Bedroom floor tiles

To choose the right floor tiles for your bedroom, there are some basic criteria to consider.

Practical criteria

Three elements stand out as the most common practical criteria.

Budget

Your budget will determine all your choices, as well as the quality of the tiles. But don’t worry too much! Whether your budget is tight or wide, you’ll always be able to find tiles to suit your needs.

Standards

They govern the various parameters of tiles: wear resistance, slipperiness, abrasion, etc. For bedroom tiles, the standard to consider first and foremost is wear resistance.

Ease of maintenance

Tiles are reputed to be easy to maintain. However, it’s important to note that not all types of tile are the same. Some are less tolerant of dirt than others. Here are the categories of tiles that can wait for a weekly cleaning.

Patterned tiles

The irregular colours of patterned tiles help to hide dirt fairly easily. This is a practical advantage that single-colour tiles do not have. Their plain colour is a real showcase for stains and soiling.

Porcelain stoneware tiles

Porcelain stoneware tiles are characterised by low water absorption and non-porosity. They therefore retain very few stains.

Tiles with a satin finish

Tiles with a satin finish shimmer in the light. This helps to hide traces of dirt and/or dust on their surface.

Grey, earth or beige tiles

Grey, earth or beige colours reveal less dirt than others. They’re the best choice if you don’t want to mop your floor every day.

Aesthetic criteria

There are two main criteria.

Colour

The choice of colour should be based on the size and brightness of your bedroom.

– Size: opt for light-coloured tiles if your bedroom is small. Light colours give the impression of a larger space.

– Brightness: the key here is to play on contrasts. Dark tiles are ideal for rooms with plenty of natural light. For dark rooms, light grey, white or beige are more appropriate.

Decorative potential

The decorative style you want to adopt is also an important criterion. The characteristic to take into account here is the finish. There are a whole host of finishes to choose from: concrete effect, imitation wood parquet, imitation natural stone…

You don’t have to choose just one type of tile. You can combine several of them to create a particular atmosphere or create a definite pattern. If you’re thinking of combining more than two types of tile, the best option is to make a layout. This involves putting the combinations you have in mind onto paper. This will give you a clearer idea of the final result. The layout will also enable you to know in what proportions to buy the different elements of your final tiles.

Depending on the type of bedroom you have, your choice of tiles may go in one direction or another. Several factors come into play.

Format

There are two types: square and rectangle.

The square format is best for small rooms. If you want to use this format for a large bedroom, it’s best to choose XXL tiles. The rectangular format is suitable for all types of room. It gives a contemporary look to the rooms it is used to cover.

The purpose of the room

The purpose of the room has a major influence on the choice of bedroom tiles. For example, you won’t choose the same type of tiles for a children’s bedroom as for a master bedroom. In a children’s bedroom, for example, tiles that are hard-wearing and easy to maintain are preferable. For a master suite, you might opt for a luxurious tile.

The atmosphere you want

Floor tiles play a major role in changing the atmosphere of a bedroom.

Imitation stone tiles for a retro look

Imitation stone tiles give bedrooms a retro look. It enhances their charm and gives them a cosy atmosphere. The most common imitations include Burgundy stone, granite, slate and travertine.

Patterned tiles: diversity combined with practicality

Patterned tiles bring variety and colour back into bedrooms. But that’s not its only strength. Its patterns can also be used to demarcate spaces on the floor.

Imitation parquet tiles for a warm interior

Imitation parquet tiles reproduce the knots and grain of wood. It can be adapted to any style of décor and has the advantage of being timeless.

Concrete effect tiles: contemporary style in all its forms

Concrete effect tiles have long been the darling of industrial style fans. But it has now made its way into bedrooms. Whether waxed concrete or plain concrete, this type of tiling gives bedrooms a resolutely contemporary look.

Tiles are made from four main materials: ceramic, porcelain stoneware, cement and terracotta.

Ceramic tiles

Ceramic tiles are rot-proof, waterproof and hard-wearing. It is also renowned for being easy to maintain.

Porcelain stoneware

Porcelain stoneware is extremely hard-wearing and durable. It also has great aesthetic potential, since it can imitate different materials: stone, wood, concrete, etc.

Cement tiles

Cement tiles are porous and uneven. But these properties in no way detract from its solidity and resistance. Rather, they add to its charm. This type of tile comes in a variety of versions. It is available in both plain colours and ornamental patterns.

Terracotta

Terracotta tiles stand out for their resistance to wear and tear, their anti-slip properties and their good thermal inertia. What’s more, they contain no allergenic substances.