Whatever the size of your bathroom, selecting bathroom tiles can sometimes seem daunting simply because there are so many styles and choices in which to choose from.
The first aspect of any bathroom tiling job is to select the material you are going to use.
There are many bathroom tile materials which are suitable for bathrooms.
Ceramic and porcelain tiles are really popular because of their durability and non p[porous abilities.
Glass tiles are often used also and are really good at reflecting light in small rooms.
When you have picked the tile material you want, you then need to think about colours and styles; you may want something a little different but always be true to your personal preferences when it comes to styles and designs.
There really is nothing wrong with moving outside of your comfort zone and selecting bolder and brighter colours but if your bathroom is particular small, the designs and colours you use will make a real difference to the look and feel of the bathroom.
In general smaller bathrooms need less elaborate designs because this can shrink the room and make it seem smaller.
Mosaics are a good choice either as a central design in one area or used as borders and in backsplash areas.
The use of mosaic's goes back years and they come in beautiful earthy designs but using too many in a small bathroom can simply overwhelm it.
The colours you use in smaller bathrooms should reflect your personal preferences but there are colours that can make a room appear smaller, in general lighter colours such as pastel greens, crème's and yellows as well as light blue will make a room seem larger and these colours combined with glass tiled areas will really work in opening up a small bathroom.
Darker, bolder colours will make a room seem smaller but having said that, there is no reason why you can't use these colours on borders in combination with other tiles.
Larger bathrooms will carry off bolder colours easily as the space in the room will compensate for the darker shades.
Also make sure you consider the flooring and it is not always a good idea to make focal points of both floors and walls.
If lots of design choice has gone into the wall space, the floor should compliment this design rather than clash with it.
The first aspect of any tiling job is to take your time selecting tiles, stay true to your design tastes and consider the layout of the bathroom and use all space to your advantage.
Glass tiles are always popular and are well worth considering for smaller bathrooms as they reflect the light very well and they are very easy to clean and maintain as well as being non porous which makes them an ideal choice for bathroom areas.