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The hefty price that comes with a remodel has most of us thinking twice about home upgrades. But tiles in bathroom design can be beautiful and affordable, and still stand up to humidity and daily use. Where you can, you really want to put together ideas that elevate the room without spending a fortune. We are here to help you out!
The most private area of the home deserves a feel-good refresh. Done right, it can be the perfect spot for unwinding at the end of the day. And with more choices than ever, tiles can be a subtle or bold feature that gives your relaxing retreat the flair it craves. From classic white ceramic mosaics to shimmery subway glass tile, you’re spoilt for choice!
Ahead, we share tile design ideas that allow you to stay on track with your budget. Get your creative juices flowing and let’s start tiling!
- Add flair with a decorative border
A myriad of decorative border tiles makes it ideal to give walls added panache with minimal effort. And because all-neutral bathrooms are still very much in vogue, this idea makes for a striking contrast.
For visual interest, there’s plenty of scope to be creative. A frame, highlight, zone, or edge adds coveted flair to a finished design. Shower niches, backsplashes, and surrounds of dado height will stand out with just enough detail.
- Create a statement accent wall
If you’re after something more elaborate than a border, an accent wall hits the right style mark. Going all out with a feature wall takes up some space but not as much (or expensive) as working an entire bathroom.
If you crave a powerful statement, bathrooms are the perfect place to indulge in a world of color, texture, and pattern. Run the tiles on an entire shower wall or the vanity backdrop to up the style ante. You can go for a solid, bold tile hue that instantly draws the eye. Or an intricate mosaic shape to add depth and dimension. Whatever style you prefer will transform a bare-bones functional room into a visually captivating atmosphere.
- Be daring with floor design
Fancy a bold bathroom palette? Get a stylish, inexpensive floor upgrade with classic ceramic tiles. Vibrant hues and striking patterns are everywhere and we’re here for it!
A brightly patterned floor tile adds the perfect amount of oomph to a muted neutral-toned space. This works especially well in small bathrooms. The extra impact and detail will distract the eye from the room’s compact size. Keeping the other design elements fairly simple allows a striking tile design to take the leading role.
- Give subway tile a unique twist
Subway tile is the gift that keeps giving. It adds just the right sense of pizzazz in a way that’s timeless and stylish. Classic whites tend to be the most affordable. But you might be surprised that the extra charge for a fun and fabulous burst of color isn’t that high.
And as you can imagine, these 3×6-inch beauties get a whole new look in color. Oceanic blues and greens channel crisp coastal chic with ease. Jewel tones can create an eye-catching showpiece. Darker shades evoke an enveloping ambiance that feels at once luxurious. What’s your style?
- Stun with large-format tile looks
Today, large-format tiles are one of the affordable choices. With modern manufacturing techniques, ceramic and porcelain tiles can mimic the most expensive marble, natural stone, hardwood, and metal at a fraction of the cost. And thanks to their expansive size, it takes fewer tiles to cover more floor or wall space.
With trends moving towards contemporary interiors, large-scale matte and glossy tile choices are amazing. Fewer grout lines reduce visual interruptions, resulting in a seamless finish. In small bathrooms, they create a continuous flow that visually expands the room. Less grout to deal with means minimal cleaning and maintenance efforts.
