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Creative Wall and Floor Tiles Design for Your Vanity

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What are great tile designs you can incorporate to your vanity?

  1. East Asian Tile Designs
  2. Millennial Pink
  3. Minimalist
  4. Marble
  5. Glass Tiles

 

Creatively incorporating new tile designs from the Philippines can fully transform the feel of your home. Tiles are arguably one of the most underutilized elements when it comes to redesigning a room. Depending on what you already have or what you’re planning on, you have the opportunity to unleash your inner artist with unique interior design techniques and tile selection.

The vanity is part of the everyday life of a woman. This is where you style your hair and do your makeup. So why not make it look special by taking the time to redesign the walls and floors? There are so many tile designs you can choose from to really bring out your personality. Redesigning to bring out your personality should be about self-expression.

 

East Asian Tile Designs

East Asian Tile Designs

Get inspired by oriental and East Asian designs. These designs can help you dive deep into the picturesque aesthetics East Asia can offer. Remember, you are only limited to your creativity. To really bring out the Asian aesthetics, start with your vanity itself. Dynamic shapes for creative clutter and storage can really bring out a different vibe. Earth tones and terracotta shades really bring an inviting, warm aura. The 40×40 Axis tile collection can enhance your furniture. It can complete the look with it’s simple but intricate patterns that add a unique texture to your vanity.

If you’re not into bright colors, you can also go for the Zen and tranquil qualities of simple cool tones. Simple and clean vibes never go out of style. The 60×60 Lithos collection is the perfect pick to achieve this look. Lithos comes in a variety of patterns that are absolutely timeless for any style you’re adapting.

 

Millennial Pink

Millennial Pink

Millennial pink is another popular color scheme you can adapt to your interiors. This muted shade of rose is absolutely feminine and will never go out of style. It’s so popular that even international celebrities are showing a deep appreciation for this understated color. You can bring depth to the room by using different saturations of the same color. Small details like this can really bring your vanity to life. Paired with furniture in various neutral shades can perfect the overall look and vibe of your vanity.

The 40×40 Haze collection is a series of glossy tiles with a particularly beautiful shade of rose that can certainly push the boundaries of the millennial pink scheme. The gloss has just the perfect amount of shine without looking too overwhelming.

 

Minimalist

Minimalist

Less is more with minimalism and it’s definitely one of the most popular themes and designs to use. Simplicity is another style that is timeless. The key to the perfect minimalist aesthetic is incorporating hidden storage to minimize clutter. The 60×60 Basaltina collection is a matte-textured tile series that can fit a multitude of furniture styles. The patterns for Basaltina can fit a variety of looks. And if you really want to keep up with the latest trends, these tiles can do it for you. Even if you decide to gear away from minimalism, Basaltina can definitely keep up with constant changes.

 

Marble

Marble

Incorporating marbled textures can add a luxurious element to any room. Adding a bit of gold to your marble adds a different level of interest that is inspired by Italian design. Keep the overall design balanced by accenting the right furniture and storage. The 59.5×59.5 Golden Marble collection features a marble pattern with simple gold accents in the texture. Rak Ceramics exemplify this style with durability and aesthetics in mind. You can’t go wrong with this choice for your floor tiles. If you want to continue the marble pattern on your wall, the 20×30 Country collection has fantastic options that can easily complement your floor tiles.

 

Glass Tiles

Glass Tiles

Glass tiles are great for creating a unique look for your vanity. Walls and dividers adorned with glass tiles bring a distinct opulence that can only be brought about through the use of glistening, glossy, glass. The perfect floor tile to choose to complement glass wall tiles is the polished 80×80 Corinthian collection. The key to making your glass tiles look elegant is by refraining from overwhelming it. Keep clutter and intricate furniture designs at a minimum.

 

Key Takeaway

Looking through the different tile designs in the Philippines can be puzzling. There are thousands you can choose from and choosing the wrong one could potentially make or break the aesthetic of your vanity. Getting ready in an aesthetically pleasing place can boost your mood for the day. It’s always good to take some time to contemplate on the perfect tile design for your vanity. Click here to check out more tiles that can suit your personal style.

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How to Achieve a Coastal Feel in your Home

What should you consider in order to get a coastal feel for your home?

  1. Coastal color scheme
  2. Choice of décor
  3. Overall styling

In a tropical country like the Philippines, locals are lucky because the beach is relatively close to most places. That doesn’t mean, however, that people would not like to feel the warmth and freshness of the beach right in the comfort of their homes.

In the Philippines, the design of tiles can tremendously help in bringing out the coastal feel in home designs. Pair that with your usual décor and an interesting layout of furniture, and your home can feel like a beach house by the coast of Boracay!

Coastal Color Scheme

Coastal Color Scheme

The most apparent way to create a coastal feel in your home is to use the colors reminiscent of that environment. The coastal retreat is all about the muted yet windswept colors. Play around natural white, stone, pebble grey, and a bit of vibrancy with palm green, refreshing sky blue, and shades of rusty brown.

Make sure to make muted colors the primary color for your design and add accents of vibrancy that can bring life to the whole design. A good tip is to design your walls and floor with either natural white, or grey tones and then add color through your furniture, décor, and other pieces of accents.

For your floor tiles, you can play around with its design. You can keep it simple and choose pure colored ones. However, for an added aesthetic feel, you can choose from our Tropical or Classic collection. The tropical collection has that rustic look while the classic collection gives you the glossy factor. Choose carefully because in the Philippines, the Tiles’ design is vital in making these concepts complete.

Choice of Décor

Choice of DécorFor a coastal feel, you would want to be as simple as you can be while also prioritizing comfort. Choose furniture that is low slung and have clean lines. To further emphasize comfort, get yourself some oversized cushions. This design can transform even the simple task of sitting in your living room into an amazing experience – as if you were sitting down by a seaside lounge.

For any wooden furniture, choose whitewashed wood. This is a classic choice for your coastal abode. You can emulate this on your floor tiles through our Nara Collection, particularly the Moon and Taupe styles. Another tip is to make sure that you use fabrics that add depth and texture to your interior.

From washed, crumpled linens to natural fibers and heavy woven knits, there are a variety of ways to spice up your already cozy coastal design. Wall décor such as paintings and picture frames are also encouraged, though they’re better off with whitewashed frames, or as plain canvasses. Put up giant photos of the ocean or any coastal area for more ambiance. You can also add potted plants to your design!

Overall Styling

Overall StylingTo fully achieve a coastal feel for your home, you have to focus on getting back to nature. Imagine the coasts with its light waves and long sandy beaches. Some beach towels and umbrellas near the coast and at the back some palm leaves and a few small wooden establishments.

Now put the feeling you get there into your home design. The secret here is to keep things simple and comfortable. Your bigger items, the sofas, and tables should be as simple as they can be on their own. Layer them with pillows, rugs, wall art, and a vase of tropical plants. Make sure that most of the décor you use as accents are made of natural material such as woven baskets to add another element of texture.

Then, use stripped carpets or hang stripped beach towels by the walls. We suggest installing tiles from our Chantilly collection to add more muted colors—further helping emphasize the other décor that you add. Add a little more of your personal touch and you can easily end up with a tropical, coastal feel for your home.

Key Takeaway

You don’t need to live by the beach to have a coastal home. With just a few little decorative changes, you’ll be able to transform your home into a coastal retreat that is cozy, refreshing, and aesthetically pleasing. If you are thinking of more ideas to design your home for a coastal feel, visit a Floor Center branch near you and ask about the products that can help you achieve this style!

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How Ceramic Tiles Withstand Extreme Weather Conditions

How can ceramic tiles withstand extreme weather conditions?

  1. Heat-resistant
  2. Low-Absorption
  3. Dirt cannot accumulate
  4. Chip-resistant

 

Filipinos can experience extreme weather conditions during the rainy and summer months. These periods can bring a lot of disastrous consequences for the homes of people including you. Fires from hot temperatures can burn down structures while typhoons can bring in dangerous amounts of water inside. People in the province can suffer especially since they live so close to large bodies of water and forests.

Installing ceramic floors is one way to protect your home from extreme weather conditions, without having to pay a high price for tiles in the Philippines. These are the different reasons why.

 

Heat-resistant

Heat-resistant

Ceramic, as a material, is known to be heat-resistant in general since it is made by heating clay and sand up to 1000 degrees. This is a good thing as extremely high temperatures in the summer have produced disastrous wildfires in areas with a lot of plants. When you put ceramic tiles outside of your home, these can prevent the fire from spreading to the interiors of the structure.

These wildfires can happen in the Philippines because the country experiences really hot summers which leads to high temperatures and strong winds. The plants overheat from the sun; thus they start to combust. Afterward, oxygen from the wind strengthens the combustion by acting as dry fuel and brings the fires to the rest of the area.

With ceramic floors at low tiles price in the Philippines inside and outside your home, you do not have to worry about your house burning down in the future because of hot weather.

 

Low-Absorption

60x60 Pure Color Matte
60×60 Pure Color

Floors with low-absorption are not only a great bathroom tile idea, but also great for potentially keeping your whole home alive while a typhoon is happening. Floods can destroy your house  in many ways. It can destroy the very foundation of your home by shifting the walls, roof, and make the ceiling and floor weak by soaking it. The things inside, like your appliances, can be health hazards since it is filled with sewage contaminants from the flood.

To make sure you still have a home to return to after an extreme typhoon, you should invest in ceramic tiles because these do not swallow up water because it has a protective layer which protects the tile from all types of liquids.

Great tiles that will look great in every room in your house and withstand against strong waters are those under the Pure Color collection like the 60×60 SC-03 Light Gray and the 60×60 SC-06 Brown.

 

Dirt cannot accumulate

Dirt cannot accumulate

Home sanitation can be a hard thing to maintain during strong typhoons because the flood waters and rains can bring insert hard-to-clean dirt. Additionally, this dirt can be very hazardous to your health because it is composed of sewer matter which can make you ill, as well as sharp objects, and mold that will stay in your house for a long time. To prevent these things from staying in your home, it is great to install tiles which can make it hard for dirt to accumulate.

Fortunately, ceramic tiles are already inputted with a sealant during the manufacturing process. This sealant protects the material’s pores from being filled with grime brought upon by the flood waters and makes installing ceramic tiles also a great bathroom tile idea for normal weather days.

 

Chip-resistant

60x60 Ava
60×60 Ava

Even with the strongest adhesive, some floor tiles can crack and chip. Strong rains can lead to groundwater going to the adhesive material and leading the glue to expand since it is not really moisture-resistant. Once it expands, it changes forms into a shape which can add stress to the floor tile above. Eventually, they can track after a long-term accumulation of pressure.

While you can control what happens below, you can control what happens on top. To prevent the floor from cracking from the stress of dry adhesive, it is best to use a tile with a thick density like ceramic. Ceramics can be created with a thickness of ¾ inches and as long as these are properly installed, these cannot crack. At most, it will expand into shape.

To make your tiles even more chip resistant, choose tiles that are large, around 60×60 cm like the Ava collection such as the 60×60 AK604 Ash and the 60×60 AK6603 Gray.

 

Key Takeaway

Weather conditions are one of the most unpredictable things every Filipino has to face. Strong rains and wildfires are known to bring a lot of negative effects to your home and can even leave you with no place to rest in.

Ceramic tiles are one of the best investments homeowners on a budget can make because their different characteristics will protect you from those. Check out the tiles from our collection here so you can make the most out of these ceramic tile benefits.

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Elegant Tile Design Ideas for Your Home

Elegant Tile Design Ideas for Your Home

What are some Tile Design Ideas that will Make your Home feel a bit more Elegant?

  1. Bring out the classics
  2. Keep it plain and simple
  3. Make it rustic and refined
  4. A play on mosaics
  5. Relish in uniformity

 

Your home is an extension of your personality, your perspective, and your sense of fashion. Anyone who goes in will automatically get an idea of your preferred style. One of the most endearing parts of your house will probably be the flooring which is immediately apparent.

If you are very stylish, then you would know that the right tile design will often lead to a coherent theme throughout your home. This means that you are also aware that a particular type of tile such as homogenous tiles in the Philippines could make or break a room!

In this article, we’ll discuss the various ways you can use tile variants to put some elegance into your home. For instance, a simple replacement of bathroom tiles in the Philippines is an opportunity to level up your home—and if you have an inclination to grace and sophistication, then these 5 elegant tile design ideas that will surely pique your interest!

Bring Out the Classics

[10×20] 12GAW1 Subway tile

Bring Out the Classics

The history of tile designs easily coincides with the history of architecture and interior design. Thus, some of the oldest tile designs—some dating back 200 years ago—are still relatively famous today because of their timeless appeal.

The most common example of classic tile designs would be the use of the herringbone pattern where tiles are laid out diagonally, in a staggered zigzag. Good news is, some tiles already have this pattern printed on the actual tile surface so no need to manually arrange!

View FC Floor Center’s for reference [30×30] L36 Cobblestone:

[30x30] L36 Cobblestone

Next in line for classic tile designs are the ever lavish borders that pair perfectly with the simplicity of the grid pattern. Place it in your bathroom or in hallways and you’ll feel like you’re in your own Roman abode! It’s amazing how a play on geometry can add more value to designs!

This is the [30×60] QF3601 so you can see how it looks.

[30x60] QF3601

Keep it Plain and Simple

In minimalism, plain tiles with neutral colors take their stand as one of the more sophisticated designs in the Philippines. Its simplistic feel just emphasizes everything around it.

This tile design is perfect for anyone that wants to have as much value with as little accents and frills as possible. If you prefer the essence of a black slate, then this design is for you!

For the tile, take a look at this [60×60] AK6004:

[60x60] AK6004

 

Make it Rustic and Refined

Having a rustic design relies heavily on creating a feel of antiquity and relevance. Perfect examples of tiles that showcase this are terracotta and matte tiles with a color. This color should really highlight a bit of the ruggedness in a room. For inspiration, here’s FC Floor Center’s [30X60] I-360:

[30X60] I-360

It might not be as safe as your typical glossy, neutral-toned tiles, but it definitely leaves an impression to the people who’ve seen it!

 

A Play on Mosaics

When it comes to bathrooms, a popular tile design nowadays is to create artworks with mosaic tiles (which are usually made of glass). Remember that glass tiles are more impervious to water (they don’t absorb liquid!) than porcelain; you won’t have to worry about your tiles getting damaged due to moisture!

Most of the time, mosaic tiles are very small and can be put in different patterns depending on your tastes and as accents; make use of this characteristics to create amazing masterpieces all over your bathroom! With that, you won’t settle with a bathroom that feels almost neglected. Instead, you can create a personal space with a quirky personality!

Relish in Uniformity

[60×60] CB6113

Relish in Uniformity

The last tile design idea that will definitely show a semblance of elegance is the use of uniformity. It’s found in minimalist designs as the grid pattern depends on tiles being laid out evenly to stand out. It can be found in classic tile designs, especially those designs that rely on grids, or unique patterns to bring out the best of it!

 

Key Takeaway

In the Philippines, homogenous tiles come in many variants. Each of them is perfect for a specific design for your home! Whether you’re looking for new wall kitchen tiles or bathroom tiles in the Philippines, you’ll probably find that these tiles make them your best option!

FC Floor Center provides high-quality tiles in a variety of sizes and designs. If you’re looking for a change in flooring, check out our collection here!