Where Can Split Face Tiles Be Used?

Where Can Split Face Tiles Be Used?
20 February 2020

Creating a modern home should be a fun endeavour. Choosing what to include is a real passion for many people, and we love playing our own role in this at Stone Tile Company. We get a buzz from helping people find their perfect tile.

Bringing interest, beauty and style aplenty, split face tiles make a truly strong statement. We  believe the rise in popularity of split face mosaic tiles is aligned with customers seeking a strong statement and wanting to add individuality to a design scheme.

Split face tiles help people to create something distinctive and bespoke, as there is only natural stone that will allow this owing to its individual natural formations.

One beauty of the split face tile is its flexibility. This is a tile that works in a spectrum of areas, and with various colour schemes and overall styles. 

To help you identify the places in your home in which split face mosaic tiles can work really well, we’ve put together this latest Stone Tile Company blog.

Read on and discover all the places these trendy tiles can be fitted within the home or garden.

Split Face Tiles In The Kitchen

The kitchen is a busy and bustling place in the majority of modern homes as the popularity of open-plan living grows. It’s no longer solely the place where food is prepared, it’s a social space where you can chill and relax too.

If you want to bring split face mosaic tiles to your kitchen area, there are a selection of ways to do this that work really well.

silver split face mosaic tiles in a modern kitchen setting

One is around sinks and stoves. Split face tiles are tough and resilient, meaning they can deal with splashback and the like with ease. 

Split face tiles are also a good option as kitchen upstand tiles. These can run along work surfaces and allow for a seamless transition from surface to wall using split face tiles. 

Ivory split face mosaic tiles as a feature wall in a relaxed dining room space

And of course, given the visual impact and impressive capabilities that split face tiles have, a feature wall is a strong option here. Kitchen and dining area feature walls can boost that feeling of luxury and quality in these spaces with ease.

sparkle ice grey split face mosaic tiles used as a TV wall in a spacious kitchen

Deoli green split face tiles used in an open plan kitchen diner.

The hub of the home now forms a place to relax, a place to dine and a place to cook, and split face mosaic are the perfect solution to link these key areas together. 

Split Face Tiles And Fireplaces

The fireplace of any home is an eye-catching, interesting feature that exudes a feeling of comfort and cosiness. 

Cuddling up by the fireplace during the winter months is a wonderful way to spend your time. With split face tiles surrounding your fireplace, you can make a gorgeous feature here.

sheera multicolour split face mosaic tiles as a fireplace surround in a living room

These tiles can complement a log burner or an electric fire with no issue, providing the perfect backdrop for those cosy evenings.

split face mosaic tiles around a television and fireplace area in a modern home 

Split Face Tiles In the Living Room 

If you are thinking of  using split face tiles in the living room, a strong option is having them as a tv wall. The television is often a focal point for many families, where you can relax and watch their favourite show.

deoli green split face tiles as a backdrop to a modern living room space

beautiful sparkle white split face mosaic tiles in a chic, modern living room space

Creating a cinema style room is also a key trend and split face mosaic tiles are perfect for creating a sleek backdrop to an amazing media unit. You could just imagine chilling in front of this amazing media wall!

sparkle ice grey split face mosaic tiles as a feature wall in a comfy living room

You might think that natural stone could feel cold in the home, however this stunning tile actually brings a touch of warmth with its organic structure.

By adding split face tiles to a living room feature wall and making this the background for your tv setup, you can create a space that’s relaxing, chic and engaging in equal measure. 

As in the kitchen area, split face mosaic tiles make for great feature wall options in the living room too. The texture and style of split face wall tiles makes for intrigue throughout the home, and the living room is definitely a space in which they can reach their full potential.

Split Face Tiles In The Bedroom

Wanting a modern style in the bedroom space? Split face tiles can bring this with no problem. A statement wall within the bedroom brings a whole new dynamic to things.

We really love the impact split face tiles have in a bedroom, adding interest through strong colour choice, texture and feel. 

split face silver grey mosaic tiles as a tv surround in a living room space

Split Face Tiles In The Bathroom

Clean and clinical is often the order of the day in the bathroom. Split face tiles offer that sense of no fuss, while also being able to maintain interest and have a wider effect on the feel of a room. 

Adding texture and style to the bathroom through split face tiles can help to easily create that relaxing yet practical space. 

sparkle ice grey split face mosaic tiles as a bathroom wall with freestanding bathtub visible

split face black mosaic tiles as a feature wall in an impressive modern bathroom space

Creating a luxury escape you’ll want to relax is up there with ensuring your kitchen is on trend. There’s no reason why you can’t create a luxury spa environment in your own home. in and add some texture to your bathroom walls. Perfect for behind a bath or basin to bring some contrast to your walls

Split Face Tiles In The Hallway

Hallways are a funny sort of place in the home. You don’t tend to spend much time in them, but they can shape and impact the overall feel of things quite substantially.

By bringing split face tiles to any hallway space in your home, there’s a chance to add strength and style in places that might go without ordinarily. 

The key to creating a beautiful home is to put thought into every part. Hallways are no different, and split face tiles can take things to new levels here. No need to keep painting the stairway wall too when those sticky fingers keep going up and down it too!Deoli green split face used on stairs wall

Split Face Tiles Outdoors

A really strong element of split face mosaic tiles is their ability to work both inside your home and outdoor.

You might consider adding split face tiles to the façade of a house and bring a whole new element to the aesthetics at play.

Rustic black split face used outside on front of house.

Ivory split face mosaic tiles on an exterior wall of a home beside the front door

Rustic black slate tiles used externally on shed wall.

Equally, garden walls can benefit from split face tiles and used as a really interesting cladding option that can reshape exterior spaces of any home.

black slate split face used on garden planter.  

And if you’re investing in a BBQ area or terrace, the qualities that split face brings to the indoors can easily be shifted to your outdoor spaces too and will extend your living space to your garden too.


sheera multicolour split face mosaic tiles in the interior of a BBQ and summer house space

Adding Split Face Tiles To Your Home

The Stone Tile Company range of split face tiles is rich and diverse, providing you with the choice you need to make a strong decision for your home’s interiors. With natural stone slate, quartzite and porcelain options, the choice is vast and the quality is strong.

We helpfully outline which tiles work in which spaces, as well as offering a host of colour choices and finishes including natural riven and matt. It’s a comprehensive choice that is continuing to prove popular with discerning buyers.

Be sure to browse through our in-depth split face fitting guide. Put together by our expert team, this guide provides you with all the information, tips and tricks to get the most out of your purchase and bring about the positive addition you want. 

This guide offers insight into what tools you will need, how to prepare your walls, and the installation process. 

We have a great delivery service, so take a look at what we can provide. And if there’s any other information you may need, please do not hesitate to contact the Stone Tile Company team.