Give Your Shower The Beauty Of Wallpaper By Choosing The Right Type Of Tile

Wallpaper is treasured for the stunning designs it delivers with such uniform grace. Paint just can't live up to it. However, not every place in your home is suitable for wallpaper. While you can get away with waterproof vinyl papering in the bathroom, the shower area is still off limits. But there is a solution to that — large patterned tiles. The size of the tiles along with the print and matching grout allows for a more seamless look that mimics trendy wallpaper.

Large tiles are at least 12 inches by 24 inches. They are typically more expensive than smaller tiles because the slabs cost more to manufacture and ship, but large-scale patterns can make for a customizable large-scale design that really packs a punch. The extra weight and fragility also make these tiles harder to install. To really pull off this wallpaper look, you'll need the budget and professionals. Once installed, it will be a focal point and fit right in with the tile trend that's bringing more life and personality to bathrooms. Better yet, it may even increase your home's value.

Large tiles are the best shower tile to use in your bathroom for the wallpaper look because they minimize grout lines that would otherwise interrupt the mural. However, even with the large tiles, the key to replicating wallpaper is making those minimal grout lines disappear. To do so, match the grout with the color of the tile. You can buy colored grout or make your own by mixing ½ tablespoon of acrylic paint into a heaping cup of white or gray grout.

Geometric patterns and nature scenes are some of the most popular wallpaper designs. Choosing prints like stripes or flowers will best create the illusion of a papered shower. Options like the Nolita Black & White Porcelain slabs from TileBar and the Poem Deco Ceramic Wall Tile from The Tile Shop fit the size and style requirements. Painting plain large tiles, either with stencils or by hand (then sealing them to be waterproof), can also give you the grand look without the limitation of the store's stock collection. Plus, there are several ways to coordinate patterned bathroom tile without it looking out of place, so you can embrace the bold wallpaper look without the fear of design regret.