Whether you’ve been looking at bathrooms in tiny container homes, fifth wheels or modern mansions, chances are that you’ve noticed a trend. Spanish mosaic tiles are becoming popular yet again. It adds a quirky charm to bathroom tile ideas and breaks away from the trend towards neutral tones and traditional styling.
However, they can look a little “busy,” causing many people to consider other mosaic tiles for bathroom options. So, if you also love mosaics, but just want something a bit more modern, you’ve come to the right place.
Carrara White Marble
If you love marble but dislike the bland block look, then consider a hexagon mosaic twist. The hexagon design adds a unique flavor to the traditional lines and curves one expects in a bathroom. Marble also comes with several worth-noting benefits:
- Allergen-free compared to more porous materials that may harbor mold.
- Including marble in the decor tends to increase property values.
- Not as polarizing as other materials.
- Polished and sophisticated look.
- High durability.
- Easy to clean.
Glass Stone Blend
Sometimes there are so many beautiful designs to choose from, that it’s hard to pick just one. You may find it hard to draw a line between colors or material. Why not have it all? There are several mosaics that mix materials and colors. Stone and glass mosaic tile options do exist and are simply beautiful. You often find these in earthy colors to complement the natural stone.
If your bathroom does not get a lot of natural light, then the addition of glass tiles makes all the difference. Their natural sheen helps to reflect light and brighten up space. The mixing of natural stone ensures that the glare is not overwhelming.
Fan or fish scale, Ceramic Mosaic Tile
Fan ceramic tiles are a favorite in kids’ bathrooms. The shape makes a great artistic choice for creating sea waves or mermaid scales for a fun style. When used to tile a whole portion of a wall or as a backsplash, it begins to lose these features and takes on a more sophisticated look.
Fan-shaped ceramic tiles add some depth and personality to a bathroom wall. If you have a bathroom that features more curves than lines, this may complement the design a lot better than other options you might consider on this list.
Emperador Marble Ceramic Mosaic Tile
If you’ve chosen mostly rectangles, squares and other angular shapes for your bathroom, then linear marble ceramic tiles in a mosaic layout may best suit your needs. The mixed pallet gives you several patterns and tones to draw from when choosing pieces for the rest of the bathroom space, including cabinetry and rugs.
From a practical standpoint, they offer the same benefits as Carrara white marble. Ceramic is durable also. It gets its stain protection and waterproofing qualities from a glazed top layer. Not only is this tile commonly used as a backsplash behind the sink or a shower, but also a trusted choice for bathroom floors.
Beveled Tile
If you find that after all the modernizing, your design has gone flat, you could spend hours looking for ways to add new dimensions. An easy solution is to use beveled tiles. These provide a 3D effect that trumps even the striking features of the fish scale tiles and the hexagon mosaics. These are not ideal floor tiles as they do not lie flat. You can use them in wet spaces, but note that cleaning will be more of a chore. They are better for use as accent walls. Consider using them on the wall behind the toilet or to frame your shower stall.
Buy Your Bathroom Tiles
There’s a reason the old cliché goes that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Sometimes you have to see a design in person to decide if you love or hate it, so don’t give up just yet on Spanish mosaics.
Still, if you’re pretty sure it doesn’t meet your design needs, the good news is, you have no shortage of other bathroom mosaic tile styles and patterns to choose from. Check out our wide selection at the Mosaic Tile Outlet where tiles are always in stock and always free shipping.
