Gold Bathroom Tile Ideas – how to get the gilded look
Symbolising wealth and success, the colour gold is often associated with power, luxury and elegance. Seen as a sacred colour, gold can be found decorating shrines, temples and tombs, embellishing the pages of Medieval books and, of course, in beautiful bathrooms.
Gold might not be the first colour that springs to mind when you’re thinking of tiling a bathroom but, like yellow, it will instantly uplift a room, adding warmth and a touch of extravagance.
Whether you want to introduce subtle metallic elements, tile a gold feature wall or gild every wall, we’ll guide you through how to choose gold bathroom tiles.
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What types of gold bathroom tiles are available?
From gold-laced, large-format marble tiles and glass tiles containing real gold, to delicate gold mosaics, there are plenty of choices when it comes to gold tiles.
Also remember that gold doesn’t have to be metallic, certain shades of yellow, such as ochre, can give a subtler, but no less striking gold touch.
What colours go well with gold tiles?
As beautiful as gold is, you may not want to tile your entire bathroom with golden tiles.
Because gold is a warm colour, it will go with every colour. Particularly effective combinations are gold and white, gold and black, gold and deep green or navy blue, gold and grey and gold and cream. You can think of gold as a bling neutral, it’ll go with everything and as it’s so classic, will stand the test of time well.
Gold Bathroom Tile Ideas
If you’re keen to give your bathroom the Midas touch but aren’t sure where to start, keep reading to discover our pick of the most glorious gold bathroom tiles.
Brighten up a neutral bathroom with gold mosaic tiles
Mosaic tiles are one of the very oldest tile types. Especially popular with the Ancient Romans, and still going strong today, mosaic tiles are perfect for adding interest, breaking up areas of solid colour and bringing a decorative element into a room.
Their small size means that you can be more creative with mosaics than you can with larger tiles. Try adding borders, stripes, tiling inside inset wall areas or shower cubicles, or creating splashbacks. Whatever you choose to do, you can be sure that the finished look will be breathtaking.
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Add a touch of luxe with gold marble tiles
A great way to introduce gold into a bathroom is through marble wall and floor tiles. Subtler than metallic gold tiles, but no less striking, you can choose natural marble or practical marble-effect porcelain tiles.
Large-format marble tiles are a great choice for small and large bathrooms alike. Marble makes the most impact when it’s used floor to ceiling but you can also combine it with plain flooring, coordinating patterned tiles like the bathroom below, or use it to highlight an area of the room such as a shower cubicle.
Highlight a wall with gold metro tiles
Up the bathroom bling with gorgeous gold subway tiles. Guaranteed to make a strong style statement, you can mix gold with white, navy blue, pink, black or your favourite colour.
The layout you choose for your metro tiles can make a big difference to the overall look of your room so it’s worth doing a bit of research before you decide on the final design. Finish off with gold brassware for an ultra-glamorous, coherent look.
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Tile a statement gold wall niche
Increasingly popular and so very practical, wall niches are a great way to create extra space in a bathroom. Add instant interest to yours by tiling it with bright gold, shiny tiles. Match the tiles with gold brassware to complete the look.
Make an impact with wall-to-wall gold tiles
If you’re feeling bold about gold, why not tile the whole bathroom in gorgeous metallic tiles? Encapsulating a layer of real gold leaf in the glass, these tiles are the epitome of luxury bathroom styling. A solid wall of gold tiles will make an impact in a way that few other tiles can.
Keep floor tiles plain and bathroom fixtures sleek for the best effect.
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Channel the Ancient Egyptian style with embellished wall tiles
Gold tiles don’t have to be plain as these embellished, decorative glass tiles beautifully demonstrate. Clad a whole wall, a shower area or a feature strip behind the bath and sinks like the bathroom below.
Embellished tiles look equally striking when used alone or when paired with smooth, plain tiles.
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Add a hint of gold
If you love gold but aren’t sure about a whole wall, or if your budget doesn’t stretch to a wall of gold leaf tiles, try combining a few gold tiles with a contrasting tile colour and texture. It’ll make the gold tiles pop even more.
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Experiment with gold grout
Another effective way to bring gold into your bathroom is to choose a golden-coloured grout. Use gold grout with gold tiles or with white or dark tiles for the best effect. It’s a clever way to use metallics and will effectively liven up plain tiles.
Gold bathroom tile tips
- If you’ve opted for gold tiles that cover most of your wall space, think about choosing brassware in contrasting black to up the wow factor.
- Don’t feel that you have to clad the entire wall in gold. A feature wall, a narrow strip of tiles or randomly placed gold tiles will all make a big impact.
- Shiny gold tiles look their best when they’re super clean! If you live in a hard water area, make sure you squeegee your shower down after each use and remove any excess water. It may seem like a pain but you’ll soon get into the habit and it’s well worth it as limescale marks can be hard to remove.
- Accessorise with gold brassware, gold light fittings and a gold sink to keep the gold theme going strong.
If you’re inspired to go for gold in your bathroom, Atlas Ceramics has a wide range of exquisite gold bathroom and cloakroom tiles to choose from. Browse our selection yourself or call one of our experts for advice.