Decorative Bathroom Tile – Ideas for Personalizing Your Bath Experience
For the typical homeowner, bathroom visits are functional and often forgettable experiences. But what if you could turn your visits into enjoyable ones? You can by creating your own personal design using decorative bathroom tile. With the variety of styles, colors and textures available on the market today, tile is a great way to express your personal style in a unique way. An affordable design option, decorative bathroom tile increases the value of your home, requires virtually no maintenance and can practically last forever.
To get your creative juices flowing, here’s a quick look at some modern trends in bathroom tile patterns and designs:
If you prefer a neutral color scheme, the increasing popularity of metallic tile gives you more options to choose from. You can incorporate silver, copper or precious metals into your design and select a brushed, burnished, polished or tarnished finish.
Glossy, reflective and sparkling tile is part of the growing trend toward shimmer and glitz in all kinds of products. This type of tile may incorporate embedded crystals or display an embossed or woven effect with shimmer threading.
Shapes such as ovals, circle and pencil subways are starting to appear on the market along with larger tiles (9 in. x 6 in. and greater). In a uniform color scheme, different shapes can be mixed together to create interest. A modern trend is to use 3 in. x 6 in. bathroom subway tiles in brick-joint patterns in different locations. Consider adding tile accents to soap niches, the bathtub surround, the sink backsplash and the floor.
Tile installation can be done as a DIY project. This Home Depot video shows you how to update your bathroom with tile stripes:
If you plan on making this project a DIY bathroom tile installation, you can check out discount websites for bargains; make sure to check the product warranties and the return policies. If your design is unique and elaborate, it’s best to consult professional tile designers. They can help you make your tile selection based on texture, application and cost effectiveness, and they can also assist with project planning and arrange for full-service installation.
