Bathroom décor consists of several elements including the bath fittings and sanitaryware. But all this art is perched on a canvas made up of the wall and floor surfaces of the room.  Covering your Bathroom floor and walls add not just to the aesthetics and looks of the place  but also to the safety of the user and structure alike. 

So, understand the types of Tiles you can use and then explore the design ideas for your  bathroom. 

Which Types of Tiles to Use in the Bathroom? 

Before we begin talking about the Tile designs for the bathroom, you should understand that  the bathroom restricts your choices due to the special use of the room. Install the correct  types of tiles to make maintenance, cleaning and safety of the place easier for the users.  Incorrect tiles, however, will trouble you almost every day. 

You can install tiles in three different places in your bathroom – floor, walls, and counter. All  three places use a different type of tile: 

1. Bathroom Floor

Tiles with anti-skid surface, low water absorption, 

2. Bathroom Walls

Prefer glossy, polished or satin matte finish, avoid 3D elevation or  matte finish wall tiles in small bathrooms 

3. Countertop

Polished GVTs or full-body vitrified tiles are preferable 

Bathroom size plays a significant role in the choice of tile sizes, types and designs. Larger  bathrooms can use larger tiles, thus, getting a bigger design portfolio to choose from. 

Bathroom layout is another factor you should consider before selecting tiles. For instance,  whether you have a shower enclosure, floor or wall-mounted fixtures, etc.  

Tile Design for Bathroom – Concepts 

Whether you are building a new bathroom or renovating an old one, following a holistic  theme for the interior helps. A theme will make selecting tile designs for bathrooms easy  and make your home appear coherent. 

Here are five interior themes and tile colours for the bathroom you can consider:

1. Plain Monochrome Looks

Plain solid tile colours for the bathroom bring in the boldness of simplicity in your  interior designs. The matte finish tiles offer adequate grip on the wet floor, and the solid  colour finishes the uniformity of a disciplined life. 

H&R Johnson’s Vanta Black and Super White tiles from the Elite full-body vitrified tiles  allow you the extreme ends of the bold solid colour spectrum. Fuse them for a  bathroom with a statement. These tiles are fully vitrified and available in both polished  (glossy) and matte finishes. 

So, you can use the Vanta Black and Super Whites for the vanity counter as well. If these  tiles are too large for your bathroom, you can also find several smaller versions for the  monochrome design. 

Other popular colours in this theme include concrete, ocean blue, beige, and purple salt  and pepper styles. 

2. Natural Surfaces (Marble, Wood – Planks and Lumbar, Granite)

Natural materials like marble, granite, wood, etc., have always been a popular choice for  home interiors including bathrooms. Marble, stone and wood tile designs for bathrooms  are some of the evergreen choices, especially in the stressful urban environment. 

These materials automatically help to calm your mind and relax, a feeling you’d always  want in your bathroom. Using marble and wood-like tiles, you can achieve this setting  quite comfortably. 

3. Mix Décor 

Mixing decorative tile designs for the bathroom can create mesmerising and beautiful  patterns with geometric designs. Most of the mixing and creativity goes into the walls,  as you have more freedom to choose the type and size of the tiles.

So, select the wall tiles first and then go on to select matching rough tiles for the  bathroom floor. This decorative tile section consists of plenty of popup tile colours for  bathroom walls. 

These randomised and flashy colour patterns add eccentricity to your bathroom interior. 

4. Digital Coordinated Tile Concepts 

Digital coordinated tiles are some of the most popular concepts for bathroom tiling. The  tiles pack consists of a theme that includes a combination of wall tiles and floor tiles. So  using digitally coordinated tiles eliminates your need for exploring the best tile designs  for your bathroom. 

Digital coordinated tiles are a piece of a larger creative theme that could be a  photograph, painting, or simply a design with a combination of elements. These tiles  turn your bathroom interior into a large canvas. 

You can also consider digital coordinated tiles for the smaller bathrooms as these tiles  are usually available in smaller sizes like 30x60cm, 30x45cm, and 37x25cm sizes. 

5. Accent Wall & Vanity Concepts

If you are adding a vanity to your bathroom, you can also consider adding an accent  wall, either for the vanity or separately. The point of the accent wall is to build a focal  point in a homogeneous interior. 

While you could simply use tiles with contrasting colour schemes, consider adding some  texture to the wall with 3D elevation tiles. Two types of 3D elevation tiles are available: 

1. Embossed design with glossy surface finish 

2. 3D Elevation with rough texture (matte or rocker matte finish) 

Embossed glossy elevation tiles are better for the bathroom, as they are easy to clean  and keep the place hygienic. 

Special Tile Ideas for Small Bathrooms 

The majority of residential bathrooms are small in India. So, using large tiles like 60x120cm  and even planks is not easy for these bathrooms and can create functional problems, like  water logging. This is why you need to bank on a different creative portfolio for the perfect  tile designs for the bathroom. 

You can Use the Following Tile Designs for Smaller Bathrooms 

1. Wall Tile Designs

Smaller bathrooms can use high gloss 30x45cm tiles on the walls. You can find digital  coordinated and solid colour designs for this collection. These ceramic tiles can give a style  and innovative appearance to your bathroom. Choose your colours for a bold statement. 

The mirror effect of these tiles also makes the bathroom appear spacious and utilises the  available light well. 

2. Floor Tile Designs 

Smaller bathrooms are notorious for their limited walking space. This leads to the tiles in a  few places receiving more abuse than the tiles in the other not-so-accessible areas.

This is  why scratch and stain-resistant tiles are recommended for small bathrooms. Also called SSR  tiles, they are usually available in 60x60cm size.

Alternatively, you can also use 30x30cm high-definition (HD) matt finish tiles. Available with  solid colours or intricate patterns these ceramic tiles offer sturdiness and aesthetics for the  bathroom floor. 

Use Recommended Adhesive and Grouts Only 

Brands like H&R Johnson offer pre & after-sale support and service to their consumers.  However, the support is dependent on the factors and conditions of usage. So, always check  if the tile is recommended for the intended use. 

Install the tiles as per the instructions from the manufacturer using the recommended  adhesive and then seal them with the recommended grout. You can also consult the experts  at the manufacturer to select the correct tiles as per your needs.

Also read: Finding The Perfect Glass Mosaic Tiles for Your Bathroom

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