Accent Your Tile Floor with a Border
Create Interest Underfoot with a Strip of Contrasting Color
If you are at a loss for what to do for your next tile floor design, how about incorporating a coordinating or contrasting accent border? It is an easy way to add interest and style, and it gives your floor a finished appearance. Although there is some overlap with tile rugs, borders generally go around the perimeter of a tiled area, and the tile inside the border is the same as the outside.
Here is a tiled entry leading into a grand living area. The creamy marble tile framed with a dark brown border invites you in to admire the magnificent ocean view. The jog in the corners points you in the right direction.
Here, a simple gray linear border frames a white marble floor in a luxurious bath. Notice how it follows the lines of the walls and windows.
An island seating area is bordered with cheerful red-orange tile. This defines the island space and coordinates with the red marble counters and backsplash, giving the kitchen a cohesive look.
A fun stone mosaic border creates a rug-like effect in a vintage bath. You can find this tile at VogueBay on page 107.
For a subtle detail, try a mosaic border in a color blend to coordinate with the tile. This cream and tan combination creates a soft frame for a light stone floor.
Tip: Most tile showrooms display concept boards with coordinating borders and trims.
Tip: Most tile showrooms display concept boards with coordinating borders and trims.
This pebble border matches the shower floor and adds a natural element to the space.
Here is a traditional black and white pattern that looks great with hexagonal tile. The high contrast border balances the dramatic black wall.
Another patterned border — this time with interlocking rings — frames a soft aqua tiled floor. Like the previous example, it provides all the pattern in the bath.
Do you have an upcoming tiling project where a floor border would work?
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Do you have an upcoming tiling project where a floor border would work?
More bathroom ideas