Feature walls are a highly effective way to create striking focal points throughout your home - but don’t limit yourself to paint and wallpaper. Our diverse range of feature wall tiles could be the perfect alternative to give your walls added character and practicality.
From split face tiles for added texture to pretty Moroccan-style patterns, we stock feature tiles galore to suit all tastes and decor themes in kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms and beyond.
Let’s explore the full range and all of the practical benefits that come with using tiles on feature walls.
Why feature wall tiles?
Paint and wallpaper are go-to options for feature walls, but feature tiles come with a few extra perks that could give them the edge as a feature wall material:
- Durability: feature wall tiles are designed to withstand everyday scuffs, marks and scratches, delivering a highly durable surface that protects the wall beneath
- Water-resistance: with a glazed seal, feature wall tiles are designed to repel water, making them an excellent choice for decorative accents in wet areas, such as on bathroom walls and kitchen splashbacks
- Low-maintenance: this sealed surface also makes tiles a low-maintenance option, requiring little more than a wipe down with standard cleaning detergents
- Versatility: with a choice of materials, finishes and colours, you can use our feature wall tiles to create a wide range of looks both inside and outside your home
Feature tile colour options
Choosing the right colour to bring your feature wall vision to life is key. At Tiles Direct, we stock a broad spectrum of shades to help you find just the right option for your home.
Here are some of the shades you’ll find available within our feature tiles collection:
- Black: give your feature walls added drama with dark black tiles that are impossible to ignore, especially when paired with shiny gold accents. There’s nothing quite as dramatic as a stark black feature wall, and we stock a selection of pitch black feature wall tiles to help you create an opulent new focal point anywhere in the home
- Blue: cool and serene, blue feature wall tiles will remain forever on trend, lending a soothing aesthetic to any room. From iconic Tiffany blue to deep navy and multicolour blue and white patterned designs, we have a variety of cool, contemporary blue feature wall tiles available
- Grey: timeless and effortlessly versatile, grey feature tiles can complement a wide variety of colour schemes. Find deep charcoal, warm greige and mixed grey split face tile designs in our feature wall collection to help you introduce a flexible splash of grey into your home’s design without letting your tiles fade into the background
- Brown: from dark brown Indian stone to soft beige, choose from a range of brown hues to create a warm, natural finish. In an otherwise light-coloured, stripped-back interior, a brown tiled feature wall can make a powerful style impact while protecting your earthy colour scheme for a cohesive yet striking final outcome
- White: white feature wall tiles set against dark or vivid coloured accents can be a highly effective way of drawing the eye to a particular focal point. To harness white tiles in a feature wall design, the key is to choose your colour palette carefully so that your white feature wall tiles stand out rather than providing a plain white backdrop for other eye-catching features
Your feature wall tile materials
We stock various material options in our feature tiles collection, making sure you find just the right material for your project.
You can choose from:
- Porcelain: fired at extremely high pressure and temperatures, porcelain feature tiles are exceptionally hard and water-resistant, making them a reliable choice for use in very wet areas and outdoors. Better yet, porcelain feature wall tiles are available in a huge variety of plain single-colour and vibrant multicolour patterned tiles, giving you maximum variety when it comes to planning your feature wall’s design
- Red clay ceramic: ceramic tiles possess similar practical properties to porcelain, but are slightly less dense, making them less suitable for outdoor use. Nonetheless, they’re right at home on feature walls in kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms and bedrooms, offering design possibilities galore at a pocket-friendly price compared to higher end porcelain tiles
- Natural stone: natural stone feature tiles instantly add character and interest to walls, but they can be more porous than modern tiles - meaning they may require sealing to prevent staining and water damage. As a feature wall tile material, natural stone is highly impactful, bringing timeless style and rugged texture to feature walls anywhere in the home - particularly when paired with a minimalist, Scandi-style or industrial colour palette
Your feature wall tile designs
If you’re looking to give your walls some TLC with a tiled feature wall, you won’t be disappointed with our choice of feature wall tiles.
Some of our popular feature tile designs include:
- Moroccan: channel a North African vibe with striking blue patterned kitchen feature wall tiles that are guaranteed to create pretty, attention-grabbing splashbacks. These tiles are adorned with stunning, quintessentially Moroccan geometric patterns to create a bold and exotic feature wall anywhere in the home - ideal for pairing with complementary clean white or pastel blue furnishings
- Split face: add texture and beauty to walls throughout your home with natural stone split face feature tiles in various shades. Split face feature wall tiles add three-dimensional style to walls in living rooms, bedrooms and more thanks to their rugged finish and striking interlocking effect, with a selection of colour options available to help you pair your tiles to perfection with your colour scheme of choice
- Stone-effect: for the look of stone without the maintenance, our stone-effect feature wall tiles are the way to go. Create a rustic-style focal point in any room of the house with stone-look feature wall tiles in white, beige or grey for a timeless neutral-coloured wall feature. Alternatively, browse our beautiful range of gemstone-inspired porcelain wall tiles to bring stunning jewel tones to your new feature wall
Feature tile style ideas for every room
Do you need some feature wall inspiration before you buy? We have you covered.
Here are a few styling ideas for inside and outside the home to get your creative juices flowing:
- The bathroom: from floor-to-ceiling walk-in showers to sink splashbacks, make split face bathroom feature wall tiles the star of your design with oodles of texture and charm. Bathroom or shower feature wall tiles transform one of the most functional rooms of the house into a bona fide style statement, dialling up the luxury for an opulent at-home relaxation station
- The kitchen: create eye-catching splashbacks with kitchen feature wall tiles that celebrate pretty patterns, enhanced by single-colour cabinets and floors. Kitchen feature wall tiles mean getting all eyes on your focal point, as this room sees more than its fair share of foot traffic - so don’t be afraid to go bold with your feature wall design when it comes to colour and pattern
- The living room: palace grey stone-effect feature wall tiles are perfect for giving your living space a rustic country vibe. Living room feature wall tiles give you an opportunity to bathe your walls in striking tile designs to achieve a cosy yet elegant space with a show-stopping focal point at its heart
- The garden: celebrate nature with a garden feature wall that incorporates natural stone tiles for the perfect patio area. Our Art Stone outdoor feature wall tiles in hardwearing porcelain are designed to withstand the elements thanks to their water and impact resistance - helping you to transform tired garden or patio walls into a luxurious design feature in their own right
Buying feature wall tiles online at Tiles Direct
We search high and low to bring you the best quality tiles at the lowest prices. This includes our price match promise, so, if you happen to find one of our tiles elsewhere for less, let us know and we’ll beat that price.
From our quick, secure online checkout to free UK delivery on all orders over £499, we’re always trying to help you save time and money when buying tiles online.
Shop our full range of feature wall tiles online now. Alternatively, if you need a little help deciding on your favourite feature tile, you can order a small tile sample from just 99p.
If you need any further help along the way, we’re always happy to help - simply give us a call on 0113 253 0005.
