Contemporary Bathroom Tiles
Contemporary refers to any type of style that is current and on-trend right now. Today, contemporary interior style is defined by sleek, clever design, versatile colours, and functionality. Our guide will show you how to create a stylish contemporary bathroom with tiles, incorporating all the latest popular trends.
Muted Soft Colours
Muted soft colours will give your bathroom a contemporary feel. These colours are easily personalised with accessories and fixtures, so you can refresh the look of your bathroom over time.
Soft Grey is the ultimate contemporary colour, creating a serene, calming atmosphere perfect for the bathroom! Our soft grey tiles range from plain large format to patterned tiles, so feel free to mix and match. To shop the full range, click here.
Soft browns and beiges work perfectly in a contemporary setting. The Glamstone Beige Rectified Tile has an authentic concrete finish that works in any contemporary space, and their industrial effect is very on-trend. They are also low maintenance, with an easy-to-clean surface to keep them looking sparkling new for longer. Alternatively, our Chevrons Automne Rectified Wood Effect Tile is ideal for a contemporary bathroom due to its chevron pattern and Scandi feel. It also means you can enjoy the look of natural wood in your home without the high cost and upkeep required for the real thing.
Want to add more colour to your bathroom? Sage green is an earthy shade that adds fresh colour to a contemporary space. Our Metro Sage Green Tile is perfect for an accent wall.
Chevron Tiles
The chevron tile pattern arranges rectangular tiles in continuous Vs. Each V is identical to the one before, so when multiple rows are put together, it forms a striking zig-zag pattern. This layout creates a clean look with sharp angles and straight lines. It can make a room feel bigger and ceilings higher – perfect for creating an open, airy feel in a contemporary bathroom.
Transform your space today by laying Metro Tiles in a Chevron pattern. Choose between muted soft colours for contemporary elegance, or a bold colour for a more dramatic look.
Want the chevron look but don’t have the time or energy to lay individual tiles? Go for our Chevron White Gloss Mosaic Sheet, which is designed for both walls and floors.
Marble
When creating a warm and opulent look, you can't go wrong with a marble effect tile! Marble also reflects the light and brightens up the room, creating an airy space that’s essential for a contemporary bathroom. Marble is a timeless tile, so it works in both traditional and modern settings. To make it contemporary, pair it with modern bathroom fixtures such as taps and ceramics from our sister site, Bathshack.
Our marble tiles come in a wide range of styles and sizes, so you are sure to find one that best suits your space. If you want an all-marble room, we recommend mixing two different marble tiles such as a large format tile with a metro or hex tile. If you are tiling a small bathroom or ensuite, stick to large format tiles to make the room feel bigger and brighter. To shop the full range, click here.
Hex Tiles
Hex tiles are an on-trend feature which adds geometric chic to any bathroom! For a contemporary space, choose one in a muted soft colour.
Our eye-catching Sequoia Hex White Décor Tile is both elegant and modern and will make your bathroom feel brighter. It also has a raw quality that adds beautiful texture to your space. Suitable for both walls and floors, it allows you more creative freedom when designing your bathroom.
Our Hexa Soul Matt Tile also works in a contemporary bathroom when paired with modern features and wood tones. Add a wood effect countertop vanity with a countertop bowl from Bathshack, or alternate with the Africa Hex Matt Tile for a striking look.
Textured walls
Textured walls are one of the most popular features for contemporary bathrooms. Textures add depth to a room and will enhance your decor scheme. If you want to nail the contemporary look with a textured tile, go for one that replicates natural stone. Stone effect tiles are luxurious and calming, creating spa vibes in your bathroom.
The delicate detailing on our Tadan Bone Decor Tile creates the illusion of authentic natural stone. The grooved textures and cream finish will create depth in both bright and shadowy areas, and their versatile quality means they work with almost any colour scheme. Use them to tile your wall, then use a plain tile on the floor to create contrast and make your walls stand out.
If you want to create a feature wall or highlight certain areas of the bathroom, we recommend the River Scrat Grey Tile. This tile adds a raw, natural touch to your bathroom at an affordable price. Use it to tile your shower enclosure or the area around your bath or vanity, then contrast it with the plain River Tile to complete the look!
Dark Floors
If you want to up the warmth factor in a contemporary bathroom, add floor tiles in darker shades. Darker colours will create a warmer, more intimate, and welcoming look. It also makes your floors look cleaner as any marks or water spots are hidden – perfect if you’re too busy to mop the floor!
The Esagono Nero is one of our bestselling tiles. This eye-catching black hex tile will look stunning in a contemporary space! It is made from durable glazed porcelain, has a matte finish, and has a quick-wipe surface, so it’s also high quality as well as practical.
Our Diesel Oxide Matt Porcelain Tile is an interesting mix of dark blue, copper, grey, and black stone grains to create a statement look, with a satin finish which amplifies its natural stone quality. It is also a rectified tile, which means they can be laid much closer together. This results in minimal grout lines for a seamless look, which is ideal for a contemporary bathroom.
Contemporary tiles offer you a range of design options when planning the bathroom of your dreams. Most of these tiles are highly versatile, as you can completely refresh their look by updating your fixtures and bathroom accessories. To find the right tile for your bathroom, shop the full range online or visit one of our showrooms. Our team will be on hand to show you the latest contemporary tiles we have on display!
