How Should You Choose Ceramic Tiles for Minimalist Kitchens and Bathrooms?

A bathroom planned within a relatively small space always needs fewer objects and stronger light. Certain choices can support this need and make the space work better. Wall-mounted toilets and bathroom cabinets rather than floor-standing models, for example, are familiar ways to emphasise openness.But before all that, which tile choices underline a minimalist approach? You may think a single colour is the only solution. In fact, minimalist bathrooms offer many alternatives. By focusing on texture rather than pattern, you can create both visual interest and an airy feel. Within these texture-led choices, consider natural, organic transitions.

As in bathrooms, considering daylight first gives us clues for kitchen colour choices. A kitchen with plenty of daylight, for example, can accommodate baby blue and pastel blue, mid-tone greens and perhaps anthracite. The detail to watch is the relationship between colour depth and pattern: the darker the colour, the more restrained the pattern should be.If you prefer geometric patterns or textured transitions, we recommend using them in light colours. In areas prone to visual clutter, such as between the worktop and cabinets, choose less pattern, while plain wall or floor areas can accommodate more patterned small tiles.Another suggestion is to choose ceramics suitable for different laying techniques. Tiles arranged in herringbone or honeycomb patterns are modern options that suit minimalist kitchens beautifully. Matt finishes for honeycomb patterns and glossy alternatives for herringbone can help you make a rich, stylish choice.