilled professionals with the ability to deliver precision and high quality tiling for a seamless, high end result.

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