Your bathroom is something you see every day, and you want tiles that you like. When picking the design and color of the tiles, you need to first determine the style of your bathroom. An upscale spa bathroom for example, requires a different layout than a farmhouse style bathroom. You should also look at the cleaning of the tiles as lighter tiles show more dirt than darker tiles. Tile design and the color of the tiles can create a dramatic look or a more muted feel.
Neutral Shades
Shades of tan, khaki, brown, white and cream are neutral shades because these tones work with a variety of other colors. Shades of grey and brown are appropriate for a farmhouse or old-fashioned style home, especially when used in granite, which has an antique feel. The advantage to using neutral tile shades is that the tiles continue to work in the bathroom even when you change your decorations. You won't have to worry about replacing the tiles because the new fixtures or lighting doesn't match the tile colors. Layouts or the design of the tiles are quite varied and include hexagonal tiles, tiles arranged on a diagonal and even a mixture of larger and smaller tiles in one space.
Bright and Bold
Brightly colored tiles work well in a small bathroom because the bright colors help open up the space and make the bathroom look and feel bigger. Brighter shades include both pale and dark shades, such as forest green, lemon yellow, baby blue and pale pink. The key is to mix and match different shades in the same color family to avoid overwhelming the eyes with too much of the same shade. For example, mix different shades of green, including forest green, kelly green and lime green together in the space. Use smaller tiles of 1 to 2 inches wide to keep the colors from taking over the bathroom.
A Dramatic Impression
Black and white is a classic color combination that serves a bathroom well, but black also works as a neutral shade when paired with other lighter colors. Use the black tiles to create a border or frame around patches of smaller and lighter colors in the room. Black and white tiles arranged diagonally around the room create a chair rail effect that breaks up a single color of tile in the bathroom. You can even use black tiles to highlight a specific feature in the room, such as creating a frame around a Jacuzzi bathtub.
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