Ceramic Tile Design Ideas — Residential

Portuguese Oporto in a six-inch format and framed with 3x6 border tiles are used as a backsplash in this kitchen and wall design for the bar. Using tile as a wall accent is a great way to extend your design vision past countertops and backsplash. The vibrant Oporto tiles make a bold statement against the blue tile border of this kitchen bar wall.

The Cadiz 4"x 4" Spanish tile is used for decorative for a Shower Bench. To further complement the single row of Cadiz near the top of the shower stall, this shower bench was tiled with the same decorative pieces.The contrasting bench helps to provide a break in the blue shower walls and floor.

The Portugese Braganza 3" x 6" are hand painted with vivid blue, green and yellow hues and are guaranteed to brighten up any space. Used here on a kitchen bar, the leaf design on the tile creates a simple elegance.  The smaller tiles placed on the diagonal add visual appeal.

Mix the traditional sensibilities of yesterday with colorful field tile to create a unique and custom look. The colorful Portuguese Braganza tiles were placed in a row on the diagonal to create a striking backspalsh for this bathroom vanity. A unique contemporary look was achieved by mixing Old World Style on a neutral background with occasional bright colors of solid field tile to complement the Braganza colors.

Alternating different tiles between patio risers, as shown here with Spanish Valencia and Spanish Cadiz, makes for a beautiful entry way. A single row of decorative tiles as risers for patio steps is a great way to bring design outdoors.  The tiles can coordinate with the color and style of your house or can be a prelude to the decor inside your home.