How To Coordinate Patterned Bathroom Tile Without It Looking Out Of Place

If you've been watching a lot of home renovation shows lately, you may be envious of the gorgeous patterned tiles being installed. There are so many bathroom tile ideas that can revamp your space, but how do you coordinate patterned bathroom tile without it looking out of place? House Digest spoke exclusively with Christina Couvillion, Design Visionary & CEO at Davinci Interiors, to hear her advice on adding patterned tiles to a bathroom.

When asked for her tips to make a bathroom look cohesive with decorated tiles, Couvillion said, "​​'Go bold or go home' is often our motto with patterned tiles. No need to be shy – we want these tiles to be the 'rockstar' of the design. To keep the cohesion, keep everything else quiet so that the patterned tiles can be the stylishly subdued 'backup singers.'" Choosing a bold tile along with one of the most timeless bathroom tile colors can allow your patterned feature to stand out — without becoming too busy.

You may already have your favorite design tile picked out, but where is the best place to use it within the bathroom? During House Digest's exclusive interview with Couvillion, she shared her tips for adding unique tiles to this small space. "Pros of patterned tiles is that they lend a dramatic flair to any design," Couvillion said. "It is a simple and cost effective way to quickly elevate a space."

When adding unique tiles to your bathroom, however, you want to ensure that they don't completely take over the space. Couvillion advises against adding too much, as this may ultimately have less impact. "I love using patterned tiles on the floor or on one main accent wall in the shower area," she explained. "Doing too many walls in the patterned tiles gets overwhelming. A judicious placement has the most impact."

A new, stylish tile can give any bathroom a "wow" factor. However, when House Digest spoke with Couvillion, she explained the downside to this design feature. "You may get tired of it in 10 years or it may not appeal to a buyer if you try to re-sell your home," Couvillion said. "But if you tried to avoid those 'cons' then every design would end up being lackluster [and] may not appeal to anyone who wants a space that has a designer's touch."

She also said that overdoing the tile is another easy mistake that homemakers make. "Let the pattern be the star of the show and not compete with other features of the area," Couvillion shared. "The best way to avoid these mistakes is to try to layout the design on a mood board, flat lay or if you are ambitious do a mock-up in a software such as Canva, Photoshop, or PowerPoint to best envision if all the design elements feel cohesive."

Redesigning your bathroom can make your space even more relaxing after a long day. As you think about adding some unique patterned tiles to the room, check out some bathroom remodel ideas that will inspire you!