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  • New Release
    Briq Sage Unglazed Porcelain Mosaic Tile 48×48mmBriq Sage Unglazed Porcelain Mosaic Tile 48×48mmBriq Sage Unglazed Porcelain Mosaic Tile 48×48mm

    Briq Sage Unglazed Porcelain Mosaic Tile 48×48mm

    $80 per sqm
  • SALE! Was $54/m2
    Matrix Green Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mmMatrix Green Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mmMatrix Green Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mmMatrix Green Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mmMatrix Green Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mmMatrix Green Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mmMatrix Green Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mm

    Matrix Green Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mm

    $51 per sqm
  • St Kilda Matte White 97 × 97mm Octagon with Green Dot Porcelain Period Mosaic TileSt Kilda Matte White 97 × 97mm Octagon with Green Dot Porcelain Period Mosaic TileSt Kilda Matte White 97 × 97mm Octagon with Green Dot Porcelain Period Mosaic TileSt Kilda Matte White 97 × 97mm Octagon with Green Dot Porcelain Period Mosaic TileSt Kilda Matte White 97 × 97mm Octagon with Green Dot Porcelain Period Mosaic Tile

    St Kilda Matte White 97 × 97mm Octagon with Green Dot Porcelain Period Mosaic...

    $77 per sqm
  • Green Ella Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 10mm Italian Ceramic

    Green Ella Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 10mm Italian Ceramic

    $139 per sqm
  • Meander Green Fish Scale Porcelain Tile P3 200 x 200mmMeander Green Fish Scale Porcelain Tile P3 200 x 200mmMeander Green Fish Scale Porcelain Tile P3 200 x 200mmMeander Green Fish Scale Porcelain Tile P3 200 x 200mmMeander Green Fish Scale Porcelain Tile P3 200 x 200mmMeander Green Fish Scale Porcelain Tile P3 200 x 200mm

    Meander Green Fish Scale Porcelain Tile P3 200 x 200mm

    $54 per sqm
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  • Meander Green Porcelain Tile P3 200 x 200mmMeander Green Porcelain Tile P3 200 x 200mmMeander Green Porcelain Tile P3 200 x 200mmMeander Green Porcelain Tile P3 200 x 200mmMeander Green Porcelain Tile P3 200 x 200mmMeander Green Porcelain Tile P3 200 x 200mmMeander Green Porcelain Tile P3 200 x 200mm

    Meander Green Porcelain Tile P3 200 x 200mm

    $54 per sqm
  • Best Seller
    Pale Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicPale Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicPale Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicPale Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicPale Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicPale Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicPale Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish Ceramic

    Pale Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish Ceramic

    $88 per sqm
  • SALE! Was $54/m2
    Matrix Tessellated Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mmMatrix Tessellated Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mmMatrix Tessellated Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mmMatrix Tessellated Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mmMatrix Tessellated Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mmMatrix Tessellated Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mmMatrix Tessellated Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mm

    Matrix Tessellated Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mm

    $51 per sqm
  • SALE! Was $59/m2
    Matrix Green Marble Look Satin Porcelain Concave Subway Tile 50mm x 300mmMatrix Green Marble Look Satin Porcelain Concave Subway Tile 50mm x 300mmMatrix Green Marble Look Satin Porcelain Concave Subway Tile 50mm x 300mmMatrix Green Marble Look Satin Porcelain Concave Subway Tile 50mm x 300mmMatrix Green Marble Look Satin Porcelain Concave Subway Tile 50mm x 300mmMatrix Green Marble Look Satin Porcelain Concave Subway Tile 50mm x 300mmMatrix Green Marble Look Satin Porcelain Concave Subway Tile 50mm x 300mmMatrix Green Marble Look Satin Porcelain Concave Subway Tile 50mm x 300mm

    Matrix Green Marble Look Satin Porcelain Concave Subway Tile 50mm x 300mm

    $56 per sqm
  • The surfaces you choose define the space you create

    The surfaces you choose define the space you create

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  • TBS Exclusive
    Green Evelyn Handmade Zellige 100 x 100 x 12mmGreen Evelyn Handmade Zellige 100 x 100 x 12mmGreen Evelyn Handmade Zellige 100 x 100 x 12mmGreen Evelyn Handmade Zellige 100 x 100 x 12mmGreen Evelyn Handmade Zellige 100 x 100 x 12mmGreen Evelyn Handmade Zellige 100 x 100 x 12mm

    Green Evelyn Handmade Zellige 100 x 100 x 12mm

    $191 per sqm
  • Pale Green Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish CeramicPale Green Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish CeramicPale Green Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish CeramicPale Green Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish CeramicPale Green Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish CeramicPale Green Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish CeramicPale Green Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish CeramicPale Green Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish Ceramic

    Pale Green Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish Ceramic

    $88 per sqm
  • European Made
    SALE! Was $124/m2
    Jade Green Leon Spanish Subway Tile Gloss 69 x 240mm CeramicJade Green Leon Spanish Subway Tile Gloss 69 x 240mm CeramicJade Green Leon Spanish Subway Tile Gloss 69 x 240mm CeramicJade Green Leon Spanish Subway Tile Gloss 69 x 240mm CeramicJade Green Leon Spanish Subway Tile Gloss 69 x 240mm CeramicJade Green Leon Spanish Subway Tile Gloss 69 x 240mm CeramicJade Green Leon Spanish Subway Tile Gloss 69 x 240mm Ceramic

    Jade Green Leon Spanish Subway Tile Gloss 69 x 240mm Ceramic

    $118 per sqm
  • TBS Exclusive
    Green Evelyn Handmade Bejmat 50 x 150 x 12mmGreen Evelyn Handmade Bejmat 50 x 150 x 12mmGreen Evelyn Handmade Bejmat 50 x 150 x 12mmGreen Evelyn Handmade Bejmat 50 x 150 x 12mmGreen Evelyn Handmade Bejmat 50 x 150 x 12mmGreen Evelyn Handmade Bejmat 50 x 150 x 12mmGreen Evelyn Handmade Bejmat 50 x 150 x 12mm

    Green Evelyn Handmade Bejmat 50 x 150 x 12mm

    $192 per sqm
  • Best Seller
    Dark Green Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish Ceramic

    Dark Green Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish Ceramic

    $88 per sqm
  • The surfaces you choose define the space you create

    The surfaces you choose define the space you create

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  • Tamarama Soft Sage Matt P3 Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 300x300mmTamarama Soft Sage Matt P3 Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 300x300mmTamarama Soft Sage Matt P3 Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 300x300mm

    Tamarama Soft Sage Matt P3 Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 300x300mm

    $39 per sqm
  • Italian Made
    Aqua Theo Subway Tile 75 x 400mm Italian PorcelainAqua Theo Subway Tile 75 x 400mm Italian PorcelainAqua Theo Subway Tile 75 x 400mm Italian PorcelainAqua Theo Subway Tile 75 x 400mm Italian Porcelain

    Aqua Theo Subway Tile 75 x 400mm Italian Porcelain

    $95 per sqm
  • Castaways Jade Gloss Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 15x145mmCastaways Jade Gloss Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 15x145mm

    Castaways Jade Gloss Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 15x145mm

    $145 per sqm
  • Sage Luca Hand Made Gloss Tile 100 x 100 x 8mmSage Luca Hand Made Gloss Tile 100 x 100 x 8mmSage Luca Hand Made Gloss Tile 100 x 100 x 8mmSage Luca Hand Made Gloss Tile 100 x 100 x 8mm

    Sage Luca Hand Made Gloss Tile 100 x 100 x 8mm

    $58 per sqm
  • Middleton Antique Green Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 12x92mmMiddleton Antique Green Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 12x92mmMiddleton Antique Green Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 12x92mm

    Middleton Antique Green Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 12x92mm

    $156 per sqm
  • Italian Made
    Sicily Giada Green Gloss Zellige Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 100x100mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Zellige Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 100x100mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Zellige Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 100x100mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Zellige Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 100x100mm

    Sicily Giada Green Gloss Zellige Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 100x100mm

    $169 per sqm
  • Whitehaven Green Wavy Satin Ceramic Subway Tile 68x280mmWhitehaven Green Wavy Satin Ceramic Subway Tile 68x280mmWhitehaven Green Wavy Satin Ceramic Subway Tile 68x280mmWhitehaven Green Wavy Satin Ceramic Subway Tile 68x280mmWhitehaven Green Wavy Satin Ceramic Subway Tile 68x280mmWhitehaven Green Wavy Satin Ceramic Subway Tile 68x280mmWhitehaven Green Wavy Satin Ceramic Subway Tile 68x280mmWhitehaven Green Wavy Satin Ceramic Subway Tile 68x280mm

    Whitehaven Green Wavy Satin Ceramic Subway Tile 68x280mm

    $49 per sqm
  • Olive Luca Hand Made Gloss Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 8mmOlive Luca Hand Made Gloss Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 8mmOlive Luca Hand Made Gloss Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 8mmOlive Luca Hand Made Gloss Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 8mm

    Olive Luca Hand Made Gloss Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 8mm

    $58 per sqm
  • St Kilda Matt Cream Octagon with Green Dot Porcelain Period Mosaic Tile 97x97mmSt Kilda Matt Cream Octagon with Green Dot Porcelain Period Mosaic Tile 97x97mmSt Kilda Matt Cream Octagon with Green Dot Porcelain Period Mosaic Tile 97x97mmSt Kilda Matt Cream Octagon with Green Dot Porcelain Period Mosaic Tile 97x97mmSt Kilda Matt Cream Octagon with Green Dot Porcelain Period Mosaic Tile 97x97mm

    St Kilda Matt Cream Octagon with Green Dot Porcelain Period Mosaic Tile 97x97mm

    $77 per sqm
  • A well designed bathroom is built around the right vanity

    A well designed bathroom is built around the right vanity

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  • Olive Luca Hand Made Gloss Tile 100 x 100 x 8mmOlive Luca Hand Made Gloss Tile 100 x 100 x 8mmOlive Luca Hand Made Gloss Tile 100 x 100 x 8mmOlive Luca Hand Made Gloss Tile 100 x 100 x 8mm

    Olive Luca Hand Made Gloss Tile 100 x 100 x 8mm

    $58 per sqm
  • Mooloolaba Gloss Mint Porcelain Penny Round Mosaic Tile 20x20mmMooloolaba Gloss Mint Porcelain Penny Round Mosaic Tile 20x20mmMooloolaba Gloss Mint Porcelain Penny Round Mosaic Tile 20x20mm

    Mooloolaba Gloss Mint Porcelain Penny Round Mosaic Tile 20x20mm

    $98 per sqm
  • Mooloolaba Gloss Marine Porcelain Penny Round Mosaic Tile 20x20mmMooloolaba Gloss Marine Porcelain Penny Round Mosaic Tile 20x20mmMooloolaba Gloss Marine Porcelain Penny Round Mosaic Tile 20x20mm

    Mooloolaba Gloss Marine Porcelain Penny Round Mosaic Tile 20x20mm

    $98 per sqm
  • Italian Made
    Sicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 50x150mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 50x150mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 50x150mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 50x150mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 50x150mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 50x150mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 50x150mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 50x150mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 50x150mm

    Sicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 50x150mm

    $169 per sqm
  • Natural Stone
    Cottesloe Ming Green Penny Round Honed Marble Mosaic Tile 23x23mmCottesloe Ming Green Penny Round Honed Marble Mosaic Tile 23x23mm

    Cottesloe Ming Green Penny Round Honed Marble Mosaic Tile 23x23mm

    $322 per sqm
  • Best Seller
    Dark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish CeramicDark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish Ceramic

    Dark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish Ceramic

    $88 per sqm
  • Italian Made
    Sicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 75x200mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 75x200mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 75x200mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 75x200mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 75x200mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 75x200mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 75x200mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 75x200mmSicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 75x200mm

    Sicily Giada Green Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 75x200mm

    $169 per sqm
  • Sunset Sage Avocado Satin Dune Ceramic Tile 50x200mmSunset Sage Avocado Satin Dune Ceramic Tile 50x200mmSunset Sage Avocado Satin Dune Ceramic Tile 50x200mm

    Sunset Sage Avocado Satin Dune Ceramic Tile 50x200mm

    $77 per sqm
  • Castaways Frosty Mint Gloss Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 15x145mmCastaways Frosty Mint Gloss Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 15x145mm

    Castaways Frosty Mint Gloss Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 15x145mm

    $145 per sqm
  • Castaways Silver Sage Gloss Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 15x145mmCastaways Silver Sage Gloss Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 15x145mmCastaways Silver Sage Gloss Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 15x145mm

    Castaways Silver Sage Gloss Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 15x145mm

    $145 per sqm
  • Middleton Jade Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 12x92mmMiddleton Jade Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 12x92mmMiddleton Jade Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 12x92mmMiddleton Jade Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 12x92mmMiddleton Jade Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 12x92mmMiddleton Jade Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 12x92mmMiddleton Jade Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 12x92mm

    Middleton Jade Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 12x92mm

    $148 per sqm
  • Natural Stone
    Cottesloe Ming Green Herringbone Honed Marble Mosaic Tile 35x150mmCottesloe Ming Green Herringbone Honed Marble Mosaic Tile 35x150mmCottesloe Ming Green Herringbone Honed Marble Mosaic Tile 35x150mmCottesloe Ming Green Herringbone Honed Marble Mosaic Tile 35x150mm

    Cottesloe Ming Green Herringbone Honed Marble Mosaic Tile 35x150mm

    $251 per sqm
  • A well designed bathroom is built around the right vanity

    A well designed bathroom is built around the right vanity

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Green Tiles Buying Guide


Green sits in an unusual position among tile colours: it reads as both a neutral and a statement, depending on which shade and how much of it is used. A muted sage recedes quietly into a room's material palette, while a deep emerald or forest tone becomes the clear focal point. Choosing between these isn't just a colour preference; it changes how the rest of the room's fittings need to be selected around it.

What shades of green are available?

The green tile category spans at least six distinct colour families: sage (warm, muted grey-green), olive (earthy yellow-green), mint (cool, pale green), emerald (rich jewel-tone), dark forest green, and light or pastel greens. Each reads differently under artificial versus natural light, so ordering a sample before committing to a full bathroom or kitchen wall is strongly advised. Sage and olive tones hold well in warm-light bathrooms, while emerald and forest shades suit feature walls where contrast is the intention.

Which tile formats work best in a bathroom?

Subway tiles (typically 75x150mm or 100x200mm) remain the most common format for green bathroom walls, since the rectangular shape suits grout-line patterns such as brick bond or stack bond. Square formats at 100x100mm or 200x200mm read as more geometric and contemporary. Kit kat or finger tiles (roughly 25x75mm) suit shower niches, splashbacks, and feature strips. Large-format tiles from 600x600mm upward suit floor-to-ceiling feature walls in bigger bathrooms.

For bathroom floors specifically, a rectified porcelain with a slight texture or grip rating (R10 or above) is needed to meet Australian wet-area safety standards.

Can green tiles be used on kitchen splashbacks?

Green subway tiles and sage green splashback tiles are among the fastest-growing kitchen tile searches in Australia, and they work well both behind a range and across a full kitchen wall. Glazed ceramic and porcelain both perform behind a cooktop, provided they're rated for heat proximity; it's worth checking manufacturer specs for any tile installed within 200mm of an open flame.

Zellige-style tiles, with their uneven glaze surface, add texture to what would otherwise be a flat splashback. Mosaic formats in 300x300mm sheets speed up installation on standard splashback heights of 600-750mm.

What sizes are green tiles available in?

Green floor tiles are stocked in formats ranging from 100x100mm squares through to 600x1200mm large-format slabs. Common sizes include 200x200mm, 300x300mm, 450x450mm, and 600x600mm.

Larger formats, 600x1200mm and above, require a flat, well-prepared substrate and a skilled tiler, since lippage risk increases with tile size. For outdoor areas, a minimum slip resistance of R11 is recommended under AS 4586. Smaller formats, including mosaic sheets and kit kat tiles, are more forgiving on uneven floors and suit curved shower bases specifically.

Completing the room

Green tiles work across a full bathroom renovation, and the same green subway or splashback tiles used in a bathroom can carry through to a kitchen sink surround for a consistent material palette across the home. The Blue Space's Tapware and Bathroom Vanities collections are worth browsing to complete the fit-out, or explore the broader tiles collection for complementary floor and wall options in other finishes and formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best tile finish for a bathroom, matte or gloss?

Matte tiles are trending strongly in Australian bathrooms for their contemporary look and practical ability to hide water spots and fingerprints. Gloss tiles reflect light and can make a bathroom feel brighter and larger, but show water marks and smudges more readily. For shower recesses and wet floors, matte or satin finishes with good slip resistance are generally preferred.

How many tiles do I need to order for my bathroom?

Measure your total wall and floor surface area in square metres, then add a 10–15% wastage allowance for cuts, breakages, and future repairs. For complex layouts with diagonal patterns or feature inserts, increase the wastage to 15–20%. Always order all tiles from the same batch (check the shade lot/batch number) as tiles from different batches can vary slightly in colour.

How do I choose between floor tiles and wall tiles?

Floor tiles must have an adequate slip resistance rating (P3 minimum for domestic bathrooms) and be durable enough for foot traffic. Wall tiles can be glazed ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone, they don't need to carry load but should be moisture-resistant. Many Australian renovators choose matching or coordinating floor and wall tiles from the same range for a cohesive look.

What tile size is best for a small bathroom in Australia?

For small bathrooms, tiles between 300 x 300mm and 600 x 300mm often work well on both walls and floors. Smaller mosaic or subway tiles (75 x 150mm or 100 x 200mm) are a classic choice for shower walls. While large format tiles can also work in small spaces, they require a very level substrate and expert installation. Avoid tiles that are too small on floors (like 50 x 50mm mosaics) in large quantities, as the increased grout lines can make a space feel busier.

How do I incorporate feature tiles without over-designing the bathroom?

The most effective approach is to choose one feature zone and use your feature tile there, a full-height shower wall, the bath surround wall, or the vanity splashback area. Keep the remaining surfaces in a neutral or complementary field tile. This creates impact without visual clutter. Limit your palette to two or three complementary materials for a cohesive result.

What is the slip resistance rating I need for bathroom floor tiles?

Australian Standards (AS 4586) require bathroom floor tiles to have a minimum slip resistance rating of P3 for domestic bathrooms and P4 or P5 for wet areas like shower recesses. The Blue Space recommends checking the slip resistance rating of any tile you're considering for floor use, particularly in the shower. Matte and textured porcelain tiles generally offer better slip resistance than polished or gloss finishes.

What is the difference between ceramic and porcelain tiles?

Porcelain tiles are fired at higher temperatures and are denser, less porous, and harder than ceramic tiles. This makes porcelain more water-resistant, more durable, and suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, including high-traffic floors. Ceramic tiles are lighter and easier to cut, making them a practical choice for bathroom walls and splashbacks. For bathroom floors and wet areas, porcelain is generally the preferred option in Australia.