This is the thing...
Tiles aren't background detail.
They're actually the main event.
They're the piece that everything else has to answer to.
No pressure.
Tip One: Start with your tiles.
Walls and floors first.
Because they're the things that stay put.
If you ignore them and suddenly commit to a vanity that looked amazing on its own, but now feels like it belongs in someone else's house...
...you're in trouble.
And trust me, that happens.
Tip Two: Play with scale.
Try smaller tiles in the shower.
Larger tiles on the floor.
That contrast makes a space feel considered and intentional.
Because when everything is exactly the same size, it can fall a little flat.
Like you ran out of decisions halfway through.
Tip Three: Pattern is where the personality lives.
This is your chance to loosen up a bit.
Think gingham layouts.
Scattered tiles.
Something with movement.
Something that adds a little character.
Otherwise...
it's just tiles.
And we can do better than that.
Tip Four: Grout matters. A lot.
It's not an afterthought.
Actually, it should never be an afterthought.
Sure, you can go classic.
But you can also push it a little further.
I've used lilac grout with a mustard tile before...
and people still talk about it.
Because it worked.
It's about stepping outside the usual white or high-contrast options and choosing something a little more interesting.
Or a little more blended.
Whatever suits the look you're trying to create.
So you know what?
Be brave.
Make a call.
Commit to it.
Because when it works...
it really works.
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