In a small space, you want to make sure you utilize the very best of your room. Whether you are installing tile into a bathroom, kitchen, or living room, there are several tips to keep in mind for small spaces. There are literally thousands of different styles of ceramic style. They come in a wide array of colors and hues, but also different finishes and textures. Whether you want shiny, matte, or scraped tile, the possibilities are endless.

These tips are simple and also generate some innovative room designs.

Tips

  • If you want to use tiles for both the floor and walls, your best bet is to go with the larger-sized tiles. The less interruption of flooring surface with grout lines creates a greater sense of space. Smaller-sized tiles and increased grout lines will make a room look more busy and complicated. Designers suggest using a grout that is the same or very similar color to the tile.

 

  • Choosing lighter colored tiles, and gloss finishes that have more potential to reflect light, gives the illusion of a larger space. Light and brighter colors tiles and walls are more reflective, making a room feel more open and airy, which can help maximize the effect created by natural light. Whereas on the other hand, darker colors will absorb more light, giving a much more smaller appearance to a space.

 

  • Try to stay clear from tile borders or tile decors, since these typically make a room more complex and condensed.

 

  • Tile orientation is a highly effective strategy for creating a larger room. Laying the tiles diagonally (diamond pattern) allows the viewer’s eyes to expand more across the room. Also, installing tile in a diamond pattern versus a checkerboard pattern, prevents the viewer from measuring space in tiles down versus tiles across. Places where a room has frequently interrupted wall space may not replicate the best results using the diagonal strategy.

Small rooms can give off an uncomfortable and confining feel. Luckily, we can apply particular design concepts to help fool the eye and make interiors appear more expansive than they really are.