Ceramic Tile Design Ideas — Fire Place/Hearth

The blue bar molding and dark green field tiles are the perfect complement to this beautiful San Jose deco tile. By pulling both the green and blue from the San Jose tile, we are able to add a great variety of color and visual interest, without taking away from the overall cohesion of the design. Choosing two of the less dominant colors from this tile series really made this look work.

A large mural over a fireplace, as shown here, or on a backsplash or wall can make a huge design impact It becomes a piece of art with a slim border around it. The border shown, as seen here, was created by custom cutting Andalucia tiles in half lengthwise. Tile design & images complements of Garrett Interiors.

Using decorative tiles for a fireplace creates a dramatic, appealing look. The pattern on each tile blends with the existing backing material (brick, stucco, stone, etc.) to create a seamless design. Set on the diagonal, or on point, Teruel's effect is quite dramatic here. You can see how the unique pattern makes a visual impact when you compare this installation with another 6"x6" Spanish tile installation using the Teruel pattern. In this case, the hand-painted pattern and colors of Teruel blend in well with the homeowner's fireplace.

A border around a fireplace can really make it stand out and be a focal point in the room. A border around a fireplace can really make it stand out and be a focal point in the room. In this application, the Andalucia 3" x 6" tiles were cut in half lengthwise to make a more simplistic border. A little creative cutting can create a completely different look!