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Small bathroom tile - What about this pattern?

2 years ago

We have a very small bathroom 5'4" x 8' 8" . It will have a small vanity, toilet and tub/shower combo.

See the attached tile. The room photo is just an example to show what it would look like when it is installed.


Does the pattern look too large for the small room? Each tile is 8" x 8". Four tiles make up the pattern.




Comments (13)

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    I like much simpler tiles for small spaces and do 12 x24 porcelain tile for both bathroom floors and shower walls to keep it simple . I find the simpler the tiles the longer it look s good and makes it easy to change decor in the space . I find that tile very busy even to look at on that floor and for sure not with the marble walls.

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    I do think it’s personal preference - I prefer a quieter look in small spaces and I agree with Patricia it tends to age better. But if you love that tile (and it’s appropriatley rated for floor use) then I would say go for it, just keep all the other finishes else ultra simple


    eta be thoughtful with the grout you select and get some sample boards mocked up by your tile pro

  • 2 years ago

    I would look at other tile because with that pattern the room width may not give adequate space to see the pattern enough.

  • 2 years ago

    Do you have access to an actual tile? If not, blow up the photo so that you can replicate the image at 8 x 8. Then…make lots of copies. Lay them out on your floor. Do you plan on doing the tile on the diagonal, as shown in your inspiration photo. Go to the narrowest part of your room and lay out the pattern. Repeat. In other words, see how this looks on the diagonal in a very narrow space. How much of the pattern will you see? Where will YOU get a sense of the pattern in your room. The inspiration shows a lot of tile that stands alone in front of the tub, etc. Do you have a similar space that will show off the pattern? I think that you might be better off with a smaller tile with this same sort of pattern for your space, if the pattern is something that you like. (I would probably go smaller anyway, pattern or no pattern.)

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    That looks great! I would go for it.

  • 2 years ago

    Here’s another way the tile could be laid.

  • 2 years ago

    Your room measurement is not the same as your floor measurement because the tub/shower will take up a chunk of floor space. Count how many tiles you can actually use in the floor space and consider if it will reveal enough pattern to your liking. Here are some other small baths with larger black and white pattern tiles.




    Spanish Revival House · More Info


    Fun Mid Century Bathroom · More Info



    333 East 14th Street · More Info


  • 2 years ago

    @ptreckle makes a good point. Can you try to replicate the size of the pattern in your small bathroom?

    If it overwhelms your space, would another black and white tile work for you, or is it this particular one that won you over? @Kendrah’s posts are great looking too. And b&w bathrooms are classic and versatile.

    I like patterned floors in small spaces because they can make them look more adorable. But too big a pattern looks like you borrowed your 6’8” brother’s jacket.

  • 2 years ago

    @Kendrah love the pictures and ideas. Thanks

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    Tiniest bath I ever did, and a pretty substantial pattern, and it got comments from everyone that visited/toured. If you like your pattern, you can make it work!

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    I like it just not with that wall tile. What would you put on the walls?

  • 2 years ago

    Is each tile 8" x 8", or is that the size of the pattern?

    The pattern will be on the diagonal if the tiles are laid straight.