Ripples radar: Head-turning tiles
Summer has passed and Autumn is upon us so it’s a great time to hunker down and update your home. It’s important to find the right design, colour and material for your bathroom tiles and with this in mind, Senior Designer Neil Curtis from Ripples Bath has provided his insight into how to choose head-turning tiles for your bathroom.
Think pink
Pink is the perfect accent shade as it complements an array of other colours and adds a sense of fun to your scheme. Clay hues are a popular base colour for neutral bathrooms as its warming characteristics create a welcoming atmosphere, pairing well with black, grey and white. Blush pink tiles exploded onto the interiors scene a few years ago and continue to be a firm favourite amongst style lovers. Whatever shape you go for; metro, mosaic or hexagon, pink tiles will be a winning look for years to come.
Style tip: Pair pale pink tiles with warm-toned brassware for a stylish look.
Marvellous marble
This timeless material is seeing a huge resurgence in bathroom design, being used to create a sleek hotel-inspired look within the home. Grey marble is a classic choice, whilst warmer-toned veining is growing in popularity as it helps balance this typically cool material. If you don’t opt for the real thing, you can achieve the look and feel of marble with stunning porcelain and ceramic alternatives. Pair with special finish brassware in brushed brass or gold to create a luxe look.
Cheque it out
Chequerboard tiles are a highly versatile choice as they have the ability to work in both traditional and ultra-modern settings, depending on how they’re laid and what they’re paired with. When paired with sleek fixtures and fittings, chequerboard tiles create a contemporary finish which can be further enhanced by using soft pastel tones and special finish brassware. In more classic schemes, chequerboard tiles add an authentic Victorian feeling, especially when used with classic fittings and furniture, such as a boat bath and bronze brassware.
Style tip: Lay chequerboard tiles in interesting configurations for a modern take on the look.
Soft wood
Imagine that slice of zen experienced in a relaxing bathroom in an exotic location, featuring natural textures and a relaxing spa bath. Recreate the same look in your own home with wood-effect tiles paired with muted lighting and earthy neutral tones. Wood effect tiles are so versatile when it comes to layout; horizontal, vertical, parquet - you can’t go wrong. Opting for a porcelain tile will make your life easier as they are highly resistant to stains, scratches, and moisture...perfect for creating your very own ‘spathroom!’
Embracing nature
We’re seeing a huge trend for tiles inspired by nature, from dainty ditsy prints to bold botanicals and everything in-between. Tropical prints work wonderfully in cloakrooms as they are a fun talking point for any visiting guests. Opt for larger formats for your nature-inspired tiles as they not only look beautiful but also reduce grout lines making for easier cleaning and maintenance.
