Top tips on how to decorate a bathroom using stone effect tiles
The bathroom can be a place of sanctuary; you can escape from the outside world and relax. However sometimes it is an area that tends to get overlooked when decorating tiles. There are basic things you can do to make your bathroom appear more luxurious (and less like the inside of a wet-suit) without spending too much money or time on it.
Here are some tips for how to decorate your bathroom using stone effect tiles:
1 – Use neutral colours
When decorating any room in your home you should always try and use neutral colours (these tend to work best with stone effect tiles), why? Because they allow you to change up certain elements like flooring, furniture etc whilst keeping the overall appearance untouched.
2 – Patterns
When designing a room it helps if you have some sort of theme or pattern, this makes the overall decor look more on-point. With tiles there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to go about things; all that matters is what looks right for you. So why not try using chevron patterns (which are very popular) or go with something classic like herringbone? The choice is yours!
3 – Be creative
We don’t mean becoming Picasso (although if that’s your thing then who are we to stop you). We’re advising you use your imagination and think outside the box with how you design your bathroom space. For example; how about livening up an otherwise dull or boring wall by using wallpaper? Or what about painting one wall a darker colour and keeping the others white for an interesting ‘contrast’ effect (useful if you want to make things look bigger)?
4 – Use plants
Plants can make any room in your home appear more welcoming. They help bring nature indoors and since they’re living, breathing organisms they serve as great little air purifiers too. What’s not to like? There is no need to be over zealous either; two or three well placed plants will suffice.
5 – Use stone effect tiles
This should come as a no-brainer but we’ve included it for good measure anyway! Stone effect tiles are very popular with homeowners across the UK, here at Tiles Direct we believe that there is no better way to add value to your home than by using stone effect tiles. They’re stylish, elegant and very affordable (especially considering how long they last).
6 – Flooring
When designing your bathroom you always need to consider the flooring, since this is generally one of the areas where water accumulates it’s important that you use suitable materials. Travertine, limestone and slate are all good options when thinking about which type of flooring material would work best for your bathroom space.
7 – Light & bright
Like plants, natural light is something that can transform any room in your home into an inviting place; it brings nature indoors and has a therapeutic effect on humans too! It makes you feel happier and helps bring a sparkle to your eyes. You could even consider opting for a room with a view if you’re lucky enough to have one available.
8 – Accessories
You don’t have to spend too much money on accessories by any means but just adding little touches here and there can make all the difference in terms of visual effects. In bathrooms you can go with something subtle like a few well placed candles or opt for something more specific like heated towel rails or bath panels (which we sell at Tiles Direct). Whatever you choose, it should be functional and fit in aesthetically with your overall design choices.
9 – Think about refurbishments
If you’ve owned your home for some time chances are good that certain aspects of it (especially the bathroom, kitchen and hallway) could do with some refurbishment. If that’s the case then there is no time like the present to get on it! Why not call Tiles Direct and we’ll give you a hand? We’re offering all new customers 10% off their first order which includes our stunning stone effect tiles.
10 – Have fun!
Decorating your home should be an enjoyable process; after all it’s your space so why not have some fun doing it? Don’t go rushing into anything either because this can lead to mistakes being made; take your time, consider what looks best for you and enjoy yourself along the way.
Conclusion:
As well as using these ten tips, if you want further advice on how to design your bathroom, you can call us at Tiles Direct and speak to one of our friendly advisors who will be more than happy to help!
Tiled bathrooms have been a feature in British homes for generations. In fact, it’s hard to imagine a home without a tiled bathroom – they’re just so practical.