Use Tile To DIY A Unique Door Frame To Elevate The Look Of Your Home

Door frames are certainly not the first feature you'd think of beautifying in a home. They're meant to hold your doors in place, not catch the eye, right? Wrong. If you're on a mission to add personality into your decorating scheme, no element is too insignificant to serve as a focal point. In other words, your doorway can also join in on the fun. Cover it in decorative, patterned tiles and watch it steal the show à la Mediterranean style.

Of all the stunning tile trends that are gaining popularity, this approach doesn't require any mortar, glue, or caulking. So not only is it easy to do, but it's also renter-friendly. You'll obviously need to measure the width of your door frame before shopping for tiles. For the most part,1-inch, 2-inch, and 3-inch tiles would work, though you can go bigger if you decide to stick the tiles around the frame instead of on it. Also, have a handful of mounting putty ready. Oh, and did we mention this décor tile idea can be done on both interior door frames and exterior entryways? Let's get into the how.

You'll start with the most fun (and overwhelming) part of the DIY: Choosing a tile design. In the case of Instagram user @irisgutie, her chosen theme was bold and colorful, so she went with Talavera tiles, namely the 100 Hand-Painted Talavera Mexican Tiles by COLOR Y TRADICIÓN. Prefer something a little less flamboyant? Monochrome tiles, like the handmadetalavera Black and White Folk Art Tiles on Etsy, might be more up your alley. You could always pick a design that better complements your interior scheme. For instance, a floral tile set fits right in a country-style home, while a more modern space would call for a checkerboard tile door surround.

Once you've got the goods, the next step is to hang them up. You'll first want to lay down some clear/white contact paper on the door frame (or your wall if that's where you'll use the tiles). This will act as a barrier so the mounting putty doesn't pull off paint or leave permanent stains. Then, simply set each tile in place with a blob of putty. And that's how to give your home a bold geometric update using ceramic tiles in the most unexpected place. Just be wary if you've got curious little hands at home since the tiles are easy to peel off.