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How to Design for Small Bathrooms Although small tile such as mosaic can be effective in a small bathroom and we'll touch on that in more detail below , I encourage you to consider larger sizes. Rectangular Tiles in Small Bathrooms Rectangular tiles look fabulous in a bathroom. This next example extends the dark rectangular tile to the wall. Talk about dramatic! Photo by Norwell Design Build - More bathroom ideas Below you can see a rectangular tile installed in a straight lay.

These tiles have a linear design look that makes the room look longer. Designing with Square Tiles in Small Bathrooms Square tiles - including sizes larger than 4x4 and 6x6 - offer design versatility in small bathroom spaces. Decorative Tile Patterns in a Small Bathroom Perhaps strong decorative patterns seem like they would be too busy for a small bathroom.

These particular decorative patterns come together based on combining four of the same pattern. The cabinetry finishes coordinate with the lighter tone of the floor tile. Square Tile on the Diagonal These next three examples capture how dramatic square tile can look when installed on a diagonal. In this bathroom, it emphasizes spaciousness. With contrasting colors, you can create a checkerboard design, here with high gloss. Or, add muted visual interest as a counterpoint to the vibrant wall covering.

Remember, though, that you can have fun with grout colors. In the image below, the large format tile is highly polished and reflects light. We've even seen wood plank tile continued into the shower space. Thanks for reading! All Glass Mosaics Wall Tile. The fact is, there are several options that can really enhance the look of your tile and add unique interest to your space. This is the most commonly used tile pattern of all, and the easiest to do.

The tiles are simply laid side by side in a straight line, to give an overall even grid pattern. This is another simple and attractive option for your space. The end of each tile is lined up with the center of the tile above and below it to create staggered grout lines. Running bond is becoming more popular for indoor tile floors because of its great advantage of hiding imperfections like crooked walls.

Offset grout lines make it difficult for the eye to focus on minor flaws. Popular in Europe for hundreds of years, this herringbone pattern is an elegant way to expand a small room visually.

The pattern is at its best with neutral colors in a narrow hallway or small bathroom, but can be too busy for a large room. The basket-weave pattern gets its name because it actually looks similar to the pattern on a straw basket and appears to weave the tiles over and under each other.

Sometimes referred to as a diamond pattern, the diagonal tile pattern uses square tiles laid on a degree angle to create a diamond effect.

This is how subway tile was first started and adds a classic look to any space. We love using a fun pop of color with the classic subway tile pattern.

Another bathroom with the classic subway tile is shown below. We combined the classic subway tile patterns with a black hexagon statement wall that became an absolutely stunning feature in the space. Our clients wanted the space to bring in the timeless subway tile, but also wanted something unique and different. We think the hexagon and subway tile turned out to be the perfect pair.

See more of this bathroom HERE. This fun look is easy to create by placing two horizontal tiles next to two vertical tiles. It creates a geometric pattern that adds boldness while still maintaining a classic feel. We did this one in our kitchen and are in love with how it turned out. Shake the classic subway tile patterns up with a little twist! All you do with this is take the traditional subway tile, stack it like bricks and rotate it at a degree angle.

The diagonal pattern helps to expand the room while keeping the classic look. Photo Credit: A Beautiful Mess. Pretty simple one here, stack the tiles vertically on top and beside each other. Use your scraps! An irregular offset laid vertically on a wall can create an organic waterfall or bamboo effect, while an irregular offset on the floor is the most popular and most natural looking wood tile layout.

If you plan strategically, you'll have very few cuts to make, as your cut piece from one row can start the next row instead of being tossed in the garbage. The pinwheel pattern, also known as "hopscotch", is more simple than it looks! Take any two rectangles or squares of different sizes, align them on one side, and repeat.

This pattern is a great way to incorporate two different materials into the same space and create a dynamic, varied appearance. Use two sizes of the same product for subtle movement, or use a contrasting color or material for more of a decorative effect. For the herringbone pattern, simply take any rectangular tile, turn one so that the two are perpendicular to each other, align them along one side, and repeat.

You are essentially creating an L-shape with your two tiles, and these L's will nestle next to each other for a simple repeating pattern. Any size rectangle will work for the herringbone pattern, forming a dynamic zig-zag that works in both contemporary and traditional settings. The chevron pattern, like the herringbone, creates movement with rhombus shapes lining up to form an arrow-like effect.

This pattern's a bit trickier; unless your tile is specifically cut to create a chevron, you will have to cut each and every individual tile to create the dynamic points of the chevron pattern, which will be time-consuming and costly. Some rectangular tiles will come with a chevron design printed on them for easier installation.

Many mosaics come with chevron shapes built onto the mesh sheet, so you just have to cut the sheets at the perimeter of your installation. Several modular lines come with cut rhomboids that can be used to create a chevron pattern. You can use contrasting colors to create a zig-zag line, or use all one color for a more subtle pattern. The rooms below show examples of single color chevrons, gradients, zig-zagging stripes, and even a houndstooth pattern.

Traditional, elegant, interesting, and timeless; this pattern utilizes several different shapes and sizes to create a random, varied appearance. As such, you'll need a tile product that was specifically designed with the Versailles pattern in mind, or else this pattern won't work! If you have your heart set on this pattern, let us know and we can show you several lines of porcelain, travertine, limestone, slate, or marble that have the correct size options for the Versailles.

Some lines are even sold in pattern bundles to make constructing this pattern is as easy as possible. There are some tile lines that come with multiple sizes, colors, and unique shapes that can be combined to create dramatic geometric installations or subtle, dynamic patterns.

Within these tile lines you may get rectangles, hexagons, triangles, trapezoids, or rhomboids with which you can create chevrons, weaves, cubes, stripes, or something completely different. Most manufacturers will also offer helpful guides showing all the different patterns and designs you can create with their tiles.

Use geometry to your advantage with modular tiles! One easy way to create a unique space is with a unique shape! Uncommon shapes such as hexagons and diamonds are inherently interesting, and can be used to create a look that can't be replicated with right angles and rectangular tiles.