The Magic of Mosaic Tiles
This ancient art form has the power to transform the ho-hum into wow!
The simplest definition of mosaic art is a piece of work or design made from small pieces – they don’t even have to be the same size – of materials like stone, coloured glass, tile, pieces of old crockery and even bottle caps! The beauty of it is, the mosaic design can be as simple or as elaborate as you want, or imagine, it to be.
These 18 decorative ideas share one thing in common – in single colours or a riot of them – they create spaces that can uplift, dazzle or drop jaws! Let the following images be the catalyst to get you going or at least start rummaging through your drawers for inspiration.
These 18 decorative ideas share one thing in common – in single colours or a riot of them – they create spaces that can uplift, dazzle or drop jaws! Let the following images be the catalyst to get you going or at least start rummaging through your drawers for inspiration.
The shimmer and shine from iridescent mosaic tiles add a touch of luxe to this bathroom.
A tiny bathroom gets big style from a feature wall with tiles laid in a floral lace-like pattern.
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Add drama to a bathroom with a mosaic pattern that frames a mirror and then leaves fluid trails across the walls.
This simple trim of tiles around the mirror is so pretty! And it nicely offsets the plaid flooring, which adds a certain charm to this powder room.
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There’s no vying for attention here! This intricately designed backsplash is a standout piece of art despite all the metal tones from the stove and tiles.
Light and cheery does it in this kitchen, warmed by wood and swathes of a multi-coloured mosaic design. The red knobs on the stove add a whimsical touch.
If matching tiles, colours or design aren’t your cup of tea (no pun intended!), this quirky layout will put a smile on anyone’s face.
Let the tiles do the talking.
A twinkling of lights is made possible with iridescent tiles that lend a hand in bouncing light off its surroundings.
No garden? No worries! It’s the idea you want – this would also work in the bathroom, up a wall, or in the balcony.
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A garden feature?
Just hanging around, waiting for the right spot?
Or perhaps repurposed as a table top in its next life?
You decide!
Just hanging around, waiting for the right spot?
Or perhaps repurposed as a table top in its next life?
You decide!
And a spot for the fur kid in your family. An inlaid mosaic tile ‘rug’ that’s warmed by the hot weather, yet (still) cool underfoot.
The perfect backdrop for Kermit the Frog and his ‘Rainbow Connection’. It’d look great in a kid’s room too!
Stair risers – reimagined with Peranakan tiles.
Art doesn’t necessarily have to be hung on walls … they can appear on wardrobe doors.
The laundry room, usually an after-thought area. Give it a space-age feel with a simple lay of metallic-looking tiles that matches the washer and dryer!
No words needed – the jaw has dropped anyway…
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Which idea from the above do you like most? Or do you have a mosaic design in your home? Send a photo! Share with us in the Comments section below.
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Which idea from the above do you like most? Or do you have a mosaic design in your home? Send a photo! Share with us in the Comments section below.
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Browse quirky home designs