Thanks to their stunning visual impact, robust strength and resistance, wall tiles are an excellent option to completely transform your living room. Paint, wallpaper, wood panelling etc. are all popular choices but are hard to compare with wall tiling.
The difference with wall tiles is their superior quality, they have a gravitas, a weight that is unmistakable. They can reflect the light or add a texture to the walls for a cosy wrap-around feel. Wall tiles offer endless options to allow for a customised living space. We want our homes to say something about us, what better way than wall tiles for living room luxury and elegance.
Nobu Roble 19.3/29.4×180 cm
From a bespoke wall mural to a statement chimney breast, from a subtle textured tile that catches the light to reflective tiles. The use of ceramic tiles to elevate interiors is long established over history. Now, these attractive and practical wall finishes are making their way into contemporary homes. You can stamp your own personality through a wide range of tiles for living room walls. Whether you prefer traditional, modern or avant-garde there is a wall tile to suit your decorative preference. Here below, we look at some practical and imaginative ways to use wall tiles in the living room.
There is a tendency for living rooms to be open plan these days, often incorporating dining and/or kitchens, working or study areas. Living room wall tiles are a great way to visually separate the different sections. There are also the more traditional ways that wall tiles have been used in living rooms over hundreds of years like fireplace tiles around an open fire. Whether it’s a custom art mosaic, a feature wall or a practical wall protection one of the following ideas for wall tiles for living room décor will suit your home.
#01. Wall tiles can recreate the effect of wood panelling or provide wainscotting around the living room perimeter. Traditionally panels protected walls from marks and scuffs, nowadays they are an embellishment.
#02. Mosaics in ceramic, glass, metallic or stone tiles can add an artistic flourish to a living room wall. The reflective quality of glossy finishes adds dimension to small spaces while creating a focal point within a larger living room.
#03. Go the whole hogg and clad the entire living room with wall tiles. Tiles protect walls and can transform a humdrum living room décor into something special. No matter the décor, there’s a suitable choice for your living room.
#04. Trending right now, large format wall tiles are a game changer for living room walls. With fewer joints and a more continuous surface, the visual effect is monolithic and solid. Marble-effect tiles are particularly suited for large-format cladding.
#05. For a subtle but impactful décor, use wall tiles to frame a wall section. A simple neutral tile works best, allowing artwork or shelving to stand out.
Dorcia Marfil 59.6×150 cm
Line Dorcia Marfil 59.6×150 cm
The fireplace, whether coal or gas, still constitutes the focal point of the living room and often, the home itself. Traditionally, the use of tiles around the chimney was based on their heat-resisting properties, easy maintenance and decorative effects. Nowadays, those same properties are still the reason why tiles are appropriate for cladding the chimney breast. If used to define the entire volume of the chimney, the installation of wall tiles lends the room a greater depth and draws the focus of the eye to the fireplace as a feature.
Arrow 3D Arce 59.6×150 cm · Colorado Bone 120×120 cm
The entire living room wall is clad with the same colour wall tile. The chimney breast adds a texture to the tile. The contrast of smooth and textured draws the eye to the fireplace as a focal point in the living room.
With the increasing popularity of floor tiles in living rooms, it makes sense to match the flooring finish with wall tiles. The options include repeating the same material for floors and walls, such as timber effect tiles. Or alternatively opting for a total contrast.
Comfort is all-important in our living rooms, floor tiles are compatible with underfloor heating. And most importantly, the maintenance and weekly cleaning routine is much easier with tiles. In addition, a decorative rug or carpet incorporates another layer of personalisation.
Deco Terra Clay 59.6×150 cm
A textured feature wall tile that covers an entire partition wall is matched with a neutral floor tile. The warmth of the timber texture is the focal point of the room. The living room ceiling is clad in real timber to add extra visual interest and cosiness.
Living room wall tiles can be centre stage or fade into the background; it all depends on the colour, pattern and texture of the tiles. A living room feature wall can cover an entire wall or part of a wall. Nowadays there are exceptional 3D tiles to choose from that can make a powerful design statement. Similarly, geometric tiles arranged in tessellated patterns on living room walls attract the eye. Feature wall tiles for living room décor allow you to make a statement of intent for the entire home.
If you prefer a more subtle living room décor, lightly textured tiles are a better option. Mosaics in abstract or figurative compositions can also add an elegant and unique dimension to the living room. An extra bonus is the light reflected back into the space from ceramic tile mosaics. We recommend choosing a wall that faces an external window to pick up as much light as possible.
Another decorative way to use wall tiles in the living room, especially an open-plan living room, is to define areas within the space. The most obvious example of this is the dining area, the wall surface nearest the dining room table helps to identify that part of the room used for dining. This is more commonly used for formal dining tables, and the tile choice should reflect this.
Treccia Natural 59.6×150 cm · Deco Treccia Natural 59.6×150 cm
Decorative textured tiles define a niche with a console in the living room. The abstract floral motif softens an area that could be used for displaying books, ornaments or by adding a chair, to become a workstation.
Marble is one of the most ancient and evocative wall finishes. There is a long history of using marble cladding throughout the world’s cultures, from long ago to modern times. It is a natural and unique material that adds an atmosphere of opulence and luxury to indoor and outdoor surfaces.
With recent technological advances, we can now feature marble effect tiles in our living rooms. The shiny finish, the unique pattern of veining and the pristine surface of marble effect tiles are unmistakable. Marble is a timeless material and never goes out of favour.
Aria White Nature 120×270 cm
We have explored the practical and artistic advantages of wall tiles for living room décor. Not only are wall tiles a great way to convert your living room into the hub of the home, but also to put an individual stamp on it. We highly recommend that you visit your neatest Porcelanosa showroom where you can see for yourself the enormous variety of tiles available. If you have any questions regarding wall tiles for living room, please drop us an email.
