Bathroom Renovations: A Tile Contractor Can Help You Add Value To Your Home

Before you hire a tile contractor, you may want to take some time to consider what would look best in your bathroom. If you’re starting from scratch or building an addition, you have the luxury of picking new fixtures, shower, tub, and toilet in addition to the flooring, making it easier to match. If you’re simply renovating and not replacing much, you’re going to have more of a challenge on your hands. Trends can change as well, so picking a design that will add value to your home rather than date it in several years can be tricky.

The best bathrooms are simple, modern, and give the room an air of tranquility. You may be tempted to have the tile contractor install an elaborate pattern or highly individual mosaic as a centerpiece, but don’t expect it to necessarily add value to your home. You can still maintain a level of uniqueness by choosing designs that are slightly more low-key. Classic color schemes that work with most bathroom layouts include muted earth tones and light ocean-inspired palates. Natural stones can also look great in larger areas with plenty of light. Remember that the smaller and darker the area, the more you’ll need to rely on your installer to create a sense of space and light with the pattern and colors. Spacious bathrooms can handle deeper color schemes and larger-sized tiles, as they won’t become overpowering.

Any tile contractor will tell you that there are certain patterns and color combinations that are best to be avoided. Black and white checkerboard, for example, often appears extremely busy as well as makes your bathroom look more like a cheap Italian restaurant. Red and black checkerboard will make it look like, well, a checkerboard. Very bright tiles should be avoided or used in small moderation as accent pieces. Likewise, bold patterns need softer colors so as not to overpower a small, peaceful space. It isn’t just color combos that can make a bathroom too kitschy. All white is another dangerous design style that may backfire. Not only can it be more difficult to maintain and will be noticeably dingy if not kept well clean, but too bright can make your bathroom feel like a hospital, cold and unwelcoming. Light green can also have the same effect if used as a solid base throughout.

If you really want to add something unique and different, ask the tile contractor to help you pick a contrasting trim color or have them add a few special accent pieces within the pattern. These are often the same color as the rest of the pattern, but have added pictures, colors, or textures on them that make them stand out. A good example is using some floral accent pieces above a sink at eye level, or adding a row of sparkling stones in a horizontal strip that runs inside a shower. These small details can make a dramatic impact without detracting from the overall mood of the bathroom. If you’re ever unsure or need suggestions, a good tile contractor will have a keen eye for design and current trends to assist you.