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Moorish Tiles That Wow
Geometric, Moroccan-style tiles can add character and energy to any home – and not only in the bathroom
The vibrant shades and mesmerising motifs of Moorish tiles can bring interest and character to rooms throughout the house. Get ready to be wowed underfoot and all around.
Zone an open-plan space
A free-flowing kitchen and dining area benefits from a change of flooring that clearly defines the cooking zone. This room is bright and spacious, but, in a contemporary twist, monochrome Moorish tiles add a bit of spice to the busier section of the airy kitchen-diner.
A free-flowing kitchen and dining area benefits from a change of flooring that clearly defines the cooking zone. This room is bright and spacious, but, in a contemporary twist, monochrome Moorish tiles add a bit of spice to the busier section of the airy kitchen-diner.
Add pattern the pale way
Moorish doesn’t always mean bright. This traditional Eastern motif is cast in palest grey and is a very effective way of adding understated pattern. It not only lets the expanse of marble be the star of the space, but also adds interest to the main theme.
Moorish doesn’t always mean bright. This traditional Eastern motif is cast in palest grey and is a very effective way of adding understated pattern. It not only lets the expanse of marble be the star of the space, but also adds interest to the main theme.
Opt for a panel
For a more eclectic look, this strip of bright Moroccan tiles works its magic. Contrasting several textures within one space succeeds in this room because the owner has stuck to a monochrome palette, then used the Moorish tiles as a focal point in the centre.
For a more eclectic look, this strip of bright Moroccan tiles works its magic. Contrasting several textures within one space succeeds in this room because the owner has stuck to a monochrome palette, then used the Moorish tiles as a focal point in the centre.
Pick out a key colour
The earthy hues in these Moorish tiles set the tone for the rest of the bathroom, keeping the look cohesive. The mixed tans and browns are repeated in the wood of the vintage vanity, while the black bath echoes the darker brown sections. Restricting a bathroom palette to three key shades means it feels calm rather than confusing.
The earthy hues in these Moorish tiles set the tone for the rest of the bathroom, keeping the look cohesive. The mixed tans and browns are repeated in the wood of the vintage vanity, while the black bath echoes the darker brown sections. Restricting a bathroom palette to three key shades means it feels calm rather than confusing.
Zing it in the kitchen
In a small kitchen, a bit of zingy colour adds instant character. If you already love all things ceramic and patterned, a splash of richly coloured tiles will bring out the hues of your collections – and brighten up your mornings.
In a small kitchen, a bit of zingy colour adds instant character. If you already love all things ceramic and patterned, a splash of richly coloured tiles will bring out the hues of your collections – and brighten up your mornings.
Give a welcoming wow
Tiling the risers of your staircase enlivens an entrance. If tiling is a step too far, stencilling or even wallpapering them in a Moorish motif is enough to add vibrance and originality – and makes a brilliant welcome every time you arrive home.
Decide whether to paint or carpet your stairs
Tiling the risers of your staircase enlivens an entrance. If tiling is a step too far, stencilling or even wallpapering them in a Moorish motif is enough to add vibrance and originality – and makes a brilliant welcome every time you arrive home.
Decide whether to paint or carpet your stairs
Fake it with stencils
Did you have to look twice at this floor? What seems at first glance like an area inset with tiles is actually carefully stencilled floorboards. Whether you’re a dab hand with a paintbrush, or want to rework this idea with ceramic tiles, defining a central section of a living room or a square hallway will bring a scheme together – and is easier to keep clean than a rug.
Did you have to look twice at this floor? What seems at first glance like an area inset with tiles is actually carefully stencilled floorboards. Whether you’re a dab hand with a paintbrush, or want to rework this idea with ceramic tiles, defining a central section of a living room or a square hallway will bring a scheme together – and is easier to keep clean than a rug.
Get into geometry
Up the ante with a pattern that takes a cue from the geometry of Moorish tiles, but then goes a step further with dynamic angles and lines. It’s an excellent way to update a bathroom like this, as it gives character to what could otherwise be an unremarkable, white-themed room.
Browse ways to add impact with geometrics
Up the ante with a pattern that takes a cue from the geometry of Moorish tiles, but then goes a step further with dynamic angles and lines. It’s an excellent way to update a bathroom like this, as it gives character to what could otherwise be an unremarkable, white-themed room.
Browse ways to add impact with geometrics
Create an outside oasis
This expanse of floor tiles – which cleverly extends up the wall to give an impression of more floor space – brightens up this basement area. Even on a dull day, it would have a hint of exoticism.
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This expanse of floor tiles – which cleverly extends up the wall to give an impression of more floor space – brightens up this basement area. Even on a dull day, it would have a hint of exoticism.
Read more:
How to Wow with Mosaic Bathroom Tiles
Beautiful Inside-Outside Bathrooms We Love
Tell us:
Are you a fan of Moorish tiles? Share your thoughts in Comments below.
The emerald and turquoise colours in this cloakroom are so joyful – and the effect is doubled by the large mirror. Going to town on the decor of a small space pays off with a big impact that feels far more luxurious than a plain and simple box.