Large Bathroom Tile Ideas – 8 ways to transform a spacious bathroom with tiles
If your bathroom is on the large side, you may be wondering what kind of tiles you can use in the space. With an ever-increasing range of tile shapes, sizes and materials available to choose from, it can be mind-boggling, to say the least.
In this article, we’ll share some clever tile ideas to help you create maximum impact in a larger space.
What kind of tiles should I choose for a large bathroom?
If you’re lucky enough to have a big bathroom, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing tiles. You won’t need to worry about patterned or mosaic tiles making a room feel cluttered, and you’ll have more freedom when choosing the layout of your tiles.
Having more space doesn’t make it any easier to choose tiles, however, and with more space to fill, you don’t want to end up making a costly mistake. Before you purchase your tiles, think about what kind of feel you want your bathroom to have, are you after a calming retreat, or a space that makes an impact?
It’s definitely worth a trip to the tile showroom before you order your tiles as natural stone, in particular, can have many different colour variations per batch which will be more noticeable over a large area.
Let’s take a look at some inspiring tile ideas for large bathrooms:
Choose large format tiles
In a spacious bathroom, large format tiles are an excellent choice. Fewer grout lines help to create a clean, seamless look, particularly if you choose matching wall and floor tiles.
Designs like marble and limestone will add a touch of class to your bathroom and won’t date or go out of fashion as fast as patterned designs.
This beautifully tiled porcelain marble bathroom is crisp, clean and effortlessly elegant.
Create an accent wall
There’s no wrong place to experiment with bold tile colours, patterns and textures.
These beautiful structured tiles add a pop of texture and bags of personality to the space. We also love how this living space design incorporates coloured LED strip lighting to add a touch of colour to an otherwise neutral space.
Be adventurous with tile layout
Whether you opt for large format, floor-to-ceiling large tiles or you love the look of intricately laid smaller tiles, anything goes when you have a big bathroom and plenty of wall space to play with.
Large bathrooms will often feature a free-standing bath and separate shower cubicle, giving you more options when it comes to choosing different tile layouts.
You can be bolder in a larger space, combining small and large tiles to great effect.
This striking 250×250 pattern wall contrasts beautifully with the larger format Gala blanco tiles on the adjoining
wall.
Pick a Colour Scheme
If you’re struggling to choose bathroom tiles and you’d like to inject some colour into your bathroom, try picking an accent colour for your tiles and walls.
These aqua checkerboard tiles are a bold choice. They work well paired with white wall tiles and the matching wall and bath colour create a cohesive look that works well in a larger space.
You can add towels and accessories in a contrasting colour or stick with the original colour scheme.
Combine pattern and texture
When choosing tiles for a big space, there’s no reason to stick to the same tiles. You can be adventurous with different tile textures and designs. Natural stone will contrast well with sleek ceramic, glass or metallic tiles, and you can pair large tiles with mosaics.
The below bathroom features attractive split-face tiles within the shower cubicle, combined with complementary
plain tiles. Because it’s a large space and the tile colours match, the different textures don’t jar but complement each other perfectly.
Make it minimal with monochrome
Fabulously fool-proof, black and white colour schemes are here to stay. It’s a classic look that’s been around for decades and with good reason. It’s the epitome of good taste, it’ll go with any other colour and you’re very unlikely to go off it, ever!
For a modern twist on the monochrome look, think about installing metro wall tiles in a herringbone, vertical or basket-weave pattern and combining them with larger format floor tiles.
You can break up the monochrome with natural wood, lush foliage and coloured accessories, or keep it cohesive with black and white bathroom furniture.
Keep it neutral
Whether you’re a fan of colour or embrace everything neutral, when you’re tiling a large bathroom there’s no doubt that playing it safer can pay off. You’re much less likely to change your mind and, as tiling a large space is a big investment, you’ll want it to last for many years to come.
Neutral doesn’t have to be boring however, keep it interesting with different tile materials and sizes. We love this combination of natural stone coloured and rustic, textured décor tiles, creating a classic look that will stand the test of time.
Or go for something completely different!
A bigger space means more room for creativity and we love this unusual bathroom design which cleverly combines the indoors with the outdoors.
The three different tile textures and range of sizes are combined to create a chic-looking bathroom with a difference.
The pebbles help to break up what would otherwise be a fairly bland room and because the space is large, it works perfectly.
Of course, pebbles might not be the most practical addition to a bathroom but you can highlight sections of a plain floor or wall area with feature quartz or metallic glass tiles.
Although it may seem challenging to choose tiles for a larger bathroom, almost anything goes. From floor to ceiling large format, to mix and match style tiles and designs, you can let your creative juices run free.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with different coloured tiles on the floor, on the walls and in shower cubicles or splashbacks too.
More space means more room to be creative after all!
Atlas Ceramics has a huge range of bathroom and cloakroom tiles to help get you started.
Browse our selection yourself or call one of our experts for advice.