The art of Bathscaping - top tiles for your tub
With our bathroom being a place where we go to relax and unwind, designing a space which inspires calm and provides sanctuary has become more important than ever in the past few years. The art of bathscaping has subsequently emerged, which essentially means creating the perfect relaxing space around our baths – something which is both aesthetically-pleasing and allows us to soak in comfort.
If your bathing area could do with some TLC or you’d like to refresh your décor and indulge in a spot of bathscaping, then read to the end of the blog for inspiration on the best tiles for that specially curated space.
Create the perfect relaxing space with tiles
While there are lots of ways to style up your bathing space, such as curating a bath caddy, adding texture with bathmats or installing a heated towel rail nearby, this blog will focus on the best tiles you could use. Whether you want to create a dramatic feature space or a more tranquil spa-inspired aesthetic, there’s something to suit every taste and budget.
If you’re interested in cultivating a nature-inspired bathing space, then there are lots of ways in which you can adopt this theme with tiles. Whether you like something more neutral or prefer to embrace earthy, rustic tones and textures, there’s a lot of scope within this look.
For example, the Tempo Mix Matt Rectified Porcelain Tile features a contemporary terrazzo-style design which will add colourful character to your bathroom. Flecked with a variety of different tones, it has a playful appeal while also being elegant and timeless – perfect for complementing a range of décor and for elevating your bathing area.
With a large-format size and a modern matt finish, the Tempo Mix Tile is also made of hard-wearing porcelain, making it ideal for using around your bathtub, as this is a non-porous water-resistant material ideal for humid spaces.
The rectified edges also give it a more precise finish which allows for minimal grout lines when laid and a more flowing, seamless aesthetic.
For a high-end luxury look, marble-effect tiling will instantly elevate your bathing area to something worthy of a spa – and the Patmos Pulido Porcelain Wall and Floor Tile is an inspired choice. Another large-format tile, this design has a white background with subtle wisps of grey interspersed across the surface. With rectified edges and a gloss finish, these tiles are easy to keep clean and will once again create a cohesive look with minimal grout lines when laid.
The Patmos Pulido Porcelain Wall and Floor Tile is a large-format rectified tile which will give you a luxury marble-effect look.
For some coastal colour, meanwhile, the Cool Blue Brick-effect Wall Tile will bring the soothing benefits of blue into your bathroom and is ideal for using around your bath – perhaps for a feature wall. These rectangular tiles have a gloss finish and are composed of 18 smaller squares of undulating blue tones which evoke a sense of calm and are reminiscent of the sea. As a colour which research has shown enhances our mood and elevates our general wellbeing, blue is a popular choice in many bathrooms and works well with a wide range of tones.
The Cool Blue Brick-effect Wall Tile is a great choice for a feature area around your bath.
For a more floral take on the nature-inspired look, consider the Hibiscus Oxide Matt Hexagon Tile, an eye-catching hexagonal tile featuring a hibiscus flower pattern in warming gold, brown and neutral tones. With a matt finish, this floor and wall tile will add depth and visual interest to your bathing area, with both the shape and the design of the tiles cultivating a calming aesthetic.
The creative design of the tiles can then be balanced out by using a plainer tile on the walls, or by painting them. Alternatively, if you decide to use them as a wall tile only, then a light wood-effect floor tile could work well with it – or a plainer, more neutral tile.
The Hibiscus Oxide Matt Hexagon Tile features an eye-catching floral pattern.
If florals aren’t quite to your taste, however, then perhaps the classic metro or subway-style tile might appeal. The Pool Green Brick-effect Wall Tile has an attractive gloss finish and is a robust ceramic tile which will bring the cool and calming green colours of nature to your bathing area. This rectangular tile is composed of 15 smaller rectangles and will bring a serene vibe to your interior and help create a relaxing space for unwinding while still, of course, being very aesthetically-pleasing.
The Pool Green Brick-effect Wall Tile will help to create calming vibes in your bathroom.
Lastly, if you prefer something more neutral around your bathtub, then the Shetland Moon Rectified Porcelain Tile will recreate the look of a spa with its more minimalist aesthetic. Another calming colour, grey is also very versatile so will complement a range of décor, while the stone-effect veining detail gives it a natural look.
This large-format square tile will also help to promote a sense of spaciousness in your bathroom, while the rectified edges mean the tiles can be laid closer together to minimise grout lines and cultivate a more seamless aesthetic.
The Shetland Moon Rectified Porcelain Tile is an inspired choice if you want to create a spa-like aesthetic around your bath.
Find tiles to inspire at Tileshack
If you’re keen to create a beautiful bathing area in your home, then choosing the right tiles to create the stylish, relaxing space you want is key. Whether that involves dramatic feature walls, neutral tones, patterns, colours or anything else, we have a wide range of tiles to suit every preference.
From large-format tiling to smaller mosaic styles, metro designs and textured tiles, there's something to suit every taste and every space, so just chat to our friendly team or have a look online or in-store if you need any help.
To view our full range of bathroom 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.
