1. SAY YES TO PATTERNED TILES
We love a patterned tile as much – if not more – than the next person. And if there's one good thing to take away this 2024, it's that small spaces can hold their own when it comes to patterned flooring.
2. THROW SOME SHAPES
Think outside the (tile) box. Why not say 'yes' to tiles that come in all different shapes and sizes, rather than just your standard square or rectangle design? ‘Contemporary formats such as hexagon mosaics or herringbone designs are perfect for creating visual interest and a sense of texture even if space is limited,’ Fired Earth's Creative Director, Colin Roby-Welford says.
3. SEEING DOUBLE
The ultimate lesson in how to make your small bathroom look bigger? Proceed to extend your floor tiles and use them as wall tiles too.
4. MIX AND MATCH
If you’ve got two tiles you like, and they work together tonally, why not use them both? Roby-Welford continues ‘The floor is just as important as the walls when it comes to creating a fabulous impression, and bathroom floors – even small ones – have endless decorative potential.
5. GET THE GLOSS
It’s a well-documented fact that mirrors can help open up any room and make your space look instantly bigger. And the same goes for bathroom mirror ideas. But instead of using a mirror, opt for a reflective floor surface.
6. LUXE OUT ON LUXURY
Speaking of luxury bathrooms, who said a small bathroom couldn’t be just as luxurious as a bigger space? Jason Cherrington, Director at Lapicida says, 'designed to replicate all the characterful imperfections of genuine antique stone, Antique Marble Macchia Vecchia is a really unique design that brings a touch of luxury and glamour to bathrooms big or small.’
7. ADD SOME WARMTH
Just as the interior design trends for 2022 stated, earthy rich colors are here to stay. And this trend can be incorporated in every room of your home including in your small bathroom via the flooring. Louisa Morgan, Creative Director at Mandarin Stone says 'the Hendrix Red has been used to create a feeling of warmth and style. The rich tones and subtle terrazzo design of this large-format porcelain style creates character and subtle retro vibes to the space.’
8. BIG IS SOMETIMES BETTER
In terms of making your bathroom floor look spacious, it's important to think about the scale of your flooring materials. Although small tiles can look fabulous, sometimes they can look a bit intense. This is why, if you're looking to level up your small bathroom space and create an expansive feel, bigger is better.