Come summer or winter, the outdoor area of any Melbourne home is a hub of entertainment, a place for relaxation, and a chance to landscape your dream backyard. When incorporating tiles in outdoor spaces the design opportunities are endless.
Before choosing your outdoor floor tiles and pavers
Before choosing your outdoor floor tiles and pavers, consider what type of mood you want to create in your yard. Perhaps you want to create a backyard oasis with lots of plants and neutral stone floor tiles, or perhaps you are looking to chase a modern look with large dark grey pavers contrasting a light blue tiled pool.
When selecting natural stone for your outdoor area, it’s important to consider options like travertine, bluestone pavers, granite, and limestone. Each material offers unique benefits:
travertine provides a classic look with excellent heat resistance, bluestone pavers are highly durable and ideal for Melbourne’s changing weather, granite is celebrated for its strength and modern appeal, while limestone adds a soft, timeless charm. Understanding their durability, maintenance needs, and suitability for outdoor applications will help you make a choice that enhances both the style and functionality of your space.
Incorporating floor tiles and pavers into your outdoor area creates a lasting, stylish landscape for your outdoor are whatever your vision may be.
Working with different coloured, large pavers and floor tiles is a crafty way to manipulate space and style. If your outdoor area is cozy large pavers can make the yard look double its size when placed correctly. Alternatively, for very large spaces smaller floor tiles can be used to make areas of the yard look more intimate.
Contrast pavers with floor tiles to differentiate different areas of the outdoor space. Around the pool use large pavers to elongate the pool and thus the space around it, while using smaller, textured floor tiles around the patio or decking area. This way different sections of your outdoor entertainment area are defined and manipulated to create the desired look.
Outdoor Tile Ideas: Modern Meets Lush Garden Charm
Experiment with the placement, colour and texture of your floor tiles to create a unique outdoor space that is the perfect balance of modern and rustic, or luscious garden and minimalist. Combine a green, lush garden landscape with the modern edge of floor tiles or paver by spacing the tiles out and allowing grass and various plants to grow through the cracks. To add more colour such
as green or blue to your otherwise greyscale modern outdoor area try coloured mosaic tiles inside your pool.
When designing your outdoor area choose tiles that will compliment your home and the decor that is pre-existing. That way you will cut costs while looking like you spent thousands on coordinating furniture and floor tiles. To create the illusion of a large house and yard use the same pavers or floor tiles to pave your outdoor and indoor space. This way your home has a seamless flow through and your home looks larger than it really is.
Installation Tips for Outdoor Tiles
Proper installation is key to ensuring the longevity and appeal of your outdoor tiles and pavers. Start with thorough substrate preparation to create a stable foundation, and ensure appropriate spacing for grout lines to accommodate natural expansion and contraction. While confident DIYers (Do It Yourself) can handle some projects, seeking professional installation is recommended for larger or more complex areas to achieve a flawless finish and prevent future issues.
To keep your natural stone tiles and pavers looking their best, regular cleaning with mild, stone-safe solutions is essential. Sealing the tiles helps protect against stains, water damage, and weathering, especially in outdoor environments like Melbourne’s. Avoid harsh chemicals that can damage the surface, and promptly clean spills to prevent staining. Routine care ensures your outdoor space remains beautiful and durable for years to come.
Planning Your Budget for Outdoor Tiles
Understanding the cost of natural stone tiles and pavers is crucial for planning your project. Materials like travertine pavers Melbourne or limestone typically range from $30 to $400 per square meter, while premium options like granite or bluestone pavers may cost more. Factor in installation costs, which can vary depending on the project’s complexity, and budget for ongoing maintenance to preserve the tiles’ appearance and functionality.
Not satisfied with just tiling your floors?
Take tiles vertical by creating a natural stone feature wall. Behind the pool or next to the outdoor dining furniture, a tile feature wall acts as the finishing touch that will ultimately tie all of your outdoor landscaping efforts together.
If you’re overwhelmed with floor tile styles or if you just want some guidance in choosing the right stone, size and finish for your landscaping project take a walk through our Hoppers Crossing showroom or contact us online. Let RMS Traders help you design your dream Melbourne and Geelong homes.
