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Bathroom tiles can transform an ordinary bathroom into a tranquil escape from the everyday hassles of life. Warm colored tiles soothe the soul, bringing a relaxing end to the day. Vibrant colored tiles wake up the mind and body as it prepares to face another day. Mix the two settings together and create a vibrant diamond shaped pattern in the middle of a cool colored tile wall.

First Select The Type

Personal preference and design elements play a role in knowing which tile choice will get the job done. One of the best tile choices in terms of bathroom projects is ceramic. This non-porous tile is also slip resistant. Maintenance is a breeze as they can virtually be wiped off with a damp cloth or sponge.

Another great tile choice for the bathroom is travertine tiles. Finishing surfaces maintain a consistent look that presents a clean design for bathroom walls and floors. Granite tiles have a high wear and tear threshold. Bathroom floors would be well equipped in a slate tile setting due to its anti-slip finishing surface. For a touch of elegance to a bathroom, consider using marble tiles in a floor or wall design. Glass tiles are a great way to create stunning accent pieces around a tiled wall or in a unique mosaic design.

Then Determine The Look

The size, shape, and color of tiles must be determined before that first tile is cut and placed anywhere in a bathroom. Large size tiles can create a dramatic end result in a bathroom, providing there is not a great deal of cuts to be made. Medium and small sized tiles are typically reserved for smaller bathroom settings and around areas such as the sink, toilet, and windows.

Tiles can be bought in many different shapes and sizes to suit any bathroom design. Common shapes include squares, hexagons, rectangles, octagons, and triangles. Your choice of color can make a huge difference to the ambiance of your bathroom. White or beige tiles create the feeling of spaciousness. Warm colors promote a welcoming, comfortable feel; while cooler colors promote a more serene, tranquil feel.

Deciding The Layout

Ensure that you have a clear image in mind of how you would like your bathroom to look. A simple but effective idea would be to use a contrasting grout color to the dominant tile color. This makes each tile stand out, which is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. On the other hand, using the same color grout as the tiles also creates quite a striking effect. Different size and color tiles should only be selected to create a dramatic effect. Too many different shapes and colors might appear gaudy.

A combination of small hexagon tiles and large square tiles is quite popular. As is the practice of accentuating the main tiles using smaller accent tiles as border pieces. Scattering different colored individual tiles randomly amongst the main tiles is also a very attractive and popular design.

Do not hesitate to design your dream bathroom today! Do not be overwhelmed by the vast number of options that are open to you. Bathroom tiles can be found in any shape, size, or color that you can imagine. Your options are infinite!

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