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Tiles are an obvious choice for bathroom walls; they are not only more practical than other materials like wallpaper or paint but are also available in a wide range of styles and colors. Whether you are renovating your main bathroom, a suite or even a wet room there are many options to choose between. The size and layout of the bathroom can be significant in determining which bathroom tiles you choose. You may even decide to incorporate a border or backsplash decor within your bathroom interior. Below we provide some advice when it comes to choosing bathroom wall tiles.

Wall tiles for small bathrooms

A small shower room, for example, can be really handy as a 2nd bathroom and is particularly useful if you have guests or family to stay. With a limited amount of space to work with, the question is which tiles would be best suited to this particular area? As a general rule large tiles can actually be the best option for these designs.

A room with tiles in sizes of 600x600mm or 600x300mm will have fewer grout lines than tiles of a smaller format and therefore will make the bathroom appear larger than it actually is. Soft and light cream and beige colors can really enhance bathroom walls and with the addition of effective ceiling spotlights you can create a very attractive modern bathroom design. Minimalism is the key to successful small bathroom decors.

Create a feature wall design with tiles

Modern bathroom designs regularly include a feature wall. Effective feature walls have a standout quality which can really bring a bathroom design to life. Mosaic tiles offer a decorative appeal and work superbly as part of bathroom wall designs. They are available in a range of colors and styles including sparkly quartz varieties. The use of mosaic tiles within a bathroom environment goes back as far as Roman times and they are still much loved to this day. Another option for bathroom feature walls is cladding tiles. Rock panel cladding helps to introduce a rustic character to modern bathrooms and works superbly with chrome and white fittings. You can choose from an array of different cladding shades.

Border tiles for bathrooms

Sometimes the most subtle of features can make a big difference and this is certainly the case when it comes to border tiles in bathrooms. Mosaics are the obvious choice for bathroom wall borders and are supplied on flexible mesh sheets and can therefore be cut and adjusted accordingly. In addition to natural stone and quartz mosaics, glass tiles are also highly recommended. Decorative glass mosaics provide style and class in abundance. The reflective element is another endearing feature and can help to accentuate the overall wall design. Whether you choose a color and pattern which correlates with the overall bathroom design or something completely random, border tiles can certainly produce a wow factor.

Shape, Finish and Material options

The shape of the tile you choose for the wall design can determine the overall appearance and style of your bathroom. Rectangular tiles can be formatted in a brick effect style, also known as a running bond. Metro brick tiles are applied to walls in this way and also have a high gloss finish which makes them easy to clean and maintain. In contrast, square tiles are usually arranged within a grid like pattern for a contemporary look. Polished tiles tend be the preferred choice for bathroom walls as they are easy to wipe dry. Natural stone varieties like Slate, Travertine and Limestone can be sealed to create a non porous surface and are therefore suitable for bathroom designs.    

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