bathroom-tilesWhether you have a new home or are just redoing the bathroom in your existing home, you may be thinking about  the what bathroom tiles you should use.

Updating the tiles will really give your bathroom a lift and totally modernize it if it is tired looking and outdated.  But before you start shopping for tiles, there are some things you need to consider to ensure you get the right tiles for you.

Material

Vinyl Tiles –If you are looking for purely economical tile options, you may want to look at vinyl as it is much more affordable than other tile types.

Ceramic Bathroom Tiles – The most common tile you are going to find in the bathroom is ceramic. With a glazed finish this can come in a number of colors and styles and will last  for years to come.

Glass Bathroom Tiles – In the designer arena are glass tiles that are usually used as decorative accent pieces to your bathroom as they can be very pricey.

Mirror Tiles – These can be used to give the appearance of space in a small bathroom.

Style

Simple – If you want to let your bathroom décor do the talking and not the tile, you may decide to choose a simple tile design that is just a solid color. Then no matter what accents you add to the bathroom they will be coordinate with the tile base.

Edge Design – Add  flair to a simple bathroom tile base by using solid color tile with an edge design. This literally means the edge pieces of the tile work will have a decorative accent.

Overall Design – If you know just what you want in your bathroom tile, you may want to go with an overall design. This is tile that is usually hand painted or that the pieces will go together to create a mosaic or decorative design that is just as much a part of the bathroom décor as it is a wall covering.

Random Pattern Tiles – Use an occasional patterned tile every so often to break up a solid tile base. These pattern tiles can be placed randomly or at standard intervals.

Once you choose the type of  bathroom tile that suits your decor and budget, you you can even jazz it up a little more by adding colored grout to complete the look.