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Small bathrooms are very common in the UK, particularly in London and surrounding areas! Space is a premium for many homes and the bathroom is typically one of the smallest rooms in the house. Many of us have experienced the stress of decorating or furnishing small rooms with awkward spacing. A common issue we hear from clients is they often don’t know where to start for a small bathroom design.
Fortunately, team Kallums are experts at working with small spaces and designing luxurious small bathrooms. We can transform even the smallest of rooms into an exquisite, stylish space. Plus, we know all the tips and tricks to make your bathroom feel and appear visually larger than it is.
Here our dedicated bathroom experts share their wealth of knowledge on how to make your small bathroom look bigger with tiles.
Tiles can make or break any bathroom design. Choosing bathroom tiles is no easy task, particularly when dealing with small spaces. There are many different ways to utilise tiles to make a room appear larger, such as playing with colour and reflectivity. However, it might come as a surprise that the size of a tile is one of the best ways to create the illusion of depth and breadth.
One of the easiest and most effective options are large format tiles as they cover a larger surface area and result in fewer grout lines. Plus, if you use large format tiles on the walls and floor you will achieve a flowing seamless design.
They are a great option to make your room feel more spacious and appear bigger. Top tip – If possible, match your grout to the colour of your tile to further exaggerate the feeling of space!
That doesn’t mean that small bathroom tiles are completely out of the question. It’s true you need to be more careful with smaller tiles, due to increased number of grout lines that can produce an almost grid like appearance which can encourage the feeling of being enclosed.
However, if you use both small and larger tiles it helps avoid creating a grid like appearance. We suggest using small tiles on smaller surface areas and larger tiles everywhere else.
By using two different types of tiles, especially if they have different surface textures, the result can be a stylish contrast that adds some much-needed depth.
Our talented bathroom designers have complied their favourite small bathroom tile ideas that will result in a luxurious style bathroom that promotes the feeling of space and serenity.
It is generally accepted that white bathroom tiles are great to brighten up any space. However, if used in excess it can result in the room feeling cold and rather plain – but it can be a different story if paired with black bathroom tiles!
You can create some monochrome magic by using black and white bathroom tiles together. A monochrome look offers a chic contrast and depth while promoting the feeling of space.
Fancy something a bit more luxurious? Opt for black and white marble tiles to create the feeling of elegance and grander proportions.
One of our favourite small bathroom tile ideas is a feature wall! This is one of the best opportunities to use small bathroom tiles and go bold with colour. It can really help pull a bathroom décor scheme together as well as drawing eyes to that area of the room.
Patterned tiles continue to be extremely popular and can make a stunning feature wall. Another great option are wood effect tiles, which can add some much-needed warmth and depth to your small space.
You might be wondering where a feature wall would be best located – we suggest the wall around the shower or bath.
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As mentioned already, patterned tiles are very popular and it’s easy to see why. When you find a pattern you love it can be tempting to use this everywhere! We advise against this.
Instead, consider using patterned tiles exclusively on the floor to create a real statement and really bring your small space to life.
When paired with neutral toned walls, the result is a stunning small bathroom design that will look luxurious in years to come.
We mentioned earlier that there are many ways to utilise tiles to make a room appear larger, one of which was reflectivity.
Gloss tiles reflect light which enhances the feeling of space, particularly when natural light is being bounced around the room. A glossy metro tile (or subway tile) can be a great option, as long as it’s not being used to cover the entire bathroom.
Consider natural toned gloss tiles to keep that spacious feel or add a pop of colour to a feature wall with a bright pastel tone.
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