What is Tortoiseshell Tiling?
Tortoiseshell or fish scale tiles, the name speaks for itself and gives a good idea of what this type of original tile is. Right now, the trend in tiling is in geometry. This is why we find tiles with original shapes, for our greatest happiness. The tortoiseshell tiles take up in a simplified way the singular shape of the fish scale, without the sticky side that goes with fresh fish. Its round and organic shape recall the Art Deco universes. But what we like is the feeling of well-being that comes from the repetition of the pattern, without being enclosed by the rectilinear pattern of classic tiles. There is also an idea of Japanese patterns, which generally represent waves in a very symbolic way.
In Which Rooms to put Tortoiseshell Tiles?
The first idea that comes to mind is the bathroom. We have the aquatic side of the fish scale which regains the humidity of the bathroom. For years, supermarkets have sold wallpaper with fish for the bathroom. We will still agree on the fact that tortoiseshell tiles are less kitsch than the wallpaper that represents the seabed.
We can also think of the kitchen, for the credenza for example. I am not vegan for around and I love to eat fish … But in kitchen decoration, it is also a way of decorating without having to play on decor accessories that easily take grease and dust. It is also a way to give a facelift to an aging kitchen, to modernize your living space.
Finally, fish scale tiling does not only have its place on the walls of the house. It can also be found on the ground. A somewhat sad corridor can be energized thanks to an original floor covering.
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