You can use plenty of tricks to create a stunning finish with tiles that will bring a room to life. By following some simple guidelines the secrets of the designer will be yours and your room will be the envy of your friends.

Start off by taking a close look at the room you will be tiling.

• Do you want it to look larger or smaller?
• What mood do you want, cosy, or perhaps full of energy and vitality?
• How much natural light does the room receive?
• How does the artificial light influence colour and mood?
• Consider your personality and how you dress, will that ultra modern look suit you?
• Should the colour scheme of the room contrast or harmonise with adjoining rooms?

Will the colour of pictures, ornaments and possessions influence your design? Look elsewhere for ideas. Home decorating magazines and books abound with lots of inspirational photographs

Consider nature for colour schemes, look at flowers, landscapes and fields, even industrial and urban cityscapes can provide that spark.

Examine patterns and colours in fabrics, photographs and pictures.

Do not forget the internet where there is a wealth of information and ideas. To help you on the way we have created some additional resources for you, Colour Schemes and Colour Scheme Tips which looks at how you can use colour and the potential pitfalls, Bathroom Tile Ideas which focuses on tile design in the bathroom and finally Kitchen Tile Ideas which does the same for the kitchen.

Article contributed by The Tile Source