You Never Thought About Using Tile Like This

By Allison Hanrahan, The Nest

We spend so much time focusing on the inside of our homes, that sometimes we overlook our outdoor space. But in the summertime, our patios, backyards and balconies become extensions of our living space and deserve a lot of more our attention. So how can you turn your standard lawn into an outdoor oasis? In their 2017 summer entertaining report, Pinterest found that searches for outdoor tiling are up over 30 percent—which inspired us to see just how everyone's using ceramic to update their outside spaces.

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Step by Step

Image via Emily Henderson

Carry over a tiled floor onto a staircase for a really cohesive and impactful look. Opt for bold geometrical tiles in a bright and inviting color, then balance out the color with neutral furniture.

Tile Tipsy

Image via Studio Atelier

A backyard bar is always a good idea. Contrast the bold colors of nature with black and white tile, industrial bar stools and black ceramic planters.

Wonder Wall

Image via Studio Atelier

Break up all the blank space of your home's exterior with a stunning tile accent wall.
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Area “Rug"

Image via Decoholic

Nix those pesky outdoor rugs and replace them with large patterned tiles underneath your patio furniture.

Room with a View

Image via Alexander & Co.

Whether you've got a massive veranda overlooking the water or a tiny NYC balcony, tile takes the style factor up a notch.

Outdoor Oasis

Image via Fella Villas

Say goodbye to those dingy wooden stalls and hello to spacious open-air showers.
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Colorful Courtyard

Image via Vogue

Let's be real—most of us don't have a courtyard to deck out like this one, but we can definitely take notes.

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