Tile insets add detail and individuality to floors and walls. This creative home feature makes your space stand out. Try these tile inset ideas for a stunning home update.
What Are Tile Insets
Tile insets are distinct tiles of a different shape, color, or material that are embedded in a larger tile design. Decorative tile insets can incorporate intricate designs, bright hues, or bold directional changes. This is a great way to make a statement in your home.
Stylish Tile Inset Ideas
Let your creativity loose as you explore tile inset designs. These are little works of art built into your home. The options are unlimited.
Consider a large medallion if you want a single focal point. This can draw the eye to a key area above your fireplace or over the kitchen sink. You may want to order a custom tile design for this central piece.
Tile borders turn any installation into a decorative inset. Try chic ceramic rectangles around a busier inset, like our decorative porcelain pieces.
Mosaics are intricate tiles that instantly capture the attention. They can look busy in abundance. Use them in a smaller inset to add the proper touch of intrigue.
Where to Use Them
Tile insets can add a bold pop to any room of the house. Entryways offer prime placement for tile insets in the floor. Instead of a rug that will get worn and dirty, use a well-placed inset to give this small space big style.
A tile inset in the shower instantly adds a spa-like ambience. Freshen up your morning routine with a decorative inset on one wall surrounded by porcelain slabs to help the inset stand out.
Try a stunning natural stone inset in the kitchen for some rustic ambience. Surrounded by wood-look LVT tiles, you can create a nature-inspired space that's perfect for gatherings.
Installation Tips
Once you've chosen an inset style, you need to consider tile placement and installation products:
Symmetry
Symmetry gives your home a steady, balanced look. If you're placing an inset in a small space like an entryway or shower niche, position it with symmetrical borders. An inset over a fireplace or sink should be centered above the feature below it. A symmetrical design within the inset enhances visual appeal.
Color Contrasts
Choose an inset that contrasts with the surrounding tile. This feature is meant to stand out. A sparkling glass inset will pop when it's surrounded by tiles in a different hue.
Grout Choices
Your grout can either blend with the tile or stand out. Try using the same grout across the wall. It can coordinate with the main tile and contrast with your inset or vice versa.
Bring Your Tile Vision to Life
It's best to review tile inset styles in person. The sheen and sparkle don't always come across in photos. Explore our custom tile inset options in-store at Wayne Tile. We have several convenient locations in New Jersey.
