Many people do not think through the design principles behind which kind of bathroom tiles they want, resulting in a bathroom that is too stark and cold or too floral and soft.Take time to decide on careful tile choices, as type and colour can have a huge effect on overall design.

Of all the rooms, bathrooms demand tiles.Tiles will add the finishing touch to a bathroom.Alternatives to tiles are water resistant wallpaper, which doesn’t last too long and needs to be replaced.  Or you could choose specialist bathroom paint, which is fine if your walls are perfectly smooth.If not replastering may be necessary.Where walls are less than smooth, try tiles to hide the flaws.

But when choosing tiles for your bathroom you need to choose specialist ceramic bathroom tiles.They can cope with the heat and wet of a bathroom, which produce frequent steam and humidity.

Saving pennies on cheap standard tiles may be a false economy as they often need replacing quickly. 

Don’t neglect colour.Minimalist bathrooms can tempt you to lean towards white bathroom tiles to offset the sleek surfaces and sharp colours.But some people might view these as harsh.To break up the white block of colour, try using a white tile with a coloured insert, for example black, grey or silver.

Some bathroom tile designs can be fairly rustic or flowery.If these are your taste, all well and good – but for prospective buyers neutral will work better.Floral or chintz bathrooms won’t appeal to those who favour more plain looks, or bachelors for example. 

Don’t have too strong colours.You may like black or red bathrooms, but others may not, and you need to keep prospective buyers in mind.  Even if you aren’t selling your home, remember that vibrant colours can seem appealing for a short time, and then become rather overbearing, so err on the side of caution.

To choose the right tiles, keep a check on your wilder style choices, and you’ll have a bathroom that’s elegant and stylish but also timeless.