The Art of Design Issue 81 2026 | Page 54

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HYPERION TILES HIGHLIGHTS KEY BATHROOM TILE TRENDS FOR DESIGNERS, DEVELOPERS & SPECIFIERS

Follow Richard’ s top specification tips for bathroom tile projects:
• Prioritise performance: Porcelain and glazed ceramic tiles offer excellent durability and moisture resistance for high-humidity bathroom environments
• Specify slip resistance carefully: Consider textured or matt finishes with suitable slip ratings for wet rooms, shower enclosures and family bathrooms
• Use large formats strategically: Large-format bathroom tiles minimise grout lines and help create cleaner, more expansivelooking interiors
• Incorporate texture for visual impact: Fluted wall tiles, mosaics and handcrafted-effect finishes can introduce architectural depth and boutique-hotel styling
Introduce rich natural tones into a bathroom with our Kelmscott Green tiles, crafted from porcelain with a matt finish that enhances their rich green tones beautifully.
Now is an ideal time for interior designers, housebuilders and property professionals to rethink bathroom specifications with highperformance tiles that combine durability, practicality and strong visual appeal. From large-format porcelain and textured wall tiles to mosaics and contemporary metro designs, today’ s bathroom tile collections offer extensive opportunities to create standout spaces across residential and commercial projects.
Leading tile, wall panel and flooring specialist Hyperion Tiles director Richard Skeoch explains:
“ Bathroom tiles continue to play a central role in modern bathroom design, particularly as clients increasingly look for spa-inspired interiors which balance aesthetics with long-term performance. Porcelain remains one of the most popular choices thanks to its low water absorption and durability, while textured finishes, fluted surfaces and large-format designs are helping specifiers create more seamless and luxurious spaces. We’ re also seeing growing demand for practical slip-resistant floor tiles and tactile finishes which add depth and character to contemporary schemes.”
• Coordinate wall and floor finishes: Extending floor tiles onto walls can create a more cohesive and premium aesthetic in compact bathroom layouts
• Pay attention to finishing details: Grout colour, edging profiles and installation quality all play an important role in the final appearance and long-term performance of tiled bathrooms
With more than 15,000 tile and wall panel options available, Hyperion Tiles supports residential and commercial projects of every scale, with extensive choices in colours, finishes, textures, patterns, shapes and sizes. Beyond tiles, our collection includes designer paint, luxury wallpaper, distinctive bathroom accessories( from mirrors to storage), plus flooring solutions from real wood to LVT.