Fireplace Tile Ideas to Warm Up Your Space
Heat up the look of your space by using tiles to design your fireplace surround.
You can really heat things up for your home's aesthetic when you install decorative tile to accent your fireplace surround. Whether you create a striking mosaic design with colorful ceramic tile, a rustic feel with brick-like tile, or a sleek look with classic subway tile, tiling a fireplace is sure to add both warmth and beauty to your space. Here are some fireplace tile ideas that will inspire many cozy nights at home.
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Tiles are both functional and attractive as a hearth floor before your fireplace. Whether you opt for bright colors for a mosaic or soothing neutrals, you'll create an eye-catching hearth that will make your fireplace the focal point of any room.
Want a more rustic design for your fireplace? Opt for a natural stone look – the easy way! When tiling a fireplace, you can skip the hard work of arranging all those stones with pre-made designs that are already fitted together perfectly.
As one of our favorite tile ideas for fireplaces, black and white is a classic color combination that goes with any other palettes you choose. Neutral tiles like in the photo above create an attractive fireplace surround with a subtle pattern, so you can get creative with your color choices throughout the rest of the space. Or you can go bold with Spanish-style black and white mosaic tiles. Both are a great use of this color combo!
Take a look at subway tile from another angle (quite literally!) when you arrange it in a chevron pattern. You can do this individually or choose tiles already in formation to make tiling a fireplace easier. Here, the elegant white-on-white look of the fireplace is accented by a bold background wall color for a striking result.
Bricks in any color or material create a classic fireplace surround. Choose traditional red or opt for neutral colors like gray, white, or sand to create the look of a custom-made brick fireplace surround. Want to put a twist on this look that's even easier to maintain? Look for brick-like tiles made from porcelain.
Does your wall color make a statement on its own? Choose tiles with a subtle pattern in a neutral palette so that the only thing competing with your bold wall color is the fire itself.
The classic, rugged look of brick cements it as a great choice for accenting your fireplace. While red is the classic color choice, whitewashed brick offers a dramatic yet clean aesthetic so you can incorporate other colors and decor into the space. Whether you stack them or offset them, the white bricks will draw focus to your fireplace.
Mirrors can make a room look bigger and brighter. Harness that design effect with mirrored tiles for your fireplace surround, and you've got a truly dazzling sight.
The coolness of a marble fireplace surround is a beautiful contrast to the roaring heat of the flames. Create your own streamlined style with marble tiles. We love how the veining in the marble creates an irregular pattern to complement that of the flames, which adds natural depth to any tile ideas for fireplaces.
If you're looking for small tile ideas for fireplaces, penny tile is an excellent choice. Named because of the size of the circle pattern on it, penny tiles can make a room look like a million bucks. Choose from a variety of colors and finishes that will look beautiful surrounding a fireplace.
Whether you go bold with your design and color choices or let a roaring fire take center stage, these fireplace tile ideas will inspire you to relax at home more often.
Article by Barbara Bellesi Zito.
