Finding the Perfect Tile for Your Small Bathroom
When renovating a small bathroom, selecting the right tile is crucial. The perfect choice can make the space appear larger, elevate its aesthetics, and even reduce maintenance efforts. At Star Ceramics, we specialise in helping home owners find the perfect tile solutions for their new bathrooms. With a showroom in Hurstville, we offer a wide range of tile options tailored to suit various styles and budgets.
Below we have provided a series of options to consider when choosing tiles for your next bathroom renovation in Sydney.
Use light colours to make your bathroom feel more spacious
A small bathroom can feel cramped and confined, but the right tile can open the space by allowing a greater flow of natural light. Lighter coloured tiles, such as whites, creams, and pastels, reflect light to make a room appear larger. If you love darker tones, consider using them as accents rather than the main bathroom tile colour.
The advantages of minimised Grout lines, when selecting large tiles
Contrary to popular belief, larger tiles can actually make a small bathroom feel bigger. Fewer grout lines create a seamless look, reducing visual clutter and making the walls and floors appear more expansive. Large format tiles also give a more modern and luxurious feel, making them a great choice for contemporary bathroom designs.
Beyond aesthetics, opting for larger tiles will make cleaning and maintenance much easier. Over time grout lines often trap dirt, mould, and mildew, requiring regular cleaning to keep them looking stain free. By selecting large format tiles you minimise the use of grout, making cleaning easier and more efficient on a more regular basis.
Choose the right grout colour
Your bathrooms grout colour might seem like a minor detail, but it can have a significant impact on the final look of your bathroom. Matching grout to your tiles creates a continuous surface, making the room appear more spacious. Conversely, contrasting grout highlights patterns, adding visual interest.
If you’re looking to use dark grout. Darker grout colors on bathroom floors have the added advantage of camouflaging dirt and stains, making them a practical choice for high-traffic areas while maintaining a cleaner appearance over time.
The use of tiles to create the perception of depth
Tile placement can significantly impact the perception of space. Laying tiles in a vertical orientation can make ceilings appear higher, while diagonal tiles on the floor create a widening effect. Herringbone and chevron patterns are also excellent choices to add depth and movement without overwhelming the space.
Enhance space with reflective surfaces and pattern tiles in small bathroom spaces
Frameless shower screens, chrome fixtures, light wall hung bathroom vanities and stone tops, and white or off-white matte or gloss tiles are excellent at reflecting and diffusing light, helping to create an open and airy ambiance. While the use of pattern floor tiles or textured half wall tiles tend to add interest and character to a bathroom space.
Among these elements, our favourite reflective surface is the use of large bathroom mirrors, an effective way to enhance a sense of space by reflecting both natural and artificial light. Mirrors create an illusion of depth, making the bathroom feel more open and expansive. Placing a mirror strategically, such as across from a window or along an entire wall – can further amplify this effect, reducing the sense of confinement and creating a more spacious feel, while also enhancing the perception of size in your small bathroom.
Visit our Hurstville bathroom & tile showroom centre
At Star Ceramics, we understand that selecting the perfect tile for your bathroom can be overwhelming. That’s why we invite you to visit our bathroom showroom in Hurstville, where our expert team can guide you through our extensive tile collection. Whether you’re looking for sleek modern finishes or timeless classic designs, we have the perfect tile to transform your bathroom into a stylish space.
Star Ceramics is a bathroom renovation company in Sydney. If you are on the lookout to purchase bathroom tiles, bathroom fitting or to hire bathroom renovators in Sydney to renovate your old bathroom or build a new bathroom? Our team is here to help, contact Star Ceramics for an obligation free onsite consultation today!