Are you tired of tip-toeing up a drab and dreary staircase? Do you dream of stepping down a glamorous staircase fit for royalty? If you’d like to take a step in the right direction, add some terrific tiles and turn your sorry steps into a gorgeous stairway to heaven!
Tiles can make an enormous impact to interior spaces, not only as a practical fitting that will withstand traffic, but as a stylish feature to accentuate your home design.
It’s important to consider the style of the room when introducing tiled steps. You may want to go with the style of the room and choose a colour of tile that will blend smoothly with the existing decor, thus keeping your stairs flush with the palette of the room. Or perhaps you fancy some statement stairs? Mixing and matching textures and colours can give your interiors the wow factor.
Picture the smooth glossiness of certain tiles contrasting beautifully with your plush home soft furnishings. Imagine welcoming visitors with a stunning tiled stair entranceway leading up into your home.
Durability is crucial when planning your stylish steps and a Porcelain Enamel Institute rating of 4 is the perfect strength to withstand constant footfalls. Tile aficionado Kate van Niekerk says, “Staircases need to withstand wear and tear, especially the edge of the steps and tiles are an ideal material for these areas.”
Get creative with patterned tiles that draw the eye to a focus point. Treat the tread, the horizontal part of your steps, to a makeover with different colours and textures. Inlay bold colours on the riser, also known as the vertical part of the step, for maximum impact.
The only limit to your interior tiling aspirations is your imagination, so don’t hold back!
