How to maximise any bathroom with creative tile design

Beautiful and functional bathrooms have become sanctuaries of relaxation, adding treasured spaces to residential homes. A stunning bathroom not only increases the value of the property but also becomes a retreat to chill out and restore in our fast-paced world.

Whether it’s for flooring, wall cladding or mosaic features, tiles offer a myriad of options to personalise bathrooms or powder rooms, small or large, with a distinctive character while keeping them functional as well. 

Stone3, a family-owned tile supplier with showrooms in Brisbane and Melbourne, has been in business since 2008, offering a vast range of floor, wall and feature tiles supporting homeowners and renovators with creative tile design. 

Depending on the size of the bathroom, there are design principles to consider. In a small bathroom, for example, it's best to choose light and neutral colours so as not to confine the space further. Soft pastel tones for the walls and flooring create a sense of space and reflect light, making the room feel larger.

In a large bathroom, tiles can define different zones, such as the shower, bathtub or vanity. Large bathrooms also benefit from art and decor with feature tile applications. Bold patterns or artistic walls fill empty spaces and add statements to the bathroom, enhancing the visual appeal. 

Discover step-by-step instructions on how to choose bathroom tiles

Floor tiles, often underestimated, wield the power to transform entire spaces. From sleek and modern to rustic and earthy, the possibilities are as diverse as the personalities of the homeowners. 

The Enzo series is an elegant porcelain available in different shapes and sizes that comes in four neutral shades and achieves a contemporary stone look, perfect for a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor areas. 

The Travertino series is a porcelain tile with four colour variations, including Bianco, Ice, Pearl and Sterling. The single unique finish is smooth to walk on but is also able to achieve a P5 rating when wet, allowing homeowners to use these tiles internally and externally. 

For those who like a cool concrete look, the Paradigm series is a colour-body glazed porcelain tile that adds modern sophistication to any bathroom. These tiles mimic hand-trowelled concrete flooring, without the price tag or maintenance. 

Made in Italy, Fragment Macro creates an authentic terrazzo look, injecting some fun and playfulness into any bathroom. For a classic and elegant floor, the Terrazzo White TWS series is a great choice. 

From trendsetting to timeless: tile styles for any room

Walls can be transformed into colourful expressions of personal taste when choosing between sophisticated neutral or vibrant pattern tiles. 

The Coco series is a Spanish subway tile in a matte or gloss finish. Five stunning coastal colourways with a handmade aesthetic transform any bathroom into an oasis of relaxation. Depending on the colour choice, the simple, yet eye-catching tile shape allows homeowners to create an elegant feminine look or a bold feature. 

The Pasha series is a rippled and glazed ceramic subway wall tile, made in Italy, and comes in 16 subtle and earthy tones for a moody bathroom ambience. 

To create a true focal point, show-stopping mosaic tiles can tell a story and turn a bathroom into an artistic outlet for self-expression. 

The Tictax series is a beautiful range of stone mosaics and will turn any bathroom wall into a stunning artwork. Crafted from quality natural stones from around the world, these feature tiles allow for unique colours and tones in each selection.

3D effects are a breeze with the Ukibori collection, highlighting the beauty of ceramic mosaic that pays tribute to the traditional Japanese art of Ukibori, or relief carving. Eight colours and the option to create horizontal or vertical lines create depth and interest in the bathroom. 

For those who want to add a touch of North Africa into their bathroom, the Clay Zellige series, featuring handcrafted Moroccan tiles, achieves a variety of earthy looks or jewel tones depending on the colour choices. 

The Picasso series are 200 x 200mm decorated glazed porcelain tiles, reminiscent of cement and encaustic tiles, dating back to medieval times. These tiles are made by impressing a design into the tile's surface and then filling the pattern with different colours of clay. Available in three distinctive patterns, the Picasso series allows for wonderful patterned bathroom feature walls.

The D_Segni Blend Series, made in Italy, is a stoneware reinterpretation of Italy’s traditional handmade cement tiles and is available with a slip-resistant finish.

For those who have a specific project in mind, the website offers to browse all products by room. Additionally, Stone3’s Tilefinder is a clever tool to get started with the overwhelming task of choosing the right tiles. 

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