Are the walls in your finished basement a bit on the blah side? If you answered yes, then you are likely here to check out other unique wall covering options – like tiles. Wall tiles can add character and life to just about any room whether you intend to tile the entire room, one wall, or just a section of a wall. Apart from the fact that tiles are easy to clean, thereby minimizing the need for frequent repainting, they can give the basement a more modern feel. For example, you can use special colors to bring nature inside, or even add a sense of calm with blues or add white tiles for a bright and shimmery appearance.

With the variety of tile shapes, sizes, and colors now available, finding interesting designs and colors is not a big deal. You can use colored glass tiles for whimsical look in nearly any area of the basement. You can use multi-colored tiles on an accent wall in the entertainment area. Make the basement bar or kitchen area come alive with the use of fanciful wall tiles with images of food items, beverages, or other interesting designs to bring life to this area.

Some Ideas that Will Add to Your Basement Areas

  • Tile and Paint: You don’t have to tile the entire wall, unless you want to. Instead, consider using tiles to create a pattern and use contrasting paints color in-between for a special look that can be a centerpiece of a room. Take the opportunity to create a very unique piece of artwork on your wall.
  • Tile the Cabinets or Bar: Consider making a statement with tiles on the cabinets for that look at me feature in the basement kitchen or bar area. Using tiles on the cabinets will create a unique design element in your basement. It doesn’t matter what color or decor you use in your kitchen you will find tiles in the same color or contrast for the look you want.
  • Tiles Only: Of course, you can decide to tile an entire wall for effect, or you can even go all out and tile a full room with eye-catching designs. This project may be very expensive depending on the type of tiles you use and the area of the walls.
  • Contrasting Tiles: How about using wood and ceramic tiles to jazz up a bar in the entertainment room?
  • Other Unique Ideas: Use wall tiles instead of door trim for an interesting touch. Most basements have egress windows, so consider using tile to outline the windows and draw attention to the bit of natural light that comes through them.

With the right designer, you can create amazing walls using different types of wall tiles. Tile lends itself to a wide variety of styling options that are limited only by your creativity and budget. Whether you are renovating or making an addition to your home, think about incorporating wall tiles into the overall design. This way you can add your personality to the finished look.

THE STRUCTURE

The structure is the most important part of remodeling the basement. Here at Matrix Basement Systems, we remodel basements using Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs), MgO Board, Tyroc Subflooring, and Rockfon Ceiling Tiles to ensure that the basement is structurally sound so you have the creative freedom to decorate as you wish. The walls are ready to be painted, tiled, or finished to your precise desires by the time we’ve finished with the installation.