Whether the house looks good after decoration, the tiles account for a large proportion. There are three main factors that affect the value of tile, one is the size ratio of tile and space, the other is the shape of tile, and the third is the tile layout. This guide will recommend some best tile layout patterns, sizes and shapes for you to choose, creating beautiful and stylish house!
Choosing Best Tile Layouts, Sizes & Shapes To Create Stylish House
Proportion
The proportion between tile size and room area determines the visual comfort. Only a reasonable proportion can make the space look more comfortable. If the proportion of tiles and room area is unreasonable, the defect of room area will be enlarged.
Large area with small size tiles will make the space more empty, small area with large size tiles will make the space lose the sense of depth. The right size in the right space area can highlight its own advantages.
So small area should be decorated with small size tile such as 300×300mm tile, 600×600mm tile. Large area should be decorated with large size tile such as 1000×2000mm. And the proportion formula can be divided by the area of the house divided by the area of the tiles to get the number of blocks. When the number of blocks divided by the area of the house is used, as long as the percentage is not less than 0.618 and not more than 1, it is a reasonable proportion.

Shapes & Specifications
The shape of the tiles can also affect the space value. Although the square tiles are widely used, the rectangular tiles are more beautiful, which makes them more delicate than the square tiles.
Now the rectangular tiles on the market are divided into 400x800, 600x1200, 1200x2400, 750x1500 and other sizes. These sizes of long tiles are more atmospheric and stable than other sizes.
Best Tile Layouts
Although increasing the difficulty of laying method may lead to over standard decoration budget, as long as the laying method is properly changed within a reasonable range, it will make the visual refreshing and add some personalized elements to the space.
So if you want to make the decoration effect more modern and personalized, you can change the layout patterns, and the rectangular tile is more diversified and flexible than the square tile in the way of laying, and the final effect is more innovative.
Diamond
Although diamond layout is also arranged one by one, the difference is the change of direction. Due to the change of direction, the tile line and the house form a cross arrangement, which makes the space more dynamic.
Herringbone
The herringbone layout is to lay two tiles at a 45 degree angle so that the short side of one tile is aligned with the long side of the other tile to form a structure like the same herringbone. The effect of this layout pattern is very individual, which is more suitable for the space with strong modern sense.



Windmill
This tile layout is to reduce the size of the bricks in the middle, which will present a whirlwind like feeling, and the effect is very personalized. Industrial style or mix and match style are very suitable for this layout.
Offset & Staggered Brick
This layout is a common brickwork pattern. With this layout, you will feel that the space is scattered, which breaks the monotony of the space. Especially in the narrow space, it can greatly eliminate the sense of depression. This is a clean and classic layout for subway tiles on walls and floors.


Stacked Vertical
In this pattern, tiles are stacked vertically, emphasizing the height of your space by making your walls seem taller. Subway tiles suddenly take on new life and geometric appeal in this layout.
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