Tile Designs in Focus: Bevelled Tiles

If you’re looking to give your home a striking new update, then bevelled edge wall tiles could be just the stylish, chic solution you need.

Shining the spotlight on this gorgeous tile design, we’ll not only be explaining what they are, but also exploring the variety of ways you can use them throughout your home – giving you all the inspiration you need to achieve a fresh, new look in any room of the house.

What are bevelled tiles?

bevelled
adjective
‘having a sloping edge or surface’ 

As you can see from the Cambridge English Dictionary definition above, ‘bevelled’ refers to an object with a sloping edge and is generally found with household items like picture frames – or for the purposes of this blog post, tiles.

Bevelled edges are typically a signature feature on metro brick tiles and are a fantastic way to inject a touch of vintage style to home interiors, but this doesn’t mean you can’t also achieve a modern look. 

The benefits of bevelled tiles

We’ve shared the benefits of tiles as an interior decor choice on numerous occasions on this blog, because they really are one of the most practical, durable and low-maintenance options. However, these tiles come with some added plus points that could be the difference between your home update looking mediocre or magnificent. Let us tell you more…

• Added texture: opting for tiles with a sloped edge rather than a flat surface is guaranteed to give them a 3-dimensional element to make them an eye-catching focal point 
• Added depth: this tile design is primed for giving areas more depth as the sloped edges work to reflect light in different ways around the room, which can be ideal for adding interest in large rooms or making smaller spaces where extra light is needed appear bigger 
• Added character: from authentic period-style interiors to quirky colourful designs with a modern twist, bevelled tiles instantly inject character to any space

Bevelled tiles, room by room

The beauty of bevelled tiles is that they lend themselves to a variety of interior design projects. Whether you’re looking for ways to revitalise the interiors of a period property or add a funky feature in a contemporary setting, let’s run through the different rooms and ways you can put these versatile tiles to good use. 

Kitchens

Bevelled tiles are a long-standing choice for kitchen splashbacks, particularly in older properties where homeowners are looking to pay homage to the building’s heritage.

If you’re after a clean, simple kitchen interior, then glossy white bevelled metro tiles are a solid choice for both contemporary and classic kitchen splashbacks. With the added benefit of complementing almost any colour scheme and an abundance of light bouncing around the room off the beveled edges, the end result is a chic and sophisticated finish. Of course, if you want to break up the all-white finish you could opt for a bright coloured grout for some added flair. 

However, some may argue that white tiles have had their fair share of the limelight over the past few years, so why not go for something a little less obvious? Bevelled brick tiles in vibrant shades like zesty lime or an alluring azul blue could be the perfect way to use your kitchen splashback to make a style statement. Paired with glossy white cabinets and high-tech kitchen gadgets, you can give classic bevelled tiles a modern makeover.

Bathrooms

From decorative sink splashbacks and shower walls to using bevelled tiles from floor to ceiling, bathrooms offer plenty of potential for incorporating these beautiful tiles into this functional part of the home.

For a stripped back industrial look, tile halfway up the wall with matt white bevelled wall tiles topped with a black metro tile border. Finished with brass fixtures and fittings, intentionally exposed pipework and minimal furnishings, you’ll have an uber-stylish bathroom that perfectly combines function with fashion. 

On the opposite end of the spectrum, cultivate a luxurious sanctuary within your home using bevel edged marble tiles in creative ways. Whether you just add a hint of marble to accentuate focal points in the room such as sinks and showers or you go all out with floor to ceiling marble-effect bevelled tiles laid in vertical rows (as opposed to a classic bricklay effect), the result will be an opulent bathroom primed for relaxation. 

Bedrooms

Bedrooms may not be your first thought when you envisage tiling your home, but focusing in on the benefits of using these tiles to add depth and texture it’s easy to see a place for them in this room. 

For small bedrooms or those that aren’t blessed with lots of natural light, get creative with bevelled mirror tiles. Perfect for adding a touch of glamour to your boudoir, as well as ample light reflecting around the room, they’re sure to brighten up dingy bedrooms with minimal effort. From subtle accents like a pretty bedside table splashback using bevelled mirror mosaics to a full-on reflective feature wall using longer bevelled edge mirror tiles, we’re sure you’ll find plenty of ways to incorporate them into your bedroom. 

Another idea is to create your own rustic-industrial hybrid using soft brown bevelled metro tiles in traditional brick-lay design to replicate the look of an exposed brick wall. Paired with a neutral palette, wooden floors and antique trinkets, you can marry these two styles together seamlessly.

Living rooms

As the area you relax and socialise in, your living room needs to be a space where you enjoy spending time – and adding in a focal feature using bevelled edge wall tiles could be just the character update it needs. 

Give fireplaces a retro vibe by cladding the chimney breast wall in light grey bevelled brick tiles. This subtle colour will work with most colour palettes and will give the whole room a striking focal point.

Wall tiles can also be an effective way to draw attention to specific aspects of the room or in some cases, detract attention away from other areas. For instance, if your living room is cursed with dark corners or awkward dimensions, using tiles to create an attention-grabbing feature wall that draws the eye to it will mean that those annoying flaws are no longer highlighted. 

Alternatively, you could make them a feature in their own right, using a colourful bevelled tile where appropriate to add some much-needed charm. 

Hallways

As the gateway to your home, showing your hallway some love when it comes to interior updates will ensure it makes a lasting impression from the moment you step inside – and bevelled brick tiles are an ideal material to help you achieve this.

Ideally suited to period homes, adorning your hallway walls with a light-coloured bevelled tile will transform scuffed and tired walls into textured wonders that are also a breeze to keep clean. Complemented this with some authentic Victorian-style floor tiles and you’ll have that vintage look that your home deserves. 

If your hallway is blessed (or cursed) with alcoves or awkward corners you’re not sure how to tackle, why not use mirrored tiles here? It’s the ideal way to brighten the area up and give it more depth, as well as make a feature of unutilised space.

If you’re itching to get started on giving your home an update, then take a look at our stunning range of bevelled tiles right now. See a tile you like but want a closer look? Simply order a small tile cut from just £1.99 and you can try it out in your home before you buy in bulk.