If you want to add a special design element to your bathroom, tile is a perfect way to do it. You can create understated or dramatic looks simply depending on the tile treatment in your bathroom. Tile is available in many different styles, textures, sizes and colors, and it is right at home in the bathroom. An easy care surface, tile is both beautiful and functional in your bathroom space.
Choosing Tile Colors
Before you begin your tile design, you will have to decide what colors, textures and style of tile you wish to use. While neutral colors appeal to many people, brighter, more interesting choices may appeal to others. Remember though, that when you add a tile design to your bathroom, it is a pretty permanent addition to the room. While it can be removed and restyled, it takes time, effort and money to make the change; so think about how long your tile design will suit you and your living situation, and then make sure that you plan accordingly. If you do choose to go neutral, by keeping your color selections on the pale side, you can open up your space visually. Adding dark tile to the space infuses it with drama, and combining the two can create a very classic look. So think about what suits your space.
Tile is at Home in the Bathroom
Many people think of bathroom tile applications simply for the tub area of the room when in actuality, there are many other parts of a bathroom that may benefit from a tile surface. You vanity counter is made beautiful as well as waterproof with a tile top. Your vanity may also benefit from a creative backsplash to add interest and color to the wall. Not only does the tile add a little sparkle to the room, but it is easy to clean as well.
You may also decide to tile an entire wall in your bathroom to create a stunning focal point. Dramatic and eye-catching, a tile wall adds energy to the space. You may instead choose to add an entire tile wall in the same color as your wall paint allowing for understated elegance instead

of drama. Or you may choose to use a tone on tone application to create interest in the space without too much contrast. This technique works particularly well in smaller bathroom spaces. If you are adding a tiled wall to a bathroom that already has tile work in it, then you will want to integrate your new wall with the existing tile in some way. This does not mean that you have to match it, but you may want to pick up the color or pattern to balance your room.
And finally, do not forget the floor. The impact that a tile floor can have on your bathroom is profound, and it can add either drama or tranquility to the space depending on your design. When you are selecting tile for your floor, make sure that it offers a secure footing.
Color Splashes
If you are most comfortable with a very neutral palette, you can still add smaller splashes of color to your bathroom space. You can use tile to create a chair rail throughout your room, or you can border the top edges of your room with a tile design. These tiny touches of color are easy to add to your room, and they add color and interest to the space.
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