If you’re lucky enough to have a tiled hallway in your home, then you’ll know just how fantastic these spaces can look when their floors are flooded by the morning light as you put your shoes on for work.
Of course, even the best-looking hallways may need retiling eventually, and if your hallway is instead lined with carpet or wooden floorboards, then you may be thinking about laying new floor tiles in this heavy traffic space to cut back on cleaning and better reflect the core aesthetic of your home.
So, if you’re considering placing a new set of tiles in your hallway any time soon, take a look at our popular modern hallway tile ideas below for some inspiration to get you started!
What should you consider when browsing hallway tile ideas?
Before you set your sights on mixing and matching your favourite hallway tiles ideas, it’s first worth going over the core considerations when investing in new floor and wall tiles for your hallway.
To start with, you’ll need to think about the current décor of your home – industrial concrete-effect porcelain tiles aren’t necessarily going to go with a traditional Victorian or farmhouse style. So, step back and assess what category of design your home falls into, and then look for a set of hallway tiles that fit these criteria.
On top of this, you’ll also need to consider what material you’ll want your hallway tiles to be made from. If you find your hallway receives a lot of foot traffic, then a durable porcelain tile or natural stone tile is a must, whereas a softer natural stone may be fine if your hallway is not in regular use.
Similarly, you should also think about how easy your new tiles will be to clean. Again, porcelain tiles are very low maintenance, while certain types of natural stone may be more porous and therefore prone to staining than others.
What are the best tiles for a hallway?
While there is no single type of best tile for use in your hallway, porcelain tiles tend to be the preferred option for anyone seeking a durable and easy-to-clean tiling option. However, if you have a very specific aesthetic in mind, then there’s no reason not to go with natural stone tiles instead – provided you seal your stone tiles during and after installation.
Amiata Gris Stone-effect Porcelain Tiles
Hallway floor tile ideas
With what to consider covered, it’s now time to look at some of the more popular hallway tile ideas out there, starting with our favourite hallway floor tile ideas:
1. Keep things light and airy
Much like a small kitchen or bathroom that’s in need of more light, a set of neutral porcelain floor tiles can do wonders for brightening up a dark and narrow hallway space.
Pick whatever neutral tone you're drawn to and watch as your tiles bounce the natural light around the room, adding a fresh glow and increased sense of space. And if you opt for a darker grout, you can make your tiles stand out while also hiding any dirt that slips in between the gaps.
Mykonos Beige Stone-effect Porcelain
2. Capture that rustic aesthetic
An alternative option to shiny porcelain tiling, if a rustic and farmhouse aesthetic is what you’re after, then you can’t say no to a lighter set of limestone floor tiles or similar natural stone tile material.
Just as hardwearing as porcelain, the right stone floor tiles will only enhance your hallway space. Light stone can be used to complement an already warm space, while darker stone tiles can deliver a cosy contrast that feel rich with character.
Menton Tumbled and Brushed Limestone (image by @thehighlandhome)
3. Indulge in luxury
Looking to add a sense of refinement to your entryway that is sure to wow any visitors that step through your door? Look no further than a set of polished marble tile or marble-effect porcelain!
Evoking that classic feeling of luxury associated with traditionally expensive homes, the right set of marble floor tiles will not only add grandeur to your hallway, but their polished nature will again help to bounce incoming light around the space.
Calacatta Gold Polished Marble-effect Porcelain
4. Splash out on a patterned floor
Last, but not least, when it comes to hallway floors, it’s hard to go wrong with a traditional patterned floor. Be it a tried and tested black and white checkerboard or more exotic Mediterranean-inspired tiling, there are very few patterns that won’t work in such a space.
Better still, with the right patterned floor tile, you can create a sense of visual widening by making a visual feature of your small floor, which can do wonders for enhancing the welcoming feel of an otherwise compact hallway.
Hallway wall tile ideas
Moving on from hallway floor tile ideas, let’s now turn to hallway wall tile ideas. Somewhat of a rarity in most homes, it’s nevertheless possible to tile the walls of your hallway in a manner that looks stylish and visually appealing:
1. Master metros
Synonymous with subway halls, it’s really no surprise that metro tiles can also look fantastic when used correctly in your home hallway. Now, we’re not advocating a full sheet of metro tiles on your wall but having a vertically laid set going halfway up your wall can really make for a statement piece upon entering.
And thanks to the tonal versatility of wall tiles, doing this also allows you to pick from a much broader range of tile colours, letting you indulge in a shade of your choice to blend with your home’s aesthetic.
Cavendish Moss Green Metro Tile
2. Add a touch of terracotta
A more traditional tile option, and one that’s not seen nearly as often as it used to be, terracotta tiling, when used well, is still more than capable of making a tiled statement in your hallway.
For example, if your hallway also acts as utility or shoe space, then you can absolutely use terracotta wall tiles around the basin space and cabinetry to emphasise them and help them stand out while leaving the rest of your hallway styled in a complementary paint scheme.
Terracotta Light Porcelain Tiles
Find your perfect hallway tiles in our range
With the last of our ideas covered, you should hopefully now have plenty of inspiration to hand to start your hallway tiling project. And if you already have a tiling design in mind, then you should head over to the Stone Superstore range today.
From practical porcelain to durable natural stone, we have a wide collection of tiles available for you to browse. Why not visit our showroom to see your favourites in person, and don’t forget to read the other guides on our tile inspiration blog for more pieces like this one.
