Design the Perfect Bathroom Space

There’s something comforting about having a gorgeous bathroom, and when thoughtfully designed, it can often serve as a peaceful escape in your busy home. Practical bathroom design includes materials that can deal with plenty of water and steam, and can also be easily and deeply cleaned. For these reasons, tile makes an extremely common floor and wall bathroom material choice. With plenty of variety, patterns, and sizes to make your bathroom both functional and stylish, tile types include porcelain, terracotta, and ceramic, as well as stone options like travertine, marble, and limestone. Luxury vinyl is also available as a smart budget option. Glass tiles make beautiful walls and backsplashes, and come in a myriad of decorative choices such as subway tiles or mosaics to fit a wide range of styles.


Bathroom Floors

Bathroom floor tile is available in a surprising number of materials. Ceramic, porcelain, and vinyl tiles are what come to mind first, and for good reason: They’re perhaps the most practical options. But there are many options available today, from stone to cork. Your bathroom’s location will play into the tile type you select as well. If you’re redoing a guest bathroom that is used infrequently, you won’t need to worry as much about durability. However, if you’re adding flooring to a highly used bathroom, you’ll want to consider choosing a long-lasting option.


Bathroom Counter Tops

Bathroom countertops must play the dual role of being durable and capable of standing up to water, soap, and cosmetics while serving as an ample work surface for morning rush hour in the bathroom. This is no place for delicate, porous (read: easy-to-stain) surfaces. The surface you choose for that countertop depends largely on your budget and taste.  Some of the popular options include granite, marble, quartz on the higher end of the price range, while laminate, tile, cement, and even wood can make beautiful, budget-conscious options. 


Bathroom Walls and Back Splashes

Wall tile should be easy to clean, long-lasting, and can add incomparable style to your bathroom.  Consider this the place where your personality can truly shine in your bathroom design.  Glass tiles, mosaics, subway tiles, and handmade ceramic tiles with decorative designs are just a few of the options, but the choices are truly endless. And don’t forget to consider the grout, as that plays into the overall aesthetic of the bathroom space as well.


Shower and Bathtub Surrounds

Choosing the best tile for shower or bathtub walls depends on a number of different factors. Appearance is one of the main selling points of tile, but it isn't the only thing that should be evaluated. Some other elements to consider include the size of the tile, its durability in a wet environment, and how easy it is to work with. The tile rating may also weigh into the decision as well as the grout. Natural stone, glazed porcelain, and ceramic materials are some of the most popular when it comes to shower spaces — with each having their own unique features that make them stand out to homeowners.


Tile City and Stone is The Best Bathroom Tile Store in Ventura County

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