Vertical tiles are often pegged as a creative way of laying the perennially popular subway tiles. This may be true, but they offer more than that, not least through their ability to add height to a room, and a touch of fun. In this catalogue of ideas, DesignDispatch explores how vertical tiles can be used within the home.
Contrast
With their vast variety of colours, it’s easy to create contrast with a kitchen countertop, wall cupboards, or even a paint colour used anywhere in the home.
Texture
Even with a single colour of wall tile applied throughout a space, a textured appearance adds interest to an otherwise flat surface.
Feature
Vertical tiles can be used to create a focal point or feature in a room, as used in this dining area with contrasting cabinetry.
Subtle
Soft and subtle pinks and earthy tones have been go-to colours in recent years, which have been popularly combined with this tile favourite, especially for bathrooms.
Contemporary
The combination of pale timber, copper accents and dark grey-green tiles make up a contemporary colour palette that is both trendy and timeless.
Playful
Colourful varieties encourage a little bit of fun in interior decorating, while also proving their compatibility with other classic materials, from smooth marbles to terrazzo.
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