For our latest lookbook, we have collected ten examples from the Dezeen archive of interiors where vibrant, patterned tiles take centre stage.
Often seen in southern European countries such as Spain and Italy, patterned ceramic or encaustic tiles can be used to create striking decorations for floors and walls.
Durable and easy to clean, in warmer climates tiles can even function as a decorative alternative to rugs, as seen in these ten projects from Dezeen's archive.
This is the latest roundup in our Dezeen Lookbooks series providing visual inspiration for the home. Previous recent lookbooks have showcased broken-plan layouts and hotel bedrooms.

Barcelona apartment, Spain, by Narch
Narch Architects removed a number of internal walls to create the interior for this apartment in Barcelona, shining a spotlight on its encaustic tile floors, which back to the 20th century. Without the walls to mark the boundaries between the different rooms, the tiled floors, previously in separate rooms, now sit together to form rug-like floor decorations.
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Austin Proper Hotel and Residence, US, by Kelly Wearstler
Kelly Werstler's warm interior design for this hotel in Austin, Texas features a wall clad in joyful Portuguese-style tiles.
Vintage rugs have been placed on the wooden floors, creating a vibrant pattern clash that adds to the hotel's bohemian vibe.
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Tsubo House, UK, by Fraher &...