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House cladding ideas and design

For house cladding ideas, porcelain is the perfect material for the job. Its durability and the ability to adapt to different temperatures makes it perfect for exterior use. Explore the latest house cladding design with our advice and inspiration, suitable for creating any design style, whether that be minimalist or classic.

Home facades trends and styles

Like with interior design, exterior design goes through phases of trends and change, and fresh new ideas are always popping up. Outdoor wall cladding ideas are continuing to evolve into features of personal and stylistic expression. From wood effect facades to light and moody aesthetics, you have a variety of latest trends to pick from. Biophilic facades and ventilated facades alongside sustainable materials are rising stars, with architects focusing on green design and ethical consumption. Since they’ve burst onto the scene, large format tiles have dominated home facade trends and styles. Explore a couple of these house cladding ideas.

Wood effect design

To design a facade that blends in seamlessly with its surrounding environment, you need to mimic the materials found in the environment. Wood effect outdoor wall tiles can be used in both rural and urban projects to help achieve this look. Outdoor wood effect tiles like our Log range offer the colours and the natural look of wood but with the durability of porcelain. Perfect for exterior walls, balconies, porch areas, and garden walls.

Dark look design

For modern exterior cladding ideas dark coloured facades have been favoured by architects and designers over the recent years. Whilst light colours like white, light grey, and cream are timeless and classic options for facades, our dark outdoor tiles bring the drama to the exterior design of the house. Black, dark grey, and dark blue are all colours that add glamour and modern sophistication to buildings. Pair with bespoke outdoor lighting and landscaping for a perfectly polished look.

Large format design

Large format tiles have been on the scene for a while now and it's safe to say they're a dominating size preference. These tiles create a perfectly seamless look which highlights the premium quality of the tiles and creates stunningly modern and contemporary aesthetic. So, if you're looking to make a statement and showcase the best of the best, these large format tiles are for you.

Types of house facades

There are multiple house facade ideas, each with their own characteristics and benefits. But most importantly, they’re typically designed to look good. Facades, when designed right, are pieces of art. From brick to glass to concrete, there’s a variety of materials used for exterior facades but if you're looking for something special and unique, then our outdoor porcelain tilesare for you.

Classic facades

Marble and stone effect porcelain tiles are the ideal option for classical house facades ideas, marble and stone effect porcelain tiles are the ideal option. Drawing inspiration from classical buildings, modern architects now use marble and stone effect tiles to recreate the classical aesthetic with modern materials. White marble is typically seen on classical facades, but any light-coloured marble will work just as well. Our marble effect tiles are available in a variety of light and neutral colours, perfect for helping you design a classical facade.

Modern facades

With the changing styles of modern buildings, architects have always had a preference for materials that offer stylish aesthetics, durability, and ease of maintenance. Porcelain is an innovative and versatile product that allows architects to design cutting edge house facade ideas. Large format tiles are favoured in modern designs as well dark colours like grey. Concrete effect grey tilesare also extremely sought after in modern facade design.

Rustic facades

Rustic charm can be added to the house facade by using our stone and wood effect porcelain tiles. The rustic facade style is natural and simplistic, and so our nature inspired products are perfect at helping you create this aesthetic. These facades work well on rural buildings but can be juxtaposed into urban areas to create a bold and unique statement.

Minimalist facades

Large format tiles are preferred by architects and homeowners for their minimalist aesthetic. The main idea behind minimalism is less is more. And so there really isn't anything better than simple large format porcelain tiles to help create this aesthetic. From single coloured tiles with sleek finishes to large marble effect tiles, the minimalist facade can easily be created using our products range.

Trendy colours for the exterior of the house

Colours, like all design trends, are ever evolving and ever changing. New colours are thrown into the mix every season and whilst some are only around for a fleeting moment, others stand the test of time. Colours like white, black, and neutrals are timeless, forever trendy and never out of style. Perfect for exterior wall cladding ideas, these colours are foolproof and are guaranteed to always make a sophisticated statement. New trendier colours such as grey, blue, and brown are also an option for exteriors and these colours offer you the freedom to get creative.

Cladding ideas for exterior walls

Cladding for exterior walls is an innovative and unique option that offers many advantages to both the home and the homeowner. Aside from its ability to create unique and creative aesthetics, porcelain cladding is also durable and hard wearing. The physical properties of porcelain such as its resistance to chemicals, its ability to adapt to temperature, and its resistance to scratches and abrasion, makes it a highly advantageous material for exterior design. It's also a sustainable and eco-friendly material that is safe and easy to install. And being available in a diverse range of colours, effects, and finishes means that architects are not limited in their freedom to create unique and stunning house cladding.

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