Give your bathroom a spring makeover

The revival of colorful bathroom tiles

Wall tiles offer a great deal of scope for bathroom design. More and more home owners and tenants are making good use of this offer and are no longer afraid of experimenting with color. Pastel shades, for instance, are very much in vogue these days, ranging from soft green and sunny yellow to raspberry red and sky blue. In addition to trends like purism and vintage, also decorative tiles imitating the look of natural wood are on the rise. Why not bring spring and nature into your bathroom? But when undertaking a renovation or building project, you should also pay attention to a healthy living environment and only use installation materials that have been certified to comply with EMICODE®.

You’re fed up with old-fashioned tile colors and patterns? You find white, grey or beige walls too boring or monotonous? Then it’s high time to bring a breath of fresh air into your bath. Wall tiles made of stoneware or ceramic offer a particularly wide range of design options. They can be installed in stripes, rows, color blocks or in a brick-like staggered pattern.

Sunny yellow, soft green or a delicate sky blue? When it comes to color, pastel shades are a megatrend and can put you in a springtime mood. A great hit are also decorative tiles that imitate the look of wooden planks. You want a veritable explosion of color? Then choose tiles that are hardly distinguishable from mosaic. Unlike the original, they are also available at a low price.

Tiles replicating the look of natural stone or wood are unobtrusive and timeless in effect. For this reason, they fit in with every interior style. The special surface texture of new tiles with “wood grain effect” even provides a tactile experience. By contrast, decorative vintage or retro look tiles satisfy our nostalgic longing for times past. Tiles with geometric patterns also remain in vogue. But beware of particularly fancy or wild patterns: they are not really suitable for small bathrooms since they create a feeling of confinement and clutter.

Floor-to-ceiling or half-height tiling? That’s the crucial question. If you want to make life easy for yourself, install the tiles right up to the ceiling. After all, floor-to-ceiling tiles are easier to clean, prevent mold growth and do not require renovation. However, the joints need to be cleaned regularly. By contrast, half-wall tiling makes the bathroom cozier, more homely. The style can also quickly be adapted to modern home trends by simply giving the woodchip paper a new paint coat. Instead of wallpaper, it is also possible to apply a plaster coat which helps repel moisture.

Conclusion: Due to the huge variety of colors, shapes, materials and design ideas, wall tiles are suitable for any interior style. They are also easy to clean and durable. The key factor for a healthy home is the right choice of installation materials. If the packaging carries the EMICODE® EC1 quality seal, housebuilders and renovators can be on the safe side. The renowned certificate is only awarded to building materials that have been proven to be very low in emissions and are therefore absolutely healthy for living. Compliance with the predefined emission limits is determined by independent laboratories using the so-called test chamber method. In addition, manufacturers must expect unannounced spot checks.

Green and white tile bathroom interior, tub

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Soft green, sunny yellow or sky blue: bathrooms see the revival of colorful wall tiles. Why not give your bathroom a spring makeover now? Good to know: Tiles are also robust, hygienic, easy to clean and durable. For their installation, experts recommend tile adhesives and grout mortars carrying the EMICODE® EC1 seal. They are guaranteed to emit only very low amounts of harmful VOCs and are therefore absolutely healthy for your home.