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14 Tiles Ideas for Fans of Shabby Chic Decor

Shabby chic tiles ideas - pale pink roses, hydrangeas and peonies, patterned tiles in pastel colours and eclectic patchwork tile patterns

Shabby chic is a popular style of home decor, but fans of the interior design style who have previously looked for suitable tiles might have struggled, as I did, to find something quite right. In this blog we have a selection of shabby chic tiles ideas to inspire you to create beautiful walls for your new kitchen or bathroom.

What is Shabby Chic?

Shabby chic is a style of interior design. It started in Britain in the 1980s, when people began to take design inspiration from old country houses. The World of Interiors magazine is credited with coming up with the term ‘shabby chic’ back then. It is a style of decor where furniture and accessories are chosen because they are obviously old and have signs of wear and tear, or are more modern and have been ‘distressed’ to make them appear aged.

Shabby Chic Colours and Styles

So in shabby chic decor, furniture and accessories should either be old, or look old and therefore have signs of distress or wear and tear. It is quite an informal, comfortable and inviting style of interior design. Colours should be soft and romantic, with pale blues, pinks and other pastel colours. White and cream are popular too, as are faded and bleached out shades and patterns. Light-coloured, sanded or painted wood is often part of the design. Shabby chic is a feminine and romantic style. Vintage floral patterns are often part of this interior design style - especially roses.

Shabby Chic Tiles Ideas

Given that shabby chic decor tends to be soft and feminine, the rigid lines and repetitive grid patterns usually present in a tiled wall can mean that getting this part of the room right can be a challenge. Here we look at some tiles which might suit a shabby chic room. Many of the tiles here are either based on antique illustrations - giving us the feeling of age we are looking for, or watercolour illustrations - giving us soft colours and delicate, romantic images.

They can be used subtly - simply a few flowers scattered here and there to break up an otherwise plain area, or pastel-coloured patterned tiles can be used together, creating larger patterns or eclectic patchwork designs.

Single Flower Shabby Chic Tiles

This rose is base on an antique illustration, giving the feeling of age which suits shabby chic decor

Baby Pink Rose Ceramic Wall Tile — handmade in Somerset

The design on this tile was originally a watercolour painting, creating a soft and feminine effect.

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Another delicate pink watercolour image - this time a Hydrangea flower - a popular alternative, or addition, to roses in shabby chic decor

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Another design which was originally an antique illustration - whites and shades of cream are also prevalent in shabby chic decor schemes

Peonies are also very popular in shabby chic decor. This pink Peony design is based on an antique illustration too.

Patterned tiles with a vintage style in soft, pastel colours and designs also look good in a shabby chic room

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Classic Pink Rose Ceramic Wall Tile — handmade in Somerset

Scattered Shabby Chic Tiles Patterns

A subtle tile pattern, using soft pink roses tiles to break up and soften a larger tiles area

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A similar idea - this time using Hydrangea flower tiles to create a subtle, feminine pattern

Check Pattern Shabby Chic Tiles

A check pattern can also break up a plain tiled wall. Using pastel colours such as these pale green and pink roses tiles softens the grid pattern, while adding interest.

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Another check pattern, this time with Hydrangea flowers in pink shades. The plain white tiles make the overall effect lighter.

Shabby Chic Seamless Tile Patterns

Seamless patterned tiles can be placed adjacent to each other to create a larger pattern. These pink and red roses tiles are very feminine and romantic - much in keeping with shabby chic style

These Hydrangea pattern tiles include delicate watercolour pinks, blues and greens.

Dark Pink Rose Ceramic Border Wall Tile — handmade in Somerset

Shabby Chic Tiles - Eclectic Patchwork Patterns

This pale pink patchwork tiles pattern includes Roses, Hydrangeas and Peonies - as single flowers and patterned tiles. A pattern like this creates a statement wall, while maintaining the soft floral style shabby chic is known for.

This patchwork tiles pattern is made up of a variety of soft pastel colours - ideal for the bleached and faded colour schemes used in shabby chic decor.

Your Turn!

So now you have a few shabby chic tiles options to consider! If you would like to see all of our tile designs, they can be found in our online shop.

We also have lots of other tiles ideas in our other blogs - our roses tiles ideas or hydrangea tiles ideas may be of interest too.

I hope you enjoy designing your new room and even more importantly - spending many happy years in it!

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