Mosaic Tile Artwork Latest Trend in Home Decor

Using tile in a home for artwork can enhance homeowners' surroundings while adding value and bringing home a museum-quality artwork look.

Mosaic tile designs have been decorating architecture since the beginning of recorded history. Tile designs can be patterns with repeating designs like the ones used in the Roman Empire to floor their great structures or figural, telling a story just as a stained glass window might. Designs done in mosaic sometimes include animals, people, and scenes of nature, but are not limited to these. Designs in pools and fountains give timelessness to classy construction.

So how are homeowners using the tiles to decorate? They're making murals that create custom-made views. They're using tile to brighten a dark or out-of-the-way corner. Homeowners are using their own unique designs to create family heirlooms by turning an inexpensive piece of furniture such as a hutch or bookcase into a one-of-a-kind item by applying customized tile to it. Many are using tile to create a themed-room.

All sorts of things have been used for mosaics. People have employed objects as irregular as pebbles and as uniform as square glass mosaic tiles with outstanding results. The designs on floors are usually done with ceramic tiles and natural stones that are smooth to the touch and nice to walk on. Designs on walls can have texture and roughness not compatible with floor installations. Some wall mounted mosaics are done on boards and others are actually the wall, with mortar and grout holding it together.

Imagination and inspiration make for the most unique designs and simple checks can accent already interesting architecture. Creating mosaic tile designs using ancient techniques is a perfect way to make a lasting impression on those who will enjoy them. Creating lasting images through tile helps sustain value in your home while bringing unique décor that sets your home apart from the rest.

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