Ideas for Shower Tile Accents

• Tile accents can add a shot of color and style to your bathroom.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  Shower tile accents are an aesthetic addition to the most frequently visited room in your house. Most bathroom showers have a dull neutral design, but shower tile accents can bring fresh inspiration to your bathroom decor. Shower tile accents allow you to modernize your shower area without having to completely renovate the space.
  
  

Mix Different Size Tiles

• One of the best ways to maximize the versatility of shower tile accents is to mix different sizes of tile. For example, you could use large 4-inch-by-4-inch tiles on two walls in the shower and install smaller 1-inch-by-1-inch tiles on the remaining wall. Another dramatic approach to shower tile accents is to incorporate two rows of 1-by-1 tiles around the center of the shower and use 4-inch tiles for the rest of the shower space. This will give the illusion that you have a stripe around the middle of your shower.
  
  

Choose Complementary Tile Colors

• A shower or bathtub area can look dull and uninviting if the tile is all the same color. Even if you want to maintain a neutral shower area, you can use complementary colors in your selection of shower tile accents to add visual appeal. For example, grey slate tile can be used with black tile to create a modern bathroom vibe. Beige tile can be mixed with white or off-white tile to decorate a fresh and serene bathroom. Multi-colored tile in vibrant hues can be used to add a Mediterranean or Spanish motif to the bathroom. Avoid using plain white or speckled ceramic tile that tends to lack luster and contemporary appeal.
  
  

Incorporate Tile Texture

• Shower tile accents are no longer limited to purely ceramic textures. Intricate stone textures that resemble authentic Southwestern decor can be incorporated into the shower area. Marble tiles in black, blue, green, beige or white can be used to add elegance and a smooth texture to the bathroom space. Grey and brown slate tiles provide a rustic and spa-inspired theme and add modern comfort to the overall room design. Glass tile brightens up a bathroom and provides a sparkle that is sleek and contemporary.