Around the World in 5 Flooring Design Ideas

Whether you want your flooring to evoke your favourite overseas getaway or simply add an air of sophistication to your home, the world is your oyster when it comes to interior design. From minimalist to exotic, the vast range of available floor tiles can culturally inspire your home. With New Year fast approaching and months of winter still to come, there’s no better time to rejuvenate your home. So, where exactly can floor tiles take your home?

France at your feet

Arguably the style capital of the world, French interior design fuses the effortlessness of rustic chic with impeccable elegance to create a sophisticated all-round aesthetic. Wood effect floor tiles are perfect for bringing a French country house vibe to communal rooms such as a dining room or living room, creating a relaxed but elegant atmosphere.

French interior design is known for its celebration of all things vintage, and distressed wooden flooring can bring a French antique element to any home. In keeping with the French country house aesthetic, combining undone décor with lavish materials such as silk and gilded fittings can bring a touch of chic to any room, using rich colours to contrast with the neutral tones of the wood effect floor tiles available.

Making your own Morocco

Moroccan interior design is an expression of the country’s diverse history and exoticism. Inspiration from multiple cultures and religions has created, in Moroccan design, a dependence on detail, definition and geometry.

Perfect as bathroom floor tiles, the World Park collection allows you to make an artistic statement with your tiles, or create a complementary contrast with luxurious accessories – such as the intricately welded brass or copper lanterns that have been time-honoured in Moroccan tradition. Ornate furniture and plush rugs are another perfect way to add a sense of Moroccan fusion to your home. Read our more comprehensive guide to achieving Moroccan interiors if you’re keen to embrace this exotic trend.

Jet off to Japan

With traditions rooted in the practice of peaceful simplicity, a Japanese influence can bring sophisticated modesty to any home. Whether you’re trying to find your zen or plan to start feng shui as part of your New Year’s resolution, Japanese architecture offers an effortless combination of balance, ancient custom and natural beauty capable of complementing both traditional and modern homes.

The ultra-minimalist style of the Napoli Wood effect tile range provides a perfect contrast with modern furniture and accessories and, in keeping with the Japanese aesthetic, allows you to bring elements of nature indoors.

Scandinavia for the sole

Scandinavian countries such as Iceland, Sweden and Denmark have consistently placed in the top 5 most liveable countries in the world – but there’s no need to book a flight just yet. Instead, the Tindaya floor tile collection can bring a taste of the iconic Scandinavian aesthetic into your home. A reflection of the Nordic landscape, true Scandinavian interiors contrast simple wooden flooring with cool textiles and occasional bursts of colour. Award-winning interior designer Staffan Tollgard warns that the bathroom would never be wooden in a true Scandinavian home, though wood effect kitchen floor tiles are a stunning flooring solution for any home.

Scandinavian interiors also depend on lined forms for their structure and balance, making Tindaya wood effect floor tiles the perfect foundation. Alternatively, the cool-coloured Geo grey tile range is the perfect hue to add a light and airy look to any Nordic-inspired home design.

To Spain in a step

The vibrancy and colour of the Mediterranean is reflected in the style of Spain’s interior design. Spanish interior design depends on a coastline-inspired colour palette of blues, greens, whites and browns. Nonetheless, the warmth of terracotta is a massive staple of Spanish home design, and Spanish-influenced tiles can be found in our collection of ceramic Silex floor tiles.

Whether you want your home to reflect Spanish colonial or revival style, the timelessness of these ceramic tiles brings a splash of sun, sand and sea into your home. Simplistic tiling solutions can be paired with rustic accessories and a variety of textiles to create a warm and exotic atmosphere.

To continue your around-the-world trip and explore the vibrant world of floor tiles, check out our blog. The world is literally at your feet!