Although featuring one wall in the bathroom is a popular way to introduce color and pattern in your design style, the right flooring can be just as impactful. From luxurious marble tiles to natural stone flooring, a professional flooring installer can help you add a glamorous touch to your design scheme.
Consider these flooring trends to create a dynamic look in your new and improved bathroom.
Marble Bathroom Flooring
Marble tiles continue to be a popular choice in the bathroom, providing endless appeal in a vast range of naturally occurring colour combinations. From the traditional soft white marble varieties of Carrara and Calacatta marbles to bolder black options such as Nero Marquina and more, you will find that authentic marble bathroom floor tiles are available in an impressive range of options.
Aside from these traditional black and white marble varieties, there are many other luxurious colours available to choose from including soft blush tones, elegant mint greens and more traditional cream colours.
It is important to keep in mind that real marble floor tiles are porous in nature and as such, will require ongoing sealing in order to best maintain them over time and assist in the prevention of staining or discoloration.
Caption: Marble floor tiles are available in an endless range of naturally occurring colour options as well as endless shapes and sizes to choose from. These tiles can be used to create a stunning feature flooring the bathroom that will always be on trend thanks to the timeless beauty and appeal of natural marble stone.
Pattern Tiles in the Bathrooms
Pattern tiles are a popular way of introducing a show-stopping feature in your new bathroom design scheme with a vast range of delightful options available to choose from. From modern geometric shapes to intricate traditional designs and motifs, pattern tiles can be used in the bathroom as a stunning feature floor.
The striking nature of these types of tiles can be easily balanced out by incorporating solid coloured finishes in the balance of your bathroom’s design scheme. The example below combines an elegant grey pattern floor tiles with crisp white finishes and a matching soft grey benchtop to create a sense of balance and harmony in the space.
Caption: Pattern bathroom floor tiles make for a striking feature in any style of interior design, whether you opt for a traditional look or a modern style. Create a sense of balance in your design scheme with the use of solid colours and finishes to avoid a visually cluttered style.
Chevron Floor Tiles
The classic chevron tile pattern is achieved using parallelogram shaped tiles that are laid at a 45 degree angle, meeting along the shorter edge to form a ‘V’ shaped point or a zig-zag pattern. These classic tiles are often used in the home as a feature floor or wall tile option, making them an exceptional choice for use in the modern bathroom.
Depending on what type of colour and style your new chevron tiles are, you can easily create any number of interior design styles using the trending chevron tile pattern from classic Hampton’s inspired designs to rustic or industrial themed interiors.
Caption: Chevron tiles offer a timeless design solution for the bathroom. These tiles are available in an immense range of designer options from timber or concrete look varieties to soft marbles and more.
Combine a Feature Wall & Feature Floor
If you are looking to create a high impact design scheme in your new bathroom, why not run your floor tiles straight up the wall to create a stunning feature! Many natural stone tile options, porcelain tiles as well as concrete or glass tiles can often be used as both a floor and wall tile solution, allowing you to create a stunning look in your design scheme.
Porcelain tiles are an especially popular choice in this type of design as their incredible durability allows them to be incorporated in any application. These tiles are baked at extremely high temperatures, resulting in a material that is resistant to staining, scratching, heat and moisture, making them a popular solution for the bathroom, especially in applications where they are used as a flooring option and as a wall tile solution within a wet room or shower area.
Caption: These stunning charcoal floor tiles are laid in a trending herringbone tile pattern. The floor tiles are then carried up the wall within the shower area to create a stylish feature that effortlessly complements the modern finishes in this design scheme.
Natural Stone-Look Floor Tiles
Taking a step away from the various shades of grey we’ve become accustomed to seeing in interiors over the last few years, modern bathroom design schemes are embracing warmer tones that create a cosy and comfortable atmosphere. From warm travertine tile options to elegant creamy marble tones, you can expect to see more tans, taupes, beige and cream tones popping up in the world of interior design in the new year!
These types of colour options are perfectly represented in natural stone or natural stone-look tiles. Natural stone-look tiles are made of durable porcelain and have been designed to offer the same elegant look of a natural product without the need for sealing.
Furthermore, porcelain tiles are resistant to moisture and staining, making them an ideal solution for use in the bathroom as a flooring feature. You can expect to see subtle variations in colour and texture within these types of tile collections that will enhance their realistic look in the home.
Caption: Natural stone-look porcelain tiles are specifically designed to emulate the look and feel of an authentic natural stone product, from luscious travertine tile options to marble tile options and more.
In the new year, we will be seeing more exciting textures, patterns, colours and bathroom tiles used in modern bathroom design schemes. These include classic favourites such as pattern tiles and natural stone tiles as well more modern options such as porcelain stone-look tiles, geometric patterns and more!
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