Pattern tiles vs shape tiles
Tiles, you see them more and more these days. Where in the past it was mainly seen as functional, think of the 1930s hall or the white tiles in the kitchen, it is now an indispensable element in your interior. Not only the kitchen, hall or bathroom is decorated, what do you think of behind or under the fireplace, your countertop or just your wall? Do you dare to take on the challenge of placing it wherever you want? Is there still that enormous choice... Which tile is it going to be?
Pattern tiles
Patterned tiles, we also call them Portuguese cement tiles. You can even see them at the hardware store these days! And yes, they are usually cheaper there. But, be careful. 99% of the time, these are not real cement tiles. The quality is poor and the patterns are dull. Portuguese cement tiles are made by hand, piece by piece. A real handmade product, made with love. This cannot be cheap. These cement tiles, once laid, also need love and attention. They must be properly impregnated and you may only clean them with certain agents. So something truly unique in your home!
These tiles are mainly known for their colorful appearance and the variation in patterns. Some tiles consist of 1 pattern and some you have to put together to see the large pattern. At Designtegels.nl we have more than 1000+ variations, different colors and different shapes. You can therefore go as wild as you want. Are you going for a quiet pattern in a quiet color? Or a patchwork of different patterns and different colors? Both are sold in large quantities!
Shape tiles
Shaped tiles? Well, I don't know if the name is correct, but what else do you call them? Tiles that consist of different shapes. Hexagon, rectangle, Laterna, Hungarian point, fish scales. It's all possible these days! These shaped tiles are (usually) not cement tiles but baked tiles. Originating from Morocco or Spain. But make no mistake, these tiles are also made by hand, one by one. Thanks to the different finish, these tiles are easier to maintain. Because they are baked and glazed, you don't have to impregnate them and you can clean them with whatever you want. Because they are glazed, they also have a completely different look, usually shiny.
In the collection of these tiles you also have a huge variety of colors. We have a color blue in 6 different shades, so it's difficult to choose! Because it is a hand-crafted product, the color per tile will always differ slightly, which makes it all playful.
Made your choice?
Did I make the choice a bit easy? Then I have another nice twist. Namely a combination of both tiles! The hexagon cement tile. This was designed and produced by Designtegels.nl itself and is only available from us. How more unique do you want it to be! And we love exciting patterns, so this shape is extra emphasized by the graphic print on the tile, so you get a great exciting effect when you put them in your hall or kitchen.