Finishing wet areas generally requires the least porous and most durable materials. That is why ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, ceramic parquet and natural marble are used in the interior design of bathrooms, toilets and kitchens. These ceramic and stone options are the most practical.
Decoration usually involves finishing both the walls and the floor. Therefore, the design of the tiles in the bathroom greatly influences the overall impression of the interior. There are a variety of styles, formats and reliefs, designs (ornaments, patterns and prints), as well as combinations of tiles and layout shapes. In our article we will look at different types of tiles: marble, wood, hexagonal, geometric, brick, Moroccan zellige and terrazzo. See these and some other options in our new article with ideas for turnkey apartment renovations.
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Porcelain tiles and marble tiles in the bathroom interior
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In the photo: White and black marble tiles in the bathroom interior
Marble tiles for the bathroom are now one of the most important trends in the decoration of apartments in wet areas in the interior. Typically marbled porcelain tiles are used: black, white, grey, beige and brown. Porcelain tiles have a larger format than typical ceramic tiles. Porcelain tiles can even be large-format with a more complex finishing method. The interior of a bathroom with marble tiles looks elegant, French elegant and very fashionable. The most popular are imitations of Italian Calacatta marble in white and gray tones. Marbled porcelain tiles are now used in almost all styles of interior design: neoclassical, classic, minimalism, modern and others.
Wood-effect tiles in the bathroom interior
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In the photo: Natural wood and marble tiles in the bathroom interior
Wood-effect tiles can be of two types: square or rectangular tiles with an imitation of many elements, or ceramic parquet, where each individual tile is an analogue of one wooden board, which ultimately looks more natural.
Ceramic tiles or porcelain tiles with a wood effect can imitate any species, including valuable ones, in any color scheme and shade. Wood-effect tiles are most often used in styles such as Scandinavian, loft, country, Provence, shabby chic and others.
Popular Tile Designs
Among the modern design solutions on the market, the following tiles are especially popular:
- Scandinavian style. These are all shades from white, milky, warm gray, blue and sea green to silver. This tile is especially suitable for a small bath. It makes the room brighter and more spacious.
- Eco style. This is an imitation of wood-like tiles, natural stone. It mainly has natural tones - brown, beige, gray. This tile looks good in combination with a panel in the form of a floral pattern.
Eco style
- Abstraction. A wide variety of tile colors and sizes are available here. The pattern is a circle, triangle, square, rectangle, zigzag, arranged in a chaotic order.
- Classic. Here you can find noble shades of tiles from Marsala to beautiful brown, burgundy, and blue. A pattern in the form of thin monograms is allowed.
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Design of tiles in the shape of hexagons (honeycomb) in the bathroom
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In the photo: Hexagon-shaped tiles for an accent wall in the bathroom
The tiles in the bathroom interior in the photo above have a unique hexagonal shape. Honeycombs are one of the fashion trends that are very common in Scandinavian, Provence and loft styles. In this case, the design inside the hexagons can be very different - monochromatic, multi-colored, with an ornament or pattern. The most popular options are ornaments such as fleur-de-lis, glenchek, various arabesques, ombre effect, imitations of encaustic tiles and thematic designs (marine, tropical, etc.)
The bathroom interior with hexagonal tiles looks authentic in Scandinavian style. At the same time, combinations of hexagons of different colors, with or without patterns, usually make up unusual accent zones, transitional patterns with a “waterfall” effect, when ornamental hexagons, like splashes of a waterfall, are scattered on the floor or apron.
Modern technology
Modern technology gives the bathtub not only a fashionable look, but also greatly simplifies life. Bathroom innovations for 2021 are well represented in technology.
Modern technology options:
- A small bathtub with hydromassage that will fit even in a small bathroom of 3 square meters. meters.
- Pull-out towel rail that saves space
- A minimalistic copper heated towel rail that conducts heat much better than steel and dries faster
- Wall-mounted washing machine that looks more like a spaceship window
- Shower panels or cabins with many hydromassage options
All this makes life simpler, more enjoyable and convenient.
Hog tiles in the form of brickwork in the bathroom interior
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In the photo: Fashionable hog tiles in the bathroom interior
The “hog” tile in the bathroom interior is an imitation of brickwork in wall design. As a rule, such tiles are not used for flooring. The boar can be glossy or matte, with or without relief. It is in the bathroom and toilet that white and pastel glossy hogs are most popular. White grout is often used for them.
The tile in the bathroom interior in the photo above is a mint “hog” in the decoration of one accent wall. It is complemented by two other types of tiles for the floor and walls. At the same time, the accent hog is the focal point of the entire interior and the main design move.
The boar as an imitation of brickwork is popular not only in loft styles, as it might seem. Surprisingly, most often it can be found in Scandinavian, modern and even Provence style. Although it is also very common in the loft.
Hexagon tile
Choosing a standard tile shape in the form of a square or rectangle is not a total rule. Designers do not recommend abandoning hexagonal bricks in wall decoration. Fashionable tiles in the bathroom imitating a honeycomb are a stylish, original solution. In size, texture, polishing, color, and print, such tiles are not inferior to classic quadrangular ones. Therefore, creating interesting design ideas with its help is easy and profitable.
Ceramic tiles with geometric patterns in the bathroom interior
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In the photo: Bathroom design with interesting wall and floor decoration
Interior design of a bathroom with tiles with a geometric pattern can be a chic design move. At the same time, there are geometric patterns that are on the tile itself as a drawing or print, and there are those that are made up of tiles of different colors. But there is another spectacular option: for marble-effect tiles there is a machiaparte style, when geometric patterns are inlaid with marble tiles (in the original - natural marble) of various shades, to which gold-tone brass moldings are sometimes added. Machiaparte are complex geometric designs in a wide variety of variations.
Varieties of modern tiles
To have fashionable tiles in your bathroom design, you should buy one of these types:
- Ceramics. It is highly wear-resistant and has a thickness of five or more millimeters. Produced by different factories around the world. Made in various sizes, shades, styles.
- Porcelain tiles. These slabs are thicker. Moreover, they are more durable due to the stone chips in their composition.
- A natural stone. This type of finishing material is sometimes difficult to even call tiles. Rather, there are entire panels made of natural stone. Most often it is marble or granite. Yes, such finishing will cost a pretty penny. But the bath will look expensive.
A natural stone
- Glass tiles. A relative novelty on the modern market. With its help you can create a unique High-Tech or modern style in your bathroom.
- Metallized tiles. An interesting solution that is also in trend today. The surface of the material looks like steel, silver or gold.
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Bathroom interior in Moroccan zellige tiles with hand-firing effect
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In the photo: Bathroom interior in Moroccan tiles in the zellige style
Moroccan zellige tiles are ceramic tiles with an unevenly fired effect, creating an ombre effect within the context of a single tile. One tile may have a transition from light to dark tones of the same shade (for example, from turquoise to mint). In modern interiors, it is not real zellige that is used, but factory-made ceramic zellige tiles. Natural zellige is not the most practical option for finishing, since each tile has an individual size, so as a result, the grout in different places can be from 1 to 3 mm. And mass-produced tiles have ideal parameters and sizes.
The tiles in the interior of a small bathroom in the Moroccan zellige style look very fashionable. Especially if it is bright, accent, and used as a focal point in interior design.
Bathroom finishing materials
Modern design in the bathroom primarily involves the use of high-quality, natural materials:
- Stained and tempered wood: oak, beech, fir, cedar.
- Stone: onyx, marble, jasper
- Ceramic tiles of large shapes, the larger the size of the tile itself, the better
- Plumbing only made of faience, wood or stone
- The fittings are not only made of steel, but also of brass, copper and bronze
Wood is used everywhere in modern bathrooms. This is not only finishing the floor and walls. Even sinks and countertops are made from this material.
Also relevant are sinks, countertops and floors finished with natural stone. This is a more expensive and labor-intensive option than natural wood, but more durable.
A budget-friendly way to upgrade your bathtub is to replace the tiles with larger ones. Large items with simple background patterns are in fashion now.
Advice. If you have no intention of making major renovations, then the simplest and most modest option to give the interior a fashionable look is to add wooden furniture or parts made from this material. Wood treated with oil and high temperatures easily withstands temperature changes and is not afraid of moisture.
Venetian style terrazzo tiles in the bathroom interior
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In the photo: Venetian terrazzo tiles in a gray and white bathroom
The bathroom interior in gray tiles in the photo above is a fashionable Italian finish with imitation terrazzo. Traditional Venetian terrazzo is a self-leveling concrete floor with pieces of small stones, which makes it look embossed, despite the perfectly flat surface. Terrazzo tiles in the bathroom interior look brutal, which is why they are popular in loft, retro 60s and Memphis styles. Today's terrazzo is usually tiles with a terrazzo effect or created by analogy and the same technologies, but still in the format of tiles, and not a solid self-leveling floor.
Color palette
Trends in color palette are best demonstrated by photos of bathroom design 2021, which speak louder than words. As you can see, the main trend for 2021-2022 is light and space.
Preference is given to pastel and delicate shades:
- Beige
- Salatovoy
- Turquoise
- Blue
- Pink
Tempered glass details and furniture also add atmosphere. It does not break into fragments, there are almost no stains left on it, and it is easy to wash.
Another fashion trend is the use of any metal other than classic chrome steel. Steel is also in fashion, but many people prefer gold-colored metals, real noble brass and red, stylish copper.
Bathroom interior design with encaustic tiles
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In the photo: Bathroom interior design in English tiles in encaustic style
Encaustic style ceramic tile bathroom interiors usually have ethnic roots. Encaustic tiles (and their modern imitations) are most often made in multi-colored floral or pseudo-vegetal patterns. For example, one tile can contain pale green, gray, purple and lilac colors at the same time, which makes it look very beautiful. In the original, these colors were laid out with pressed clay of different colors, but now most often we come across encaustic prints, which are no less authentic and aesthetic.
Bathroom design: current color scheme 2021
Almost the main role in the design of the bathroom is played by the chosen color scheme. Therefore, before starting repairs, carefully consider all the details. Lovers of experimentation should choose white for the bathroom interior. The thing is that it will definitely never go out of style thanks to its versatility. Additionally, it is worth using natural shades to make the interior look more stylish. Interestingly, if desired, a white bathroom can always be decorated in a new way. To do this, choose towels and other details in the same range. Change them from time to time to give the room a different color and mood.
The bathroom in a classic black, white and gray design deserves attention. This is an excellent base for bright details. At the same time, the interior will always look sophisticated, elegant and stylish. And rest assured that this design will definitely never become outdated.
Various shades of brown are perhaps the most universal solution for the bathroom. They are mainly chosen for creating eco-interiors. This design looks stylish, modern and definitely won’t get boring over time. Also in 2021, natural colors are trending. These are not only solid shades, but also the color of wood, brick, marble or concrete. They all fit together as harmoniously as possible. Therefore, there are quite a large number of combination options.
As for bright colors, everything is not as clear with them as it might seem at first glance. They always attract attention and lift your spirits. But at the same time, the bathroom is considered a place of peace and does not require too many details. Therefore, designers recommend using bright colors in spots, mainly in accessories and decor.
Onyx tiles in a bathroom interior with a luxury mood
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In the photo: Light yellow onyx tiles in the bathroom interior
The interior of a bathroom decorated with tiles can have a completely different atmosphere. But stone tiles (marble, onyx or other rocks) look especially luxurious. Onyx porcelain tiles are usually used in large formats, in a yellow color scheme. Onyx tiles in the bathroom interior can be represented as accent slabs with backlighting. And original onyx can cost about $600 per square meter.
Luxurious finishing of accent areas with agate tiles
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In the photo: Agate tiles in the interior design of a bathroom and toilet
The interior of a bathroom with light tiles can be more interesting if you add porcelain tiles imitated with semi-precious agate stone. Agate is a very expensive finishing option, its price can easily reach up to $3,500 per square meter, while quality Italian-made agate porcelain tiles cost less than $300 per square meter.
fish scales
The “fish scale” pattern, inspired by nature, burst into fashion along with terrazzo and immediately captivated all fans of dynamic and original decor. And where, if not in the bathroom, should he be? Ceramic scales refer us to the marine theme and evoke memories of the warm surf. Designers especially liked the “scale” tile with a smooth gradation of shade from light to more saturated.
Bathroom interior in a glass mosaic in the form of a panel
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In the photo: Mosaic tiles in the interior of a glass bathroom
A bathroom decorated with mosaic tiles is one of the most spectacular solutions, with an elegant and luxurious atmosphere. Such interiors are typical for classics, baroque, art nouveau, art deco and sometimes neoclassical. Glass mosaic can also be laid out in the form of a panel with a floral or geometric pattern.
Bathroom lighting
Lighting in the bathroom is no longer a faceless lampshade or a set of several spot bulbs. Moreover, new technology capabilities make it possible to combine seemingly impossible things in the bathroom: romantic, mysterious twilight and the bright light of the operating room.
As you can see in the photo of new bathroom designs for 2021, today there are many such examples of lighting.
This is achieved thanks to the following techniques:
- Widespread use of LED lamps
- Possibility to change the intensity of lighting, including using automation
- Brightly illuminated mirror
- Narrow-directional lamps on a flexible leg
- LED lamps with colored diodes
- Hidden ceiling lighting
- Illumination of cabinet doors, shelves and other parts
- Low hanging lamps
All these lighting techniques allow, on the one hand, to use the bathroom as a real beauty salon, and on the other hand, to create a charming twilight and an atmosphere of relaxation. Thanks to these techniques, the bathroom turns into a home SPA resort.
Bathroom interior tiled in a French herringbone pattern
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In the photo: Bathroom decoration in pink tiles in a French herringbone pattern
French herringbone is a pattern that was originally used to lay parquet flooring in a classic French interior. But any tile can be laid in a French herringbone pattern: glazed boar, ceramic parquet or any other oblong tile.
Photos of bathroom tiles from 2021 collections
Focusing on fashion trends in bathroom tiling in 2021, you can create a unique interior by choosing ceramics in a certain style.
Stone-effect tiles for bathrooms and toilets
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In the photo: Ceramic tiles in the bathroom interior with a slate stone look
Stone-like tiles for bathrooms and toilets can be very different. Porous and relief imitations of travertine and sandstone are often used in Mediterranean style; imitations of gray slate are suitable for a chalet or brutal loft (sometimes complete with concrete-look porcelain tiles). They all have different structures, shapes and shades, depending on the natural qualities of a particular breed.
What tiles are in fashion: choosing tiles for the bathroom
The choice of tiles is more varied than ever. Main trends: light and bright colors, unusual shape, imitation of natural materials, 3D texture, large format, terrazzo design. Manufacturers demonstrated which tiles are in fashion in 2021 at the international exhibition Cersaie.
Imitation of natural materials
Marble has been experiencing a real revival in recent years. A budget alternative to expensive stone is ceramic tiles, visually identical to the original. Patterns that recreate the texture of wood, slate, concrete, and porcelain stoneware are also in fashion. They are often used to create a Mediterranean or rustic style interior.
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Large format
Regardless of what tile is currently in fashion, large format is always relevant. Large tiles not only visually enlarge the bathroom. Since there are fewer seams on the surface of walls and floors, they are easier to maintain. The finishing with material measuring 60x120 cm looks especially impressive.
When combined with decor or smaller format tiles, new interesting laying patterns emerge.
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Volumetric texture
Glossy and matte tiles with a voluminous texture are suitable for a bathroom decorated in a classic and modern style. A wavy, grooved or embossed surface is an eye-catcher. It enlivens the space, creates a movement effect that enhances the appropriate lighting.
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Terrazzo design
In the 15th century, the Venetians mixed the remains of marble, granite and quartz with cement and got a very strong and durable material - terrazzo. It has been used for flooring for centuries, but has gradually been replaced by floor coverings.
Now terrazzo is popular again. In the form of tiles, it is used in bathrooms. The coated surface is beautiful and wear-resistant.
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Unusual shape
Small hexagons, diamonds, fish scales and plates are the opposite trend to large formats. With its help, you can create a special atmosphere, enliven walls, and highlight certain areas.
Photos from open sources
The right choice is important
The bathroom is no longer just a place for hygiene procedures. Properly selected tiles will help make it a cozy place for relaxation and privacy.
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Shabby chic tiles in combination with border and wallpaper
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In the photo: Shabby chic tiles for the bathroom and toilet
Shabby chic tiles most often imitate wear or deliberate asymmetry. Shabby chic as a style has French roots, so this interior will feature porcelain tiles or marble tiles.
Ornaments like in Morroco and southern Spain on the floor
Ethnic ornaments become inspiration for designers.
They are usually used for kitchen aprons, in the bathroom and other interiors. Most often, Arabic and Mediterranean ornaments are made in gray and bleached tones.
Contemporary 3D rock cut effect tiles for accent wall
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In the photo: Tiles in the bathroom interior with a 3D effect
White tiles in a bathroom interior can also be interesting if they are in 3D! What if it's colored? It will be even more original! Typically, 3D tiles are a simplified computer simulation of a certain type of stone or dunes on a sandy bottom. By the way, 3D tiles in a bathroom interior look more sophisticated in a real photo than in visualizations. The renderings do not convey the effect of depth and beauty of contrast with other glossy plain tiles. Therefore, such tiles should always be assessed personally.
Terrazzo
The terrazzo renaissance era began in 2021. Since then, she not only has no intention of leaving the pedestal of interior fashion, but every year she is becoming more and more firmly entrenched there. Designers have not yet fully tested this trend and are experimenting with it a lot - playing with color, scale and terrazzo habitats. Cheerful colored chips have penetrated into all areas of design and decor. It is present in floor decoration, decorates tabletops, textiles, and dishes. The tiles in the bathroom were no exception.
