Tiling your bathroom:
Once, tiling a bathroom was usually a uniform hospital-like affair of solid white-tiled hygiene. This need no longer be the case. Nowadays you have a very wide choice of coloured and textured tiles with which you can create and bring about many varied kinds of effects. Given the available varieties in colours and patterns, in fact, you will need to devote some extra time and thought to the kind of ambiance you want in your bathroom, how to go about achieving it and what kind of materials you can use for the purpose. You must decide if you are going to tile your entire bathroom or only a partial area and the kind of design pattern you want to create in the available space. The bathroom tiles you choose and their design will influence the whole look of your bathroom. You must also carefully consider the cost and maintenance factors. After all, you probably want a beautiful bathroom that is pleasant and relaxing to be in every day, with tiles that look great, are long-lasting, and are safe to walk on.

Choosing Bathroom tiles:
Ceramic tiles vary in price according to design, type of tile and manufacturer, so it is a good idea to shop around and see what fits your budget. Before buying, make sure that the tiles are from the same batch as different batches are fired at different times and so often can differ in their sizes.

Select a tile that fits in with your design scheme. It is a good idea to order a few sample tiles so you can check if the colours and patterns are what you actually want. You must also decide if you are going to use a dark grout or a white grout.

You can choose basic solid colours or try something different by blending colours and patterns and shapes. Try creating interesting focal points in your bathroom walls, counter-tops and shower area by using colourful tile accents and attractive murals. You can install accent tiles in the middle of the regular tiles or create a pattern by alternating them with the regular tiles.

You can match the ceramic tiles in the shower area to the other patterns in the room, or you can use an entirely different pattern. Since the shower area is often enough an enclosed space and separated from the rest of the bathroom, you can use ceramic tiles of a different pattern without turning your decor into an eye-clashing sore. You can enhance the shower area with vividly-coloured tiles or use an unique pattern to an interesting effect.

For the floor tiling, you can use tiles of the same pattern as the wall tiles, albeit with a good grip. Or you can try using tiles that are of an entirely different colour and even design pattern. This can help balance the colours of the bathroom fixtures, especially if those are different as well. If you live in cold climes, having a floor with warm-coloured tiles will look better and feel even better if you install radiant heating underneath.

There are a myriad different ways in which you can design your bathroom. Look at magazine photos, advertisements, and design brochures for interesting bathroom set-ups. Make a list of the colours, styles, and patterns that appeal to you, and don't be afraid of letting your imagination have a free rein. Whichever way you chose to tile your bathroom, be sure to infuse your own unique personality into the design.