The long lines of these brick pavers use the running bond draw our eyes to this beautiful sunset view
While most people think of tile patterns as the way in which tiles are positioned, and while this is true, they are really much more than that. Tile patterns are tools which homeowners can use to get the most out of their space. If used correctly these tools can be used to make a space look wider, longer, and draw the eye to places of beauty. Here are 3 ways to do so:
Tile professionals often use one secret to make a narrow space look larger or wider. While this method is often used outdoors with pavers or stone slabs, any type of rectangular tiles will work, and can also be applied indoors as well. To create a space which looks wider than it is tiles should be laid down in the running bond pattern or the straight lay. These two patterns have long straight lines which our eyes tend to follow. The trick is to position the rectangular tiles and the pattern across the width of the space. Because our eyes are following the long lines created by the pattern across the width of the space it creates the effect of making the space appear to be much wider than it really is.
Using this same concept with the straight lay or running bond pattern and rectangular tiles can also make an area look much longer than it really is. To accomplish this instead of positioning the tiles across the width of the space, you position them lengthwise so that the long length of the rectangular tiles is facing you. These patterns again form long lines for the eye to follow; stretching out in front of us tricking the brain into thinking the space is actually much longer than it is.
Another secret that many professionals use outdoors as well as indoors to add to the effect of a tile pattern is the use of focal points. Focal points can be anything interesting, or beautiful, such as: a water feature, ornamental tree, or background view. However, the key to using a focal point correctly is again using it in conjunction with the straight lay or running bond tile pattern. Because our eyes will naturally follow the lines of the pattern, we can use the pattern and the focal point together. We can position the tile pattern so the lines of the tile line up with the focal point, drawing the eye along the lines to focus on what we want it to. Or we can build or place a focal point in a position that lines up with the lines of the tile pattern. This can be even more effective if we line both the focal point and the tile pattern up with our view points. Lining them up with the view from a window, doorway or from our line of sight as we enter the space would accomplish this perfectly and are all excellent options.
These 3 secrets are simple enough for any homeowner to apply themselves and transform their space into one which looks amazing. Whether you need to make your space look wider, longer, or just want get the most from the space and pattern all are an easy fix with these 3 secrets.
To find out some more secrets and tips of the pro’s click here: http://www.tilehomeguide.com/tile-patterns-the-ultimate-quick-read-beginners-guide-including-secrets-of-tile-professionals-revealed/
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