Design Buy Build Issue 41 2019 | Page 14

Bathrooms, Wetrooms & Spas
Heather Banks © 2018 Houzz
Bathroom tiles rise in popularity on Houzz
But which style should you choose for a
small bathroom?
Victoria Harrison, Editor of Houzz.
co.uk explains “Searches for bathroom
tiles are popular on Houzz, entering
the Top 50 search terms for the very
first time, with a rise of 9% since
January 2019. While metro tiles have
long been a popular option, we’re
also starting to see other shapes and
styles gain popularity in photos on
Houzz. Geometric tiles, hexagonal
patterns and herringbone styles are
all showing up in the photostream,
demonstrating Houzz users’ creativity
and adventurous spirit coming to
the fore.” Here are 4 tiling ideas from
Houzz, based on what they’re seeing
from the community of homeowners
and professionals.
Direct the eye or dabble with diagonal
Chevron and herringbone patterns have
been gaining popularity on Houzz for
a while. As well as adding interest to a
room, they can have the added benefit
of making the space appear bigger if
laid correctly because the arrow-like
shape can lead the eye across the
length of the surface.
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Similarly, a diagonal tile pattern across
a floor can help a room feel more
spacious, if the tiles and grout lines
are angled from one corner to the
other, sweeping across the space and
encouraging the viewer to read the
area as larger.
Reverse the norm
If you’re choosing tiles for a room with
a low ceiling, try rotating traditional
metro tiles and stacking them on
top of each other for a quick way to
elongate a space.