Embossed Tin Ceiling Tiles: Recycled & Repurposed

Who doesn't love the charm and character that an embossed tin ceiling provides?  Once found only in historic homes, these wonderful architectural details are the perfect way to add some vintage personality to your home. 

You don't need to install an entire ceiling or wall to get the look - adding just one single tile to your decor - either as is, or configured and upcycled into something entirely new - is easy and inexpensive. Check out these awesome examples of tin ceiling tiles used both traditionally and creatively, and I think you'll agree!


Peace sign wall art made from vintage tin ceiling tiles

Tin ceiling tiles in the bedroom...

Tin tiles as a headboard (above and below) photos via Apartment Therapy

Use reproduction tiles when vintage ones are hard to find or too costly for your budget

I love the weathered look of these old tin tiles used as a headboard!



Headboard made with an old door and ceiling tiles by DoormanDesigns via Etsy


As wall art...

These large old tiles look great above the fireplace mantle! via BHG

As bedroom wall decor...

Old ceiling tins as wall art

Tin tiles as wall art



Tin ceiling tiles incorporated into furniture...

DIY china hutch idea from Lowes



Buffet with tin doors from Revampt





Cabinet with tin tile inserts in doors




Kitchen cabinet door DIY from BHG





This DIY idea used a mirrored door as the base - the embossed tile insert at the top is the perfect finishing touch.


Traditionally used on ceilings and walls...




A variety of weathered old ceiling tiles





Charming in the bathroom



Painted tin tile ceiling

Tin ceiling tiles in the kitchen...


What a beautiful ceiling! Click to learn all about tin ceiling tiles from This Old House

A popular look: Tin kitchen backsplash

via This Old House

Backsplash

Refrigerator covered with tin (also below)



This Mexican punched tin has the same look as, and is an alternative to ceiling tiles



Stove hood made with vintage tin tiles



This kitchen ceiling is sleek and elegant!



Painted ceiling tiles lend a softer, embossed look to a ceiling

via Apartment Therapy

Wall decor

This entire wall was covered with tin tiles - what an amazing look!



Tin tile wall at Four & Twenty Blackbirds NYC



Tin tile fireplace surround from This Old House



Tin tiles used as a heat shield behind a wood stove



What a great use of ceiling tiles!


Tin ceiling tiles as home decor and artwork...

Ceiling tin art by FloralAccents via Etsy



Ceiling tile planter box from This Old House



Tri-fold screen made from vintage ceiling tins






Tin frame mirrors (above) and star (below) from Olde Good Things






Art Deco style tin tile chalkboard DIY instructions

Shelf made from antique ceiling tins by Vintagehomeaccents

Mirror made from an antique ceiling tin by JoyFrameworks

Wall pocket sconce made from a vintage ceiling tin

Birdhouses made from vintage ceiling tins

Tin hooks (above) by Architiques

Waste can made from an old tin tile by oldtinstuff via Etsy

Ceiling tin displayed outdoors



A mosaic of tin tiles makes up this decorative rooster from Vintagehomeaccents



Quilted tin pastel frames by Dryads Dancing

Mantle made from old ceiling tin cornice by littleshop86 via Etsy



Birdhouse with tin tile roof by LynxCreekDesigns



Ceiling tin art 



Lamp bases made from vintage tin tiles

Ceiling tin Christmas trees

1895 vintage ceiling tin advertisement



Antique Art Nouveau tin tiles



Apparatus for creating tin tiles




Click to read more about the history of embossed tile ceilings from This Old House

What do you think?