7 Applications of Tiles to Beautify Interior Spaces

Tiles are one of the most common interior components in a building worldwide, especially in interior spaces. The advantages of tile material are strong durability, easy maintenance, and attractive appearance. No wonder the selection of tiles for the floor is one of the basics to add to the aesthetics of a room. Tiles have many color, size, and shape choices, so here is a collection of inspiration for tile applications to beautify interior spaces.

White Tiles Arranged like a "Video Game" in Kaishin no Ichigeki, Japan

The ramen restaurant in Japan was designed by architecture firm 07Beach inspired by role-playing games (RPGs). The interior design of this restaurant applies pixel and dot shapes as a form transformation of video games. The use of white tile material is applied to almost all elements of space, including floors, walls, and furniture. The white tiles are also made into counter bars, and tables with checkered block motifs (pixels) abstracted to give a dynamic impression. While on the wall there are white tiles with dot motifs arranged like zigzags.

The Interior Design of Kaishin no Ichigeki, Ramen Restaurant

Use of White Tiles on Floors, Walls, and Furniture

Repetitive Triangular Tiles in Rookies Glass Shop, Germany

Rookies is a specialist pediatric eyewear outlet located in downtown Munich, Germany. Stephanie Thatenhorst designed the 30-square-meter booth with a striking and colorful design. When entering the outlet, the buyer's gaze will be drawn to the walls and ceiling covered with green and white triangular tiles. While the shelves for the glasses display are colored pink. The colors and tile motifs applied to this store give a cheerful impression of children's daily lives.

Use of Tiles in the Interior Design of Rookies Eyewear Shop

Use of Brick Tiles in Shinonome Shinkin Bank, Japan

On the first floor of Shinonome Shinkin Bank in Japan is a lobby with a brick tile floor. Hagiso Twism Design Studio designed the building 2022, located in downtown Maebashi. The use of brick tiles creates a sense of continuity with other rooms because it is also applied to several walls beside the main entrance and the walls of the coffee shop.

Shinonome Shinkin Bank Flooring Using Brick Tiles

Colorful Mosaic Tiles in Penthouse, Spain

DG Estudio has renovated a house located in a historic building in Valencia, Spain. The preserved elements of this building are the floor and ceiling. Floors with hexagon-shaped tiles arranged like colorful mosaics are unique in this penthouse. Its motifs that resemble the shape of tendrils and flowers, as well as the use of green, maroon, and cream colors, will beautify the interior appearance of the space. The use of mosaic tiles can also add beauty to the dining area and kitchen.

The Interior Design of Penthouse In Spain by DG Studio

Details of Colorful Mosaic Tiles

The Tiled Cloud: Modern Restaurant of Bofia, Saudi Arabia

This roadside restaurant in Bofia, Saudi Arabia, attracts tourists because it is famous for its street food, synonymous with affordable prices. Azaz Architects designed a restaurant called "The Tiled Cloud" by highlighting modern materials with geometric shapes. Shiny white tiles dominate the interior space. The use of these tiles is applied to floor elements, walls, and some furniture. Tiles are widely used in restaurants because they are easy to clean, durable, and have a neat impression.

Use of Tiles in the Interior Design of “The Tiled Cloud” Restaurant

Pastel Tile Floors of Casa Lorena, Mexico

Located in the historic city of Merida in Mexico, Casa Lorena is part of a former home from the early 20th century designed by Workshop, Diseno y Construction. The design of this building is reminiscent of history, with the use of pastel colors. To balance the walls' pink color, symmetrical motif tiles with pastel colors are used. In addition, the room will feel more lively with the motif on the floor so that this patterned tile can add aesthetic value to the room.

Use of Pastel Tiles in the Interior Design of Casa Lorena

Patterned Tiles to Decorate the Walls of the Room in "Tile House", Spain

The Spanish architectural firm Cubus renovated a house in Spain that was located among the old buildings. All interior elements use white and light wood colors, so they need more points of interest. Therefore, the patterned tiles on the walls of the kitchen set area and storage space are the right answer. LED strips illuminate these tiles with a maroon color combination with white to highlight the motif used. Also, the use of tiles on the kitchen wall can minimize splashes during cooking activities.

Use of Paterned Tiles in the Kitchenset

The Details of Paterned Tiles in the Kitchenset