Ceramic Tile Design Ideas — Flooring

Continuity in patterns offers both pleasure and comfort to the observer. In this case, the effortless look of fluidity is increased with the added interest of a repeat, alternating pattern of Spanish ceramic tiles. Each row of this staircase features one Spanish tile pattern. By implementing this design in your next project, you too will evoke interest with unexpected, rich bursts of color. A variety of Spanish 6" x 6" tiles, including Alcala, Andalucia, and Teruel, are used as risers for this staircase. Alternating various patterns of decorative tiles, such as risers on a staircase, creates an incredible design element...

Avente's Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. Using the Majolica technique, our Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile designs include colorful patterns from the different regions of Spain, or the traditional blue and white found in the New Iberica border tiles and liners. The Majolica technique utilizes an opaque white tin-based glaze that is ideal for vibrant, colorful patterns and designs for ceramics. The centuries-old technique is believed to have originated in 9th century Mesopotamia with the desire to imitate the white porcelain wares coming from China. With the spread...

Hand-painted Spanish decorative tiles, like the Teruel 4-inch shown here, can be used on the floor as accents with large cement or ceramic pavers to add color and design. Adding small decorative tiles to a floor can break up the monotony of a large tiled floor. The tiles will bring both interest and color. You can alternate different patterns or use all of the same pattern depending on your color scheme and what appeals most to you. The insets can be placed randomly on the floor or you can create a pattern alternating or repeating their placement. It's best to...

Using decorative tiles as risers in an outdoor patio adds subtle detail without taking away from the beautiful surroundings. Three different Spanish Caceres tiles are used to create the look in the patio risers shown here. Use of 3x6 for the top row, 6x6 for the middle row, and dots for the bottom row draws attention to the antiqued Talavera on the patio floor.

Using decorative tiles as door risers makes for a spectacular entry to your home or office. In the door risers shown here, the 4"x4" Spanish Andalucia used with the smaller 2"x2" Andalucia creates different but interesting patterns in the same color pallette.