4. STYLE: PATTERN PLAY

Whether you use them for a section of the kitchen wall or on the floor, graphic tiles are a great way to spice up your interiors. Inspired by traditional Spanish tiles and their intricate floral and curvilinear motifs, these patterned ceramic tiles can add a dose of Mediterranean charm to your home.

Use a single solid colour for your painted wall if you’re selecting patterned tiles for your flooring; this will make the colour on the wall appear richer and more vivid. “Think of patterned tiles as a piece of artwork hanging on your wall; you should always make sure that the background is unobtrusive enough so the artwork can shine,” says Lim.

Another suggestion is to use similar patterns for a variety of tiles in the same space. “Consider the different ways of laying the tiles to create varying patterns,” says Chloe Elkerton, founder of E&A Interiors. For plain tiles, try laying them diagonally, as this will cast the eye out to the longest dimensions of the room and make the space appear bigger than it is.”