Hilary Farr's Uniquely Colorful Design Adds A Sweet But Elegant Touch To The Bathroom

It's hard to find a design idea that hasn't been done to death. It's even harder to find one that gives the creative vibe you want for your room. But when it comes to unique design ideas, it seems like Hilary Farr is always ahead of the game. One of her ideas that has piqued home renovation aficionados lately is a colorful mosaic shower wall created for a couple on season 19, episode 7 of "Love It or List It." This candy-inspired mosaic tile design may not have made it on the list of the best "Love It or List It" bathroom makeovers, but it would still work seamlessly with the retro-inspired room trend everyone is trying to achieve this year.

There are some trendy tiles that are not worth buying for a bathroom remodel. But the small, square mosaic tiles Farr uses for this candy-inspired look are definitely not one of them. In the design, Farr combines small, brightly colored, square tiles with white, creating a candy-like look for a shower wall without coming off as too busy. It's reminiscent of the tiny square tiles used in mid-century modern bathrooms, only more refined and elegant look. The multi-colored palette is an updated nod to the pastel tones of pinks, blues, and greens of its 1950s inspiration.

The best way to replicate this tile design is to treat the rest of your bathroom as a canvas. Use neutral tones like white, tan, or gray in the rest of the room to keep the colorful tile from overwhelming the space and allow it to shine on its own. Thankfully, you can purchase colorful mosaic wall tiles in sheets, so you won't have to place them one by one. And always remember, one of the top tips and tricks for installing shower tiles is to make sure your surface is clean and even before you apply the tile. With the proper prep, creating your updated and cheerful new tile wall becomes a smooth process.

If you're not ready to go as bold as the look that Farr created, you can tone down the colors and choose something even closer in design to the 1950s bathrooms. Opt for earth-toned tiles in varying shades within the same color family. This will keep the unique look intact while creating a design that better suits your particular color palette.