Tiles for a small bathroom: choice of size, color, design, shape, layout

Which tile size to choose for a small bathroom?

If you take into account a few subtleties, then you can lay tiles of any size. To complete the finish, it is advisable to combine different products. But in the end it all depends on the preferences of the owner of the apartment, even if it is small bathroom in Khrushchev.

• Large products (for example, 30x40) are laid horizontally, this method will visually expand the walls. Grout for joints should be chosen to matchso as not to divide the space with thin contrasting lines.
• Medium tiles (20x30, 30x30) - the best option for a small bathroom.
• Small items (these include "hog" 10x20 and square 10x10) can split the space if you use different colors and contrasting grout. It is recommended to choose a single-color material, due to which the room will visually be brought together.

The photo shows a large-format tile with an inconspicuous grout to match.

• Mosaic usually one wall is formed or, for example, a shower stall. If you want decorate with mosaics the whole room, it should be the smallest and lightest shades in order to create a general background without affecting the geometry.

On the picture combined bathroom, the walls of which are decorated with ceramic mosaics interspersed with mirrors.

Tile color recommendations

Designers do not advise decorating a small bathroom with dark-colored products. You need to choose neutral shades: white, sand, blue, light green, gray... When combining different colors, it is also recommended to use muted tones.

Products of a rich palette are appropriate as a decor for niches, mirrors, bath screen: the choice depends on taste preferences and the layout of the room.

Choosing the right tile design to increase space

To divert attention from the modest size of the bathroom, the designers offer some interesting ideas. For example, you can lay out the same tiles on both the walls and the floor, uniting the space. Or vice versa: make the flooring saturated in color - it will draw attention to itself, and decorate the walls in neutral colors. The same technique works with bright furniture and accents.

Check others ideas for visually enlarging the room.

In the photo, the small bathroom is visually expanded due to the same coating on the wall and floor.

You can also combine local zones in a small bathroom, for example, shower room and gender.

The photo shows compact bathrooms with wide marbled tiles.

Which type of surface to choose: glossy or matte?

Any coating is suitable for a small bathroom, but each has its own characteristics:

Since the purpose of decorating a small bathroom is to expand the space, glossy products are preferable.

The photo shows a glossy "hog", which gives the space in a small bathroom depth.

Which tile shape works best?

The modern ceramic tile market is replete with a variety of shapes. But not all options will be look good in a small bathroom.

Standard rectangles and squares emphasize the geometry of the room, look unobtrusive: just what you need for a small room. Walls with volumetric, embossed or hexagonal tiles look impressive and eye-catching, but you should not overload the space with them.

Take a look bathroom tiling options.

In the photo there is a rectangular brick-like tile of a milky shade.

Products of irregular shape (for example, scales) or triangles are suitable only for decorating individual areas.

How does the layout affect a small bathroom?

It all depends on the proportions of the bathroom: layout can lengthen space or expand. Long horizontal products - expand the walls. Lines from contrasting tiles, ceramic or glass mosaics give the same effect.

Vertically laid tiles visually raise the ceilings.

Pictured is narrow wood-effect tiles with a layout along the wall.

An interesting effect in a small bathroom is given by a diagonal arrangement.

A selection of ideas for a small bathroom

If a plain white bathroom seems boring, you can arrange a border or lay out a pattern with contrasting elements. Bright accents add completeness to the interior. A decor from parts with a ready-made pattern will be appropriate.

Take a look how can a toilet be tiled.

By combining different colors and textures, you can "dissolve" the extra corners that appear as a result of combining a bathroom and a toilet. The classic black and white combination looks impressive in the interior of a small bath.

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Ceramic tiles combined with well-chosen furniture and lighting will help to form a stylish space in a small bathroom and visually expand it.