Transforming a small bathroom can be a challenge, but it definitely doesn't have to be boring!
From light space enhancing colours to bold patterns, the options are endless. Each choice can add character and charm to your bathroom.
Explore our guide for creative bathroom tile ideas. Discover how to maximize your small space with style and efficiency.
Choosing your tiles can be one of the hardest decisions when renovating a bathroom, especially when we're working with limited space!
We've popped this visual guide together to give a helping hand, combining expert advice from our Pros as well as picking from some of our favourite tiles!
1. Large Format Tiles For Small Spaces - a surprising match made in heaven!
Large-format tiles minimize grout lines, creating a sleek, continuous appearance. This design technique can make your small bathroom seem more spacious - with the added benefit of less maintenance of those pesky grout lines!
Opt for a neutral palette to enhance the sense of openness and elegance in your bathroom design.
| Tempo Honey - Concrete Effect | District Stone Ivory - Limestone Effect |
2. Mosaics For Those Niches and Nooks
Mosaic tiles offer a versatile choice for small bathrooms. They allow you to introduce color and detail without crowding the space. Mosaics offer the ability to form beautiful intricate patterns and designs; and for those reading this who are blessed with a creative flare (and perhaps patience), if you have a knack for DIY, you can blend colours and textures for a truly unique outcome!
Mosaics can delineate specific areas, such as around a vanity or in a shower niche or shelving, adding so much depth and interest.
| Kalai Sticks Forest Green | Zen Marble Leaf Mosaic Honed Finish |
3. Vintage Styles and Patterns for Character
Vintage-inspired patterns can pack in a lot of character into a small space, whether you're creating a Victorian style bathroom or just opting for a pop of colour, these tiles offer interesting and unique patterns and design options. These tiles bring warmth and personality, perfect for eclectic tastes.
Balancing vintage tiles with modern fixtures creates a harmonious blend of old and new, enhancing the bathroom's charm
| Braemar - Dover White & Hawthorn Yellow | Villa Corinthian |
4. Textured Wall Tiles
Textured wall tiles are definitely having a moment! They're beautiful and bring depth and interest, often enhancing minimalist designs. They offer a tactile surface that adds dimension to any bathroom. Pairing them back with a beautiful neutral companion tile can really make them stand out too!
Beyond aesthetics, textures can also help hide minor imperfections on walls, maintaining an immaculate appearance over time.
| Remy Ecru Slatwall | Mineral Brick Salt |
5. Metro Tiles and Brick Tiles
Rectangular tiles like subway tiles provide a timeless look, ideal for any bathroom style. Their clean lines make even the smallest bathroom feel more open; Not to mention how versatile they are in their application! We have a whole blog outlining the most popular laying patterns here.
| Portobello Verde | Lustre Pink |
6. Decorative Shower Panels
Decorative shower panels offer a stunning alternative to traditional tiles. These panels can simulate high-end materials while being easier to maintain.
Large formats and huge ranges of designs mean you can really style these to your own tastes - plus we love that less grout lines means less maintenance!
| California Porcelain Rose | Onici Sage |
7. Space-Saving Vertical Tiles
Vertical tiles can elevate the look and feel of your toilet area. By drawing the eye upward, these tiles create an illusion of height. Whether creating strips with contrasting colours or choose large vertical tiles, the illusion is much the same!
A simple vertical layout can transform a small space without overpowering it, contributing to an airy and open feel.
| Maroc Porcelain Bordeaux | Gioco Aquamarine |
8. Color-coordinated & Colour Drenching
Color drenching your bathroom can provide harmony in the space, giving it a cosy, intentional feel to the space. Thoughtful color choices can enhance the flow of the space and also works to highlight key fixtures and fitting you might want to show off!
By carefully choosing complementary colors, you ensure a balanced and harmonious feel, making your bathroom a calm inviting space!
| Kiln Rosato | Marmi Gold |
9. Feature Walls with Bold Patterns
Feature walls create focal points in your bathroom that command attention. Bold patterns can add depth and interest to a small space. Wether using it to highlight an architectural feature, or just to add interest to an everyday space, feature walls can definitely add something special to bring it all together!
By opting for patterned tiles, you can transform an ordinary wall into a stunning art piece, ensuring that your bathroom makes a statement.
| Elementa Alaska White Natural | Tropical Oasis Panels |
10. Contrasting Tile Grouts
Contrasting grout colors can redefine your bathroom's look by highlighting tile patterns. This technique is an easy way to add visual interest without a major overhaul. You can enhance the tile shapes or just add character and depth.
Choosing a contrasting grout color can make even simple tiles pop, offering a fresh and unique style that enhances the overall design.
| Matter Blue Rounded | Artworks Hogarth Moulding and Half Tile |