Oh how destinations inspire me, whether I’m present in a new and unique place or dreaming about browsing the internet. I love places to eat and drink that use tile in a dramatic way, I’m pinning all the ideas for future renovations and bookmarking them to come back to if you’re renovating your kitchen, bathroom or outdoor space.
Once again I got lost on the internet researching some beautiful tile installations from boutique cafes and resorts around the world. Below I have featured ten tempting designs that might inspire you too, the images are paired with my short brief.
1. Install floor-to-ceiling earth-tone tiles behind rustic open shelving.
four seasons mexico taqueria
2. Make a statement on your patio with colorful patterned tiles.
hotel tiki tiki
3. Create a bold colorful pattern with basic geometric tiles.
lost palm, lexington kentucky
4. Choose a cheerful color instead of a neutral tile for your bar or peninsula.
little palm bar, charleston
5. Create a focal point within an arched alcove with an eye-catching pattern.
Bali interiors
6. Combine two contrasting colors to create a unique border and stripe motif.
motel molly
7. Make an impression with a dramatic wall covered in dimensional tiles.
experimental menorca
8. Match rectangular and square tiles of the same color and place them in a varied vertical formation.
pine nut cafe, salty house
9. Add earth-tone zellige tiles to a wainscot-style wall, display art above.
una mas, new south wales
10. Go bold with a mix of colorful diamond-shaped tiles in a custom mosaic.
strawberry moon, Miami, Florida
I’m always inspired by the creative tile installations I spy when I travel, especially when bars or restaurants take risks, it adds to the ambiance and enhances the experience!
You might also like these destination design articles from the archives:
Riads of Morocco / Napa and Sonoma
tulum & Maya riveria / Amalfi coast