The contemporary design tiles are characterized by a sober design, in large sizes and discreet and elegant colors. A contemporary floor can be recognized by the technical and aesthetic elegance and refinement of the surface, the material efficiency and the depth of its colors. Elegant by definition, it makes a decisive contribution to the character and charm of the room.
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How are designer tiles a wise choice?
Modern effect tiles are recognisable by their refinement and sophistication, their technique and their aesthetics, with or without patterns. Its surface, the rendering of its material and the depth of its colours characterise its unique identity. Any type of space can be transformed thanks to the wide variety of aesthetic aspects offered by design porcelain stoneware. In addition to the countless creative possibilities, modern tiles also feature all the technical properties of porcelain stoneware. This makes modern tiles a firm favourite for decorating your indoor and outdoor floors and walls.
What can contemporary tiles be used for?
Because they are made from porcelain stoneware, designer tiles can be laid safely both indoors and outdoors, thanks to their technical characteristics. It’s also worth pointing out that modern effect tiles in porcelain stoneware can cover both floors and walls, with the exception of the white body, which is not suitable for laying on the floor.
First of all, contemporary tiles can enhance your bathroom and kitchen without any risk of damage. These can sometimes be problematic wet rooms, and it’s essential that the floor coverings they are laid on meet certain requirements. Porcelain stoneware is highly resistant to water, damp and heat, making it the ideal covering for these rooms. The choice of modern tiles is therefore an obvious one to give them a contemporary, chic look. Of course, this decision can be extended to other rooms in the house, such as the living room, which is a warm and friendly place that the sober colours of design tiles easily enhance.
Frost-resistant, contemporary porcelain stoneware tiles can also be laid outdoors and can completely transform your terrace or garden to give them a modern touch. The different aesthetic aspects of designer porcelain stoneware make it possible to create unique outdoor spaces, as their wide variety includes the effects of cement, stone, or even modern tiles with metallic highlights for a more urban and contemporary result.
Design tiles in the home: how do you combine them?
It’s impossible to deny the decorative power exerted by modern effect tiles as they are suitable for all indoor or outdoor spaces. In fact, designer tiles come in a wide variety of aesthetic effects with simple or special designs to match every possible decorating style, from the most classic and rustic to the most contemporary and sleek.
The modern tile is often associated with an urban and elegant atmosphere. Certain aesthetic effects of design tiles are inspired by natural materials and confirm this unique charm. This is particularly true of stone effect tiles, which take on the characteristics of this natural material while expressing its nobility and well-defined character. For a more urban and relaxed look, modern tiles also adopt the subtle nuances of concrete, which undoubtedly confer an exceptional design.
However, contemporary tile collections can also feature original surfaces that are filled with geometric, colourful or even classically inspired patterns. These decorations can be used as a total look on a wall or floor, or in touches to help structure spaces. This option blends the contemporary trend with the dynamic character of the patterns to create real decorative wonders. What’s more, the bright colours of the patterns add colour to your interior and can even turn designer tiles into the centrepiece of your environment. Patterns in neutral colours, such as shades of grey, gently decorate your walls or floors and add dynamism to any space.
The design porcelain stoneware is available in many colours so that your indoor and outdoor environments breathe modernity. You can opt for light tones such as ivory, creamy white or ecru. This option creates a feeling of comfort and supports the natural luminosity of your room. This is the case with beige modern tiles, which sublimate the decor in no time thanks to their luminous shades.
Modern tiles also come in darker colours with warm or cooler tones. For example, brown tiles create a warm, friendly atmosphere that is perfect for the living room, which is a place for sharing and welcoming. On the other hand, for a more neutral result, grey modern tiles seems to be the ideal solution. From lighter tones to anthracite, every shade of grey works wonderfully well in any decor, contemporary and sober or classic, and its timeless nature makes it a favourite in both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Modern effect tile formats
Novoceram’s modern tiles are available in a wide range of formats, in thicknesses of 9mm or 20mm, depending on your needs. This means that every space, whether indoors or outdoors, large or small, has its own specific format that perfectly enhances it. The possibilities are as follows:
- Small format design tiles including 20×20 cm or 30×30 cm. These formats, long associated with a classic style and sometimes considered old-fashioned, are now making a strong comeback in interior design, thanks in particular to their diverse patterns. These sizes are particularly useful for structuring spaces and can be used as kitchen splashbacks or bathroom tiles, for example.
- Medium-format design tiles include 45×45 cm and 60×60 cm. These dimensions are defined as standard and correspond to all spaces, whatever their size. This medium format is therefore the most frequently chosen because it can enhance any room or outdoor environment.
From contemporary tiles to large formats, which include 80×80 cm square tiles and 20×120 cm or 30×120 rectangular tiles. These sizes are mainly recommended for large rooms, as they make them visually larger and therefore increase the feeling of space. This is due in particular to the reduction in grout lines, which adds lightness to the environment in which the tiles will be laid. The rectangular format, combined with square dimensions on the floor of the same room for example, gives rise to graphic interplay and ensures aesthetic and harmonious continuity in your environment.
What are the advantages of designer porcelain stoneware?
Not only does porcelain stoneware reproduce elegant, contemporary aesthetic effects, it is also the material of choice for floor and wall coverings because it has a number of highly advantageous technical properties.
Firstly, maintaining and cleaning designer tiles is easy and poses no specific constraints. In fact, to clean modern tiles, clear water and a cloth are all you need. What’s more, as porcelain stoneware is not very porous, stains often remain on the surface and are quick to remove. Of course, if necessary and if stains are stubborn, a more aggressive professional brand product can be used.
Modern effect porcelain stoneware tiles are also extremely hard-wearing and scratch-resistant. As a result, it can cover indoor and outdoor floors without any worries, even if they are subject to heavy traffic. So, although some collections feature surfaces characterised by microcracks or scratches, these will not be accentuated over time.
Since porcelain stoneware is highly resistant to water and damp, it can be used for floors and walls in ‘wet’ rooms such as bathrooms, kitchens and even swimming pools. This resistance prevents degradation of the surface of design tiles and their aesthetic effects. So you can give a chic, trendy look to spaces that are sometimes defined as complicated.
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Modern tiling: frequently asked questions
Can designer tiles be laid outside?
The modern effect tile made from porcelain stoneware can be laid in outdoor environments without any problems, as it has the necessary technical properties. It is frost, temperature and weather resistant. What’s more, the sun’s UV rays won’t damage its appearance or lighten its surface. All you have to do is choose the effect that best suits your outdoor space to give it a timeless look that’s full of charm.
Should contemporary tiles be treated to protect their appearance?
Unlike some more fragile materials, porcelain stoneware does not require any special treatment. As a result, the aesthetic appearance of design tiles is immutable and stands up perfectly to the passage of time. All you need to do is maintain it correctly and carefully to preserve its original appearance.
Which modern tile effect should I choose?
The modern tiles reproduce many effects and therefore fit easily into different types of decoration. First of all, you need to establish your aesthetic preferences, and the first step may be to decide whether you want tiles with or without patterns. For example, patterns can add a surprisingly original touch to a rather neutral, uncluttered décor. On the other hand, there are other, more sober solutions, such as designer tiles that replicate stone and concrete, two materials with elegant and urban accents respectively. This can be a wise choice for those with a penchant for minimalist or industrial décor.
