Choosing a small bathroom tile is a particularly complicated task. After all, the shortage of meters significantly reduces the possibilities of decoration. However, if you take into account the tips, solutions and ideas that we are going to give you in ParaTuReforma, you can be sure to succeed. Moreover, thanks to them you will be able to enhance the space and make the room seem larger.
Some key concepts for small bathroom renovations
Before putting the focus on the tiles for small bathrooms is necessary to take into account a number of aspects to plan the reform. In this sense, one of your main priorities should be that both you and the rest of the users are able to move easily and comfortably inside.
To do this, be sure to leave at least 100 cm in front of the entrance to the bathtub or shower tray or resin and 70 cm of space in front of the toilet. Nowadays there are compact and built-in models that save a lot of space compared to conventional ones.
Likewise, the washbasin cabinet must also be recessed. To give you an idea, in our catalog you can find pieces that only protrude from the wall 21 cm.
How to choose a small bathroom tile? 3 interesting tips
Now it’s time for us to explain what your small bathroom tiles should look like. Pay attention.
Size does matter
Decorating and interior design experts say there are two ways to enhance the feeling of spaciousness within a bathroom by using the right size tiles.. In this regard, they advise opting for:
- Tiles of small dimensions. Small-format wall coverings, whether square or rectangular, are very useful in this regard. The reason? They saturate the field of vision and create the false illusion that the room is much larger than it is.
- Large format tiles. Undoubtedly, the opposite pole of the previous ones. A good example is offered by these 120 cm tiles. As they are much larger in size, they reduce joints to a minimum (their design also means that they are barely distinguishable), which also translates into an increase in the feeling of spaciousness.
As you can see, the key is to go for extremes. Never choose medium sized tiles for your bathroom if it is too small, as they will not give you the effect you really want.
The color of tiles in a small bathroom
You are about to enter fully into the process of laying the tiles. However, first you have to decide on a color. Here there are few alternatives, since the best option is always to choose light shades.
In particular, opt for beige, light gray or, better yet, white. The reason is simple: these are the colors and tones that best reflect natural and artificial light and, therefore, those that have more capacity to increase the feeling of spaciousness.
But what if you feel that your bathroom is not very dynamic and interesting with only one color tile? A good idea we can give you is to use a different tile in a specific spot to make it stand out and draw the eye to that place. For example, the shower or the wall of the sink. But don’t choose a design that is too overloaded or in an excessively dark tone.
How to lay tiles?
This is the next decision you will have to make in the process of reforming a small bathroom. We refer, in particular, to whether the tiles should be placed horizontally or vertically.
This depends mainly on the height of the bathroom ceiling. If it is 250 cm from the floor or less, place the tiles vertically, as this will enhance the feeling of height.
On the other hand, if it exceeds this figure, you do not need to generate a feeling of height in the room, so you can position them horizontally.
Follow this same recommendation regarding the installation of bathroom flooring. If the place is very narrow, place them horizontally. On the other hand, if it lacks depth, place them vertically. Remember that by following the instructions in this article, you can save on labor when laying porcelain tile flooring.
Other solutions and tips for renovating a small bathroom
As you have seen, to reform a small bathroom ideas available are many and varied. However, we can give you other tips that will be very useful to achieve your goal:
- The importance of mirrors. These elements are able to reflect the light entering the bathroom even more effectively than clear tiles. A good idea is, for example, to cover the entire wall of the sink with one. But if this is not feasible, choose the largest size you can.
- Take advantage of corners. Buying a corner vanity unit or a towel rack that can occupy this space. In a small bathroom every square meter is worth its weight in gold.
- Make the most of the vertical space in your bathroom. Mainly by buying furniture that has a narrow and tall design. Also, try to make them very versatile, that is, capable of fulfilling more than one function.
A small bathroom can fully meet your usage needs.
At this point, we are convinced that you have clear aspects to take into account when choosing a small bathroom tile. But not only that. You have also learned many other things that will be useful to decorate the space and make the most of it in terms of spaciousness. Now it is time for you to take a look at the ParaTuReforma catalog and to contact us if you have any questions.
