How indoor outdoor tile options can transform your living space

It’s easy to transform your living space with indoor outdoor tile options. With outside areas fast becoming an extension of internal areas, indoor outdoor flooring is a key ingredient to unify these two spaces. Porcelain tiles are one of the few materials that can be used with ease across internal ground floors and external gardens. The beauty is there are now porcelain tiles that look the same but perform very differently ie tiles that are specifically designed for your inside area and co-ordinating tiles from the same collection specifically designed for your outside area.

Porcelain tiles are not only brilliantly hardwearing, they are highly practical, easy to clean, don’t require any sealing or ongoing maintenance and are in a variety of designs and colours. And because porcelain is frost proof and fade resistant, it can be used outside as well as inside. Using porcelain tiles allows you to create an outside space akin to an inside space ie flush, contemporary, with clean lines and a pristine finish. So, let’s dig in and find out more about porcelain indoor outdoor tile options. We explore why you would choose porcelain, look at some design tips and explore the benefits these tiles can bring to your home.

Why Choose Indoor Outdoor Tile options?

So, you have built your extension or your new build property and the bi-fold or sliding doors are selected. Now it’s time to think about the flooring you choose. What you opt for will be a reflection of the type of feel you want to create. If it is a more rustic look, you are after you may well want to use a natural stone with a more traditional appeal. But if you are looking for a space that is a little more contemporary in design, porcelain may be a better option.

For inside your property porcelain tiles are usually in a matt finish and in an 8mm, 9mm or even 10mm thickness. For outdoor areas the same look tile is usually thicker, for example 2cm and in an antislip or textured finish.

The main benefits of indoor outdoor tile options are:

Pristine finish: porcelain tiles bring a flush, architectural feel and allow you to create an inside room outside – think living area, kitchen, dining space. With weather-proof furniture, awnings, well chosen plants and outdoor accessories, it’s possible to create spaces that are an extension of your home, adding valuable living space.

Durability: porcelain tiles are designed to be super hardwearing and withstand high usage. They are highly scratch and stain resistant this makes them perfect for both indoor and outdoor settings.

Slip Resistance: Indoor tiles are usually in a matt or natural finish whereas outdoor tiles feature an antislip or textured finish, this means tiles are appropriate for the setting in which they are being used.

Continuity of Design: Indoor outdoor tile designs are specifically meant to look the same so you are able to create an uninterrupted flow from lounge to lawn.

Design: porcelain tiles are available in an incredible array of styles with high quality porcelain tiles mimicking other materials to exceptional standards. In fact, some porcelain tiles are so realistic it can be tricky to tell the difference between the tile and real material!

Material types for indoor outdoor tile options

Whilst natural stone adds a timeless feel to any space – think limestone or slate for example – these materials are porous and require sealing and sometimes on-going care. They also lend themselves to a more rustic design. Porcelain on the other hand is a dense material that is water resistant and it won’t warp or bend with moisture. It is also highly fade resistant so whatever the weather, come rain or shine, it is a pretty stable material. Porcelain tiles are specifically designed to mimic other materials so you will find tiles in every design from marbles to stone, metallics to concrete and wood effects. Porcelain ticks all the boxes; gorgeous design, brilliant performance, easy clean, fade resistance, scratch resistance, stain resistance and antislip finishes.

Design Tips for Seamless Transitions

Creating a cohesive indoor-outdoor space goes beyond just choosing the right tile design. Here are a few design tips:

Large format tiles, once the preserve of interior designers, are making their way into our homes with 800 x 800mm and larger tiles the top picks for contemporary spaces. Using the same size tile inside and out will enhance connectivity.

Choosing contemporary porcelain tiles with rectified tile edges mean grout lines are a super slim 3mm. With co-ordinating grout you can achieve a near seamless look and feel to spaces. Continuing this out on to the patio adds to that feeling of cohesion.

With indoor outdoor living all the rage, more of us are looking to seamlessly extend the living areas of our home using outdoor rugs and furniture to create a cosy indoor vibe, outside.

It’s not just about creating a contemporary patio area that is an extension of the lounge. Porcelain indoor outdoor tiles can be used to create pathways or stepping stones allowing you to bring a cohesive design to spaces.

Whether you have a sweeping patio, a small garden or a tiny courtyard, porcelain indoor outdoor tile options can work for you and allow you to flawlessly connect home and garden. This is a practical, beautiful and stylish material option.

Start by viewing all our 2cm porcelain pavers and their 8 or 9mm internal co-ordinating porcelain tiles. Click here to explore our ranges and begin by ordering samples!

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Poise porcelain 20mm outdoor tile – Pebble

Fusion porcelain 20mm outdoor tile – Sand

Nature porcelain sandstone effect outdoor tiles – Sand

Tone 2cm concrete effect porcelain tile – Concrete

Aspect 20mm Outdoor Porcelain Tiles – Charcoal

Fusion Porcelain Tiles – Limestone

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The TilePortfolio specialise in Italian and Spanish Porcelain and Ceramic tiles, in particular large format Porcelains and Porcelain tiles for inside and outside. Our carefully curated, stunning tile portfolios are beautifully presented online and supported by our fuss-free ‘go-the-extra-tile’ service. In addition, you can view our entire tile collection at our Northamptonshire Showroom. Visit our website for unmissable interiors inspiration. The TilePortfolio team are always available to chat, we’d be delighted to help with your project so please do get in touch.

Please note: We strongly recommend using a professional tiler for your project. Installation requirements may vary depending on the tiles you choose, the fixing products used and the specific conditions. Always check with your tiler regards the suitability of the tiles. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions.

How indoor outdoor tile options can transform your living space