Tiles often cover a significant part of a bathroom on both the walls and floors, so it makes sense to choose designs that enhance the feeling of openness. Choosing vertical or horizontal tiles and ...

So which bathroom tile idea is better for a small space? Well, the general rule of thumb is a vertical tile works great for a room with a low ceiling, a horizontal tile for one that's narrow.

As these long, blue rectangular tiles exemplify, it’s all in how they’re laid out. The horizontal, vertical and staggered configurations in this bathroom give a unique visual effect and help ...

When it comes to picking the perfect shower tile, the design isn't always the most important thing. There's one detail that ...

Cleaning is an important factor in your decision, but so is style. “The most important thing to think about when selecting a ...

Designers “mix nostalgia with forward thinking,” said Mr. Rolston, who juxtaposed neoclassical fluted millwork against sleek stacked vertical tiles in the Brooklyn bathroom shown above.

Q: I’m having a house built, and the master bathroom is going to be big, modern and dramatic, with a tall ceiling that’s vaulted. I love the look of tile that goes all the way to the ceiling ...

Dear Sean: A shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive. As your neighbor apparently learned, it can be a little tricky to make it leak-free, but not impossible for someone to do themselves.