Wouldn’t you
want your guests to get the warmest welcome as they enter your abode? Your
living room holds an important place in the house. It is the space that greets
your guests when they visit. During a gathering or a party, it takes this
space to break all the ice, start all the conversations. It is that one area
wherein your family members spend most of their time. Planning your living
room décor shouldn’t be difficult. A heady mix of comfort, colours and cozy
nooks for curling up with a book or device; the simplest elements make the
best living spaces. However, choosing the right tiles can be a tough one.
While you may have a terrific design in mind, you should stop short for a bit
and make smart decisions to make the best of your resources.
Here are some
quick tips to keep in mind while selecting your living room floor tiles.
Know Your Space
Design your
living room flooring according to what the area is going to be used for. Is it
just a lounge zone for TV? Play area for your toddlers? You might be wondering
why these questions are relevant. The answer is, you need to back calculate
before zeroing on to a particular style of tiles. Your tiles shouldn’t be
slippery if you reckon your kids are going to be running around in that area.
Similarly, if a major part of the room is going to be covered by sofas, you
needn’t spend a ton of money on exquisite tiles. Know your space, think about
its usage and then get on to selecting the living room tiles.
Take your time to Browse, Shortlist and Pick
Hasty decisions
can bite you in the back if you do not spend enough time looking at your
options. Truth is, there are plenty
of options to pick from. You need to spend a considerable amount of
time browsing through those endless catalogues, brochures and listings to find
the right choice for your dream home. There are innumerable types, styles,
patterns and designs to pick from, make sure you take all of it in before
making the final decision.
Start with Narrowing down on a material
With the amount
of options available, you might get a little confused about what suits you. A quick way to start the selection
process is by choosing the tile material first. Whether its marble, ceramic,
granite, terrazzo or slate; pick your material according to the other elements
of your home’s interior décor along with personal style and budget. Please do
keep in mind that the floor should be such that matches the wall texture and
overall style statement.
Tile size matters in design
If you are
going in for that bare minimalistic look for your living room, it is only
natural that you will need big slabs of tile to keep up with the clean and
vast design. If you are inching towards a quirky and bohemian look, you might
want to pick something with patterns and contrasting colours; the best way to
bring out the quirk is to go for smaller tiles. Picking the right tile size is
important when you want to make a small room look more spacious.
Style your tile according to light and space
Done with
selecting an appropriate material and tile size? The best is saved up for the
last. Tile companies in Australia are introducing more and more elegant options for getting your style on point. Pick from a
wide variety of patterns first. Make up your mind about which would look best
in your living space - monochromatic, geometric, checkered or plain marble
etc. Then pick a finish - glossy, matt or wooden. Lastly, go for the colour.
Remember, this is the trickiest part. Consult a specialist, find out which
colour works best according to the size, direction and placement of your
living space.
Lastly, don’t
kill your instincts. After all, it is your dream house! There are no hard and
fast rules. Just be open-minded and flexible about impractical choices. Let
your design reflect your personality, style quotient and temperament. It is
time to make a beautiful living room!
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