Wood Effect Bathroom Tile Ideas
Have a flick through an interiors magazine or a scroll through Instagram and you can’t fail to notice that wooden floors are everywhere. Beautiful, durable and always in style, it’s not surprising that wood is one of the most popular flooring choices. With the ability to look chic, classy, vintage and modern, it’s easy to see why wooden
flooring is so desirable and why so many of us have it in our homes. Although real wooden planks might be a perfect fit for a hallway or living area, when it comes to bathrooms, natural wooden flooring isn’t the most practical choice. This is because wood, especially softwoods, absorbs moisture leading to staining, softening and eventually rotting.
Although you can varnish wooden floors, or opt for engineered wooden flooring, it’s a high-maintenance option and it can’t ever be truly waterproof. If you want the beauty of wood with the resilience and durability of tile, wood-effect porcelain tiles are the perfect solution.
Keep reading to discover the advantages of environmentally-friendly wood effect tiles and what makes them an ideal fit for a bathroom.
Recommended Tile: Naturae Forest 200mm x 800mm
Are wood look tiles good for a bathroom?
If you love the look of natural wood and want to bring it into your bathroom, wood-effect porcelain tiles are an excellent option. Advanced printing techniques allow images of real wood to be transferred to the porcelain, down to every grain and knotty detail. Many wood look porcelain tiles are also textured, giving them a practical non-slip quality. Wood effect tiles are also an efficient choice if you’re fitting underfloor heating as they’ll conduct heat more effectively than natural wood.
Wood effect bathroom tile ideas
Get the natural look in your bathroom without the maintenance of real wood with our pick of the most beautiful and innovative wood effect bathroom tile ideas. From modern minimal to industrial and country-style bathrooms, let our collection fuel your imagination:
Wood effect wall tiles
We usually think of wood effect tiles for floors, but they look equally amazing on the walls and can transform an ordinary bathroom into a relaxing, spa-like retreat. Wood adds warmth wherever it is used and it’s great for adding a rustic, cosy touch to a bathroom.
Recreate this look: Naturae Forest 200x800mm & Brown Weber Premium Grout
Realistic wood-look flooring
Wood-look flooring has come a long way since the beige laminate flooring of old. Advanced printing techniques and a huge amount of choice mean that you can get a floor that looks just like wood, without any of the upkeep or need for protection. The best-quality wood effect tiles will include a wide range of patterns, helping to avoid the tell-tale pattern repeat and providing a much more realistic look.
Wood effect tiles are an excellent choice for bathroom floors, they’re neutral and timeless and will suit any décor from vintage to modern minimalist.
Recommended Tile: Timeless Greige Advanced
Wood effect wet room wall tiles
Bring the scandi-style vibe to your bathroom with light-coloured, wood-effect tile-clad walls. Wood is one of the best materials for creating a warm feeling and works especially well in bathrooms. Wood effect tiles are perfect if you’re channelling a minimal look and will look fantastic next to plain black or white walls, they’ll also fit in with more relaxed, bohemian styles.
Wooden plank tiled shower cubicle
Few materials can transform a bathroom like the natural beauty of wood. Use realistic wood effect tiles in an industrial-style bathroom to clad shower cubicle walls, line floors and create rustic-looking splashbacks. Pair with black metal accessories and plenty of white to nail the look.
Recreate this look: Naturae Willow & San Vincenzo White
Herringbone floor tiles – large planks
One of the oldest and most distinctive flooring patterns, the herringbone tile design is also one of the most popular. The herringbone pattern is easily created with rectangular tiles and wood-effect floor planks will enable you to create an authentic-looking floor that will look good for years to come.
Recommended Tile – Woodlands Natural
Herringbone floor tiles – smaller planks
The size of the tiles that you choose for your floor can make a big difference. Although large and small tiles work well in any sized room, large tiles will make a room appear larger, and smaller tiles will look busier. If you love the look of wooden floors, choosing wood effect tiles is one of the best choices you can make for your bathroom. They’re so easy to care for and look as good as the real thing.
Recommended Tile: Wildwood Oak
Combination tiles
Wood-look tiles are one of the most versatile options for floors and walls. Because they look completely natural, they’ll blend seamlessly with other materials, colours and textures. If you’re keen to try blending different tile styles on one surface, choosing wood effect tiles is a good starting point, they’ll go with every colour, pattern and texture and help to balance the whole room out.
Recommended Tiles: Ava Gris Décor & Wildwood Walnut
Wood effect tile-clad bathroom/utility room
Create a seamless look in a practical bathroom and utility area by using the same wood effect tiles on the floor and walls. You can use tiles to delineate areas in mixed-use rooms to great effect.
White wood effect floor tiles
Just like real wood planks, you can buy wood effect tiles in a range of sizes and colours. From dark wooden planks to bright, light wood, whitewashed boards and distressed, beach- house style planks, you’ll be surprised at the choice.
Recommended Tile: Naturae Snow
Mixed wood look wall tiles
If you’re struggling to choose wood effect tiles for your bathroom, you could combine several different tile colours for a spectacularly different look. Mix colours together in the same area, or pick a different coloured wood tile for the walls and floors.
Recreate this look: Naturae Hazel, Snow & Silver
Wood effect tile tips
● If you love the idea of underfloor heating, tiles are a better option than wood due to
their excellent heat-conducting qualities.
● Many wood tiles are textured, providing a good non-slip surface in a bathroom or wet
room.
● Wood-look tiles aren’t just for floors – use them on walls to create a warm and rustic
feel.
● Wood effect porcelain tiles are much more robust than real wood and virtually
maintenance-free – keep them looking their best with a regular mop over.
From pale willow and rustic planks to parquet-style boards, Atlas Ceramics has a wide range
of realistic wood-effect porcelain tiles in stock. Browse our selection