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4 Wood Look Tile Ideas for 2021

4 Wood Look Tile Ideas for 2021

What are some wood-look tile ideas for 2021?

  1. Herringbone style
  2. Dark wood pattern
  3. Minimalist porcelain style
  4. Walnut design

 

Wood designs offer a unique presence in any modern home. Whether outdoors or indoors, they’re a popular option due to the practicality and visually appealing design that simply works. If you’re planning a few home renovations this year, there’s no doubt that going for wooden-style finishes for your floors, walls, and surrounding fixtures would make a sound choice. Many wood look tile ideas for 2021, when executed properly, will elevate the look and feel of your humble abode.

You can experiment with all sorts of ways to incorporate wood-look ideas in your home or building. The best part is, you won’t experience the drawbacks of actual wood — granted they may look expensive and all-natural, but they’re extremely difficult to maintain. With wooden-inspired tiles, patterns, and arrangements, on the other hand, you have the freedom to transform your interiors and exteriors into something undeniably cozy and stunning. Take the year’s design ideas to the next level with these wood-inspired looks. Check them out!

 

Herringbone Style

Herringbone Style

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While it may not exactly pertain to a type of wood, the first design on this list refers to the pattern or the way by which the tiles are applied. For the Herringbone style, rectangular tiles are arranged in such a way that they create a zig-zag pattern. Since each tile or plan is precisely cut, the ends meet together to create a beautiful, yet fun design that’s ideal for any avant-garde villa.

Herringbone pattern tiles are best done on tile shapes that have longer widths. This 15×60 tile, for example, is the perfect fit for the Herringbone look, complemented by a creamy white, and yellowish mahogany shade.

Try this out in your kitchen or dining room. Bring out the look of your tile pattern by adding a white color contrast on your countertop, cabinet, or backsplash of your choice. Even a simple pattern can already bring out the charm of your dining space.

 

Dark Wood Pattern

Dark Wood Pattern

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Most wooden-inspired tiles are made out of porcelain or vinyl, but this doesn’t take away from the fact that they look wholly natural and alluring. Their versatility remains unmatched, which is why you can pick out virtually any part of your home and incorporate a fresh layout of these tiles.

Dark wooden tones, in particular, can introduce a vibrant, yet lovely and welcoming feel into a space. Coupled with effective techniques, you can definitely design a bedroom, living room, or an open-plan space with beautiful, dark hardwood-inspired flooring.

Opting for single-planked wooden tiles that have to be installed one by one can be time-consuming, which is why you can turn to pre-set patterns. The large-format 60×60 tile above sports a diagonally-offset pattern that emulates the appearance of true wooden floors. Its dark tone matches well with similar dark textures and an interior color palette that plays with different rustic shades — white, cream, beige, and brown to name a few. Finish off the decor by layering it up with soft cushioning, box pleat curtains, or any decor that you think would work best.

 

Minimalist Porcelain Style

Minimalist Porcelain Style

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Contrary to what you may think, wood is not only a popular fixture in rustic homes. In fact, they’ve slowly found their way into even minimalist, modern styles that emphasize relaxation, functionality, and practicality. If you’ve been dying to find a balance in designing a traditional, yet ultimately contemporary space, then the porcelain wood-look tile might just be your best bet.

Simple and no-frills — not much needs to be considered when designing with a set of wood-look flooring for a minimalist environment. Choose small and low-height furniture that will fit well into a small, but ergonomic space. For example, you could go for a small round coffee table paired with a rattan chair for the living room. Add a pop of color with stylistic decors, such as a large wall centerpiece, or a few potted plants to achieve that natural, yet minimalist vibe.

 

Walnut Design

Walnut Design

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Staying true to its natural environment, a wood-look tile setting can also be executed in any outdoor space. In fact, many homeowners have found them to be the perfect choice in achieving exquisitely-built decks, patios, or any other outdoor area.

This walnut-shaded wood-look tile by Floor Center makes all of that happen with its charming design. You can use this tile for any type of outdoor look — be it in platform areas or as part of a small swimming pool or hot tub. To come up with a completely stylish look, pair the deck with a matching set of outdoor furniture, picnic tables, chaise lounges, and what have you. Soon, you’ll find yourself retreating to a well-designed, wood-look space that you’ve always dreamed of.

 

Key Takeaway

In need of fresh wood look ideas for 2021? Bring your design aspirations to life with Floor Center’s unique collection of wooden-inspired flooring! Whether it’s a minimalist living room or an exquisite outdoor area, you can never go wrong with our options.

Curious to learn more? Check out our Styles & Ideas Guide here! You’re also invited to join our FC Tile Viber Community Group! Exchange fresh new ideas and about the latest tile, tips, tricks, and techniques for better interiors and exteriors.

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4 Tips to Make Kitchen Look Expensive

4 Tips to Make Kitchen Look Expensive

What are some tips to make your kitchen look expensive?

  1. Pick a luxurious color palette
  2. Replace cabinet hardware
  3. Add a touch of marble
  4. Buy stainless steel appliances

 

It’s undeniable that the modern kitchen has slowly found its way into one of the most must-have additions in any home. The kitchen has become a selling point. Potential investors pay special care and attention to this part of the house, thinking about creative ways to overhaul it. While you may not have any immediate plans of putting your property up for sale, you definitely want to look into the tips to make your kitchen look expensive not just to add value to your home, but also to improve its appeal and functionality.

Everybody knows that a full-blown kitchen remodeling is arguably one of the most expensive projects. If completely demolishing a kitchen wall is something you don’t want to do, then a few subtle changes here and there that don’t totally break the bank may be worth your while. Small changes like a shift in color palette or buying new and improved hardware for your kitchen cabinet (among others) will easily do the trick. Check out the list below for other tricks to ramp up your kitchen!

 

Pick A Luxurious Color Palette

Pick A Luxurious Color Palette

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The right choice of paint can instantly make your kitchen look and feel more opulent. This is the perfect time to dish out mismatched color schemes that don’t work. Instead, you can incorporate tiles with sleek, opulent, and stunning colors that will make your kitchen stand out from the rest.

Jet black, for example, never goes out of style. Repaint your old wooden kitchen cabinets or opt for black-tiled backsplashes for the desired effect. Stick to similar shades like grey, white, dark grey, ivory, off-white — anything muted tone that suits the versatility of black.

Don’t forget textures! Create visual enhancements by opting for rugged finishes, sheen, high-gloss, or matte. Guaranteed that these choices will elevate the design of your kitchen with minimal effort required.

 

Replace Cabinet Hardware

Replace Cabinet Hardware

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Sometimes, it’s not your kitchen cabinets themselves — it’s simply the hardware. Handles, hinges, door pulls, and other small metal pieces can get outdated fairly quickly. Don’t be surprised if they’re making your once-vibrant kitchen feel a little too on the dull side.

This is why the best way to restore that vibrancy and luster is by investing in new hardware. Rustic pewter wire pulls with intricate designs are perfect for any traditional kitchen, but stainless steel pulls with exposed screws can give it a more ultra-modern look. Meanwhile, the versatile tubular bar pull is ever-present in a simple, yet stylish loft — this goes well with flat-panel, slab, or shaker-style cabinets.

 

Add A Touch of Marble

Add A Touch of Marble

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Nothing exudes luxury more than marble. Who knew that this natural stone slab would completely reinvent the way luxury is defined forever? Granted, real marble does have a reputation of being too expensive — but this doesn’t mean that you can’t make use of worthy derivatives.

You don’t have to completely destroy your walls or floor tiles just to add a touch of marble appeal. In fact, you can bring marble to your kitchen in a number of different ways. For example, adding a marble-look center island can already transform the rest of the kitchen’s surroundings.

But instead of investing in real marble, try marble-look tiles instead. They emulate the look and feel of marble without the downsides on cost, maintenance, and shelf-life.

 

Buy Stainless Steel Appliances

Buy Stainless Steel Appliances

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Most homeowners who make renovations to their kitchens tend to go over an important, but easily missed aspect of the redesign — the kitchen appliances. They may have done all the work by replacing the cabinets, adding appropriate lighting, or choosing gorgeous floor tiles, but if they overlook the appliances, then it could make the newly-refurbished kitchen look and feel incomplete. Try replacing old and plastic-bodied appliances like coffee-makers, microwave ovens, rice cookers, or kettles into their stainless steel or stainless steel-finish versions.

 

Key Takeaway

Ready to undertake a kitchen remodeling? You can’t miss out on these tips to make your kitchen look expensive! Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to go overboard with achieving this design feat by investing in materials way out of your budget. Instead, simple changes like picking a luxurious color palette or adding a marble-inspired kitchen island can get it done.

Interested in more must-have interior design looks? Check out our Styles & Ideas guide here! We’re also inviting you to join our FC Tile Viber Community Group where you can find out more about the latest tile tips, tricks, and trends.

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4 Easy Summer Decorating Ideas

4 Easy Summer Decorating Ideas

What are some easy summer decorating ideas?

  1. Keep it bright with white
  2. Choose a floral motif
  3. Take inspiration from the outdoors
  4. Bring more light into the space

 

There are tons of creative ways you can decorate your home during the summer. Exploring easy summer decorating ideas is just simply the perfect way for you to add a touch of sunshine to any part of your home. Thinking of nautical-inspired designs for your bathroom? How about a colorful floral centerpiece adorning your kitchen space? Whatever it is, you’re sure to have tons of fun working with summer-ready themes, textures, furniture, and crafty additions to make your home a true standout for this season.

What are you waiting for? Take this year’s summer season as an excuse to make stunningly simple redecorations and redesigns that can take your home to the next level. From simple tricks bringing in more light, these unique summer ideas will definitely keep your home fun-loving and fresh under the sun. Check them out below!

 

Keep It Bright with White

Keep It Bright with White

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Try incorporating white wall tiles throughout your home. Take special attention to shady areas that seem too dull or bland. White is the most ideal color that can brighten up any room and bring more character.

You can go with an all-white bedroom or kitchen wall with a few contrasts here and there. Work with other colors like sand, light beige, cosmic latte, or off-white. For subtle contrasts, you can layer up the room with different shades. White not only blends in well with the rest of the room’s elements, but it also makes other features of the room pop out and look livelier as a whole.

 

Choose A Floral Motif

Choose A Floral Motif

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A floral motif literally paints an image of the perfect summer. Brightly-colored images of sunflowers, begonias, morning glories, or any eye-catching bloom that you can think of will easily spruce up your wall decor.

Add a floral-themed centerpiece to the center of your living room, or bring in a few of your floral collections from your garden and adorn them on your coffee table. Commit to this style by choosing playful prints and fabric designs. How about a floral throw pillowcase for your modular couch? You can also go for something more unassuming, like a leaf-designed table runner or ceramic floral figurines of your choice. Be creative in how you can make your rooms embrace this unique print.

 

Take Inspiration from The Outdoors

Take Inspiration from The Outdoors

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Summer is all about the outdoors and it makes sense to take inspiration from it when working on a simple revamp. Beyond the floral print, make your spaces feel more in-tune with the season by bringing outdoor-inspired pieces, like small potted plants, reclaimed wood decor, or even an indoor vertical garden. Simply put, pick anything that reminds you of the great outdoors and adapt them in such a way that fits the vibe you’re aiming for.

Take this unique living room nook for example. Every corner of the space feels cohesive and natural, thanks to gorgeous additions of potted greens in one corner, brought to life by the light coming from the window walls. The blooming centerpiece also works well with the set of wooden and custom-made, low-height furniture surrounding the area for a modern, yet minimalist summer living room arrangement.

 

Bring More Light into The Space

Bring More Light into The Space

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If you don’t have the time and budget for lavish redecorations, then making minimal changes to your current interiors is your best alternative. Imagine what a typical summer home is like — bright, warm, and colorful. Translate this into your interiors by bringing more light into every corner that you can think of.

This means switching out thick curtains with flowy curtains — the ones that you’ll typically find in any relaxing beach house. Make complementary choices like choosing glass decor, limiting your use of dark shades, or even using brighter light bulbs and accent lights that give off a warm glow during the evening.

 

Key Takeaway

Ready to transform your home into an abode worthy of the summer season? The easy summer decorating ideas above can definitely enhance your once-dull home into a brightly lit and beautifully decorated space you’ll want to retire to at the end of every summer afternoon.

Make Floor Center’s summer-ready tiles your go-to for any home improvement project. Click here to check out other creative ideas you can work on with our tiles! You’re also invited to join our FC Tile Viber Community Group! Be the latest to find exclusive tile offers, must-have tips, tricks, and trends.

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How to Design a Minimalist Home Office

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How can you design a minimalist home office?

  1. Organize and declutter
  2. Get rid of unnecessary decor
  3. Use monochromatic colors
  4. Add folding furniture

 

Clutter-free, simple, clean looks, elegant — you’ve likely associated these ideas and concepts with the beauty of minimalism. As an artistic movement, minimalism reduces elements to their most basic form without sacrificing beauty. Architecturally, minimalism focuses on decluttered and organized spaces, fit for an ergonomic environment. As remote work continues to be the norm in recent months, people have been trying to figure out how to design a minimalist home office that stays true to this trend. The challenge lies in choosing pieces, organizing furniture, and adding fixtures that give off that unmistakable stripped-down feel present in all minimalist interior styles.

Check out your current office space. Do the elements seem to stick out of place? Is it too messy to become conducive to your daily tasks? Then practicing minimalist tips such as organizing, decluttering, ridding the room of unnecessary decor, cleaning the work desk, or incorporating folding furniture might just do the trick. Read on to learn more!

 

Organize and Declutter

Organize and Declutter [60x60] M90-7 (1)

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Let’s face it — your home office has likely become a haven for all kinds of things in the past few months. Papers stacked on top of one another, cables sprawled off to one side, books that have been piled at random — there’s just too many objects hampering the organization and functionality of your home office. As such, it’s crucial that you’re picky about what things to put and not put.

The first step to any well-designed minimalist home office is to declutter. Check out all of the furniture in the room — drawers, cabinets, side tables, shelves. Clean out everything that you won’t have any use for. Those documents that you haven’t opened for a year now? Might be time to collect them and put them away for storage. Take away non-functioning pieces, such as broken cables, loose nuts, bolts, broken casing — anything that doesn’t work anymore, it’s best that you throw them out or recycle.

As much as possible, keep only one kind of office supply or equipment that you’ll need. For example, if your work demands the use of writing materials, a simple pen and pencil tucked neatly in a holder will do the trick. If you’re the kind to spend hours in your office space, make sure you have a trash bin near you for disposing of scrap papers, packaging, and the like. This helps keep the room neat and tidy.

 

Get Rid of Unnecessary Decor

Get Rid of Unnecessary Decor [30x90] Q83-001MGA + [30x90] Q83-001PGA

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No matter how much you want to decorate your home office with your favorite art pieces, ornaments, or figurines, you have to be selective about what you’ll adorn the room. Yes, even your most expensive art collection might not really fit well with the rest of the minimalist features in the room. Instead, you’ll want to keep it simple. When choosing the right decor, opt for toned-down colors and pieces that give off a simple, yet beautifully cohesive vibe.

When decorating a minimalist room, it’s important to experiment with pieces that sport designs consistent with the rest of the space. This allows all the elements of the room to come together and complete the desired look.

 

Use Monochromatic Colors

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Monochromatic colors are those tints, shades, and tones that belong to one hue. For example, in a black monochromatic color scheme, a lighter or darker gradient can be achieved by adding either white or black. Monochromes are considered to be one of the simplest palettes to make use of, and this translates well even for an interior redesign like a minimalist home office.

When choosing a color scheme for the room, stick to colors that belong to the same palette Implement these choices on almost every part of the room, be it the curtain, work desk, shelving, light fixtures, and even decor. As much as possible, try not to introduce mismatched hues because these can take away the uniformity of the look.

 

Add Folding Furniture

Add Folding Furniture

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Although history has much to say about minimalism, it would be correct to understand that it was born out of a need to focus on the essentials. In interior design, as we’ve established, minimalism reaches its greatest expression in using stripped-down furnishings that are multi-functional and convenient.

This is why no minimalist home office is complete without folding furniture. For example, there’s a good chance that your home office is not completely dedicated to work-related activities. On some occasions, it may even function as a shared space between the living room and the bedroom. This is why it’s important to focus on easy-to-store and non-permanent furnishings, such as folding desks, multi-tier PC tables, compact desks, and what have you.

Folding furniture not only fulfills the requirements of a minimalist design, but also allows your home office to be a versatile space that you can endlessly redecorate and redesign to your liking.

 

Key Takeaway

The minimalist interior design may have eluded your aspirations to understand how to design a minimalist home office — but it’s quite simple, as long as you know where to begin. In this guide, we’ve outlined a few key tricks — organizing, decluttering, choosing the right furniture, and adding the right decor. Together, all of these practices can help you come up with a well-made home office that has all the makings of a minimalist interior.

Interested to learn more about different design ideas? Check out Floor Center’s Styles & Ideas Guide here! You’re also invited to join our FC Tile Viber Community Group! You’re welcome to learn from others or to lead the charge when it comes to all the latest tiles, tips, tricks, and trends.

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How to Create an Outdoor Living Space on a Budget

How to Create an Outdoor Living Space on a Budget [60x60] ZX-W6613AGA-HT

How can you create an outdoor living space on a budget?

  1. Build a patio
  2. Spruce it up with outdoor tiles
  3. Make it cozier
  4. Add ambient lighting

 

Ever wanted to learn how to create an outdoor living space on a budget? It’s not as challenging as you may think. Sometimes, you might find yourself focusing too much on your home’s interiors, that you forget this overlooked part of your home. A cost-friendly redesign might elude you, but there are a few key tricks that you can do to enliven this space.

Don’t have a relaxing outdoor area to retire to at the end of every busy day? Building a patio might just do the trick. Coupled with fitting outdoor tiles, furniture, ambient lighting, and the like, your once-humdrum outdoor area will soon become a sight to marvel. Read on to learn more about these affordable, yet insanely impactful design tips that you can do for your outdoor spaces!

 

Build A Patio

Furnitures with empty chair and table

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When you hear the word patio, the first thing that might come to mind is an expensive outdoor wooden deck with a matching pergola, varnished paneling — the works. Full-fledged patios can cost as high as 100,000 pesos which might be way above your budget.

To make sure that you don’t go overboard with your patio expenses, it’s important to have a few key elements in mind. For example, instead of buying a carport kit or a pergola, you can opt for a high-quality garden umbrella that can easily be set up in your preferred outdoor location.

Fill the cool space with a few extra chairs or a furniture set that’s perfect for the outdoors. The best thing about it is that you don’t have to buy new ones! If you have some spare furniture you’re not using or simply tucked away in your storage, a little dusting and cleaning can have them outdoor-ready.

 

Spruce It Up with Outdoor Tiles

outdoor patio chair and table

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Small outdoor areas are perfect canvasses for a fresh new set of floor tiles. You don’t have to go for natural stone walkways that not only take time, but also money to accomplish. Instead, you can opt for affordable and more versatile designs.

Floor Center’s 3032P tile, for example, is a great choice to achieve that rustic outdoor feel. If you feel like there’s still something missing with your custom-built patio, then this tile can complete the entire look and give off an all-natural vibe without the cost drawbacks.

Complement your newly-renovated patio floors with matching furniture. Iron chairs make for a suitable fit, but you can also go with light wooden furniture that matches the color of the floors. To add contrast, try to focus on how you can make your outdoors greener — a few potted plants or colorful blooms can definitely go a long way.

 

Make It Cozier

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In many ways, your outdoor area or backyard is simply a living room located outside your house. As such, comfort should be your priority when coming up with a budget-friendly design. At the end of the day, lounging about your patio should be something to look forward to, which is why you’ll want to make it as cozy as possible.

Unless you can afford soft furniture, a great way to add a cozier feel is to add cushions wherever possible. For example, you can adorn hard furniture with small decorative pillows for cushioning.

You can also layer it up — if you have a wooden porch, protect it with a soft rug with a design of your choice. In the cool evenings, it’s also handy to keep a blanket or two and a few pillows on a bench. Whenever you feel like heading out and spending a few moments on the porch at night, these small, but comfortable additions make all the difference.

 

Add Ambient Lighting

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The right ambient lighting for your outdoors can help you set the tone and mood of your surroundings, especially in the evening. When the sun is still out, you get to take advantage of natural lighting that brings more vibrancy to your outdoor area. But when the sun has gone down and the cool breeze starts to greet your beloved outdoors, then ambient lighting can beautifully illuminate the space.

Some lighting fixtures you may want to add include hanging lights, wall lights, or post lights. In this case, you’ll want to go for warm lighting that adds a touch of soft glow — choose bulbs that resemble the distinct incandescent color of yellow or light orange. Take it up a notch by lining your pathways — if any — with task lighting or a few lamp posts that are strategically spaced.

 

Key Takeaway

In this guide, we’ve highlighted a few tricks that you can do. When decorating your outdoor area, think of it as a haven for comfort. The best piece of advice is to not be afraid to exercise your creative input. Combined with the tips above, you can easily personalize an outdoor area that you’ll want to visit every now and again.

Looking for more design tips? Floor Center’s Styles & Ideas Guide contains everything you need to know. We’re also on Viber! Join our FC Tile Viber Community Group and be in the know about the most trendy tile tips and tricks.

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3 Weekend Home Improvement Projects

3 Weekend Home Improvement Projects

What are some weekend home improvement projects you can do?

  1. Decorate your space
  2. Add custom kitchen shelves
  3. Buy new furniture

You might think that you need a week to make renovations and home redesigns, but did you know that simple weekend home improvement projects can already bring more life to your space? That’s right! You don’t need to spend countless hours just to transform a room into something wholly different and refreshing. Especially if you don’t have the luxury of time, sticking to projects that you can do in a short period can already add more value to your interiors.

In this guide, we’ve rounded up some simple redesigns that you can do over the weekend. From changing the decor of your room to adding customized furnishing, these small changes will definitely make any space come alive. Read on to learn more!

Decorate Your Space

Decorate Your Space

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Take a look at any room you want to improve on. Is there something missing? Do the elements seem bland? If the answer is “yes” to both of these questions, then it may be time to exercise your creativity and add decorations to the space.

Choosing the right decor doesn’t have to be difficult. First, you need to consider the kind of room that you’re working on. For your own personal bedroom, for example, you can populate the walls with a variety of decor, such as hanging lights, relaxing landscape paintings, posters, or even vintage objects.

Although these decorations seem different from one another, stick to a consistent theme and color palette. Doing so can make your room feel livelier, but also relaxing.

Add Custom Kitchen Shelves

Add Custom Kitchen Shelves

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The kitchen is arguably one of the messiest parts of a home — there are just too many appliances, utensils, jars, pots, pans, knives, and cutting boards stored all over the place. Without proper organization, your once-beautiful kitchen may be marred by the clutter that’s just lying everywhere.

To keep your kitchen space cleaner and more aesthetically-appealing, adding simple, yet sturdy custom kitchen shelves might just do the trick. You can skip those bulky and expensive kitchen cabinets and drawers. Instead, opt for low-profile designs that are perfect for a rustic and minimalist home.

For example, you can make a custom floating shelf using only two primary materials: plywood and some triangular brackets. Here’s how:

  • Whether DIY or with someone, simply attach wall anchors to your bracket.
  • Then, drill holes into specific sections of the plywood after it has been cut.
  • Assemble the pieces together, then mount the shelf onto the wall by drilling in a few more nuts and bolts — your custom shelf will be ready in no time at all.

Buy New Furniture

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Before buying furniture, you should already have an idea in mind. Aside from thinking about the design, size, and how it will fit into a room, it’s also important to stick to a theme. Doing so will create harmony across your space and maintain the cohesiveness of any given room.

To achieve a modern appeal, for example, stick to a platform or low-height metal furniture that brings out that spacious, yet luxurious vibe. For something more rustic, you can go for the traditional wooden furniture that incorporates wood finishes and curved designs.

When rearranging your furniture, prioritize balance. Make it the centerpiece of any given room, be it the dining area, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. Try not to push back the pieces into the walls — instead, leave only a small space between the walls and the backs of the furniture.

Key Takeaway

In this guide, we’ve rounded up some of the easiest and most beautiful weekend home improvement projects that you can do over a span of two days! Who says home improvement has to be difficult? Definitely not these tricks. Through simple activities, like redecorating, buying new furniture, or even building custom shelves, any part of your home will look good as new.

In the mood for more home improvement ideas? Check out Floor Center’s Styles and Ideas guide here! You’re also invited to join our FC Tile Viber Community Group! Be the first to know about the latest tile-related tips, tricks, and trends.

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How to Style a Large Living Room

How to Style a Large Living Room

How can you style a large living room?

  1. Decorate with tall plants
  2. Use two-toned designs
  3. Choose large furniture
  4. Group small ornaments together

 

Now knowing how to style a large living room can be frustrating. Try as you might, you just can’t seem to find the right pieces and match them together. For a lack of a better word, everything just seems so bare. No matter how many times you rearrange all the fixtures, nothing just seems to work. Architecturally, your living room size is something that you’ve always dreamed of — but actually matching all the elements together to maximize the space is a completely different ball game.

Don’t worry because you don’t have to do any drastic home renovations, all you need is a few key simple tricks that can let you design your large living room to its full potential. Read on!

 

Decorate with Tall Plants

Decorate with Tall Plants

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When designing living rooms, you need to keep in mind that no space should feel empty. This is not to say that you should overdo it, but rather you have to find the right balance avoiding an overcrowded area, while simultaneously making the living room feel spacious and vibrant.

A good way to achieve this is to decorate your living room with tall, indoor potted plants that bring both life and a breath of fresh air to the different areas. You can place two pots flanking a couch, or on opposite corners — it ultimately depends on the architectural layout.

For this, you have to make sure that there’s enough sunlight entering the room so that it can provide the right nutrients for your plants to flourish. You can start off with any tall-growing plants like Birds of Paradise, Dragon Tree, or an Umbrella Plant (also known as the Schefrella five fingers).

 

Use Two-Toned Designs

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A living room designed with only a single color can give off the vibe that it’s much larger than it actually is. Instead, you can use two-toned, contrasting colors for the walls that can make the ceilings appear lower.

If you want a sleek and contemporary theme, you can utilize light neutral-colored wall tiles. Match the design by incorporating a brown-black floor tile like the P131-4. You can even add complementing furniture, like a glass-stainless steel coffee table or your own set of customized furnishing.

For something more colorful, try to go for colors that aren’t too bright. Choosing from a pastel palette to paint your walls may help you achieve the desired effect.

 

Choose Large Furniture

Choose Large Furniture

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It wouldn’t make sense to add a large-size mattress in a small bedroom, just as it wouldn’t make sense to use small furniture for a large living room. Here, it’s important that any object that you’ll want to incorporate in this type of living room is larger than life. This is the perfect way to truly highlight the grandeur of the area.

Might be time to skip out the old wooden coffee table that’s only capable of carrying only two or three spread-out magazines at any given time. Turn towards oversized versions that can highlight the vast expanse of space in the living room. Pair it with comfortable, but appropriate seating, like an oversized contemporary-modern or sectional sofa to complete the look.

 

Group Ornaments Together

Group Ornaments Together [80x80] E0BC-60QE

[80×80] E0BC-60QE

While you can always buy — or create — a large painting to adorn your living room walls, it’s not really mandatory. Sometimes, you really just have to work with the ornaments and decorations that you have and carefully plan how you want to organize them.

Let’s say you have a collection of small-sized figurines, It’s a good idea to have them kept inside one large display case that you can safely mount in one corner of the living room. Don’t space them out awkwardly in random locations as this can give off a nonlinear look that feels incomplete.

You don’t have to limit yourself to figurines or miniature statues — you can group together just about any ornament you can think of, and still end up with a cohesive large living room look.

 

Key Takeaway

You’ve learned about some techniques that you can apply when figuring out how to design a large living room. First things first: keep it simple. It’s all about the way you organize the entire room to come up with a look that just feels right.

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5 Bathroom Tile Ideas for 2021

Interior of a modern bathroom with a hexagonal mirror and mosaic walls. 3d rendering

What are some bathroom tile ideas for 2021?

  1. Subway tile 13GAW1
  2. Wood-look pattern P133
  3. Black marble LF6833
  4. 3D light beige KY3
  5. Concrete-finish grey P141-4

 

Thinking of greeting the New Year with stylish bathroom decor? Knowing the right bathroom tile ideas for 2021 can easily help you organize bathroom elements, choose colors, and pick finishes that can lead to a stunning look. Think about how your bathroom can match your current living space — you’re arguably spending much of your time at home, so it’s best to go for clean looks and decluttered arrangements.

2021 interior design is all about reining in interior designs that can complement your lifestyle. Focus on straightforward, yet gorgeous looks that appear effortless. Functionality is also a number one priority — it might be time to get rid of outlandish decor that’s too in-your-face. Instead, try to focus on neutral shades. You’ll come up with a unique design that’s truly fit for the year.

 

Subway Tile 13GAW1

Subway Tile 13GAW1

[10×30] 13GAW1

The versatility of this white subway tile makes it a perfect contender for the ideal bathroom look. Although white is a basic shade, almost any kind of color that you choose can match it — whether it be blue, grey, brown, beige, or black.

You can go about styling with this tile however you prefer, but if you want to stick to the classics, a two-tone bathroom works best. Choose elegant fixtures, like a raised ceramic sink that stands out from the rest. Install it in a floating wooden countertop for added effect and to maximize your space. Spruce up the room by adding in some fresh indoor plants or hanging paintings that fit in well with the whole vibe.

 

Wood-Look Pattern P133

Wood-Look Pattern P133

[60×60] P133

There really isn’t a single look that defines an Asian-inspired bathroom, but this wood-look pattern tile can very well make the perfect element. Don’t be fooled by the tile design — it’s actually made of porcelain that emulates the natural appearance of wood. Having this as your wall tiles can start you off on the right foot for your dream bathroom redesign.

Asian-style interior design focuses on relaxing spaces that soothe the mind and body. From your bathroom sinks, vases, mirrors, decor, and even hanging racks, make this possible by choosing non-conventional additions.

For example, try adding a makeshift bamboo hanging rack that you can move around freely. Balance the dark wood colors nicely by pairing it with a one-piece pedestal white ceramic basin that gives off a contemporary, yet altogether vintage look.

 

Black Marble LF6833

Black Marble LF6833

[60×60] LF6833

If you’re planning to focus on your bathroom’s vanity area, then the perfect tile to do it is this beautiful black marble-style tile. It has all the aesthetic appeal of a marble finish, without the lavishness. Paired with the right fixtures, designing an exquisitely classic vanity can be made simple.

A good place to start is by choosing the right vanity mirror. A classic look wouldn’t be complete without the elegance of a framed oval mirror. As for the lighting, two curved sconces lamps can give off a vibrant illumination to the entire bathroom. Step inside this part of your home and you’ll definitely feel as if you’re in a whole other world.

 

3D light beige KY3

3D light beige KY3

[30×60] KY3, KY5, [30×30] 1-3456-6

Ever dreamed of designing a look that puts even the most lavish 5-star hotel bathrooms to shame? This uniquely 3D-patterned beige tile might just be the missing ingredient. Adorn your walls with this tile and you won’t even have to miss the feeling of luxury.

Similar to the first Asian-inspired bathroom on this list, this patterned tile fits in well with unconventional bathroom features. In the render, you can find a small pergola reflected in the wooden-framed mirror. The entire space also gives off a contiguous, uninterrupted feel that’s emphasized by the walk-in glass shower and the complementary tiled flooring.

 

Concrete-Finish Grey P141-4

Concrete-Finish Grey P141-4

[60×60] P141-4, [10X30] 13GAW1

A distinct feature of industrial interior design is the rugged, almost brutalist look brought on by the use of exposed structural elements, like bare concrete, beams, or even pendant lights. Achieving this style for any bathroom is as simple as having the right colors and experimenting with other accents.

Sporting natural streaks, layering your floors with this concrete-finish grey tile can help you complete this part of the bathroom. For your walls, if you’re not too thrilled about the idea of exposed masonry, the white subway tile on the top of this list can make the perfect pair. Keep in mind that it’s important to creatively apply it to your walls by going for an English brick bond or cross bond pattern that’s typical of most masonry surfaces.

Don’t be afraid to add whatever elements that you can think of. The industrial style works best with just about anything else, whether it be a nifty shower room corner shelf, niche, floating towel rack, or a stainless steel basin.

 

Key Takeaway

On the hunt for the most beautiful bathroom tile ideas of 2021? Floor Center’s wide selection is just the thing you need. On this list, we’ve covered different styles, from exquisite black marble, Asian-style, to industrial-look bathrooms that test out your creative flair — there’s no better way to greet the new year.

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