10th Apr 2024
Four Expert Bathroom Remodel Tips For A Stylish And Functional Upgrade
Give your bathroom a fabulous makeover this season! When it comes to home renovations, Kiwis tend to renovate their bathrooms more than kitchens, as they are smaller and faster projects to handle. But that doesn't make it less challenging.
There are hundreds of floor and wall tiles to choose from, thanks to cutting-edge printing techniques; you'll find incredibly realistic wood, marble and stone look tiles. Meanwhile, decorative tile designs are getting more imaginative and interesting than ever, making the tile selection process even more daunting - there are simply too many amazing tiles to choose from!
To simplify your life and help you narrow your choice, our tile consultant Moet Walker has shared four fantastic bathroom remodel tips. Her insights talk about some of the differences between tiles and what to consider when choosing a tile.
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1. Choose Bathroom Tiles That Match Your Home's Aesthetic
Swipe through to see how this gorgeous bach in Taupo, matched their bathroom tiles with the rest of the warm, cosy interiors.
Select tiles that complement the style of your house and your personal style. Spend some time browsing bathroom tile inspiration on our site and on Pinterest and Instagram to narrow down what you are looking for.
Remember to take into account the design style of your house and to work with it, not against it! For example, if your home is a beautiful, classic villa, don't modernise it to the point there are no more villa characteristics left. You have to keep the bones and style but still bring it to life.
Another way to choose bathroom tiles that match your home is to take a photo of your existing bathroom and other areas of the house and pop into your local tile store for our exclusive new rendering service! With Design Space, you can get an ultra-realistic 3D render of your bathroom remodel idea. Here's what that would look like
2. Light Matters: Consider Light and Shadows When Selecting Bathroom Tiles
See how this tile render incorporates light and shadows to make it easier to visualise your bathroom tile design.
Think about the light in your bathroom, both natural and artificial, and how it will impact the way your tiles look. For example, a gloss tile will suit a dark space, as it reflects more light, as does a lighter colour.
This is another reason why you need to add Design Space to your bathroom remodel journey. More advanced than a basic tile visualiser app, where you have limitations such as only seeing texture and colour, Design Space gives a full 3D experience that incorporates light, shadow and reflections. We design YOUR space!
How To Use Design Space: The New 3D Rendering Service By Tile Space
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3.Take Size and Layout Into Account
If you're remodelling a small bathroom, choose large format tiles like this beautiful Travertino Navona Grigio Matt tile to make it feel bigger.
One of the crucial bathroom remodel tips we tell clients visiting our stores is to consider the size and layout of the bathroom.
Budget is a factor, too, but don't be too tempted to buy small tiles to save money, as larger tiles are often easier to clean and maintain and typically cost less to install. Large format tiles make a small room look larger, as does the direction of the lay when using a rectangular tile.
Using the same tile on the floor and walls will make the space look more cohesive.
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4. Enhance Your Design with the Right Grout Colour
Feature grout with RAL 9016 White Matt Sheeted 10 tiles.
Grout colour makes a huge difference. A contrasting grout will make the design pop but can add tension to the space by emphasising the lines, while colour-matched grout will make the pattern more subtle.
Pro Tip: Consider using epoxy grout for added benefits. Epoxy grout is resistant to mould and prevents debris from settling in the grout lines. If the cost of epoxy grout is a concern, you can explore an alternative by using a grout sealer. It's a cost-effective option that you can apply yourself or have your tiler do it for you.
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More Bathroom Remodel Tips
More expensive tiles generally have a more sophisticated and natural-looking design due to:
- - increased depth of surface
- - more variation
- - better texture
For example, mosaics are more expensive in labour than a subway or square tile. But you can still get a beautiful effect with a cheaper tile, especially if you use a good tiler.
For some great moderately priced options, it’s worth having a look at our extensive surface tile range. All our tiles come with a 10-year guarantee and are imported from:
- - Italy
- - Spain
- - UAE
- - Asia
- - South America
At Tile Space, we have qualified design consultants in every store who can help you through the points listed above and also with site visits, samples, and even recommending a good tiler. Come and see us to start creating your dream space!
Find your nearest Tile Space store to talk to one of our expert design consultants about how to achieve a designer look in your bathroom or look at our bathroom tiling ideas and inspiration. Check out these relevant and useful guides for more helpful bathroom remodel tips.
