Spa-inspired tiling for your bathroom

With our bathroom a place where we go to retreat and enjoy a relaxing soak in the tub or a refreshing shower, curating it into more of a spa-like space is a no-brainer, if we want the ultimate luxury experience. As November 3-10 is also National Spa Week, we therefore thought we’d take a look at some tiles which suit this style.

So, if you’re refreshing your bathroom décor or are in need of some spa-like tile inspiration, read to the end of the blog to find out what we recommend.

You can create a spa-like aesthetic in your home by adding luxury elements and using tiles to evoke calm.

Natural stone-effect tiling

There are lots of ways to recreate the relaxing aesthetics of your favourite spa in the comfort of your own home – and tiles can have a significant impact on how a space feels. Nature-inspired textures and natural colour palettes, as well as pastels and botanical patterns can all introduce a tranquil vibe, so there’s something to suit every taste.

Stone-effect tiling is another inspired way to achieve spa-like vibes, as seen in the concrete-effect appearance of the Valentina Pearl Matt Wall Tile. This large rectangular grey tile has a modern matt finish which will give you the look of real stone but with all the benefits of tiling. The minimalist design of these tiles and grey tone is great for cultivating a calm ambience, while the large size helps to create a sense of spaciousness. They’ll also complement a range of bathroom-ware, so are very versatile.

The Valentina Pearl Matt Wall Tile has a concrete-effect aesthetic and a calming grey colour palette.

Marble-effect tiling is another great choice if you want to create a luxury look in your bathroom but don’t want the high price tag associated with the cost of real marble. Perfect for adding the opulent style of a luxury spa retreat, marble-effect tiles are available in an array of sizes and shapes, with everything from metro styles to large-format square and rectangular designs.

There’s also the option of adding colour with tiles such as the Brasilia Emerald Polished Rectified Porcelain Tile, which has a deep green background with gold and white veining detail throughout. This creates a textured appearance and adds depth and visual interest, while the colours also add warmth and a richness which evokes comfort.

The gloss finish makes these tiles easy to clean and gives them a subtle sheen while the porcelain material means these are hard-wearing tiles perfect for the humid bathroom environment.

The Brasilia Emerald Polished Rectified Porcelain Tile has a marble-effect design and a smooth, gloss finish.

Create a sanctuary space with mosaic tiles

While larger tiles can help to make bathrooms feel bigger, mosaic tiling is at the other end of the scale and is composed of multiple much smaller tiles. Available in shapes including circular/penny designs along with hexagonal and square styles, mosaics can work well for splash-backs and feature areas, as well as in larger bathrooms.

For example, the Penny Cinza Mosaic Sheet features tiles with a smooth circular shape, mixing together cream and grey tones which are perfect for adding calm spa vibes. Made from strong glass, they have an elegant contemporary aesthetic and will elevate any space.

Great for creating those features walls or for using across the bathroom, the Penny Cinza Mosaic Sheet will complement a range of décor and has those natural tones which inspire tranquillity.

The Penny Cinza Mosaic Sheet mixes grey and cream tones and will create a calming, spa-like vibe.

The Piano Grey Mosaic Sheet, meanwhile, has a contemporary slimline design reminiscent of piano keys, hence the name. With a smooth gloss finish and a classic grey tone with subtle black speckled detail, these tiles can be laid either vertically or horizontally, depending on personal preference and deliver a striking look.

The Piano Grey Mosaic Sheet has a striking slimline design.

Pretty in pastels

If you want to add a little more colour into your bathroom but still retain that calming, spa-like vibe, then tiles like the Metro Rosa Pink Biselado Brillo Ceramic Tile are ideal. With a blush-pink pastel tone and that classic rectangular metro-style shape, they have a smooth gloss finish and can be laid in various patterns, including horizontally, vertically, chevron-style or in a brick-effect format.

The Metro Rosa Pink Biselado Brillo Ceramic Tile has a soft pastel tone.

Similarly, the Pool Green Brick-effect Wall Tile also has a pastel colour palette, this time in green – and again, with that popular metro or subway style, while a varying mottled design adds texture and depth, with the combined effect very eye-catching. The nature-inspired green tone, however, is light enough not to overpower and will evoke a relaxing ambience rather than being too dramatic.

The Pool Green Brick-effect Wall Tile has a metro style shape and gloss finish.

Find your perfect spa-inspired tiles at Tileshack

When it comes to sourcing the right tiles for your bathroom, there are lots of options if you want to achieve a spa-like aesthetic. However, if you need any assistance in selecting styles, colours or anything else, then our expert team is always on hand to help.

With a wide range of tile designs available at Tileshack, you'll find something to suit your unique tastes - and all for great-value.

To view our full range of tiles, visit Tileshack.com and if you have any queries, just email us at info@bathshack.com, call us on (028) 9077 0188 or use our online chat.