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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

Tile is so much more than a tried and true material for showers and bathroom floors — it's a great way to show off your ...

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.

Dear Jason: Building a shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive and durable. Using tile requires attention to detail so it will be leak-free. Study some videos on how to do it ...

Dear Gail: We’re remodeling our master bathroom and want to know the different ways we can finish the exposed edges of our shower tile. — Karen Dear Karen: You have several options to make the ...