Choosing tiles for a walk in shower

A walk in shower is a luxurious bathroom design option that can help you create a stylish and attractive bathroom space that can stand the test of time, and withstand trend changes. But what are the important considerations when choosing tiles for a walk in shower? And what kind of difference can the right tiles make?

What are the important considerations when choosing tiles for a walk in shower?

As with choosing the right tiles for any space, there are a number of different considerations to take into account when it comes to your walk in shower. It’s important to find the right balance between visual design choices and practicality and functionality. As such, the important considerations include:

• Choosing the size of the tiles
• Choosing the colour of the tiles
• Choosing the texture of the tiles

Choosing the size of the tiles

The size of the tiles you choose for your walk in shower can make a big difference to both the visual appeal, and the practical design. For example, large format tiles are very contemporary and have a dramatic and bold impact on large walk in shower spaces. These have fewer grout lines than usual tiles and as a result, they create a sense of continuous or unbroken tiling across the area. However, with fewer grout lines, large format tiles can be slippy for the flooring of a walk in shower, unless you choose an option that is more textured.

Choosing the colour of the tiles

The colour of the tiles in any space can play an important role in the visual design, and the overall interior design scheme. Neutral tiling shades can offer a timeless charm that complements both traditional and contemporary design themes, while also allowing for bolder or more dramatic colour combinations. These include combining light creams or greys, with darker hues. Lighter coloured tiles are also popular as these can help to amplify the light in a room, and create a brighter and more airy feel. 

Choosing the texture of the tiles for a walk in shower

Finally, as touched on above, the texture of the tiles is an important consideration, particularly for floor tiling in a walk in shower. These spaces will likely be wet, which can be a hazard if your floor tiles have a gloss finish, few grout lines, and are smooth. As a result, you will need to consider tiles that have a textured surface to help prevent slips and falls in your walk in shower space.

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