If you’d like to make your small washspace feel bigger, these stylish schemes could provide inspiration. Read on to find out how the colour, size and layout of your bathroom tiles can have an impact on how spacious the room looks and feels.
You might think smaller tiles would work best in a compact bathroom, but in fact larger designs are a great option. Wide-format tiles result in fewer joints, and therefore show up less fussy grout lines, so the room feels less cluttered and more spacious.
A clever layout for a space with a low ceiling is metro tiles laid vertically, as they create the illusion of height.
A chevron or herringbone pattern can make a room appear bigger, as the shapes move the eye along the surfaces.
Patterned tiles are beautiful, but too many of them could make a small bathroom feel even more compact. This can be quite effective if you want to create a cosy feel, but not if you’re hoping to make your space look larger.
Although pale colours give the impression of space, that doesn’t mean you have to rule out black altogether. Lay dark tiles on the floor, as the designers have done here, and contrast them with bright white walls.
Create a visual impression of space by choosing tiles that reflect the light. The surface of the tiles is key, however, as the glossy, mottled finish helps to reflect the light and bounce it around the room.
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