White winter tiles Tileshack

White is a classic tone for bathroom tiles but there are many ways to style this versatile tone so that it doesn’t come across as too clinical. Indeed, you can achieve a calm, cooling look without making your bathroom appear cold and uninviting.

If you’re keen to incorporate white tiling into your bathroom – or anywhere else in your home – then read on to discover all you need to know about styling white tiles, in winter and beyond …

White tiling is more versatile than you might think, with marble-effect, patterned and textured tiles all creating different looks.

Textures, tones and designs

White tiles are available in many different shapes, styles and colour variations, with everything from warmer creamy and ice-white shades to almond, ivory and those with grey and slightly darker undertones.

There are also a range of textures, with gloss, matt and satin finishes all offering their own twist on the white aesthetic, as well as different designs and tile shapes. From stone-effect and patterned, to marble and concrete looks, there are subsequently all sorts of styles for white tiles beyond the classic plain white that you might immediately think of.

The Aqua Flat White Metro in Ceramic, for example, has a classic metro or subway style with a traditional gloss finish which will create a more linear, flowing look. The popular subway design can also be laid in various ways, including horizontal, vertical, brick or chevron-style, so it’s very versatile and even simple white tiles can be made more interesting as a result.

The Aqua Flat White Metro Tile has an attractive white gloss finish.

The size and shape of the white tiles you choose will also affect the overall aesthetic, with large-format and smaller mosaic tiles available, as well as hexagonal and circular tiles, alongside the more traditional square and rectangular styles.

With this in mind, there’s lots of choice when it comes to choosing the right white tiles for your interiors and they can be infinitely more interesting than you might think.

How to keep white tiles interesting

If you want to incorporate white tiles into your bathroom then there are lots of ways to use white in a more visually interesting way:

Add darker grouting to contrast with the white and define the shape of the tiles. For example, the Flat Matt White Brick Tile has been laid with a darker grout to highlight the clean straight lines of the tiles and to offer that contrasting tone, creating depth and breaking up the plain white aesthetic.

The Flat Matt White Brick Tile, with contrasting dark grouting.

The Lancelot Gold Rectified Matt White Body Tile has a gold marble-effect design running through the white background.

Use white patterned tiles, such as marble or stone-effect designs.For example, the Lancelot Gold Rectified Matt White Body Tile has that luxury marble look with a warming gold tone running through the white to add texture and depth. It also creates visual interest while breaking up the block white background to give a more interesting aesthetic.
Pair with any other tile tones to create contrast – white goes with anything, so the possibilities are endless.
Complement with brass and gold fixtures and accessories, for example, brushed brass taps or mirrors. Also add accent colours to the room to break up the white and create a more textured, layered look.

The Kalos White Ceramic Wall Tile has a subtle marble-effect design.

Go big with large-format white tiles to create a sense of space. The Kalos White Ceramic Wall Tile is a large-format plank-style tile which has a subtle marble-effect design, with white veining detail amid a light grey foreground. This takes the edge off it being a completely white tile and softens the overall look, adding that texture and depth.
Use textiles within your room to soften the white so it doesn’t look too sterile or clinical. Layering different textures, materials and tones will all help to make white more interesting and visually appealing.

Why use white tiles in your kitchen or bathroom?

There are many reasons why you might want to use white tiling in your interiors, not least, because it goes with everything, so it’s an incredibly versatile tone which won’t need updating regularly.

Key benefits include:

Creating the illusion of more space: White tiling makes rooms appear brighter and airier.
It can act as a backdrop to other tones within the room and set these off as a contrasting tone.
To achieve a classic, timeless look: White tiles just don’t date, so you can use them for as long as you wish, knowing they’ll always retain their appeal.

The Vitoria Perla Porcelain Floor Tile in White has a gloss finish and an off-white tone which gives it a softer aesthetic and a minimalist look.

To create a modern, minimalist aesthetic: White is all about keeping it simple, especially if you go for a plainer white tile without patterning, so you can definitely use it to great effect to get that contemporary vibe.
To evoke a relaxing ambience: The neutral tones of white will naturally induce a sense of calm and make your interiors feel more relaxing. White can therefore be used to great effect to create a spa-like sanctuary where you’ll look forward to unwinding.

Great for incorporating into your interior as a key colour or for using as a base to contrast richer tones with, white is a versatile shade which is ideal for everywhere from bathrooms to kitchens and beyond. Whether you want to go all-out winter-white or prefer to weave white in and around other tones, it can be used as a feature tone, accent colour or complementary shade, as you wish.

The choice is endless with white so, if you need some inspiration, just visit our website or call into your nearest showroom to see what we have to offer.

If you’d like some advice on choosing white tiles for your home, just drop into one of our showrooms and chat to our team. Alternatively, email us at info@bathshack.com, call (028) 9077 0188, or use our online chat.