There are many ways to add finishing touches to tiled areas, including metal trim in a color chosen to match your sink fittings.
‘When you have an interestingly-shaped tile, why not emphasize its shape by finishing with whole tile along the top edge?’ suggests Louise Ashdown, head of design at West One Bathrooms. ‘A contrasting wall paint color draws further attention to the detailing.’
Louise suggests this works particularly well with scallop, hexagon and teardrop shaped tiles – Zen Marble Scallop mosaic from Ca’Pietra are shown here. We think it works well as striking but subtle bathroom tiles for a small bathroom, too.
” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/rzjZD.bFcNWqszekE9LUbA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/fd3d315a7efd2fb6b904c520ada54ab4 class=caas-img data-headline=”23. Create curves with shapely tiles”> Bathroom tiles can, of course, be the focal point of a scheme, as in this room. The bathroom tiles above hit the trend for terrazzo bathrooms, too. It’s a look that’s best matched with contemporary fittings, though smaller repeat terrazzo patterns can suit more traditional spaces.
Note the color of the basin, which complements the color within the terrazzo – again, the trend for colorful fittings is on the rise.
” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/YEM7Dz1KDCEQoLdWO9gM8w–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/d13f83af62064c7d52d45fb1b832f138 class=caas-img data-headline=”22. Create a modern feel with terrazzo”> The tiles in this bathroom by Norsu Home aren’t obvious partners, but they create the perfect contrast within a small space to create a characterful finish. Matched with CP Hart’s Vola taps the result is glamorous. ” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/6yy8U4A5PCeRvYzVyMquxw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEwNTc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/b4fc6f407390d63995515bc133d4a5df class=caas-img data-headline=”21. Match contrasting bathroom tiles”> Underfloor heating is an excellent choice when considering wet rooms, as it speeds up the drying process after bathing. You do need to make sure you choose the right tiles for the flooring though.
‘Porcelain tiles are ideal for use with both wet (water) and dry (electric) underfloor heating systems and are good conductors of warmth,’ advises Rob Whitaker.
‘The type of underfloor heating recommended can vary depending on the size and shape of the room and its subfloor, but it is important to use a flexible adhesive and grout during installation to allow for thermal movement.’
‘The adhesive must be fully dry, which generally takes about seven to 10 days, before underfloor heating can be used.’
” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/e4yBSEH5aUIQXxIukKcQ_Q–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/db83dee883f0763ed7a5d6a807791be0 class=caas-img data-headline=”20. Pick the right tiles for underfloor heating”> Patchwork tiles may automatically make you think of bold color and pattern, yet depending on the choice of design, you can opt for a far more subtle approach.
These delicate tiles come in colorful designs and completely color-free for a varied degree of subtle pattern. The slightly textured design on the flooring also adds a slip-resistant effect, perfect for wet room or shower rooms.
” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/TZ0j1XnKjf0bsuO7LYK6KQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/cfd2007e0479faa6f26af76976fac7b8 class=caas-img data-headline=”19. Opt for a subtle patchwork pattern”> Vinyl has come a long way since its early days and is now seen as a sophisticated yet practical bathroom flooring idea. As well as being incredibly hardwearing, vinyl is also easy to clean and comes in a variety of styles.
In this inviting bathroom, the block color of the wall panelling and floor allows a wonderfully whimsical wallpaper with a strong motif to shine.
” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/qXyV537TJs_0IpT.95hfLA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/06cfc0b97b93e3b66c6eaba1000c5428 class=caas-img data-headline=”18. Play with scale”> The devil is often in the detail when it comes to creating a striking bathroom. Keeping it compact, penny tiles are small but impactful.
An excellent choice for bathrooms of all sizes, penny tiles are perfect if you’re looking for small bathroom tile ideas, but also look great in roomy spaces.
These timeless bathroom tile ideas will always add an interesting aesthetic, are extremely versatile and – like any good tile – are also easy to maintain in even the wettest of areas.
” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/eBFa80cCs2No02edRtRcCQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/0f17b15def096210cd23b865f6c6d9f3 class=caas-img data-headline=”17. Choose a small and subtle pattern”> Marble floor tiles evoke the refined sophistication of grand Parisian apartments. In this scheme, a marbled floor was chosen for practicality, as well as style.
White bathrooms provide the perfect plain backdrop for eye-catching fixtures and fittings. Here, the smart black bathtub with aged brass faucets anchors the look, reinforcing the classic aesthetic.
” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5oYx_JUBtMzeQyN1FpXLNg–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/39399f489705b01139bfae71b5af0c08 class=caas-img data-headline=”16. Stick with classic monochrome style”> Classic and timeless, Arabescato marble with its striking veining, embodies Italian elegance at its very best and is nearly always high on any list of bathroom tile trends.
Additional shades of grey on the blind and the wall ceramics bring cohesion to the simple, stylish look in the bathroom picture above.
” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8QbpYub54AFbq5tM4h1nSw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/7f3488c7c645b6dec765cfe33915bb50 class=caas-img data-headline=”15. Add instant luxury with marble tiles”> A striking and original bathroom wall idea is to hang a chevron motif that will give the scheme a refreshing, graphic edge. Colored tiles laid diagonally are all the more eye-catching against bold, dark flooring and co-ordinating fittings. ” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/_cR2WEqnpg8BzEmXYIBcyg–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/d09acea231b0c42b40ac213d25a2e360 class=caas-img data-headline=”14. Try the unexpected”> Beloved by ancient Chinese dynasties, the Moors and the Greeks, the enduring bathroom colors that combines blue and white takes on a fresh, modern feel in this colorful bathroom using contemporary furniture and pops of fresh yellow.
This scenic statement tile-look wallpaper echoes the traditional Portuguese azulejos still found on the palaces of Sintra, Lisbon and Porto, yet looks like the real thing when teamed with the rich denim blue porcelain floor tiles.
As well as being striking in color, these porcelain floor tiles add extra safety, too. ‘You should always use porcelain tiles in a family bathroom, including a slip-resistant design on the floor, as they are hardwearing and will still look good in years to come,’ advises Katie Gisby, senior design consultant at Ripples.
” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mrzOeQJVp793mgTyPTkZ5g–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/824eb7420ddb1e4f0654ea814acd5c10 class=caas-img data-headline=”13. Mix and match your materials”> ‘Many people are opting for subway-style tiles fixed in vertical, rather than horizontal brick-bond, patterns,’ explains Rob Whitaker of Claybrook.
‘While tiles might run all the way up to the ceiling in the wet zones, in other areas of the bathroom, half-height wall tiling offset with lovely bathroom paint ideas above ensures plenty of character,’ he adds.
” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/TcTUdTgCoVlFijvJMLlynw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/215b1e246b51969e72702335d2be313c class=caas-img data-headline=”12. Choose a vertical hang”> Black and white can be rather austere, so here, Otta Design has incorporated a mix of materials to add another dimension to the space.
The reflective qualities of the marble and the mosaic effect tiles work together to create a luxurious sanctuary, an effect worth noting if you’re looking for a spa bathroom.
The hexagonal floor tiles provide a subtle pattern without dominating, adding a sophisticated feel that brought the scheme together.
A frameless screen helps to achieve a luxurious wet room appearance, allowing the tiles to come to the fore, with a neat niche for toiletries contributing to the elegant minimalism of the scheme.
” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/KJwX6b._v.cVnovQqqcfdA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/21da71562251b593c02484d839b7e997 class=caas-img data-headline=”11. Play with shapes and color for variety”> Inspired by the colors of the ocean and with a crackle-glaze iridescent finish, these porcelain scallop-shaped tiles will add fresh impact to any showering space. Green is very much the color of the moment, and this vivid shade is both invigorating and refreshing – perfect for a shower area.
The bold shade is offset by the rest of the gray bathroom tiles, from the plain subway bathroom tiles on the adjacent walls to the matching faded patterned floor tiles that extend through the rest of the space.
” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HcPP_QoqVxUWTo5jDxnkBw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/0680291e455ac5118109d1ebf069a639 class=caas-img data-headline=”10. Introduce an ocean-inspired look”> Pump up the effect of decorative tile by clever use of color. Here, handmade patterned Turkish ceramic tile by Otto Tiles & Design have been used to clad the upper wall, creating a striking and practical backsplash behind the sink. The impact of the tile is enhanced by the selection of one color used to paint the lower wall, here a shade that picks up on the leaf detail of the tile to enhance the joyful effect. ” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kNVgbw.SrzlN1r1tFCAGAA–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTk2MA–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/e306650a523903a51b9928d82c0fc299 class=caas-img data-headline=”9. Introduce color and pattern with bathroom tiles”> Bathroom tiles can be used to bring texture to what is often a visually-flat space. Here, it has been done with bathroom backsplashes.
‘Half-height wall tiles can be used to create a sweeping backdrop that sets off a showpiece bath and vanity to perfection,’ says Yousef Mansuri, design director of C.P. Hart. ‘Here, the rich, musk green rectangular Luminous tiles provide color and textural contrast to the plain painted wall above and the simple, concrete-effect Boost floor tiles below.’
” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zP.1GPgcPHOXI1xhCkWiIw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/0a2fe2c1653335a6d50dadc4d65e0575 class=caas-img data-headline=”8. Use bathroom tiles for contrast”> A bold floor makes all the difference in this chic bathroom scheme by Shialice Spatial Design, offsetting the white bathroom tiles with pattern and deep color. Zenith cement tiles from Clé have been laid in a fun and individual pattern, their chalky, matt finish contrasting with natural white-grey marble shower area and sink backsplash. ” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/FSEOnZaCpgVvEwFcK11xwQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEwOTE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/061cfb1baf461ca59d11007db75608b3 class=caas-img data-headline=”7. Go graphic with bathroom tiles”> ‘The floor is a great place to add playful pattern to a rather minimal bathroom and will give the room that next level of detail and interest,’ says interior designer Katie Glaister, co-founder of K&H Design.
Here, glazed porcelain tiles, inspired by encaustic designs of old, introduce personality to this slender bathroom, their impact enhanced by the deep color used to paint the wall niche, drawing the eye along the room to boost the sense of space.
” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/GkVHk0emTv4.KfK8x9Vj7w–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyNTg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/7e1d963882c37b267b913c603296a7db class=caas-img data-headline=”6. Play with pattern”> Creating a wall mural is a sophisticated way to put your stamp on a space, as designer Sophie Head, founder, Sophie Head Interiors explains. ‘The vision the client and I had was about bringing the scene to life with birds and butterflies. This was given effervescence through bespoke shades of mauve, green and blue,’ she says. ” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/dAziaRuiyH6UcuCyVCBVEg–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/37053d16ffa3415d1ca7fce30a6b3044 class=caas-img data-headline=”5. Express artistic licence”> Taking bathroom floor tiles up the wall can elongate a small bathroom. Using the same tile can also improve the design balance, as Otta Design’s director Ali Johnson explains. ‘There’s pattern in the wallpaper, so we wrapped the tile up the wall rather than adding another finish,’ she says. ‘Color-matching the grout to the bath adds cohesion.’ ” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/MyeGHfqDbJkSbWx2i0rl3A–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/4b368bc0fb2a06d153f4b5fec662230d class=caas-img data-headline=”4. Create a wonder wall”> Bathroom tile ideas installed in a seemingly random pattern will inject a fun, graphic look that’s modern and fresh. ‘Getting a pattern to appear random actually takes a lot of time and patience,’ says Dyfed Price, creative director, Morph Interior. ‘It’s wise to do a dry layout of the pattern or draw it out on scaled paper. Then photograph your design for the tiler to follow.’ ” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/dPnOuOsvkdZsWuwZCvyMww–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/ca959e4d85bf31d3d0cc083ac8dcbbbf class=caas-img data-headline=”3. Be inspired by graphic design”> Breaking away from the rigidity of uniform connections can bring a more relaxed, organic look to your tiling. ‘This free-form installation style is gaining popularity. It’s a great way to create interest and zone in on a particular area of the bathroom – we love it focused around a walk-in shower,’ says Grazzie Wilson, creative lead, Ca’ Pietra. Hexagonal tiles are your six-sided friend for achieving this look. ” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/6dW2dNOCl8WxB8Akec9_sw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/c3fb10e02c3d933af88885d9fd0f267d class=caas-img data-headline=”2. Devise a shape shifting scheme”> A diagonal bathroom floor tile layout can yield big rewards in terms of impact. ‘Laying tiles on the diagonal and using interesting shapes, such as this chevron design, is brilliant for adding interest and making a space feel larger by blurring the overall outline of the room,’ says Louisa Morgan, creative director, Mandarin Stone. ” data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/xuVQwPs35OpiICuBoYU2.g–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homes_gardens_107/1c70bcec49e514dc7f56854eb6fc857d class=caas-img data-headline=”1. Switch direction”>
