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Best of the Week: 21 Tiled Accents Beyond Bathrooms & Kitchens

Think tiles belong only in kitchens and bathrooms? These tile-accented living areas, bedrooms and beyond prove otherwise

Julia Fairley
Julia FairleyDecember 15, 2020
Houzz editorial team. I love design and architecture that is thoughtful, sophisticated and champions an element of the unexpected. Before graduating with a Bachelor of Arts at UNSW and becoming a journalist, I studied interior architecture. For over a decade I have interviewed inspiring creative minds from around the world to write about design in its many different forms. Recently, I have also become an accidental gardener, to everyone's surprise.
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When you think of tiles, chances are bathrooms and kitchens spring to mind, not bedrooms and living spaces. But these 21 homes have broken the mould and welcomed tiles beyond those boundaries – with beautiful results. Scroll down for inspiration. Which is your pick of the bunch?

And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work by clicking on a photo.
Colossus Mfg.
1. Location: California, USA
Designer: Colossus Mfg
Features: We often hear about bringing the outdoors in. This alfresco fire pit area brings a touch of the indoors out.
User
2. Location: London, UK
Features: Proof that tiles can add pizzazz beyond the bathroom.

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Bask Interiors
3. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Bask Interiors
Features: A stackbond pattern mixes luxe tiling with a contemporary brick aesthetic.
JRstudioworks
4. Location: Calgary, Canada
Designer: JRstudioworks
Features: Tiling infuses this Canadian interior with a touch of Mediterranean style…
JRstudioworks
…Here’s a peek at this home’s corridor with different yet complementary tiling.
Andrea McLean Design Office
5. Location: Vancouver, Canada
Designer: Andrea McLean Design Office
Features: Graphic, geometric tiles bring a bold edge to this office space.
Tiles of Ezra
6. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Studio Ezra
Features: As well as adding flair, tiles make wiping any soot off this fireplace easy.

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The Sweet Spot
7. Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Designer: The Sweet Spot
Features: Proof that tiling can give an interior a contemporary twist.
Myaree Ceramics
8. Location: Perth, WA
Features: Ever wondered if modern Scandi style can be achieved with tiling? Here’s your evidence.
B.E Architecture
9. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: B.E Architecture
Features: Sleek and stylish, these high-gloss tiles reflect light and help brighten this casual dining space.
Chris Barrett Design
10. Location: Los Angeles, USA
Designer: Chris Barrett Design
Features: Today’s hexagonal tiles meet yesterday’s terracotta tones.
Nanette Wong
11. Location: San Francisco, USA
Designer: Nanette Wong
Features: A slice of yesteryear.
Classic with a Twist
12. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Classic with a Twist
Features: A classic entrance.
Tiles of Ezra
13. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Tiles of Ezra
Features: The ultimate in classic feminine design…
Tiles of Ezra
…Here’s a peek at the tiled staircase.
Duet Design Group
14. Location: Denver, USA
Designer: Duet Design Group
Features: Here, the flow of traffic is accentuated by this run of floor tiles.
Transition Interior Design
15. Location: Paris, France
Designer: Transition Interior Design
Features: Fish-scale tiling amps up this fireplace…
Transition Interior Design
…Here’s a glance at the tiled floor beyond the living room, with tiles that echo those around the fireplace.
G&G Custom Homes, Inc
16. Location: Indianapolis, USA
Designer: G&G Custom Homes
Features: Chevron reigns supreme.
Novell Design Build & Novella Outdoors
17. Location: Vancouver, Canada
Designer: Novell Design Build
Features: When you can’t choose one tile, choose them all.
Dieppe Design
18. Location: Sydney, NSW
Designer: Dieppe Design
Features: A mix of mid-century modern and warm rustic cooled down with charcoal tiling…
Dieppe Design
…The tiled interior extends throughout the rest of this home.
Brett Mickan Interior Design
19. Location: Sydney, NSW
Designer: Brett Mickan Interior Design
Features: Can’t spot the tiling here? Take a closer look at the fireplace.
Studio Lancini
20. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Studio Lancini
Features: Pretty in pink…
Studio Lancini
…Take a look at this home’s tiled living and alfresco areas.
Laura U Interior Design
21. Location: Houston, USA
Designer: Laura U Interior Design
Features: Mediterranean-modern tiling brings bang to this neutral living area.


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