I’m really unsure about these tiles now…

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Hi all,

i’ve placed an order for the brown shade tiles (image attached) now i’m really unsure…cant decide between the brown shade colour or white shade (also attached). There seems to be more going on with the brown shade in terms of pattern, I kind of like the white as its pattern seems more subtle and the overall look is just cleaner. Please help!!

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royfarthing

last year

We are a tile shop / showroom who work very closely with interior designers and sell to the retail and specification markets. I would always suggest the lighter options and add colour in your accessories - towels and blinds. The white tile will make your bathroom look and feel bigger, and if you tile full height will look brighter.

The images you show are probably manufacturers pictures, be carefull as this typical porcelain style will only offer 6 - 10 different designs, therefore its nearly impossible to book match or side match. So again the lighter colour will be easier on the eye as the different images on every tile will blend better. Also choose the grout colour wisely, we try and match our grout to the background colour of the tile. If you look at the white bathroom picture it shows grey grout on the floor, this picture frames the tile, and your eye automatically sees the grout lines and not the tile. I would use an off white with these tiles, something like moon white from Mapei.

I hope this helps.

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Leanne Harris
last year
Are you doing the full height of the wall or just half? Half height I much prefer the brown but feel white if the entire height as the brown may feel a little too dull.
Daisy England
last year
White for me
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Sonia
last year
White for me. I don’t like the brown ones at all, sorry!
Juliet Docherty
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Don't mind the brown ones on just the floor, the image below with the white, there's just far too much tiling. The grout is too dark too, just adding to the busyness. I like the white ones on the floor, something related in colour but simpler on the wall perhaps?

I think the issue is that they're emulating a material (marble with strong veining) that would normally be seen as one solid piece, not chopped up into lots of pieces, so it looks very busy.
trakkers
last year
White for me.
S Thomas
last year
At the end of the day, it's how you react emotionally to it. So, if someone said no to something here and you were disappointed it rather than in agreement, go with what works for you. I know it's not practical advice but you're the one living with it. Whatever you choose, just make sure it's what YOU want.
Juliet Docherty
last year
Agree with the above comment.
Jonathan
last year
Personally I like the earthiness of the brown tiles- I think people have an instinct to make their bathrooms feel scrupulously clean by making them white….. but if you went to a spa it would be restful shades of earthy colours with natural materials and lots of texture.

I say your decision has to be restful spa like …… or hospital clean
macbroom
last year
I agree with Jonathan’s comment. I was at a hotel spa and it was decorated in rich warm brown colours with green plants and it was very chilled and relaxing, it wouldn’t have felt as relaxing in white. I think they both look good though - it’s personal prefence.
Juliet Docherty
last year
The white's not white. The loo is white, the tiles have some colour.
Sonia
last year
The white is more a limestone which I think is lovely.
Jo Jones
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Ive just had exactly the same issue, choosing between these tiles….first a brown…

and the same tile in ”blanco”, which isnt white, it has a pale grey colour

After much deliberation, although I do love the brown, I went for the white, as my bathroom is quite small, and i felt the more subtle pattern appearance in the white version wouldn’t overwhelm the room. I’ve gone for a dark wood effect floor and vanity unit, and bright towels and blind. I’m happy with my choice, although it took a long time to get there!
catkin001
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Nadia, you will need to take a sample tile to put in your bathroom and look at it during the day and night. It looks quite dark. would you need to get brown towels to match? The strong marbling affect might be too overpowering. I prefer the lighter,white tiles for bathroom, the marbling looks more natural and very modern.
tamp75
last year
I prefer the brown too. All ‘white’ bathrooms make me feel cold. The brown gives a more natural feel which to me is more relaxing. White towels would be fine (as shown in the photo) but any shades of brown / natural / taupe would also work. Some wooden items & several plants would look great.
credz4
last year
If choice of these two, brown for me. Maybe a plain flooring. And then I would go with a contrast towels and blind. Emulate whatever is outside the window maybe a deep green......possibly not as fancy as the picture attached :-) but you get the gist.
siobhanmcgee90
last year
If in doubt, seek something else out😀 and steer clear of brown towels in the bathroom.
Ruth House
last year
I prefer the paler more subtle pattern. The darker is very busy on the eye which I don't find relaxing. You can warm up the white look as others have said, wood accessories and plants are a nice way to do this. Good luck with your decision.
angelavdavis
last year
I really like the white version of the tiles. Where are they from? Thanks
Katy Gonzalez-Garcia
last year
I have brown in one of my bathrooms and I am bored with it now. It's easy to liven it up with brightly coloured bath mats and towels. Shades of orange, yellow, pinks, reds, greens all look good. Dark green plants work well too. If you go with the white tiles, you can mix and match aswell. What makes the room look good is what you put with it.
88wj88
last year
I would go lighter - I was caught out by seeing a tile sample that was mostly white with some brown veining, the rest was quite different ! I am now living with a lary bathroom, until I can afford to change it completely!

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