Get your patio summer-ready!
Get your patio summer-ready!
With summer well and truly upon us – and the sun making a much-welcomed appearance – it’s time to make the most of the good weather and enjoy your outside space. If you have a patio, then it’s the perfect time to get this in shape for the rest of the summer, so you can relax knowing that everything is ready to use, as and when you need it.
A key feature of any patio is, of course, the flooring – and tiles are a great choice when it comes to durability, maintenance and visual aesthetics. Whether you’re redesigning your patio and want some flooring inspiration, or you’re at the stage of creating a patio for the first time, we have a range of outdoor tiles which will transform any space.
Top tips for patio tiles
- Just like indoor flooring, opting for larger tiles outdoors can help create the illusion of more space, which is particularly useful if your patio is quite compact. Meanwhile, larger tiles also work well in spaces which have a bigger footprint, so are an inspired choice all round.
- Tile material – porcelain is a great choice for patio tiles as it is a robust material which is moisture-resistant and doesn’t stain or fade, so will last you well into the future.
Stone-effect grey tiles, such as the Stonehenge Grey Porcelain Tile pictured above, blend seamlessly with the outdoors and create a calming, relaxing patio space.
- The colour palette is another factor to consider when designing your patio, with neutral tones being more versatile and compatible with a range of décor, once you start adding furniture to the space. They also help in creating the right mood and ambience. For example, nature-based tones work particularly well outdoors and at Bathshack, we have a variety of grey tiles which continue to be popular amongst customers, thanks to their authentic stone-effect look.
Grey tones are very soothing and help to create a calming environment, resulting in a more relaxed space for you to enjoy with family and friends – or by yourself. Evoking the elements, grey comes in a range of shades which can easily be paired with similar calming colours, such as blues and whites to create a space which is stylish, practical and most of all, somewhere you want to be. - Think about the finish of the tiles – whether you want a more polished tile with a sheen, or prefer a matt texture. Slip-resistant tiles are a recommended option for outside spaces, particularly if your patio will be used by children and/or anyone with mobility issues, so it’s worth bearing this mind when making your selection.
- Patterned tiles, meanwhile, can add depth to a patio floor which, when laid, will help when people are navigating across the floor. Again, this can not only be more visually appealing but, practically, can be useful for people with mobility issues or when young children are using the space.
The Stonehenge Grey Porcelain Tile is a robust patio tile with a gloss finish which will add elegance to your summer patio.
Practical porcelain for patios
With the natural look an ongoing popular choice for patios, grey tones continue to be a much-loved option when it comes to flooring. At Bathshack we have a variety of premium Spanish porcelain tiles in a stone-effect design which combine this minimalist, stylish look with the practicality of porcelain, making them ideal for patio floors.
Our Stonehenge Grey Porcelain Tile – a premium Spanish tile which will transform your patio into a suitably relaxed space – is one such example and will complement a range of outdoor furniture colour palettes.
With a lighter grey tone and that popular stone-effect finish, the Stonehenge Grey Porcelain Tile has subtle pale veining which adds depth and gives the tiles a textured look. They also carry a discreet gloss finish, giving the tiles a sleeker, more polished appearance, with the overall effect being one which successfully combines contemporary style with the more traditional stone design.
Easy to maintain, these tiles are manufactured from high-quality porcelain, so are incredibly durable and therefore, ideal for patios, which will attract a high footfall if the summer sun keeps up an appearance…
Another great choice for patio tiles is the Austral Grey Matt Porcelain Tile, a Spanish variety which works exceptionally well outdoors and will add a touch of elegance to your space. Unlike the Stonehenge Grey tiles, this design is rendered in a matt finish, which is ideal if you prefer to stay away from that more polished look.
The Austral Grey Matt Porcelain Tile has a matt finish.
Again, the Austral Grey tiles are made from premium porcelain, making them hardwearing and versatile, so these are great for high-traffic spaces like patios.
They also carry a similar delicate white-veined design with a subtle speckled pattern running throughout, giving the tiles a slightly grainy appearance which works well with the matt finish in creating that authentic stone effect.
Also part of the mid-grey colour palette, the Austral Grey is on the lighter end of this, which once again creates a calming ambience.
Meanwhile, the larger tile size gives the illusion of space, making them an inspired and versatile choice if you’re wanting to create a patio or refresh your existing space.
The white veined design of the Austral Grey Matt Porcelain Tile.
Another grey porcelain tile popular with patio enthusiasts is the Triunfo Grey Matt variety which, as the name implies, also has a matt finish. The matt style carries with it a timeless appeal and looks great outdoors, as it blends in seamlessly with nature, evoking the unpolished appearance of the elements.
With a slightly more pronounced speckled pattern than the Stonehenge and Austral Grey tiles, the Triunfo Grey Matt tiles once again have pale white veining running throughout the design. Rendered in a concrete grey tone, this Spanish tile once again conjures up a natural look which inspires calm and helps create an elegant space.
The Triunfo Grey Matt Porcelain Tile has a slightly more defined speckled design and anti-slip properties.
Meanwhile, the robust Triunfo material makes this another highly durable tile which is perfectly suited to all weather, while its anti-slip properties are ideal for this type of high-traffic area, making it a safer and more practical option.
With patios offering a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor living, a well-designed patio space will fuse both of these together to create a relaxing area that everyone to enjoy. Offering all the comfort of indoor living outdoors, patios can be styled to ensure that you get the most out of your space, drawing on nature to inspire both the look and feel of it.
Check out our range of patio tiles here or, for more information and advice on how to make your patio summer-ready, get in touch with our team for a chat.
Email us at info@bathshack.com or give us a call on (028) 9077 0188.
