Being a predominantly functional room of the home, bathrooms have typically been overlooked in terms of their design potential. Looking ahead, bathroom trends are encouraging us to see our spaces as a creative opportunity to bring fun, character and bespoke interest through our visual decor.
Providing a hit of eye-catching drama to such an important space in the home, adding feature wall tiling to your washroom is a surefire way to brighten up such a utilitarian space without completely redesigning it or compromising its original style. Add a pop of eye-catching character to your bathroom with a tiled feature wall, using an accent of colour, contrast or pattern to form a stylish focal point.
So, if you’re after some bathroom tile feature wall ideas, take a look at our top suggestions below for some opening inspiration.
What is bathroom feature wall tiling?
Before we share our suggestions for the types of tiles best suited for use on a feature wall, let’s first look at what a feature wall is, and what it can bring to your space.
Put simply, a bathroom feature wall is a statement decor element – a single wall in your bathroom that acts as a focal point of the space. It creates an area that draws the eye upon entering while providing a distinct accent to the rest of your bathroom’s aesthetic.
A feature wall is one of the best ways to add a personal touch to a room like this, typically blending bold designs and colours with more neutral hues for a distinct contrast. They’re especially well-suited to smaller bathrooms, in particular, helping to make the whole room feel bigger without taking up any of the limited available space.
Symphony Onyx Azul Porcelain Tiles
When should you choose a tiled feature wall?
A tiled feature wall looks great in most bathrooms, but they’re best used when you want to add a sense of depth to your wash space or to break up rigid or overly plain decor.
And by creating a singular focal point that contrasts against the rest of the space, a feature wall can actually make a space feel bigger by creating a sense of depth, so don’t be afraid to add one no matter your bathroom’s size.
Which wall is best suited as a feature wall?
When creating such a decor statement, such as a tiled bathroom feature wall, it’s important to make sure that you pick the right wall for the job. In most cases, this is likely going to be the wall closest to the spot where your eyes are naturally drawn to in the room, but this isn’t always the case.
In fact, you might actually find that the wall behind your bath, shower, or sink is much better suited to make this statement, particularly if you’re looking for small bathroom feature wall ideas, as this will help to further highlight an already important area of the space.
How should I tile a feature wall?
When it comes to considering the different options for a bathroom feature, there really is no right and wrong answer. From modern graphic patterns to colourful metro tiles, it’s important to choose the right option that best fits your individual style.
That being said, we have gathered a few of our favourite bathroom feature wall tile ideas to help you get started, including suggestions tailored to both large and small bathroom feature wall ideas alike:
1. Metro tiles
Starting off with a classic tiling option, metro tiles might appear quite plain, but they’re certainly one of the most versatile bathroom feature wall tile options out there. This is thanks to their vast colour range, as well as the ease with which they can be laid in different patterns.
Whether you're drawn to a traditional subway style, a modern stacking pattern, or a more complex herringbone layout, you have numerous placement options to choose from with metro tiles that will suit any space, and look equally stunning in both vintage and modern aesthetics.
2. Large Format Statement Tiles
If metro tiles aren’t for you and you’re after a more typical bathroom feature wall instead, consider opting for the luxurious look of large format bathroom wall statement tiles.
With our large format porcelain tiles, you have your choice of material-effect, making it easy to create a simple yet refined feature wall for any bathroom. While they of course lend themselves to bigger spaces, don’t shy away from using large tiles if your bathroom is small, as having fewer grout lines helps to provide a seamless look, which in turn can add give the illusion of a wider expanse of space.
Sicilian Gold Polished Porcelain
3. Terrazzo-effect tiles
Certainly one of the more statement tile designs we offer here at Stone Superstore, terrazzo bathroom tiles are a wonderful, on-trend choice for use with a bathroom feature wall of any size.
Terrazzo porcelain tiles replicate the visual effect of traditional terrazzo, mimicking the flecks of small ceramic fragments in a durable, porcelain design. This iconic tile style invites both interest and texture into a space, creating a focal point that exudes chic style that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Milano Grigio Terrazzo-effect Tiles
4. Patterned tiles
For those looking to get creative, consider a bathroom feature wall idea that can create a more eye-catching aesthetic than a simple shade of colour, using our range of patterned tiles.
Available in everything from vintage décor motifs to full botanical designs, and even more modern geometric patterns, this sort of tiling makes it easy to evoke a specific feeling in your bathroom while matching your desired aesthetic. For example, using nature-inspired foliage patterned tiles can introduce a relaxing, grounding feel that is ideal for a serene bathroom style.
Tropical Jungle Patterned Tiles
6. Material-effect Porcelain tiles
Last, but not least of our bathroom tile feature wall ideas, we have material-effect porcelain tiles. Durable and hard-wearing, porcelain is well-suited for us in a bathroom thanks to its non-porous nature and resistance to mould and mildew.
But the benefits don’t stop there. Porcelain-effect and ceramic tiles also allow you to mimic the look and style of all manner of natural stone, marble and even wood-effect tiles, all without the associated drawbacks that come with them, making them perfect for those who want an easy-maintenance bathroom.
Find the perfect tiles for your bathroom feature wall
And there you have it; those are our top suggestions for large and small bathroom feature wall tile ideas. Of course, there are plenty of stylish options out there that for you to find your perfect tile match, so you can make a feature wall that you’re truly proud of.
If you’re ready to get started, browse our full ranges today, or get in touch with the Stone Superstore team if you have any further questions. And if you’re stuck on which tile to choose, you can order a set of free tile samples to compare your favourites in person.
