If you have spare tiles left over from your most recent room update – don't throw them out. Or, perhaps there's a sample or two gathering dust bunnies in the cupboard. Well, it's time to put them to good use! Tiles are so versatile and hardwearing and they make excellent embellishments. From pretty garden decorations to clever furniture upcycles, take a look at these incredible DIY leftover tile ideas.
Here's a striking idea for using a large patterned tile. Instagramer @kerry.ann.chow has made use of a large black and white tile sample to transform a simple glass and bamboo IKEA NESNA bedside table. An affordable but impressive update, Kerry finished the project by painting the rest of the table black to match.
Brighten up your entryway way with a pretty handmade mosaic number sign. Anne Tyson has got so good at making these she sells them on the online marketplace Etsy. She uses a mix of porcelain and glass tiles, which are stuck onto a waterproof base with holes for screws.
Got any large marble or marble effect tiles leftover from your new bathroom remodel? Put them to good use by making an easy and practical tray. Interiors writer and blogger, Jen Stanbrook of Love Chic Living doesn't do many tutorials on her blog but felt this super easy DIY marble tray was worth a share and we agree! The tiles she chose required no cutting or mess and she then added kitchen cupboard carry handles with super strong glue.
This chic vintage low-level porch table looks striking now it has been covered with delightful and dainty patterned tiles. They were gathering dust in Designer @joannepalmisano sister's Californian garage until they rescued them to create this masterpiece.
Industrial-look, Crittall-style mirrors are a sought-after home accessory right now so the price tag is just as hot! The Sorry Girls have found a way of replicating the statement piece at a fraction of the price using IKEA mirror tiles. Inspired by TikToker @bailymarshall. Using large sheets of plywood, wood trim and nine packs of IKEA LOTS mirror tiles they've created a huge lean-to mirror that looks at home in their industrial studio space.
Whether it's adding colour to a fire surround or brightening up the hearth of a disused fireplace, you will only need a few leftover tiles to create beautiful results. The Otto House knocked through this previously boarded-up fireplace and added beautiful lime green hand-painted wall tiles. It's now a fun and colourful kid's bedroom!
Here's another beautiful idea for turning a large patterned tile into a tray. This time it's a pretty leftover tile from a bathroom remodel by I Spy DIY, with brass handles glued on with just a couple of drops of glue. The tray acts as a beautiful anchor to group and display stylish bathroom products. It also matches the statement floor, for seamless coordination!
If you have tiles leftover from updating the bathroom floor, don't stop there. Why not continue the colour and pattern up onto the bath panel? This rich terracotta and teal colour scheme by Africa, owner of The Vitamin D Project was created by sourcing other people's leftover tiles from eBay.
This pretty plant pot has been created by Hobbycraft by breaking up leftover tiles with a small hammer and sticking them onto a flower pot like a freehand jigsaw puzzle. To create a smooth finish leave gaps in between the jagged tiles and fill them with grout once you've finished your design.
Creative Instagrammer @Iamhayleystuart, has done it again with her DIY originality. Here, she collaborated with Dulux to paint her bedroom with the beautiful paint shade, 'Brave New Ground'. The rich earthy shade creates a warm backdrop for her statement headboard tiled with exotic Spanish-style terracotta tiles. It's now a dreamy sleep space!
We are in love with this cute hanging planter that looks like a garden disco ball! Audrey Oscura shows you how on her Instructables page using mirror tiles. The finished disco ball will throw light around your garden terrace turning it into an alfresco dance floor.
If you've got some striking tiles leftover why not use them in a different room to create some cute character? This small-scale kitchen splashback looks fresh and striking made with just a few hexagon tiles set behind the sink. This trick would look just as appealing in a cloakroom.
Sometimes simple is just perfect. @benchihome made these cube coasters from the leftover tiles from another DIY project. The linear design and chalky tone make amber tumblers look super chic. Add some rubber pads to the reverse to protect your surfaces from scratches.
Leftover statement floor tiles can look striking used upon a kitchen island. These vintage-style starburst tiles add character and pattern to an otherwise plain concrete wrapped worktop and bar.
Want your fridge magnets to match your kitchen tiles? The Merry Thought has done exactly that! Simply take a sheet of the same mosaic tiles you're using on your walls or floors, cut out the individual tiles and glue magnets to the back with strong glue. It's that easy! If you didn't choose mosaics for your wall tiles look for the same colour or material instead.
Frame a mirror with tiles to create a pretty focal point. Marianne, owner of blog In Between Chaos made this striking wall mirror with vinyl tiles but you would never guess. "I wanted to tie in the fireplace hearth with a piece on the mantel, and so I pulled the same design into this 'tile' framed mirror," Marianne explains. The same look could be created by mounting a circular mirror onto an individual tile.
Any stylist will tell you, a beautiful home can never have too many vases. Sure we love the classic clear glass versions but how about displaying beautiful blooms in a container with a touch of texture? Courtney Weston who owns Rooney Clothing created this statement piece by simply rolling a piece of tile mesh around a budget glass vase with adhesive and grouting. Clever!
Give your garden wall a Mediterranean update by mounting colourful and decorative tiles to white exterior walls. These ones are from Etsy but you can use any tile samples you have at home. Their glazing will keep them water-tight but you may need to bring them inside during the winter months as frost can make certain materials crack.
Statement wall tiles look beautiful on interior walls, especially when mounted in frames for a more homely finish. This black and gold tile art comes framed by tile artist Eliana Bernard. But, a DIY version could be easily achieved by mounting ready-made tiles in a box frame.
If you have lots of plain white tiles going to waste, they make fab mismatched coasters. Get creative with pens and paint and seal with a clear varnish. These citrus shaded coasters are from Anthropologie but DIY versions will look just as striking with small felt stickers or self-adhesive pads placed underneath.
Leftover mosaic tiles in soothing sandy, seashore tones will turn an inexpensive piece of cut-mirror-glass into a coastal-style piece that is timeless. Renovator, decorator and pattern maker, Kate, owner of Centsational Style still loves hers years later, especially when the iridescent tones "sparkle when it catches the sun in the daylight", she says.
Got a few statement floor tiles left over from relaying the hallway? Continue the look into the porch for a streamlined welcome. @renovations_of_cheshire gave this porch a whole new look by repainting the front door a fresh shade of blue which offsets the neutral-toned tiles.
Give a table that's seen better days a new look with a tiled worktop. Brit + Co used mixed tiles which enabled the DIYer to fit the surface perfectly. The finished table has a beautiful framed finish, too.
A rectangular but dull table lamp makes an ideal canvas to warm up with leftover mother-of-pearl mosaic tiles too pretty to throw away. The iridescent finish will sparkle when the light is turned on creating a delightful glow.
The humble BEKVÄM step stool has many uses, but none so pretty as this two-tier plant stand from The Ordinary Lovely. The duck-egg blue painted frame, set against a ceramic monochrome tile top, is utterly elegant. Don't forget to grout to make it waterproof!
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