You can even couple different colors of tile in vertical or horizontal bands or incorporate different patterned tiles to create a delightful wall mosaic for your bathroom.
Horizontal wall tiles.
If you have a low ceiling but a wider floor space you may like to choose this option to open up your space vertically.
The other key point to which way to lay tiles is borders or stripes draw your eyes to the flow of a room below is a bathroom renovation in canning vale wa where the grey metal border is laid horizontal against a vertical wall tile as mentioned if you cant see the grout lines whatever dominates in tone will dictate the room.
I have never figured out why people want to highlight a shelf with shampoo bottles.
In public bathrooms and other places horizontal and vertical both tiles are used.
Tips for tiling a wall.
When to lay wall tiles vertically.
Vertical wall tiles are more visible than horizontal floor tiles.
Pair that with contrasting grout color and the stage has been set for a marvelous reversal from the common all white look.
Horizontal and vertical tiles have a huge aesthetic difference and designers use them strategically in different types of spaces.
Lay bathroom wall tiles vertically when you want your room to look taller.
Walls windows doors and other reference points can create aesthetic havoc with wall tile.
If the counter is a given then i would do a very simple porcealin tile on the floor and shower walls and i like vertical install but not with a fancy niche.
Use large format tiles instead of many small tiles as having many grout joints can make the space feel more cramped.
Hang a batten board to prevent tile slippage.