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Does your bathroom feel a little tired and
dated, or do you find yourself having to make apologies in advance when friends
and family visit and want to use it? If the answer is yes, then you may want to
consider a bathroom makeover. One of the most cost effective ways to do this is
to change your bathroom tiles. Whether you plan to tile
your bathroom yourself or get a professional to do the job, here are five
top tile trends that are big in 2013 to give you some ideas.
Go Glass
Glass tiles are making a comeback in 2013.
They have the ability to create an illusion of space so are ideal for smaller
bathrooms. A glass tile is non porous, so water or steam won’t get through and
damage the underneath layer. Used sparingly they are also a great way to give
you that feeling of opulence without it costing you an arm and a leg to achieve
it.
Go
Bigger
The small tile is so last year, so if you
really want a bathroom that is bang on trend, go larger and go brighter with
your tiling. 36 x72 is the size to go for and the brighter and bolder, the
better. Deep reds and greens are certainly on trend and look stunning against
the backdrop of pure white bathroom hardware.
Get
Some Texture
Textured tiling is also bang on trend for
2013 and if used correctly has the ability to create an inviting and tactile
space where you’ll want to spend time. Why not introduce some textured tiling
as part of an overall finish and break up smooth plain neutral tiling with
bands of colour and texture. You may be surprised at how good it looks.
Go
Geometric
If you really want to get people talking
about your bathroom then look to tile your bathroom using geometric shapes. Try
mixing varying shapes and sizes to give your bathroom that extra dimension and
slot them together like a jigsaw puzzle. As long as you stick to one colour,
then this look really works.
Go Mosaic
Mosaic tiling is most definitely in for
2013 and there are many different colours, styles shapes and textures to choose
from. Neutrals such as beiges, and light browns are a popular way to give you
an earthy feel, or why not mix and match strong and neutral colours to bring a
touch of vibrancy to your bathroom? The Yorkshire Tile Company
has a great range of designs to choose from.
Whatever you decide, tiling your bathroom
is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to bring your bathroom smack bang into
the 21st century and providing that you make your choice wisely,
then you can’t go wrong.