Tile Style

What colour do I chose? What size? Should they be plain or patterned? There are so many decisions to make when it comes to bathroom tiles. Kate Lane is the product manager for Amber Tiles and she has this advice.

Consider the size of your bathroom and the amount of natural light it gets.
If the space is small and/or has little natural light, look at tiles in paler colours. A tile with a gloss finish makes the space look and feel bigger, as does one in a larger format. To make the room seem wider, try putting rectangular wall tiles in a landscape format. If you have a low ceiling, look at a portrait orientation to create the illusion that the place is higher than it actually is.

Who uses the bathroom?
If you have children or elderly residents, a tile with a high level of slip resistance may be appropriate, or you could consider smaller ones or mosaics as the grout serves to reduce their tendency to slip. Be aware though, there is a trade-off between increased slip-resistance and how easy the surface is to clean.

Find ideas on a style and colour schemes you like by browsing through magazines.
White tiles are still the most popular choice for walls and go with any floor colour. By choosing a floor and wall combination in neutral hues that match, you create a softer, more intimate feel by blurring the boundaries between the twp surfaces. This also accentuates items such as the vanity and tub.

Add colour and interest by creating a tiled feature wall.
This serves as a focal point, so make sure it's in an attractive part of the room.  Mostly, features are created above the bath, surrounding the vanity or as a vertical strip running behind the shower head/taps. Mosaics or tiles in contrasting or complementary tones work well.

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