Bathroom tile design ideas are as many as the imagination can create. Look for tile design ideas online or in magazines and books. Or create a truly unique design of your own. Play around with the size, texture and colour of your design. Create an intricate pattern using your tiles that compliments the shape and style of your room. If you are creating your own design, sketch it out first so there are no surprises when it’s completed. Also check the measurements of your room to ensure that the design fits the space evenly.
The design you choose may be influenced by where you are placing the tile. Floor designs are traditionally simpler than other designs. Most people do not wish to draw attention to their bathroom floors. Just because you want to keep it simple does not mean that you can’t be creative.
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Lay the tiles on an angle instead of flush with the walls. Something as simple as rotating the tiles can create an entirely different feel to the room. Accent a neutral coloured ceramic tile floor with small colourful glass tiles. Create a simple pattern using more than one shade of your desired tile colour. You can also outline the room with smaller ceramic or glass tiles in a mosaic pattern.
Ceramic and glass tiles are popular on bathroom walls especially behind your bathroom sink. Use small to medium tiles that compliment your floor. Design an eye catching backsplash for your wall behind your sink. Bright colours and intricate designs are excellent in a tiled backsplash. Mosaic patterns are increasingly popular. Mosaic patterns typically involve small glass tiles in a variety of colours in a seemingly random pattern. Don’t feel that you have to tile every wall in your bathroom. Sometimes too much of a good thing can be disastrous. Choose one or two walls that you want to accent and tile them.
Showers are the most commonly tiled bathroom area. Glass tiles are the best for shower areas since they are not porous and do not attract mold or mildew. However ceramic tiles and stone tiles are also beautiful in a shower they just require additional maintenance. Brightly coloured glass tiles make your shower seem lighter and larger. Mosaic designs are also popular in showers. If you are decorating a child’s bathroom get creative with the design and make tile fish throughout it. If using stone tiles opt for large tiles. Stone tiles are best in large shower areas and create a rich, warm environment.
Bathroom tile design ideas are fun to choose and create. They can give a dull bathroom flair and style. They can brighten up even the smallest space. Glass tiles are excellent in small bathrooms. They reflect light and create the illusion of brighter larger spaces. Play with sizes, colours and textures. Research designs online and in books and magazines before making any final plans. Measure your bathroom to make sure your desired design fits well in the space. Lay the tiles over your existing floor before installing them to check for errors in sizing or design. This will avoid a costly and time consuming fix.