Dark vs Light Bathroom Tile Dilemma
It’s really the behind-the-walls stuff that makes remodels feel like forever. Demo, framing, plumbing, insulation, electrical — all the stuff we take for granted. That has taken us months. But one day, we turned around, and was suddenly time to pick finishes. Hallelujah! Now, we are having a hard time choosing dark vs light bathroom tile for our master bath remodel.
Master Bathroom Style Inspiration
When looking through inspiration photos for our master bathroom, my key word was “earthy”. I want a modern master bathroom, but I also want it to be earthy enough that it won’t go out of style. It’s easy to switch out finishes, so we are willing to go a little more bold on those. I want to avoid busy patterns for our master bathroom, as well. I love the cement mosaic tile trend as much as the next gal. However, I want the earthy master bathroom to be a place of peace.
Because of this, we pretty much ruled out any bold coloring right away. The decision came down to dark vs light bathroom tile, and I picked a few favorites from the local Floor and Decor. We both decided on a black shower to make a statement and serve as a grounding point for the slightly-oversized bathroom. The vanity will be wood, and the countertop will be white. It all comes down to the dark vs light bathroom tile on the floor.
Dark vs Light Bathroom Tile: Going Dark
Pros of Dark Bathroom Tile
- Hides dirt and grime
- Easy to maintain a low-contrast look with low-maintenance dark grout
- Modern appearance
- Masculine, memorable feel
Cons of Dark Bathroom Tile
- Darkens the space
- May feel too modern for our 100-year old house
- Grounds the floor, which may make the room feel smaller
- Shows more mineral buildup
- Less contrast with shower, which may reduce shower impact
Dark vs Light Bathroom Tile: Keeping it Light
Pros of Light Bathroom Tile
- Makes room feel airy and fresh
- May make room feel larger
- Keeps the shower and vanity strong focal points
- Allows for a higher contrast look
Cons of Light Bathroom Tile
- Shows more dirt and grime
- May come off as “cold” and sterile
- Difficult to keep similarly light grout clean
- Many options appear more industrial than earthy
Summarizing Dark vs Light Bathroom Tile Choices
All in all, to be honest, we think we could be fine either way. We both have an affinity for both the dark and light bathroom floor tile choices. Since there isn’t much of a price difference for dark vs light bathroom tile either, we are at a bit of a standstill. As soon as Ian gets the shower pan in, we will make a decision regarding dark vs light bathroom tile, and we will be sure to let you know as soon as we do!
Disclaimer: We’re not professionals or experts on this topic, so all we can do is share our own personal experience in hopes that it helps you in your journey! We always recommend consulting with the pros directly.