How to create a relaxing interior with tiles
If you want to create interiors which have a calming effect, then opting for more ambient tile tones is a great way to cultivate soothing spaces where you can relax and unwind – particularly in the bathroom. With an array of shades, textures and shapes to choose from, there are subsequently lots of ways to achieve this within your home.
In this blog, we’ll therefore look at how to create a relaxing ambience with your tiling, including examples of tiles which we think fit the bill from our selection of high-quality products. So, if you’re looking for some tile inspiration and want to find out more about which ones to go for to get those calming vibes, then be sure to read to the end of the blog.
Pick pastel tones
The Palm Striped Hexagon Décor Pink Porcelain Tile.
To achieve a relaxing environment for your interiors, it’s always best to avoid overly bold shades and stick with a more muted colour palette. This doesn’t mean you need to use white, however, as this can actually look quite clinical if used widely in your bathroom, for example. Lighter tones and warm natural shades, as well as pastels and nature-inspired shades can all help to cultivate a soothing aesthetic and make your home into a tranquil, relaxing space.
If you like the idea of softer pastel tones, then this is a great way to create ambience while also injecting a pop of colour into your room.
The Palm Striped Hexagon Decor Pink Porcelain Tile has a pale blush-pink tone which will bring a softness to your décor. With a stylish geometric design, this hexagonal tile can be arranged in a variety of patterns, depending on how you lay it. For example, you can create a starburst design or have the white stripes all pointing in the same direction.
Featuring a modern matt finish and that distinctive hexagonal shape, these tiles are ideal for the contemporary bathroom and have added texture and depth with the design and finish.
The Metro Sage Green Biselado Brillo tile, meanwhile, has a sage-green tone in the popular subway or metro style, making it a very on-trend choice both in terms of look and tone. The nature-inspired green shade evokes calm while the smooth gloss finish gives an attractive sheen to the tiles, with the bevelled edges adding further depth and detail.
Again, this tile can be laid in a variety of ways, including a horizontal or vertical design, brick-effect style or chevron, making it a versatile option for your home.
If you prefer to stay away from colour and want to choose something more neutral, however, then the natural look is one which will create calm while also complementing a wide range of décor. It will further give your bathroom a spa-like vibe, so you can relax and unwind in the comfort of your own home without the expense or hassle of visiting one.
The Metro Sage-green Biselado Brillo Tile.
Natural tiles for a spa-like ambience
Large-format tiles can work really well when it comes to natural-look tiling and the larger size helps to create a sense of space, which is further highlighted by the more neutral tones. Marble and wood-effect tiles are subsequently a good choice in this regard, with marble designs also adding a sense of opulence to your interior.
For example, the earthy tones of the Caracalla Beige Porcelain Tile, which has a cream base, will add warmth and has that natural aesthetic which induces a sense of calm. The colour combination also has a marble-effect look, which gives a sense of luxury and adds to the overall aesthetic, bringing depth and character while retaining that calming vibe.
The Caracalla Beige Porcelain Tile has neutral, earthy tones.
Suitable for both walls and floors, the Caracalla Tiles also have rectified edges, giving them a clean, refined look, while they require minimal grouting, which helps in creating a flowing, seamless aesthetic.
Another neutral tile to consider is the Loire Maple Chevron Rectified Matt Porcelain Tile. Again, this is a large-format tile which will create a sense of spaciousness – something which also helps to cultivate calm – while the wood-effect design has authentic graining detail and notches.
The natural appearance of these tiles gives them the authenticity of real wood but with all the benefits that come with tiles. Made from hard-wearing porcelain and with those precise, rectified edges, this is a tile which will enhance any room and can easily be matched to other décor.
Perfect for creating an interior which is welcoming and somewhere you can look forward to relaxing in, natural-look tiles embody all the peacefulness of nature and have an automatic soothing effect. They bring many benefits and are very versatile in terms of how they can be styled alongside the rest of the room.
Wood-effect tiling is also much more convenient than real timber, as it won’t warp in humid environments such as bathrooms and is much more cost-effective.
The Loire Maple Chevron Rectified Matt Porcelain Tile.
The tranquil hues of blue
Perhaps the most peaceful colour, however, is blue, so if you want to combine a nature-inspired look with more than neutral tones, then this is a great choice. Indeed, last year, navy-blue was actually deemed the most calming colour in the world, according to research from the University of Sussex and papermaker, GF Smith. Paler blues also help to calm anxiety and relieve stress, while purple has been shown to have a calming effect, as well.
The Palm Stripe Blue Marine Porcelain Hexagonal Tile.
Another version of the Palm Strip Hexagonal Tile is the Blue Marine variation, which embodies that calming deep navy-blue colour. The result is an eye-catching tile with a distinctive striped pattern which will also help to enhance your mood.
If navy isn’t quite to your preference, however, then the Mijas Celeste Pattern Tile has a pale blue base tone with a white petal pattern incorporated into a grid-effect design which will add softness and soothing vibes to your bathroom.
Suitable for both walls and floors, the muted tones of this tile means it will complement a range of décor and it adds visual interest with the colour and pattern without being over the top.
Whether you prefer something more colourful or would rather have a neutral, natural look, tiles can easily be used to create a relaxing bathroom space or make any other interior feel welcoming and stress-free – a place to relax and unwind.
At Tileshack, we have a wide range of high-quality tiles which can help you achieve the look you want. Whether you want to create a spa-like space or would simply like to introduce a little more calm to your home and cultivate a relaxing ambience, tiles are a great way to do this and are a very cost-effective option.
The pale blue and white tones of the Mijas Celeste Pattern Tile will bring a calming aesthetic.
If you’d like some advice on choosing tiles for your home, just drop into one of our showrooms and chat to our team. Alternatively, email us at info@bathshack.com, call (028) 9077 0188 or use our online chat.
