Using outdoor tiles is one of the simplest ways to make a garden look more designed and put together. Here are a few practical ways that you can use tiles to completely revamp your outdoor area
1. Create a Defined Patio Area
Tiles instantly create a clean, structured patio for outdoor furniture, dining, or lounging.
Even a small tiled area can make a garden feel more like an outdoor room. Patio areas are a great way to make the space more usable, comfortable, and visually finished.
When tiling a patio you can use tile that are less than 2cm thick, as long as you have a concrete base. Use porcelain tiles for maximum durability.
Our tile pick: Rockstone White Slab Porcelain Tile 60x60x2cm
2. Connect the House to the Garden
Using tiles just outside the back door helps blend indoor and outdoor spaces, especially if the colour or style matches interior flooring. Check out our range of "Inside out" tiles for matching indoor and outdoor tiles
Our tile pick: Denmark Sand Slab Porcelain Tile 50x100x2cm
3. Frame Garden Features
Tiles can highlight certain areas like:
- a seating area
- a fire pit
- a raised flower bed
- a BBQ or outdoor kitchen
- a covered space.
- an outdoor feature wall
Our tile pick: Brickstone Grey Porcelain Tile 16.3 x 51.7cm
4. Add Pathways
Tiles can be used to create walkways through grass or gravel, which:
- makes the garden feel more designed
- keeps shoes clean in wet weather
- adds visual structure.
Note: Make sure to look for tiles that are 2cm thick when laying tiles without a concrete base
Our tile pick: Carpet Sand Porcelain Tile 50x100x2cm
5. Add Contrast with Plants 🌿
Neutral tiles paired with greenery create a nice contrast that makes plants stand out more. Whether you use tiles for paving, as a garden wall or as a raised flower bed border, using contrasting colours can take the design of your garden to the next level
Our tile pick: Provence 589 White Porcelain Tile 59.4 x 89cm
6. Mix Materials
Combining tiles with gravel, grass, or raised planters adds texture and makes the garden feel more interesting. Good outdoor tiles give the garden structure, usable space, and a finished look.
Our tile pick: Tea Olivia Slab Porcelain Tile 50x100x2cm
7. Use Large Tiles to Make the Garden Feel Bigger
Large-format tiles with fewer grout lines can make smaller gardens feel more open and modern. This works well for smaller garden areas, or small patios.
Our tile pick: Art Sky 100 Porcelain Tile 100x100x2cm
At Delforno, we have a vast range of outdoor tiles to suit every garden style and size. Whether you’re looking for sleek, modern designs, rustic natural stone, or something in between, our collection offers durable, weather-resistant options that will stand the test of time.
From creating elegant patios and stylish walkways to framing seating areas and highlighting feature spots in your garden, our tiles provide both function and style. With a variety of colors, textures, and formats, it’s easy to mix and match to reflect your personal taste and transform your outdoor space into a place you’ll love spending time in.
If you can't find what you're looking for contact us today, we're here to help make your dream garden a reality