Exposed brick walls create a warm, rustic and welcoming atmosphere in the home. Tying in well with a variety of interior design styles such as the popular Scandinavian looks, Industrial themes and even Modern Country styles or Shabby Chic interiors, exposed bricks can be used to enhance just about any design scheme to create a personal touch in the home.
Creating an exposed brick wall in your existing home can be quite the costly exercise; instead, you can use selected wall tiles that offer the same look for a fraction of the cost! Wall tiles offer up an amazing alternative to traditional interior exposed brick wall tiles with the additional benefit of allowing you the option to choose from a large variety of colours, shapes and textures to create a look that is truly unique. From luscious terracotta wall tiles to incredibly versatile porcelain tiles, there are many different options to choose form that will create a stunning visual effect in your new interior design scheme.
Terracotta Wall Tiles
Terracotta has long been a favourite material for the home thanks to its wonderful earthy qualities that create a strong sense of comfort. This tactile and rustic material creates a strong sense of warmth in any style of interior, instantly infusing a design scheme with a rich, earthy charm. Handcrafted terracotta wall tiles will each be unique: no two tiles are the same! This quality creates a charming characteristic in the home, making for an excellent choice of wall finish for any area, from the kitchen and dining spaces to the bathroom and even as a living room feature wall tile. Pair you terracotta tiles with natural textures such as warm timbers and natural stone pieces for a luxurious and cosy vibe in your interior design scheme.
Caption: Bursting with charm and character, terracotta wall tiles shaped in a traditional brick pattern offer up the perfect alternative to exposed brick walls in your interior design scheme, creating a strong sense of warmth and comfort in any interior.
Porcelain Tiles
Porcelain tiles are renowned for their impressive versatility and durability, making them an excellent choice for use in the home as an alternative option to exposed brick work. Porcelain tiles are resistant to fluctuations in temperature, making them ideal for use in areas of extreme temperatures such as a fireplace surround for example or in areas of the home that receive direct sunlight. Being almost completely non-porous, porcelain products are also resistant to staining as they will not absorb liquid or powder spills and as such, do not require regular professional sealing in order to maintain their longevity and durability. Other unique benefits of porcelain tiles include scratch and stain resistance, once again cementing their incredible popularity in the home and making them a wonderful alternative option to exposed brick work in the home.
Caption: Porcelain tiles can be used in all areas of the home, from the kitchen and bathroom as well as a feature tile in other interior spaces. Used in this example as a fireplace surround, the deep emerald green tones of these spectacular wall tiles creates a wonderful nature inspired palette that is both soothing and inviting.
You will find an incredibly vast range of options available when it comes to choosing porcelain tiles, from a range of different shapes or tile formats to different colour options, textures and even imitations of natural materials such as natural stones, timbers and more. These unique qualities mean that porcelain can be used in a large variety of ways around the home, especially where natural materials may not always be the most suitable option, allowing you the freedom of opting for a low maintenance finish in your next interior design project.
Natural Stone Tiles
Natural stone tiles provide the perfect material selection when creating a warm, rustic atmosphere in the home; the beauty of a natural product is truly unparalleled! Being a natural product, no two pieces are the some with tiled areas showing variations in colour and pattern from tile to tile to create an elegant and tactile vibe in the home. It is important to keep in mind however that all natural stone tiles will require specific types of care and maintenance to ensure the product’s longevity in the home. Harsh cleaning chemicals (such as bleach for example) should always be avoided on natural stone tiles as these products can discolour the surface, leaving behind unsightly stains on the tile itself. As natural stones are porous in nature, they can be more susceptible to staining as a result of liquid or powder spills so it is especially crucial that any mess be cleaned up quickly before it has a chance to sit on the tiles while also maintaining a regular sealing routine to ensure the surface is protected.
Caption: Rustic Natural stone subway tiles create a stunning visual experience in the home, tying in well with any style of interior from classically styled homes to more modern or contemporary schemes for the perfect alternative to exposed brick work.
Despite the steps necessary to maintain and care for your new natural stone tiles, their inherent beauty and elegance more than makes up for it! Natural stone products instantly lift any interior design style to create a spectacular look in the home that truly is timeless, making them an excellent choice when hunting for an alternative option to rustic exposed brick work.
Rustic brick wall tiles can be found in many different styles, from lusciously tactile natural stone or terracotta pieces to incredibly versatile and durable porcelain tiles. Each tile creates its own unique look in a space so it is important to take the time during the tile selection process to ensure your overall design scheme is cohesive and well suited to the final outcome you are looking to achieve in your home. Each of these examples offers an excellent alternative option to costly exposed brick walls in the home helping you to create the perfect interior design scheme!