Bathroom Tile Inspiration for Your Home Remodel

What's the best tile for your remodel project?

Finding and selecting the perfect tile for your bathtub and shower during your remodel can turn your area into an opulent and functional haven. Homeowners in Plymouth, Northville, and Novi, MI, increasingly opt for bath and shower designs incorporating tiles that blend elegance and durability. Whether you like the vintage or modern style, installing those tiles in your bathroom design will improve your house’s value and visual appeal.

Why Do We Recommend Tile For Your Remodel?

New materials like FIBO wall systems and other paneling innovations continue to enter the market, offering alternatives to traditional shower and bath finishes. In certain scenarios, such as quick-turn remodels, concerns over longevity and maintenance, or budget-conscious projects, these products can make sense. Still, while there is an ever-expanding list of materials you could choose to adorn the walls of your shower or bath, tile remains the preferred choice for its beauty, durability, and timeless appeal.

Tile is a secure and adaptable bathroom alternative with remarkable longevity, ease of upkeep, and limitless design options. It is an excellent choice for homeowners in Southeast Michigan because it can withstand changing temperatures and humidity while significantly improving your bathroom’s aesthetics.

For homeowners looking to add sophistication to their bathroom design, large format marble tiles are a wonderful choice. Whether you'd prefer genuine marble or porcelain tiles that resemble the look, this design gives your bathing ritual space an elegant touch for your Plymouth, Northville, or Novi remodel.

Installing a built-in lighted nich offers convenient storage an functionanlity without taking up space. These recessed shelves offer a stylish and functional solution for keeping toiltries organized and within arms reach.

Changing the layout pattern of your tile can add a great deal of visual interest. Shifting the pattern of the back wall of this shower to a herring bone pattern creates a focal point for the space.

Using a textured tile can add dimensional interest to an otherwise standard design choice. Where this shower would normally be plain white, the texture of the tile adds great depth.

Using a dark colored tile laid in an interesting pattern can add a great deal of drama to a normally boring bathroom.

Mixing color and shape can also add visual interest. This jade-colored square tile has golden accent veining that pops when placed against this standard white porcelein subway tile.

Tile with textured patterns create a striking focal point for a bathroom, such as the backsplash for this bathroom sink.

Using a framless glass shower door can improve your bathroom's open atmosphere and allows a full unobstructed view of your tile selections.

Benefits of a Tiled Shower or Bathtub Surround

Timeless Durability

With regular care and maintenance, high-quality tile can look good for decades. The timeless look of tile will last long past that of a panel system.

Water Proof

Properly sealed tiles paired with state-of-the-art membranes like Schluter Systems, provide fully waterproof surfaces.

Customization

Tiles come in an endless array of sizes, shapes, colors, and materials. With so many choices, you are guaranteed a unique design option.

Easy Maintenance

New paneling typically has special care instructions to fulfill its warranty guidelines. Tile surfaces are easy to clean and usually have no specific care instructions to maintain their look.

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