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Design Ideas

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6 Design Tips for Bath Tile

The versatility and durability of tile make it a great material for all sorts of bathroom applications. Of course, tile also works brilliantly in lots of other areas too. We would like to share these six guidelines when you consider tile in a bathroom remodeling project or a new home.

Don't assume that a small bath needs small tiles. "Larger tiles create fewer grout lines and can help open up a space" advises Kimberly Mento, a senior interior design specialist for American Olean. Set floor tiles on the diagonal for an even more expansive feel.

"Choose a limestone-look floor tile or one with a little patter or flecks in it for a children's bath, so you won't have to be a slave to constant cleaning," recommends designer Beverly Ellsley.

"You can't go wrong with white," asserts Barbara Sallick, owner of Waterworks. "It never goes out of style." Add depth and interest to clean-slate white with carved design, a clear crackle glaze over bisque tile or white-on-white embossed inserts.

"Try a beautiful trim around a shower door," Sallick says. "It makes a big difference in how finished and elegant a space looks."

"Don't ignore the shower floor," Barbara Sallick continues. "It's a wonderful opportunity to do a great mosaic, or bring in a design from the rest of the bath. This is a contained space where you can really have some fun - think of it as your personal spot."

Combine tile and stone in an interesting way. "Make a raised panel on a shower wall with stone molding, or use a stone baseboard with a tile wall," suggests Sallick. "Carved stone baseboards have a lot of design impact for not too much money, since you're working with a small space."