In the minimalist lifestyle trend, a beautiful and modern living space is not just about furniture; the color elements from floor tiles and wall tiles also play a crucial role. However, choosing beautiful tile designs with suitable functionality that harmonize with the apartment’s architectural design is not simple. In this article, KHATRA shares 5 common mistakes when choosing floor tiles for apartments as well as useful tips.
1. Choosing the Wrong Tile Size and Functionality
Floor tiles today are diverse in size and style, making homeowners confused in finding the right type of tile, such as: square tiles, subway/rectangular tiles, hexagon tiles, matte/anti-slip tiles, granite tiles, 3D tiles, polished porcelain tiles, etc. Choosing the wrong size or wrong functionality can alter the room’s perceived area, significantly impacting aesthetics as well as directly affecting the usability of the tiled area.
Large format big slab tiles make the space more luxurious
For example, large format tiles bring luxury and sophistication to a space by minimizing grout lines; however, choosing the right large format floor tile size—60×120, 60×60, 80×80, or 100×100—requires thorough consultation from a design firm or supplier.
Learn more about suitable floor tiles for every space in your home here.
2. Overusing Intricately Patterned Decorative Tiles
Hexagon tiles, mosaic decorative tiles, or subway wall tiles are new trends in interior design, providing interesting accents to living and working spaces. However, homeowners can easily go overboard with decorative tiles, making the living space overwhelming and visually cluttered, directly affecting the quality of life for all family members.
A few small tips when using mosaic tiles, accent tiles, or decorative tiles: tone down the design of the surrounding area where decorative tiles are used to highlight the tile accent. For example: if using accent tiles or subway wall tiles in the kitchen area, the countertop/cabinetry system should use solid colors (white/cream/black) to create a harmonious, elegant overall space.
Kitchen area using cement tiles as an accent
Today, the rustic simplicity yet timeless charm of cement tiles is an interior design trend. Applying cement tiles in cafes and bars creates a mysterious Indochine style accent. However, it also requires careful planning within the overall design to avoid overuse that causes visual clutter.
3. Tiles Incompatible with the Design Language or Budget
Color coordination between floor tiles and wall colors is never a simple task. Selecting tiles that suit functionality, aesthetic taste, and overall design language requires time investment and research to ensure the architect and homeowner are on the same page and can choose the right tile supplier.
With countless tile lines available on the market, finding the right tile that meets both your design language and financial budget should be a top priority.
4. Laying Tiles in Traditional Patterns
New design trends are opening up creative, interesting ideas, creating modern, dynamic, and inspiring spaces. Look for creative tile laying patterns to refresh your living and working spaces.
Tile combination pattern 30×30 and 60×60
Or you can check out some beautiful tile laying patterns we shared in this article.
5. Not Budgeting for Contingencies
Tiling involves potential unforeseen costs such as: underestimating the quantity of tiles during design, cutting waste/broken tiles during construction, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to reserve 10-20% as a contingency budget for the tile category to ensure financial preparedness for unexpected expenses.
Through this article, you probably have a fundamental understanding of how to choose beautiful floor tiles for your apartment. For more specific and detailed advice, contact us today. With our experienced team of consultants and constantly updated supply of beautiful, high-quality tiles, we will help you choose the most satisfactory products for your family.
