Bathroom Tiles: Designing a Space That Feels Uniquely Yours
Renovating a bathroom? Let's talk tiles. Not the kind you stack in board games—the ones that turn a functional room into a sanctuary. At The Blue Space, we've spent years helping Aussies navigate the oh-so-many choices between wall tiles, floor tiles, and those eye-catching features that make a bathroom unforgettable. Whether you're after a serene retreat or a bold statement, here's how to pick tiles that work as hard as you do.
Wall Tiles: More Than Just a Backdrop
Why Your Walls Deserve Attention
Let's face it: bathroom walls take a beating. Steam, splashes, and the occasional toothpaste splatter. That's where tiles shine. They're not just pretty—they're armour. But who says practical can't be stylish? Subway tiles are the jeans-and-blazer of design: timeless. Prefer something edgier? Try brick bond tiles for a rugged, industrial vibe.
Material Lowdown
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Ceramic: Lightweight, affordable, and perfect for DIYers. Check out our ceramic tiles—think of them as the Swiss Army knife of wall coverings.
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Porcelain: Tougher than a Monday morning. Ideal for steamy showers. Our marble-look porcelain gives you the high-end look without the high-maintenance drama.
Pro tip: If your bathroom's on the cosy side, vertical stack tiles can fake a taller ceiling. Pair them with a pop of colour—like a pink tile backsplash—to keep things lively without chaos.
Floor Tiles: Where Tough Meets Touchable
Bathroom floors have a rough gig. Wet feet, dropped hairdryers, that one time the kids tried to flood the place "for science." Porcelain tiles? They're the bodyguards of flooring. Slip-resistant, stain-proof, and built to last. Prefer larger tiles? Our square tiles collection minimises grout lines (read: less scrubbing).
Design Tricks
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Neutral doesn't mean boring: Beige tiles are like a good skincare routine—subtle but transformative. Pair them with bold walls.
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Patterns that play nice: Basketweave tiles add movement without shouting for attention.
Love drama? Go moody with charcoal tiles. Want warmth? Terracotta-look tiles are like a hug for your feet.
Feature Tiles: Because Every Room Needs a Little Drama
Less Is More (Usually)
Feature tiles are the exclamation points of your bathroom. A mosaic splashback behind the mirror? Chef's kiss. Penny-round tiles in the shower? Instant nostalgia. But here's the thing: one accent wall is chic; three is a theme park.
Balance Is Key
Pair a green tile feature wall with understated grey floor tiles. Or let terrazzo-look tiles steal the show on the floor while keeping walls simple.
Colour: It's All About Vibes
Light vs. Dark: The Eternal Debate
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White tiles: Classic, clean, and brilliant for bouncing light. Our white tiles range is bigger than Ben Hur.
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Dark hues: Black tiles are the little black dress of bathrooms—sleek, slimming, and impossible to ruin.
Colour Therapy
Feeling zen? Blue tiles whisper "ocean breeze." Craving warmth? Pink tiles are like a sunrise in tile form.
Shapes & Layouts: Playing Tricks on the Eye
Size Matters
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Rectangle tiles: Lay them horizontally to widen a narrow room. Vertically? Hello, lofty ceilings.
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Hexagons: Diamond tiles are the geometric middle ground between "safe" and "whoa."
Patterns That Pull Their Weight
Herringbone floors guide the eye like a runway. Kit kat tiles? They're fun without being frivolous.
Material Wars: Porcelain vs. Ceramic
Porcelain
The Terminator of tiles. Waterproof, scratch-resistant, and perfect for chaos-prone households. See our porcelain range.
Ceramic
Lighter on the wallet (and your walls). Great for low-splash zones.
Small Bathrooms? No Sweat.
Big tiles = fewer grout lines = less visual noise. Pair white floor tiles with vertical wall layouts. Mirrors help, but that's a story for another day.
Why The Blue Space?
We're not here to sell tiles. We're here to sell solutions. Our full collection is backed by real human advice (no chatbots here). From subway tiles to octagon-dot designs, we've got your back.
