Go Beyond the Traditional With These Tile Project Ideas

Tile isn’t just for your kitchen backsplash or shower walls — it’s a versatile material that can breathe new life into any corner of your home.

You may think of tile as a boring necessity, but with the right execution, you can turn it into a standout accessory. Read on to see how designers are thinking outside the box and using tile in unexpected ways in the living room, the backyard, and beyond.

Tile a Timeless Fireplace

Tiling your fireplace may seem like a silly idea, but these projects show that the right tile can take a fireplace from unused and unnoticed to the star of any living area.

@Modwestmade used 2”x8” ceramic tile in Aegean Blue to add a shock of cerulean to this sharp modern fireplace, making sure this living room feature catches every visitor’s eye.

Meanwhile, Riad Tile’s 4”x4” Zellige in Sea Green blends perfectly with this ranch-style living room from @sparrowdesigncompany, complimenting the space’s warm wood with Zellige’s organic feel.

Tile a Picture-Perfect Pool

Your pool may be functional, but is it the backyard centerpiece of your dreams? These design ideas will show you how a splash of tile can make your outdoor oasis sing.

Riad’s magical 4”x4” Zellige in Emerald Green makes this backyard pool truly sparkle. Thanks to @haus_of_meeshie’s vision, the rich color pops perfectly against the stunning blue water, making for an irresistible answer to a hot summer day.

As it turns out, Emerald Green looks amazing in any pool, including this classic beauty from designer @ashdaltstudio. Here, Zellige tile adds unexpected color and texture beneath the water, creating a one-of-a-kind pool that brings a taste of the exotic to a Dallas backyard.

Tile Some DIY Furniture

Tile isn’t just for home reno projects — in fact, it can create some genuinely gorgeous furniture.

This stylish table makes for a great conversation piece while providing a use for leftover tile (in this case, Riad’s unglazed natural terracotta Zellige). Next time your tile project leaves you with extra material, take inspiration from creator @emilytartaglia and create a piece you’ll always treasure.

Tile a Dreamy Outdoor Entertaining Space

Your patio — whether you use it for serving up cocktails, chatting around the fire, or enjoying an al fresco meal — is the ideal space to experiment with unexpected patterns, textures, and colors through tile.

At @boozehoundsps, a ceramic tiled bar makes for an alluring space to kick back and enjoy a cold drink.

The stunning Estrella Green is just one of many Riad patterns that are perfect for enhancing your outdoor bar, but your entertaining space can also incorporate more subtle materials like Zellige.

With Riad’s unglazed natural terracotta Zellige in 2”x6”, this bar at @adriennes_nyc becomes a warm, inviting spot to gather and sip.

Fun tile isn’t just for the bar. This beautiful cement tile in Crest Blue completely transforms a midcentury patio, showing how easy it is to add a splash of color and visual interest to any outdoor space.

Patio accessories are also the perfect palette for fun with tile. This eye-catching firepit by @hommeboys uses 2”x6” Zellige tile in Sea Green to tie together the coziest backyard space.

Whether you decide to redo your backyard bar or give new life to your tired fireplace, you don’t have to plan your next tile project alone. Visit Riad Tile’s Dallas store and showroom to chat with the experts, take home a tile sample, and start your next home makeover today.

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