Wood-like tiles in the bathroom: design, types, combinations, colors, cladding and layout options

Features of wood tile design

• In order for the flooring to be particularly reliable, it is better to choose more durable products with a matte surface. In the case of using ceramics, it must have a high level of moisture resistance and anti-slip.
• At choosing grout, its color does not have to be combined with the tone of the tile. Contrasting seams allow you to further emphasize the appearance of the finish and give it effect.
• IN decoration for a small bathroom lining should be used in bright colors, for example, ash, maple or bleached oak with an almost imperceptible relief. Thus it will turn out to add visual space to the room.

Which tile is better to choose for the bathroom?

Several types of tile finishes:

• Ceramic (tile). In its manufacture, natural materials are used, such as clay and sand with the addition of special components that improve the structure. There is unglazed and glazed tile, which is characterized by a longer operational period, durability, resistance to ultraviolet and temperature extremes.
• Porcelain tile. It can perfectly imitate any kind of wood and is quite durable and resistant to low temperature. The composition of porcelain stoneware includes white clay and sand with natural coloring agents.
• Quartz vinyl. The main component of such a facing tile is quartz sand with the addition of various impurities. The tile has a certain flexibility and a high degree of comfort, as it is quite warm.

In the photo there is a tiled ceramic wood look in a dark shade in bathroom interior.

What can be finished with tiles in the bathroom?

The most popular design options.

Wood wall tiles

Wall tile imitating wood print, texture and embossing, due to easy care and beautiful appearance, is perfect for implementing a wide variety of design ideas.

In the photo there is a bathroom with a wall, lined with tiles under a tree.

On the floor

For flooring, durable porcelain is the best option. Due to the rectangular shape and embossed texture, it looks no different from natural wood and resembles a parquet floorboard.

In the photo wall and floor tile finish under a tree of a dark brown shade in the interior of the bathroom.

Countertop

Tile clinker finish or mosaic with realistic imitation, allows to give countertop with a sink aesthetic and very neat appearance.

Shower stall

IN shower design, apply a glossy or matte finish, which allows you to create a small sauna in the bathroom. For the pallet often use a rectangular tile that mimics a parquet board.

Bath screen

The bathroom screen is decorated with a dark finish imitating tropical wood species, and they use a light cladding that forms a warmer atmosphere in the room. Such products, due to indistinguishable natural texture, will become a spectacular interior element that attracts glances.

Ceiling

Thanks to such ceiling decoration, it turns out to maintain the aesthetics of the bathroom for a long time. For example, most often they use glazed ceramics, which have a special protective layer, are not afraid of moisture and hot steam.

In the photo, the ceiling in the bathroom, decorated with tiles in light wood.

Wood imitation tile layout

Exist many types of tile laying, among them, the herringbone arrangement is especially distinguished, which involves the use of one, two or three narrow tiles, as well as providing the opportunity to combine several products with different wood textures or tinting solutions.

The diagonal layout not only harmonizes the situation and gives the interior stylishness and unusualness, but also visually expands the space, and laying the boar’s tiles in a run-up is a very interesting and original option, with which you can get away from the traditional design of the bathroom.

In the photo there is multi-colored tile under a tree with a Christmas tree layout diagonally on the floor in the bathroom interior.

Color tiles with wood texture, beige, wenge

Especially popular is the tiled wood look in brown and beige. Also, the finish can have shades of exotic expensive wood species, for example, wenge, mahogany or rosewood, which will be more appropriate in spacious bathrooms.

When using products white or gray color, the design of the room is filled with special expressiveness, aesthetic laconicism and elegance.

In the photo, the walls and floor in the bathroom with a tile trim in gray wood.

Photo tiles in the interior of the toilet

Due to the correct and accurate design of the surfaces, the interior of the toilet acquires not only a neat, but also a more thoughtful appearance. Wood lining is a practical solution, easy to care for and allows you to give the atmosphere home coziness, comfort and at the same time gloss and respectability.

See alsotoilet lining ideas.

In the photo the interior of the bathroom is decorated with wall and floor tiled trim with imitation wood.

Also, with the help of tiled material, you can visually adjust the dimensions of a small and narrow toilet, for example, use floor decoration with a diagonal layout or use rectangular wall tiles laid in horizontal or vertical direction.

What can I combine wood-like tiles with?

Tile under the tree, blends harmoniously with a variety of finishing materials, such as plastic, wallpaper, metal, brick, concrete, natural stone, marble or ordinary tiles.

In the photo there is a combination of wood tiled cladding with a concrete surface in the bathroom interior.

The combination of wood-marble tiled cladding is a win-win option to create an elegant, luxurious and noble design. By combining these products that simulate wood with ordinary tiles, it turns out to form a more restrained interior and a comfortable place of relaxation.

Wood tile design ideas in the room interior

To give the bathroom interior a calm look, use a matte finish, which is an ideal neutral background. In addition, water leaks are less noticeable on it, which makes it quite practical. When creating a more catchy design, products with a glossy sheen or ceramic with decor are used.

In the photo there is a bathroom with light tiles with imitation of aged wood on the wall.

Facing an aged tree with a printed or actual textured convex surface will undoubtedly attract attention and give the whole decor a certain sophistication.

Examples of bathroom design in different styles

A similar design with imitation of tree species will be appropriate for eco design or interiors in African, oriental and ethnic style.

In the photo tiled wall covering and a podium in the interior of the bathroom, made in eco-style.

Also, this decoration is often found in bathrooms made in the Scandinavian, classical and modern directions or is used to turn the bathroom into a rustic bathhouse country style.

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The tile under the tree, due to the luxurious natural pattern, allows you to create a magnificent contrast in the bathroom with other interior elements and create a truly stylish and very effective design.