Border Tiles

Elegant Transitions 

Border tiles are superb for creating a smooth transition point between tile and different materials. Installing a sleek contemporary border tile between a tiled and solid wood floor will ensure a beautifully smooth finish whilst maintaining an elegant sense of flow between the two spaces.  

Injecting Personality & Colour 

Are your white squared tiles looking a little plain and simple? A fantastic way of livening up a neutral tiled wall or floor is to insert coloured or patterned border tiles into the mix. By breaking up minimalist tones with more eye-catching shades, you can create gorgeous contrast and instantly brighten up even the dullest of designs.  

For that extra touch of style, why not pick a bold colour that coordinates with exciting furniture pieces or fittings? Enhance your stylish red kitchen cupboards with a gorgeous red matching border to really encapsulate a fresh modern look. You could even install a gold-coloured feature design around your sink tiles and emphasise the luxurious feeling of your metallic fixings.  

Matching colour to the environment is another fun way of brightening up a room. Many homeowners like to opt for aqua shades such as blues and greens in bathrooms and shower rooms.

However, an entirely blue wall or floor may be a little too overwhelming for some tastes. By installing a set of turquoise or royal blue border tiles you can beautifully balance subtly and excitement within the colour scheme.  

Adding Definition  

By installing border tiles in a particular section of a room, you can add stunning definition and interest to that specific area. For example, a boring basin cabinet can be instantly upgraded by laying stylish border tiles around each edge to define.  

By simply bordering a kitchen splashback with a decorative tile, you can transform it into a stunning feature piece that both looks attractive and protects your wall space. For that extra level of class and design, even consider bordering large rugs or areas surrounding furniture within the floor design to draw the eye and add interest.  

A fantastic style tip for refurbishing frameless mirrors is to integrate a framed edge into your wall tiles! Simply map out the placement and sizing of the mirror, install a gorgeous decorative border tile to surround the edge, and then fit it back in place.  

Feature Wall 

Nothing breaks up a boring interior like a feature wall. With the elegant beauty of border tiles, the options are limitless when it comes to fashioning the artistic focal piece of your dreams. 
A popular use of horizontal border tiles is to create a break between one block colour and another or decorative and plain tiles to integrate stylish contrast into the wall design. This method of installation is commonly spotted in bathrooms, across the wall above bath and shower areas. 

Another interesting design technique is to lay a mix of vertical and horizontal wall tiles surrounding the very edge of a design to frame and emphasise the centre of the wall. You can almost create a full piece of artwork.

To spark a little extra inspiration, why not take a look at existing design ideas online?

When picking out your border tiles, don’t feel limited to choosing the exact same material as the surrounding tiles within the room. The fantastic thing about a tile border is that it’s there to add a little something different to the design. This means you have the freedom to play around with various materials, textures, and finishes until you find the perfect fit. 

If your bathroom walls are comprised of high-gloss, ceramic tiles, why not add a matt porcelain border to jazz up the design? This subtle contrast can actually add gorgeous depth and interest to your wall as the two tile materials reflect differently under the light.  

You’ll find a great selection of materials to choose from within our range of high-quality border tiles. We stock classic tile materials including porcelain, ceramic, slate, and marble as well as glass, travertine and more.  

We know that practical tile designs and high-quality tiling products make installation faster and simpler, for both DIYers and professionals. That’s why we stock a fantastic range of tiling extras and accessories to ensure your brand floor or wall border piece can be easily fitted with the perfect finish. Shop from a practical range of grouting, sealants, adhesives, spacers, cleaners, trims and more, available to order online now for a highly affordable cost.