Tiles Stand Out With Coloured Grout
Forget regulation grey or white. Grout is now available in a rainbow of colours, taking even the humblest of tiles to a whole new level
In the past, grout was not something to set the pulse racing. It tended to be available in bog-standard shades of grey or white and was simply the stuff that went between the tiles – nothing more exciting than that. Today, however, grout is available in a host of fabulous colours and can bring an extra splash of style to any tiled space. Using coloured grout is also a canny way to perk up inexpensive tiles, as even the plainest white square of ceramic will look graphic and fresh when bordered by bright grout. It’s time to shout about grout!
Soften up white
An all-white bathroom can read as rather sterile, but the addition of a primrose yellow tap and grout to match works wonders to soften up the space. Here, the bright and cheerful look is continued out into the hallway.
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An all-white bathroom can read as rather sterile, but the addition of a primrose yellow tap and grout to match works wonders to soften up the space. Here, the bright and cheerful look is continued out into the hallway.
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Tie in with timber
A black or dark grey grout would jar against the natural look of the timber walls and shelves in this kitchen, while simple white grout might lack bite. A soft-brown grout is the solution, continuing the earthy notes from the wall above while beautifully framing these off-white tiles.
A black or dark grey grout would jar against the natural look of the timber walls and shelves in this kitchen, while simple white grout might lack bite. A soft-brown grout is the solution, continuing the earthy notes from the wall above while beautifully framing these off-white tiles.
Match to the tiles
Another approach when using coloured grout is to choose it in the same shade as the tile. Rather than highlighting the shape of each tile, this produces a more subtle effect, in which the individual tiles blend and combine to produce a richly coloured and textured wall.
Another approach when using coloured grout is to choose it in the same shade as the tile. Rather than highlighting the shape of each tile, this produces a more subtle effect, in which the individual tiles blend and combine to produce a richly coloured and textured wall.
Make it graphic
Combining dark grout and white tiles has become something of a classic look for both bathrooms and kitchens. A dark grout looks beautifully crisp paired with white tiles, and will neatly show off a pattern of different sizes at its best. Remember though, black grout can look rather harsh with pure-white tiles. Often a dark-grey grout is a better option, delivering impact without looking aggressively monochrome.
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Combining dark grout and white tiles has become something of a classic look for both bathrooms and kitchens. A dark grout looks beautifully crisp paired with white tiles, and will neatly show off a pattern of different sizes at its best. Remember though, black grout can look rather harsh with pure-white tiles. Often a dark-grey grout is a better option, delivering impact without looking aggressively monochrome.
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Strike a blue note
Rather than having a solid wall of blue tiles, which can look rather dark, introduce a hint of watery colour with your grout. Here, on-trend subway tiles keep this bathroom looking contemporary, while the smart blue grout adds a personal twist.
Rather than having a solid wall of blue tiles, which can look rather dark, introduce a hint of watery colour with your grout. Here, on-trend subway tiles keep this bathroom looking contemporary, while the smart blue grout adds a personal twist.
Link it in
If you’ve chosen a bold colour for your bathroom walls, like this strong shade of green, why not continue it into your shower space by using a coloured grout to match? Adding towels and accessories in the same tone will tie your look together.
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If you’ve chosen a bold colour for your bathroom walls, like this strong shade of green, why not continue it into your shower space by using a coloured grout to match? Adding towels and accessories in the same tone will tie your look together.
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See red
Simple white square tiles are a great value buy, but they need not make your bathroom look plain. Smarten up the whole scheme by teaming the tiles with some grout in a racy shade of red, to create an original and colourful look.
Simple white square tiles are a great value buy, but they need not make your bathroom look plain. Smarten up the whole scheme by teaming the tiles with some grout in a racy shade of red, to create an original and colourful look.
Add rustic style
A dark-brown grout looks great in combination with slim, textured tiles to create a relaxed, homey look. It matches the timber benchtops and shelving here too, for a harmonious and co-ordinated feel.
A dark-brown grout looks great in combination with slim, textured tiles to create a relaxed, homey look. It matches the timber benchtops and shelving here too, for a harmonious and co-ordinated feel.
Go grey
Traditional pale-grey grout still has a place in a contemporary home, and when teamed with coloured tiles looks anything but bland. Here, the grey grout warms up these blue tiles and prevents them popping out too boldly. Instead, this wall looks smooth and warm, rather than graphic. The grey grout also ties in with the vanity top and the lighter grey wall to the side.
Traditional pale-grey grout still has a place in a contemporary home, and when teamed with coloured tiles looks anything but bland. Here, the grey grout warms up these blue tiles and prevents them popping out too boldly. Instead, this wall looks smooth and warm, rather than graphic. The grey grout also ties in with the vanity top and the lighter grey wall to the side.
Use sparingly
Coloured grout can be applied in quite a minimal way, to bring an accent colour to a space without making a loud statement. Here, red grout has been used on the wall behind the toilet, picking up on the red of the light overhead and waking up the grey and white scheme.
Coloured grout can be applied in quite a minimal way, to bring an accent colour to a space without making a loud statement. Here, red grout has been used on the wall behind the toilet, picking up on the red of the light overhead and waking up the grey and white scheme.
This close up reveals how minimally the red grout has been used on the wall. Just two simple lines are enough to add detail and interest.
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Coloured tiles and a different-coloured grout used together create wonderful depth of detail, which is better as a feature rather than on every wall. Here, blue tiles with a deep-yellow grout ‘zone’ the basin area, creating a focal point against the neutral white tiles behind.