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Safari-style Bathroom Tile Ideas – 9 ways to walk on the wild side

Exotic, safari-style interiors are fiercely popular and it’s not hard to see why.  Safari is the Swahili word for expedition and it conjures up images of breathtaking, sweeping landscapes, wild animals and unforgettable adventures.

Embracing the wild and adventurous safari look might seem daunting but it’s easier than you think! Keep reading to discover our pick of the wildest safari-themed bathrooms and find out how you can use tiles to help you achieve the look.

What is safari-style and how can I get the look in my bathroom?

Inspired by the wild beauty of Africa, the safari-style incorporates natural materials, plenty of textures and a neutral, earthy colour palette.

Safari-themed interiors can be calming and neutral or more dramatic and luxurious in style.  When it comes to colours, take inspiration from the African landscape. Soft neutrals like brown, beige, cream, grey and white are popular choices, you can also add interest with shades of green, red and black.

Tiles can dramatically change the look and feel of a room and, depending on the material and size that you choose, can work wonders in creating the right theme for your bathroom. For safari-style bathrooms, think natural stone, stone-effect porcelain or wood, and luxurious marble tiles.

You can use tiles to create a neutral backdrop, bring texture into the room or highlight specific areas. If you’re sticking to a neutral tile, you can add character and interest with carefully selected accessories and wallpaper.

Safari-style bathroom tile ideas

Here’s our pick of the most beautiful safari-style bathroom tiles. Create a safari-themed sanctuary and go on an adventure every day.

Elaborate mosaic shower tiles

Be inspired by Africa’s most luxurious safari lodges and create a similar look in your bathroom by fitting mosaic tiles. Mosaic tiles are perfect in smaller areas like shower cubicles and splashbacks and you can create a completely unique design.  Keep surrounding tiles plain so you don’t detract from the impact of the mosaics.

Inspired by the wild beauty of Africa, neutral tones effortlessly create this safari-style room

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Recommended Tile: Stoneface Desert Multi

Glorious green tiles

Whether it’s a calming shade of khaki or a more decadent shade of emerald, green tiles can help you to achieve the safari look in your bathroom. Combine green tiles with softer shades like cream and ochre, or for a more dramatic look, tile every wall.

Get creative and mix plain tiles with bright paint or themed wallpaper for the ultimate safari-style bathroom.

Green is always a winning shade when it comes to creating the safari-style look.

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Recommended Tile: Rio Verde

Textured stone tiles

Utilising natural materials is key to achieving an authentic African safari-style bathroom. Stone or stone effect tiles add depth and texture to a bathroom and, one of the best things about stone is that you’re very unlikely to go off it.

Real stone tiles can be a great investment, but if you don’t fancy the maintenance that goes with them, consider stone-effect porcelain tiles instead.

Natural materials such as stone or stone effect tiles add depth and texture to a bathroom and offer an authentic safari look.

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Luxe marble tiles

Marble is often imported from Italy, but its also found throughout Africa. This beautiful stone exudes luxury and is perfect for use in bathrooms.

Although natural marble is porous and will need sealing, don’t let that put you off. You can also purchase realistic marble-effect porcelain which is maintenance-free (and hard to distinguish from the real thing).

Marble can be found throughout Africa and is both luxurious and elegant when displayed in bathrooms

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Recommended Tile: Canaletto Gold Marble

Large format tiles

Using large format tiles in a neutral colour will create a blank canvas, onto which you can affix striking wall art, wooden accessories and colonial-style blinds.  Big tiles work equally well in small and large spaces, making both appear larger. The lack of grout lines creates a seamless, uncluttered look.

Recommended Tiles: Ocean 

Natural stone tiles

Simple and understated, natural stone tiles are a beautiful addition to your bathroom. Stone tiles are perfect for creating a spa-like bathroom, they’re exceptionally durable and sustainable and can even increase the value of your home.

Stone tiles are porous so will need to be sealed to protect them from water damage and staining, but it’s a small price to pay for the natural beauty of real stone.

Natural stone tiles are a stunning addition to any bathroom and always offer a clean crisp and cool finish

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Recommended Tiles:  DD Ivory

Wood effect tiles

Wood is an important material in safari-style interior design. Think of unusual and exotic woods like ebony, mahogany and teak, as well as materials like bamboo when choosing wood-effect tiles for your bathroom.

There is a huge range of wood-effect tiles so you can mix and match tiles for added interest. Many wood effect tiles are textured, making them an excellent non-slip, realistic-looking option for a bathroom.

Recommended Tiles: Naturae wood 

Stone-effect porcelain tiles

Although it’s hard to beat the unique beauty of real stone tiles, porcelain-effect stone tiles come pretty close.  Good quality ranges will include several different patterns to help you avoid the telltale stone-effect pattern repeat.

Add safari-style accessories, plenty of wood, woven baskets and animal prints to embrace the look.

Porcelain effect stone tiles offer a very realistic and stylish finish. Add safari-style accessories in animal print plus wood and woven baskets to complete the look.

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Recommended Tiles: Ecostone Bianco 

Splitface tiles

If you want to create a rustic, safari look in your bathroom, you might want to consider splitface tiles. These irregularly textured tiles are perfect for creating areas of interest and are suitable for use in shower areas and wet rooms.

Splitface tiles are cut to different lengths and thicknesses to give a random, more natural finish. They’re surprisingly easy to clean and maintain and are a fantastic way to add character to a bathroom.

Recommended Tiles: Moon splitface 

Top tips for getting the wild look with safari-style tiles

  1. Textured tiles will help you to achieve a rustic, safari look in your bathroom. You can pick from wood-effect porcelain, natural stone, terracotta and splitface tiles.
  2. Stick to an African-inspired colour palette. Natural, earthy tones can be broken up with splashes of red, ochre, green and blue.
  3. You can use textured stone and wood-effect tiles to get a rustic look or add a luxurious touch with elegant marble.
  4. Tiles are just part of the picture. Accessorise your safari-themed bathroom with cleverly curated wall art, ornament, towels and bathroom fittings.

Atlas Ceramics has a comprehensive range of natural stone and porcelain tiles to help you get the safari vibe in your bathroom. Browse our selection yourself or call one of our experts for advice.