Tile in the living room: 40+ photos, ideas for finishing the floor, walls, niches, fireplace, arches

Tile in the living room - not quite the traditional way of finishing the walls and floors, it is still gaining popularity. Laying ceramics in the bathrooms and in the kitchen due to the humidity of these rooms, but in the living room its use is purely decorative.

Advantages and disadvantages

Ceramic tile has many advantages:

Advantages of application	Cons of use
Rich collections allow you to enter the tile in the living room of any style.	A tile is a cold material and, if you do not install a floor heating system, it will be uncomfortable to be in such a living room.
Durable material to withstand any load.	Slippery surface glossy tiles traumatic, such products are not recommended for use in the house where there are children or the elderly.
The tile is fireproof, therefore suitable for facing fireplaces.	Relatively high cost.
Ceramic products are easy to clean.	For high-quality cladding better to invite experts.

What tiles can be used in the hall?

Consider the types of products that are suitable for finishing the floor and walls in the living room:

Tile / ceramic tile. Consists of a mixture of clay, sand and minerals. In the production process, it is fired and glazed, due to which any pattern on the surface and any texture can be obtained. The most popular option.
Porcelain stoneware. The ceramics pressed with a granite crumb. It has exceptional strength and resistance to high temperatures. Design varieties are also achieved with the help of surface glazing.
Gypsum. Eco-friendly material for high-quality imitation of brick or masonry on the living room walls. It has a light weight, colors are presented in a wide range. Disadvantages: fragility of the material, instability to moisture and the relief surface, which accumulates dust.
Clinker. It is considered an improved type of ceramics, as it has a more complex composition. Due to long-term firing and pressing, durable, wear-resistant products of various shapes are obtained. Easy to install.

In the photo there is a living room in neutral colors, where the TV area imitates the marble surface. Such decoration decorates the room and attracts attention.

What can be tiled in the living room?

According to the functional purpose distinguish floor, wall and decorative tiles.

Floor

Due to the high permeability, the floor covering of the living room must be resistant to damage. Anti-slip matte or rough texture is necessary for safe movement. If the living room is combined with the dining room, products should be easily cleaned from dirt.

The photo is a stylish living room with an unusual tiled floor. Shades of red favorably enliven the interior in neutral colors.

Wall

For a comfortable lining wall tile has a reduced weight. Fashion trend is the design of the wall in the form of panels. Natural stone looks colorful in the living room interior.

Niche

Facing a niche with ceramics is an original idea, as a result of which the wall in this area looks very impressive.

Fireplace

Thanks to its fire resistance, tiles are ideal for lining a fireplace. In addition, it gives off heat well and thus increases its efficiency.

The photo is a cozy country house in a rustic style. Fireplace with bright decor adds a special touch to the interior.

Arch

Facing the opening tile, imitating stone or brick, can be called a classic. This is one of the most popular arch decoration options.

In the photo there is a spacious living room, which turns into a kitchen with an arch, lined with rectangular tiles.

Color palette

Since the range of ceramic coatings on the market today is wide, the choice of color solutions in the living room depends only on the taste of its owner.

For connoisseurs of light interiors, white, gray, beige floor and wall tiles are suitable.
Black color makes the space heavier, and for the floor it is also an impractical solution, since it is clearly visible dirt and damage.

Today, manufacturers offer companion materials for wall decor: pre-selected shades and patterns will help to professionally transform the interior of a living room.

The photo is a bright living room with bright color accents. The "heavy" beamed ceiling is successfully compensated by the white floor.

Terracotta coating is suitable for a country house: this floor looks natural and comfortable.

Tile saturated colors - yellow, red, green - will be a bright accent in the interior. To avoid overloading, the rest of the decor should be selected in neutral colors.

Tile Layout Examples

The most common type of tile is square. It can be laid in the classical way ("seam in the seam") or diagonally. Products of various sizes and patterns are successfully combined. In order to unusually beat the floor, tiles of the same shade have a rim instead of a plinth. Long rectangular products are usually laid "in a rush" in imitation of natural materials: wood or brick.

The photo shows the interior where several types of tiles are combined. Figured and mirror adorn the walls. A contrasting wooden floor is framed by glossy porcelain stoneware.

Tile design

The diverse shape, texture and shades of ceramic coatings allow the owner of the apartment to decorate the living room in any way.

To expand the space of the room and give it airiness, the walls are decorated with mirrored tiles. Covering "under the tree" will add to the atmosphere a touch of natural naturalness and comfort. You can also combine tile with laminate by cutting out a curly line and closing it with an elastic sponge. Great in the interior of the hall look products "marbled". To imitate carpet used patterns with an ornament.

Pictured airy living room with heavenly details. Mirror tile emphasizes the lightness of the situation and visually adds space.

Connoisseurs of country style will like the option of facing in the form of a panel of combined tiles of different colors. This technique is called patchwork.

The shape of the tile today is the most diverse - designers offer not only squares and rectangles, but also rhombuses, polyhedrons in the form of "honeycombs", and shaped items with rounded elements.

With the help of tile "under the stone" you can decorate the walls of the living room (both completely and partially), border the windows, columns and doorways. Mosaic is suitable for facing fireplaces, as well as decorating walls: it is recommended to have inserts so as not to overload the space.

Kitchen Cladding Ideas

If the apartment has a living room combined with a kitchen, tiled flooring will fit perfectly. The standard practical option is a kitchen apron. Recently, the popularity has won a rectangular "hog": it looks profitable in any style.

In the photo is a kitchen-living room, decorated with six-sided "honeycombs" of pastel colors. They protect not only the walls, playing the role of an apron, but also the floor.

Porcelain stoneware flooring in the kitchen area is a good idea for practical people. Wear-resistant stoneware will not wear out, absorb moisture and grease, deteriorate under the influence of cleaning agents. Also in a large room using zoning tiles is easy to implement.

In the photo kitchen-living room, the separation of zones occurs due to the combination of floor tiles of different colors and shapes.

Photos of the living room in various styles

The tile in the living room will fit perfectly into the framework of the modern style. It is characterized by minimalist, clear lines. A monochromatic coating without pronounced drawings will be suitable for the living room, which will serve as a backdrop for a profitable display of furniture and accessories.

Classical direction - the exact opposite of modern. Classics in the interior is replete with decorative details. Materials that will emphasize the nobility and serenity of this style are suitable for decoration: light colors, patterns, imitation "marbled". For the floor, a floor covering imitating dark parquet will be a good solution.

French Provence like people seeking home comfort. Ceramics with stone and wood texture, as well as flower ornaments or sketches of rural life will help to serve these purposes.

The loft-style tile is widely used: imitation of brickwork has become the hallmark of this trend. Large ceramic rectangles of gray colors that convincingly imitate a wall of concrete blocks look originally.

High-tech is characterized by functional details in the design and geometric shapes. His main idea is a reflection of modern technologies in the interior. Round furniture and spot lighting in combination with a mirror-coated wall will be a great solution for this style. Successfully fit 3D tile with a voluminous multidimensional pattern.