Decorative tiles can enhance a bathroom, kitchen, patio or – with a little imagination – any other room in the house.

Of course, those with unlimited financial resources can write their own ticket when it comes to customizing interior and exterior decor, but do-it-yourselfers on a budget need not despair.

The many sizes and styles of tiles and borders were found in one aisle at The Home Depot in Marysville.

And bear in mind that tiles can be used for a variety of interior design items, such as trivets, coasters, trays, wall decor and other imaginative creations.

The Tulalip Home Depot in Marysville is at 9310 Quil Ceda Blvd., 360-657-5762. Visit The Home Depot Web site at www.homedepot.com, click on “store finder,” to find the store nearest you.

And don’t overlook other local hardware, home supply or carpet/flooring stores as potential tile outlets.

Mosaic musings: Purchased by the sheet, these mosaics are an economical and easy way to create a designer look for many interior and exterior purposes. Top photo, left to right: A sheet of 36 2-inch squares is $2.59; a 6-by-12-inch mosaic border is $7.26; a 3-by-12-inch strip is $3.97; and a 2-by-8-inch micro mosaic border strip is $5.40.

Something’s fishy: These fabulous fishies will add a whimsical touch to bathroom counter tops and tiled tub/shower walls, or as a group of decorative wall plaques; $2.47 per tile.

Fruit and floral 4x4s: Choose from a wide selection of 4-inch fruit-themed and floral tiles at varying prices, from $2.88 to $4.97 each.

Apple of My Eye; Lemon Tree, Very Pretty; and A Perfect Pear: Fruit tiles can be used to spruce up a kitchen counter or to make decorative trivets or coasters; $2.47 per 4-inch tile.

Borderlines: The designer look is in the details, and these border tiles can add an elegant finishing touch to any tile project. From left: light blue wave and darker blue rope borders (6 inch), $2.47 per tile; (Three tiles at right, top to bottom) Bordeaux grape border (6 inch), $2.96; fruit and Tuscany borders (6 inch), $3.41 each tile.