6 Ways Wall Tiles Will Brighten up Your Home

With the sun making an appearance at long last, summer is well within sight – and with the promise of warmer temperatures, there’s never been a better time to give your property a fresh look for 2017. Whether your decor has seen better days or you’re looking to start off right in your new home, injecting personality into the interior design is what will transform a house into a home.

We’ve already brought you the best ways to give your kitchen a new lease of life this season, but in today’s blog post, we’re taking a look at how you can use wall tiles to add some much-desired vibrancy into all aspects of your interior. So whether you opt for ornate tiled murals or invite natural light into your home, our guide will give you all the need-to-knows for brightening up your decor this summer.

1. Making art with murals

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From paintings and sculptures to your little ones’ masterpieces on the fridge, adorning your home with artwork is a must when it comes to inspiring day-to-day creativity. From creating an eye-catching aesthetic to encouraging us to widen our imagination, the nature of artwork means that it will immediately brighten up any room – so why not incorporate it into your interior design? From an intricately patterned kitchen splashback to an attention-commanding feature wall in the bedroom, show off your artistic flair by embellishing the area with mosaic wall tiles.

2. Adding a pop of colour

The psychology of colour means that vibrant shades will instantly transform the tone of a room – and that’s why injecting a pop of colour will quickly brighten up a room. Turn a tired kitchen-dining room into a cool and contemporary hub with bold kitchen splashback tiles, or why not add drama to your living room’s subtle interior design with a radiant red feature wall?

3. Reflecting natural light

Whether it’s in smaller spaces or rooms with limited windows, making the most of natural light in a room will open up the area and create a bright and spacious interior. Lighter wall and floor shades will encourage this light to be reflected around the room, so consider cladding your home with large white wall tiles to maximise this effect.

4. Drawing attention to different designs

When it comes to brightening up the home, many of us often make the mistake of assuming that darker tones will have no place in these spaces, but in actual fact, a variation of design can – and should – be used to create a visually arresting interior. Embellishing spaces with lighter tones near to these darker aspects of the room will draw attention to the design – so consider adding a bright white background to a sophisticated glossy black splashback.

5. Creating contrast with colour and finish

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Whether it’s a minimalist and monochrome theme or a Scandi-inspired interior, the use of contrasting colours is guaranteed to grab the attention of anyone who enters the room. As if the juxtaposition of different tones wasn’t impressive enough, the glossy shine that comes with polished wall tiles for kitchen and bathroom environments means that your long-lasting splashbacks will ensure your home stays gleaming for years to come.

6. Incorporating pattern into the decor

From neutral tones to brightly coloured designs, there’s no denying the power of pattern. From geometric shapes to elaborately detailed tiles, adding patterned tiles to dull cooking areas will brighten up a space right away – and the array of different styles means there’s something to suit every kind of decor. From genuine encaustic tiles to the elegant effect that comes with polished marble, the choice is yours – and with each of our wall tiles designed to withstand spills and stains, you can rest assured that the beautiful aesthetic will suit any domestic home.

So there you have it: from glossy whites to energising oranges, brightly coloured kitchen and bathroom wall tiles hold the power to transform a room’s atmosphere – and with our 6 simple ways, it couldn’t be easier.

Are you ready to treat your home to a fresh new look? If you’re looking to make a statement with stunning wall tiles, UK-based company Tiles Direct is committed to bringing you the highest quality bathroom and kitchen wall tiles at the most competitive prices – so why not browse our extensive range of wall tiles online today?