1) Create a Victorian look by using traditional 1-inch hexagonal white tiles to create a turn of the century kitchen or bath. Another option for a Victorian look is to use so-called "subway tiles." These tiles are shaped similarly to bricks, but the proportions are smaller. Install them in the traditional brick layers' pattern.
2) Create a southwestern look with terra cotta-colored tiles interspersed with decorative tiles or small border tiles featuring geometric designs. Installing regular ceramic wall tiles of any color with an occasional decorative tile painted with a southwestern theme also will give a southwestern feel to the design.
3) Create a classic old-world design with natural stone, such as marble or granite. You can combine them with each other or with ceramic tiles to achieve the look of elegance associated with old-world design styles. Install large tiles of natural stone on the wall or create a patchwork look with smaller tiles. The look of marble and granite can be achieved using manufactured stone, such as that which is used on kitchen counter tops. Marble and granite come in a wide array of colors and sizes to satisfy all decorating styles.
4) Install adhesive-backed ceramic tiles for design only, not as a waterproof wall covering. These adhesive-backed tiles are available in a wide range of colors, styles and types. They are easy to install, simply by peeling off the backing paper and sticking the tile to the wall. You can create an instant tile backing for a stove or sink with them.
5) Work with a ceramic artist to custom-design your own tiles. This is an affordable option if you want a few decorative tiles to use as accents installed with stock ceramic or stone tiles. Depending on the artist, you can design tiles which tell a story or evoke the feeling of a particular location or event. They can range in size from 1 square inch up to 2 square feet and still fit in the artist's regular firing kiln.
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