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Which Tile is Best for Bathroom Walls?

Want to bring your bathroom walls to life? Porcelain tile exudes a calming beauty and resists moisture, which means it checks all the right boxes: stunning design and durability. But don’t just take our word for it. According to a new Houzz study on trending bathroom renovation projects, 82 percent of homeowners opt for porcelain (or ceramic) tile on their shower walls. Given its long-lasting and low-maintenance appeal, it’s no wonder that porcelain is dominating homeowners’ bathroom wall tile upgrades.

Porcelain Tile Offers Enduring Beauty

With 78 percent of home renovators citing cleanliness as an essential factor for creating a relaxing ambiance in their bathroom, porcelain is an optimal choice. Porcelain stands out against alternative options because of its ease of maintenance and enduring aesthetic, even in moisture-prone areas like a bathroom shower or a backsplash above the bathroom sink. It is easy to clean and less subject to scratching, staining, chipping and moisture damage. Compared to alternative materials, such as natural stone, porcelain tile is significantly easier to maintain. Its low-maintenance attributes eliminate the worry of difficult-to-remove scum.

Clean up nicely in this bathroom featuring Atlas Concorde USA Cove Breeze + Coal Orchid Mosaic
Clean up nicely in this bathroom featuring Atlas Concorde USA Cove Breeze + Coal Orchid Mosaic

Make A Statement With Endless Shapes And Patterns

Today’s porcelain tile manufacturers have the edge when it comes to offering a variety of shapes, sizes and patterns. For example, homeowners can add dimension and visual interest to a flat bathroom wall with triangle, hexagon or diamond-shaped tile. Consider scaled geometric tile configured in delicate or bold patterns on a shower wall create a stunning focal point.

Want to give your bathroom walls a handcrafted look? Versatile porcelain tile collections such as Cove give play to scaled geometric tile mosaics in neutral tones and expressive texture variations.

Promote Relaxation With Transitional Design

Above all, your bathroom should represent rest, relaxation and self-care. With transitional style taking the lead in popularity, porcelain tile can help create a bathroom oasis that is refined, yet casual. This trending style aims to strike the perfect balance of soft and masculine elements, fusing traditional and contemporary design. “It combines curves with straight lines, it’s airy and polished, and it’s textured but not cluttered,” report design experts at Apartment Therapy.

To create an ambiance of comfort and capture transitional design, you can look to timeless porcelain tile collections with nature-inspired colors and textures, like those found in the Element Collection. This stone-look tile allows for seamless design across living spaces, a quality that’s at the core of any well-executed transitional space.

You'd be relaxed in this bathroom, enjoying the beauty of Element Silver Brick Mosaic on walls and Element Carbon Cove as flooring
You'd be relaxed in this bathroom, enjoying the beauty of Element Silver Brick Mosaic on walls and Element Carbon Cove as flooring

Add Warmth And Authenticity To Bathroom Walls

If you’re looking to renovate your bathroom, consider the versatility, durability and stunning possibilities offered by porcelain wall tile. Textural aesthetics and thoughtfully curated patterns can bring visual interest and tranquil energy to your bathroom. Combining nature-inspired colorways with the clean lines of geometric-shaped tile is the recipe for beautiful bathroom walls you’ll enjoy for years to come. 

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