Red Bathroom Tile Ideas – 8 ways to embrace the boldest colour of them all
Associated with passion, danger, love and adventure, red is one of the most vibrant and intense colours on the spectrum. Guaranteed to make a statement wherever it’s used, red isn’t for the faint of heart. Red ranges from the brightest scarlet to deeper shades of maroon and wine.
Red has been used to decorate interiors for centuries, in fact, one of the first recorded uses of red was in cave paintings. Romans were big fans of the colour red, using it to decorate villas as well as tombs and it was one of the most popular colours during the Victorian era.
Red is a warm colour, it’s also one of the most visible on the colour spectrum, due to its long wavelength. One of the most emotive colours, red can be overwhelming if used excessively. If you love the drama and energy that red will bring to a room, keep reading to find out how to use red tiles to the best effect in a bathroom.
How do you use red tiles in a bathroom?
Whether you favour the fabulous Ferarri red or a more toned-down burgundy, there’s a shade of red to suit every bathroom.
However and wherever you decide to place red tiles, they are going to make a bold statement. Don’t be afraid to use red throughout the room, pair red tiles with bright white walls, or go bold with dramatic floor-to-ceiling deep red tiles.
You can also mix red with other colours, add a red tile border or splashback, create a checkerboard floor that incorporates red and white, or red and black tiles or mix feature red tiles into a Victorian mosaic floor.
What other colours will go well with red?
Red will look fantastic with black, white and grey as well as orange, blue and black. Red tiles also pair well with metallics like gold, copper and bronze and natural materials like slate, wood and buff-coloured stone.
If you’re planning to combine tile colours be sure to get some samples together to see which colours work best, and also how they look at different times of the day.
Resplendent red bathroom tile ideas
If you’re ready to spice up your bathroom, we’ve put together some blazing bathroom ideas to show how incredible red tiles can look.
Chilli red squares
Make your bathroom walls pop with the most vibrant shade of red. Bold, bright tiles add warmth and character to a room which you can build on with patterned wallpaper or bright paint, or tone down a little with subtler shades.
Red and white checkerboard floor
For a floor with a difference, combine deepest red with crisp white tiles. It’s a warmer take on the more traditional black and white floor and an elegant twist on what is one of the most traditional floor designs.
Deep red tiles
Red doesn’t need to be vermillion to make an impact, opt for a more sophisticated hue and create a luxurious feature wall. A contrasting, lighter floor is a good option if you don’t want things to feel too dark. Terrazzo tiles are available in a huge range of colours so you can pick ones with elements of red running through them for a subtler look.
Recommended Tile: Rio Burdeos
Vibrant shades of red
If you love colour, tiling a wall in different shades of reds, pinks and oranges is a sure-fire way to lift your bathroom. Keep grout a similar colour so it doesn’t detract from the multicoloured tiles.
Feature metro tile wall
Red is powerful, it’s definitely not neutral and it’s going to make a big impact wherever you choose to use it in your home.
In a bathroom, you can opt for glossy or matt tiles and a huge range of different shades. If you love bright red but are worried a whole red room will be a little too much, go for a statement wall. Metro tiles are always a good choice and they’re available in a huge range of colours. Keep the rest of the room white for maximum effect.
Recommended Tile: Rio Burdeos
Glossy red wall tiles
High-shine, glossy tiles are a beautiful addition to any bathroom and they look especially good in darker colours. Deep red, gloss tiles will reflect any light that the room gets so are a better choice than matt tiles in a small room with little or no natural light.
Wall-to-wall red tiles
If you’re not afraid to use vibrant, rich colours, this fully tiled red bathroom might be for you. Tiled with effortlessly elegant metro tiles, the brightness of the grout and the white bath stop the red from feeling too overwhelming.
Rustic terracotta tiles
Last but not least, natural terracotta is a subtler way to introduce red to your home. Made from iron-rich clay, which results in terracotta’s characteristic colour, these tiles are perfect for adding rustic charm to a room.
Recommended Tile: Antique Pammet
Top tips for using red tiles in a bathroom
- Red is a bold colour choice for a bathroom, but if you don’t want to clad every wall in vibrant colour, you can opt for a feature wall or floor, or tile a splashback.
- Mix dramatic red tiles with patterned wallpaper, or keep it simpler with crisp white painted walls.
- Add elements of red to a neutral bathroom by adding a red border, pick terrazzo tiles with red chips, or use a mixture of coloured mosaic tiles.
- Red tiles look incredible with black, white, blue and neutral colours.
If you’re keen to include red in your bathroom, be sure to explore all the colours, tile shapes and sizes, and tile finishes that are available.
Atlas Ceramics has a comprehensive range of red bathroom and cloakroom tiles to help you achieve a similar look. Browse our selection yourself or call one of our experts for advice.