There are, of course, many ways to decorate a bathroom. The most traditional way to add style to a bathroom wall has always been through using tiles. They are easy to look after, and a good combination of effects can create a bathroom that is relaxing and a place to escape the cares of the day. However, it is not always necessary to tile the whole of the bathroom. And many people use a small amount of tiles to gain a certain effect. Which is the best way to go? We take a look at the whole question of just how many tiles we should use when decorating our bathrooms.
Some people do actually make the entire bathroom space one that is fully tiled, from floor to ceiling. They enter into it with a focus on making tiles a major feature of the room. Because if you do go full tile, you are making a kind of a statement.
One thing you will find with a fully tiled room is that it will feel brighter. Obviously, if you have a bathroom that is tiled all in black, this may not be the way it feels, but with most other colours, light bounces off the tiles in a pleasing, refreshing way.
That’s one reason why people do completely fill a room with tiles. The impact as regards light in the room is considerable. In a smaller bathroom, this can make a huge difference to the overall impact and feel of a room. It is well worth considering a full tile effect if you have a bathroom that is on the smaller side.
A fully tiled room also brings you a space that is much easier to clean. You’ll find that it doesn’t take long to get the space clean, and even if you leave it for some time without cleaning, you’re still looking at a fresher space.
Half tiling explained
People generally half tile a bathroom for one clear reason. Having to spend a lot less money on tiles makes a big difference to their budget. It’s that simple.
However, it can also be used as a bit of a style statement. You can use the non-tiled areas as spaces that can be painted for accents, and therefore bring a sense of style to the room.
It has to be remembered that painting in a bathroom does require specialist paint, and also a clear idea of where you can paint. You will need to focus on areas that won’t ever be in danger of being splashed.
So which should you go for?
A lot of this does come down to money. If money is no object then go for a full tile effect. Otherwise, you can pick your painting areas wisely.
However, bear in mind that it is also a matter of style and usage. A bathroom that bathes dogs every now and then, for example, will need plenty of tiles. And if you want to have painted areas, then that’s what you must have.