Your remodeling project for your bathroom need not entail too much stress and heavy lifting. All it takes is to use one particular material to give it a luxurious upgrade: bathroom tiles.
Here are several ideas to up the ante in bathroom remodeling using tiles:
Tiled murals
A bathroom’s design is typically minimalist in nature. But if you want to bring some artistic vintage flair to break the monotony, you can accentuate one of the blank walls with a tiled mural. Add overhead accent lighting to further highlight it and to add some drama to this piece.
Oversized tiles in unique geometric shapes
Oversized tiles were already a trend in bathroom design in 2021. Design gurus see this exciting trend to continue well up to 2022.
The beauty of larger-than-usual tiles is easier maintenance as there is lesser grout to clean. Plus, they’re ideal for small bathrooms as these keep a more visually seamless flow and give the illusion of more space. Opt for large, hexagonal tiles for a modern take.
Tiles mimicking marble or other precious stones
Marble is a preferred choice for floor and wall tiles, as well as countertops in a bathroom, primarily due to the classic elegance this particular stone exudes. But its main disadvantage is its high porosity and its tendency to be easily stained or scratched.
With the advent of digital printing, porcelain tiles can now be created to mimic the look of marble tiles down to the detail of their veins. Moreover, it’s more affordable, non-porous, and easier to maintain.
Go for a rustic vibe
You can achieve this by using brick tiles on your floor, coupled with earthy tones on your walls and fixtures plus plumbing in matte copper or silver. Try a herringbone pattern in laying down these brick tiles to complete the look.
Wooden planks for an organic, calming feel
The movement toward wellness has never been more pronounced than in these days of the ongoing pandemic. This has manifested even in the choice of materials for the bathroom, especially with the use of wooden planks combined with other organic materials like stone or concrete for the floor. The presence of wood has a calming effect in a space. It is highly recommended if you plan to give your bathroom a spa effect.
While wooden planks are lovely and their sizes can be customized, they are high-maintenance materials as wood can easily rot with constant dampness. Thankfully, there are alternatives like wood grain tiles in porcelain and ceramic that have a similar color and texture to the real thing. Plus, they are less porous and easier to maintain.
Go cottagecore with mosaic tiles
There’s something about mosaic tiles that have an Old-World appeal. Case in point: the intricate mosaic tiles found on the floors of many long-standing places of worship.
These elaborately patterned tiles will certainly help in completing the cottagecore look — a design trend that brings to mind visits to your grandparents as a child and the snug, comfortable feeling that comes with it. Walls in neutral tones help to bring one’s attention to the awesome patterns of color on the floors.
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