Mixing Tiles in Your Bathroom or Kitchen? Here’s How to Get It Right
Mixing Tiles in Your Bathroom or Kitchen? Here’s How to Get It Right
Mixing tiles? Brilliant idea. The trick is knowing how to pair colours, patterns and sizes so your bathroom or kitchen feels intentional, not chaotic.
If you’ve never mixed tiles before, don’t worry — with a little planning (and some pro tips), you can easily create a stunning space that still feels calm and cohesive. Here’s what to think about before you start shopping.
🎨 Should All the Tiles in Your House Match?
This is one of the top questions people google before tackling a renovation. The short answer? No — they don’t have to all match exactly.
But there’s a catch. It’s still wise to stick to a cohesive palette that ties your spaces together, especially if you’ve got a combination of tiles and wood flooring throughout the home. Choose a base colour theme, then adapt it room by room — keeping everything complementary so the overall home still flows.
🧘♀️ Why Consistency = Harmony
Whether you’re working with bold patterns, sleek metro tiles or small mosaics, the goal when mixing tiles is to create a sense of familiarity and balance.
✅ Repeat the same shape: If you’re mixing colours or patterns, stick to one shape (like all rectangles or all hexagons) to avoid a disconnected look.
✅ Use a unifying grout colour: It pulls everything together visually.
✅ Think about sightlines: Especially in open-plan homes where kitchen and living areas connect.
The result? A design that feels unified and welcoming — not overwhelming.
🚫 How to Avoid Clashing Tiles
A few golden rules:
✨ Offset busy patterns with plain tiles.
If you’re using a patterned tile as a feature wall or backsplash, surround it with solid tiles in complementary shades to let it shine without competing.
✨ Be careful with vivid colours.
Bright shades are beautiful but can quickly overpower small bathrooms or kitchens. Use them as accents, not the main event.
✨ Always test first.
Lay your tile samples side by side at home. Check how they look in your lighting throughout the day. Better yet, get a second opinion — or run it by a design expert (like the team at Bella Bathrooms).
🛁 Play, Experiment & Have Fun
Mixing tiles is about creative freedom — but having a few guidelines helps keep things stylish. At Bella Bathrooms, we make experimenting easy.
👉 Browse our huge range of bathroom and kitchen tiles online or in-store.
You’ll find everything from subtle neutrals to striking patterns, so you can mix and match to your heart’s content — without worrying about losing your vision.
And if you’re unsure? Our design team can show you proven tile combinations that have worked beautifully for other clients, helping you land on something that’s perfectly you.
💬 Ready to Build Your Dream Space?
Get in touch with Bella Bathrooms today for tailored advice on your bathroom or kitchen remodel. We’ll help make sure your mixed tiles look stunning — and keep everyone in the house smiling.
