The Finer Things: Creating the Luxury Look With Tiles (Whatever Your Budget)

Using tiles as your decor material of choice definitely makes sense from a practicality and durability point of view. But did you know that tiles can also be the ideal option for pulling off a luxury look in your home? And you don’t need to have a huge budget to get the look, either. 

Yes, having a decent amount of money to invest in your home update will mean there’s possibly more scope to indulge your creative designs, but this doesn’t mean those with modest budgets can’t get the look too. With the right choices, we’re here to show you just how versatile tiles can be by exploring the different ways they can be used to create opulent, upscale interiors throughout your home, whatever budget you have in mind.

Table of Contents

• Create the illusion of space
• Focus on one key area
• Create a striking feature wall 
• Embrace transterior trends
• Design an opulent bathroom
• Fall in love with magnificent marble
• Craft irresistible curb appeal

Small budget, big impact

If you’re working with a small budget to give an area of your home a fresh and fancy feel, this section is definitely for you. From striking kitchen splashbacks to standout fireplaces, we’ll show you how to spend your cash wisely and harness the style power of cheap tiles to deliver a premium finish. 

Create the illusion of space

There’s no escaping the fact that, in most cases, small pokey rooms don’t scream opulence. However, using tiles can do wonders in giving any sized area an impactful update that also makes it feel bigger in the process. 

Whether you’re updating a cosy galley kitchen, a modest bathroom or a compact guest bedroom, picking materials and colours that enhance the space could be all that’s needed to give the area a sense of grandeur and space.

For both floors and walls, we’d recommend sticking with light coloured, large format tiles as this will brighten up the area and make it feel light and airy. On top of that, lay them in a uniform grid pattern (either vertically or horizontally) to naturally elongate the room’s dimensions with fewer grout lines to distract the eye. 

Focus on one key area

If you don’t have a lot of cash to splash on your interior update, identifying one key area of the room and making this the focal point is an ideal way to get a luxury interior on a shoestring. 

For instance, giving your kitchen or bathroom splashback a makeover with some luxury looking tiles will offer a quick and affordable way to transform the space without having to fork out on redoing the whole room. 

These practical parts of the home offer endless styling possibilities, too. From effortlessly elegant marble-effect wall tiles to cheap high-gloss metro brick tiles, emphasising opulence in a small area can have a dramatic effect on the overall look and feel of the space.

Floors can also be an effective way to set the tone of a sophisticated home interior without having to spend on updating the whole room. The key is to make sure your choice of floor tiles complements the existing decor theme while elevating the aesthetic enough to make a lasting impression.

This could be using ultra-realistic wood-effect tiles for a rustic-chic feel, shiny quartz floor tiles for sparkling interiors or eye-catching patterned designs. Whatever style you have in mind, with the right luxury tiles in place, you’re guaranteed statement floors that convey a high-end style. 

Create a striking feature wall 

Running with the theme of using small design elements to deliver a budget-friendly premium finish, why not use them to create a striking feature wall? 

As a tried and tested interior design trick, feature walls are primed for accentuating decor in any room of the house. For living rooms, you can highlight natural focal points such as fireplaces or chimney breasts with some striking fireplace tiles. Think classic black and white checkered hearths or vintage-style fireplace tiles. Alternatively, clad the entire chimney breast wall with some 3D tiles that add depth and elegance. 

If you have awkward corners or alcoves in hallways, bedrooms or bathrooms that you’re struggling to incorporate into your design, mirrored wall tiles could be just what’s needed to give them an Art Deco vibe. With light-reflecting properties that also make areas look bigger, you can transform even the smallest of nooks into a stunning design element.

The other end of the spectrum

If you have a little extra cash to splash on your luxury interior design updates, then there’s even greater scope to incorporate design elements to pull off your desired opulent theme.

Embrace transterior trends

One interior style that oozes luxury is the transterior trend. Blurring the lines between inside and out, this popular design approach creates a seamless flow between two very different areas. 

This works brilliantly with kitchen and dining areas that open out onto a garden or patio area. Of course, there are numerous elements required to pull off this look, but you can get your renovation off to a solid start with the perfect flooring solution: luxury outdoor tiles.

Embracing the beauty of the outdoors, use a natural stone look tile that will bring unity between the zones. Complemented with wooden accents and greenery in both areas, you’ll have a space that feels tranquil all year round. 

Design an opulent bathroom

Bathrooms are no longer function-only rooms in modern homes. Instead, they now offer the ideal place to carve out a relaxing sanctuary to be enjoyed every day of the week. If you’re looking to give your bathroom a complete makeover, then your choice of tiles can do wonders in setting the right tone. 

One colour option that screams luxury in bathrooms is black. Yes, black bathrooms aren’t for everyone, but you don’t’ have to go for an over-the-top Versace-esque design. Instead, opt for more subtle uses of this lavish colour palette, using it as a base to build on. 

This could take the form of black and white patterned floor tiles with a vintage vibe or dark marble-effect tiles in the shower to define specific zones. Alternatively, use quirky shapes like the Provenzale Black Gloss Mosaics as a bath surround for a classic style or funky geometric 3D Gloss tiles for a more modern feel. 

Fall in love with magnificent marble

Another luxury tile material that never seems to go out of style is marble – and with exceptional versatility, it can be used in any room of the house.

As we discussed above, marble-effect tiles offer the ideal solution for kitchen designs and can be used in isolation for both splashbacks and floors. However, for a quintessentially lavish finish, why not go for an all-marble ensemble? 

Whether you go for contrasts with dark floors and pale marble-look walls or use similar hues with different shapes to add interest, marble-effect tiles are incredibly versatile. They deliver a timeless elegance that will elevate your bathroom from bland to beautiful in no time.

One of the huge benefits of marble-look tiles is that they lend themselves to an assortment of luxury interior design styles, from classic to contemporary. For a traditional look in living rooms, hallways and even bedrooms, pair large format marble-effect tiles with dark wood and brass accents. On the other hand, opt for a modern twist by using funky hexagon marble tiles with contemporary furniture, clean lines and vibrant pops of colour to bring your space into the 21st century. 

Craft irresistible curb appeal

Any home update you make should add value to your home, regardless of whether you’re looking to sell anytime soon. This often means upping your home’s curb appeal, which simultaneously makes it a nicer place to be for you, too. 

From driveways and pathways to patio areas, paying attention to the outside areas of your home is just as important as what’s happening inside. To help you achieve this, consider using luxury outdoor tiles to give your home a plush outside makeover.

Made to withstand extreme weather conditions and boasting non-slip properties, tiles offer a low-maintenance solution for outdoor areas, not to mention a stunning finish. Whether you want cool and contemporary with a soft, slate grey rectangular tile or rustic beige textured tiles, you can set the tone of your entire home interior using tiles that create a sense of grandeur from the outside in. 

Luxury interior design covers a broad spectrum of styles and genres, which is one of the reasons why it offers such mass appeal. It could be that you love classic styles that make use of natural stone like granite, quartz and marble or a more modern take that uses high gloss finishes, quirky shapes and dark hues to evoke a premium look. 

Whatever design style and budget you have in mind to give your home a classy update, we’re sure you’ll find all the inspiration you need with our extensive collection of luxury floor and wall tiles. From magnificent marble to elegant shell shaped tiles, we have colours, sizes and finishes galore to help you achieve a high-end home update. 

Browse our complete range online today and order a small tile cut sample from £1.99, so you can see just how they’ll look in your home before you buy. Of course, if you have any questions about any of our products, don’t hesitate to get in touch.