9 tile shapes and finishes that think outside the square
Dramatic and easy to clean, tiles of all sizes, shapes and textures can transform your space – here are some stand-out examples
1. Touching backdrop
Jack Fugaro
Porcelain hexagon-shaped mosaics add both textural and tactile appeal to this exotic bathroom.
Vanity splashback tiles – Porcelain Mosaic Hexagon (600 x 600mm), in Matt Black
Floor and wall tiles – Brass- White Marble finger tiles, by Perini
2. Marble aesthetic
Natasha Bozic, Designns
Large format, marble-look porcelain tiles on the shower wall are matched with slender natural stone mosaics creating a fluted texture for the shower niche.
Shower back wall – Charme Illusion
Niche – Colosseum Crystal White Mosaic Marble in Abstract White
Both from Tile Depot
3. Pearlesque allure
Kate Gardham, Suede + Stone
Organic imperfections in these pearlised wall tiles bounce light and create texture & movement for this bathroom.
Wall tiles – Mallorca White Satin, from Tile Space
4. Concave character
Catherine Liedtke, Catherine De Meur Interiors
A glazed porcelain mosaic with a subtle antique edge and a concave surface bounces light around this space and contrasts dramatically with the large format stone-look tile on the lower wall and floor
Wall/floor tiles – Manhattan Grey, honed, from Sareen Stone
Feature tiles – Scoop Gloss, in Sky Blue
5. Herringbone heft
Peta Davy, Yellowfox
Black splashback mosaic tiles in a herringbone pattern add to this bathroom's design presence.
Splashback tiles – Herringbone Black Mosaic, Matt, from Tile Warehouse
6. Dark and dramatic
Natalie Du Bois, Du Bois Design
Black and burnished-look porcelain sheeting gives this shower stall a presence continued from the bathroom walls.
Shower stall tiles – Burnished Porcelain
7. Upon meditation
Kate McMahon and Rob Nerlich, mcmahon and nerlich
Light cream vertical finger tiles on this feature curved wall enhances a feeling of meditation when one steps into the bathing and shower area.
Wall tiles – Inax yuki finger tiles, by Artedomus
8. Song of the sea
Leonie Hamill, Cube Dentro
Here, marble-look tiles connect to the ocean - their veining pattern creates a sense of movement, energy and waves.
Wall and floor tiles – Invisible Light, Matt, from Tile Space
9. Rosy outlook
Birdblack Design
Norwegian Rose marble tiles provide a feature backdrop for this tub which is on show at the end of the bathroom.
Bath wall and ledge tiles – Fiovi Rosa, mitred edges
Story by: Trendsideas
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