Clinical white décor might be the go-to for compact bathrooms, but expert advice from one of the UK’s leading independent tile retailers reveals colour and pattern can have a big impact.
Porcelain Superstore, which is renowned for its bold tile collections, believes homeowners with small bathrooms can still inject plenty of personality.
Abbas Youssefi, Founder of Porcelain Superstore, said: “The bathroom is a great place to get creative, as it’s a more private space.
“Patterned tiles are a great choice for bathrooms, as they’re full of life. However, as bathrooms tend to be on the smaller side, the key is to not overwhelm the room. Less can be more, so instead of tiling your whole room in patterned tiles, a feature wall behind the shower, or a decorative floor will have lots of impact.”
Here Abbas shares his top tips on how to use tiles to bring personality into even the most cramped of bathrooms.
Go big
It might seem counterintuitive to use big tiles in a small space, but they are a solid option according to Abbas.
He said: “Larger tiles can make a small bathroom feel more expansive as they reduce the number of grout lines, creating a more seamless look. However, there’s always a balance - avoid overly large tiles that can look out of place in tiny rooms, as well as leaving you with awkward slithers of cut tiles at the edges.”
Choose wisely
While patterns can be used to make small bathrooms pop, it’s essential to pick the right type.
Abbas said: “While they’re undoubtedly beautiful, patchwork-style patterned tiles can easily be overwhelming. Instead, look towards geometric patterns with simple repeating designs. On-trend diagonal tiles will add a sense of dynamic energy to smaller floors.”
Line-up
Got a low ceiling? Vertical tiles can make a ceiling feel higher, while horizontal tiles can make the room feel wider.
Abbas said: “A huge trend right now is for extra-long wall tiles - at over double the length of traditional wall tiles, they will really help make narrow galley bathrooms feel wider.”
Don’t mix and match
Try and stick to a cohesive colour palette, to maintain visual harmony. If you’re using patterned tiles on the floor, finish your walls in plain tiles in a complementary colour.
Abbas said: “Visual clutter is best avoided.”
And finally
The key element to consider while choosing your tiles: natural light.
Abbas said: “Glossy, lighter tiles are the way forward in small bathrooms that are short of natural light. These will bounce light around and increase the sense of space.”
Porcelain Superstore have a wealth of tiles suitable for making a small bathroom feel roomier. Head to the website now to shop the collection.
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