A brand new year is always a popular time for homeowners to get stuck into a spot of DIY.
Whether it’s a sparkly new bathroom, an intricate hallway floor or an eye-catching splashback in your kitchen, a new set of tiles can be a great way to breathe new life into any room.
If home improvements do happen to be one of your big New Year’s resolutions, then perhaps you can take inspiration from these tiling trends that we expect to see a lot of over the next 12 months.
Marble
Whether it’s a bathroom or kitchen, marble-effect tiles are a great way to add a sense of luxury to any room. To emphasise the aesthetic, using larger flagstone tiles helps to show off that marbling effect more than standard-size tiles.
Colourful ceramics
While bathrooms were once upon a time usually reserved for simplistic white palettes, more and more people are now opting to inject a splash of colour. Coloured ceramics can be an effective way of achieving this, with the added bonus that ceramic tiles are typically one of the easier styles to work with should you want to complete the work yourself.
Sustainable materials
Sustainability is now a key consideration across all elements of home design. To cater for this demand, more and more manufacturers are offering tiles that are made from recycled materials, or are produced in a more environmentally-friendly way.
Geometric patterns
Patterned tiles are often the go-to for anyone wanting to create a statement look, with geometric designs in particularly high demand. From simple lined patterns to wildly complex Moroccan-inspired shapes, this style offers the chance to unleash your creative side. Unsurprisingly, this option can be much more difficult to achieve if you’ve no previous tiling experience.
Stone tiles
Stone tiles manage to blend luxury with a welcoming rustic feel when used indoors. They are also one of the most durable materials you can opt for, and generally actually look better with age. The one major drawback, however, is the somewhat hefty price tag. They can also be slippy if not treated properly, which is something to keep in mind if used in a kitchen or bathroom.
DIY with an introduction to tiling course
If tiling is on your to-do list for 2024, then an introductory tiling course could be a worthwhile investment, as this will equip you with the skills and understanding of how to complete basic jobs around the house, potentially saving you a lot of time and money that come with using a professional tiler.