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Think about proportions. Just as you might introduce fabrics with patterns in different scales to create interest and layering in a living room or bedroom, you can do the same with tiles in a bathroom, the smallest of which are these hexagonal tiles. And you needn’t use them in swaths — a splash here or there can be more striking.
Hidden message. Yes, even if you like minimalist design there’s a playful tile move for you. This one is subtle and clever — blue glass tiles mark where the loo’s water pipe is located behind the wall.Check out more blue glass tilesMoreThe Funniest Bathrooms on Houzz11 Ways to Have More Fun at Home
This looping pattern on the floor is smile-inducing. It grounds the room in oversize ribbon-like scribbles, a cool contrast to the neatly typed quotes on the wall. Tile: Loop di Loop, Popham Design; wall decals: What Is Blik; browse more wall decals
And this imperfect heart over the bathtub provides a sweet focal point. I put it under the category of sending a message because today a heart emoji can substitute for an entire sentence.
This Montreal, Quebec, bathroom is more highbrow. The translation from the French in this line from L’élégance du hérisson by Muriel Barbery is “Art is emotion without desire.”
Some may consider being told to “wash behind your ears” a motherly nag, but when typed out on large-print tile it becomes a tongue-in-cheek graphic pattern.
Send a message. This Atlanta bathroom has a tile bathmat that provides a daily affirmation. Who doesn’t love being told they look good, especially when they are buck naked?
If you’re unsure how to inspect or paint your cabinets, consider hiring a professional for the job. Regardless of who is doing the work, good luck with your kitchen update and happy remodeling!Your turn. Have you painted your kitchen cabinets? Show us how they look by sharing a photo in the Comments.MoreHow to Reface Your Old Kitchen CabinetsRead more painting storiesShop for painting tools
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