Tile matters in your Fairfax bathroom remodel. When you remodel a bathroom, the tile you choose can make or break the final look of your project. Functionality, durability, and style should each play a part in your selection. Tile floor, tile walls, tile backsplash all can make a huge difference. Replacing or installing tile is one of the most important aspects of a successful Fairfax bathroom remodel because a great tile design enhances your remodeling project like nothing else can.
Bathroom Floor Tile Trends for 2019
It is highly important to get your bathroom floor tile design down perfectly to make your bathroom match perfectly in overall style and color. Among many designs, wood look tile and stenciled tile designs are some of the most popular going into 2019.
Wood Look Tile
The bathroom floor is going to see a lot of traffic and a lot of moisture. Not only do you want the floor to be beautiful, you want it to be safe when wet and easy to clean. Tiles that mimic hardwood planks are becoming very popular and they work great in the bathroom. They come in a wide range of colors and finishes, from sleek exotic woods to rustic white washed barn wood. Many of the designs are textured, making the tile less slippery than smooth surface tiles. They are easy to clean, and do not show dirt easily. An added plus is they can be installed with minimal grout lines.
These wood look tiles add the looks of luxurious warmth to your bathroom floor with the durability of porcelain tile. The trends are headed towards light and neutral color tones with a spa-like feel, especially in master baths. Their rectangular shape lends linear elements to the design, another popular trend that will continue into 2019.
Stenciled Tile
Stenciled tiles are big for any 2019 Fairfax bathroom remodel. They are available in a multitude of vintage designs or in modern geometric patterns. When you lay them out on the floor, they create a kaleidoscope of pattern. Use an array of tiles with different pattern but in the same colors for a charming appeal. Depending on the design you choose, your bathroom will transport you back to an old English manor, a Victorian farmhouse, or an Andy Warhol studio. Get them in black and white for a crisp clean look, or in a multitude of jewel tones or pastels to match your color scheme.
Use these tiles to add geometric shapes and patterns to your bathroom for a contemporary, updated feel. Or pair them with Moroccan shaped mosaic tiles on the wall, and you’re on the way to creating an exotic retreat. They are usually available in square shapes, but now you can find them in hexagonal shapes – a white hot trend for 2019. Whatever stenciled tile design you choose, the floor will steal the show, so be sure to keep things simple and somewhat monochromatic on the walls and fixtures.
Bathroom Wall Tile Trends For 2019
Your bathroom wall tile may very well be one of the first aspects of your new Fairfax bathroom remodel that someone notices when they step inside. Incorporating designs such as stone, a stone-look porcelain, ceramic tiles, or geometrically shaped tiles can give your bathroom a stunning look.
Stone
Always a beautiful and luxurious design, you can use stone on the walls (and floors) without concern that it will ever go out of style. Make your design simple and marble your walls from floor to ceiling for a rich, easy to clean, moisture-proof bathroom that is fit for a king.
Stone Look Porcelain or Ceramic Tile
Natural stone is expensive and very heavy to work with. The tile installers need special skills and special equipment. The natural stone also requires sealing and special cleaning products. Avoid those issues with tile that mimics the look of marble, travertine, limestone, granite, and slate. It works at least as well, and with quality tile you cannot spot the difference. You will save yourself a lot of money to achieve the same look in your bathroom.
Tile Wall Features
A hot trend is a tile feature on the shower wall. For example, the back wall of a niche may have the tiles cut in chevron shapes for a contrasting and elegant design. Or the back wall of a shower may have a tile mural panel framed in border tiles. You can also use glass tiles in these panels for a unique and beautiful look.
Geometric Shaped Tiles
Large and small hexagonal shapes, long skinny rectangular shapes, and squares are very popular. These shaped tiles are available in a wide range of colors. Combining these shapes to form another geometric shape, such as lining up long narrow tiles to form chevrons or other geometric shapes is quite trendy. For an instant contemporary look, install long narrow tiles vertically. Pinstripe mosaic tiles will make installation much easier and give you a range of creative design possibilities. Consider using fish scale shaped tiles for a softer geometric pattern that work great for a cottage bathroom or for an Asian inspired décor.
The best tile shape and size will depend on the overall dimensions of the room, the floor plan, and placement of bathroom fixtures. For example, a small scale tiles will work better in a small bathroom than large format tiles.
These unusual shaped tiles require a higher level of skill than average to install. For the best results, use an experienced bathroom remodeling contractor for your Fairfax bathroom remodel.
Earth Toned Colors Are “In”
Neutrals are popular especially in smaller bathrooms where light neutrals keep the room brighter and feeling larger.
Finishes
Matte finishes are trending, and they work beautifully with stone, and neutral, earthy colors.
Colorful Stenciled Tile
For a patchwork quilt of color, cover a wall with brightly colored stenciled tiles. Use different patterns but keep them in the same color family for a charming look that complements an otherwise neutral color scheme.
Metallics
A growing trend is the use of metallic. It pairs well with natural materials for a masculine touch. Another way to include metals is to buy tiles with metal flakes embedded in them during the manufacturing process. They give off a subtle shine in the room.
Contact a Fairfax Bathroom Remodeling Contractor to Discuss Your Project
A successful Fairfax bathroom remodel depends heavily on the tile selection and installation. It is not a project for a DIY’er. Before you start your project, be sure to speak to a professional Fairfax bathroom remodeling contractor for ideas on what will work best in your home and within your budget. One of the experienced professionals can give you more information about the process and schedule an appointment.
