You’ve heard of large format tiles, but how about skinny format tiles? Well, listen up as we run through this large tiling trend that’s coming over the horizon.
The Benefits of Skinny Format Tiles
Large Potential
Slim pickings? Far from it with slim format tiles. Thanks to their ultra-narrow form, skinny tiles offer huge versatility. From statement splashbacks to quirky borders, the design possibilities of slimline tiles are endless thanks to their rectangular, sleek shape.
Thanks to their narrow format, skinny tiles are also fantastic for working around tight spaces, such as kitchen units or bathroom fittings. Carrara Marble Effect Tiles demonstrate this perfectly in the below splashback that is intrinsically built between kitchen units to create an elegant statement and add an extra splash (no pun intended) of character to everyday spaces.
An Immersive Illusion
The elongated rectangular shape of skinny format tiles is perfect for creating the illusion of space in interior spaces. Whether you lay tiles horizontally to increase the width of your room or stack tiles vertically to provide the illusion of height, slimline tiles provide the perfect format to expand your spaces, and who doesn’t want that?
Top tiling tip: lay your skinny format tiles the way you want people’s eyes to be drawn, as we can’t help but follow a good laying pattern. For example, the vertical layout of Country Ripple Gloss Blanco Wall Tiles instantly draws your attention to the built-in wall storage and their quirky accessories.
A Fantastic Feature
A small size certainly doesn’t mean small character as skinny format tiles often feature some of the boldest colour palettes and textures on offer.
Skyline Marble Glass Mix Black Tiles are a perfect example of this. While these tiles are sold by the sheet, each mosaic has a narrow design that is large on impact thanks to their black shade and combination of glass and marble, both of which make for a bold feature.
Thanks to their skinny, versatile format, these tiles are perfect for just experimenting with bolder shades and patterns as opposed to going all out with larger format tiles.
Blissful Backdrop
If the extravagance of skinny tiles isn’t for you, then don’t worry. This tile format can also be used in a more muted manner as a tranquil backdrop to your room. With their white shade Johnson Polar Chroma Snow Wall Tiles provide the perfect blank canvas to your room that, as shown in the below image, can then be combined with either brighter tiles or bold accessories.
It’s pretty clear that despite their slimline design, skinny format tiles are capable of making a pretty big impact in your home. Get ahead of this rising trend and shop now.
