Tile Bathroom Countertops: 9 Design Ideas

Most of us spend a good portion of our time in the bathroom so it should look presentable. One way is to spruce up bathroom countertops. If you thought your bathroom countertops had to be simple white or blue tile from the 1970s, forget it; times have changed and so have tile options. In fact, there are so many colors, patterns and styles, you can be as creative as you like. Here are nine ideas to get you started on your new bathroom countertops. Whether you do the work yourself or hire a professional, be sure you have the correct supplies, the appropriate measurements and you are within your budget to renovate.

Idea 1 - Be Bold

If you have dull countertops that consist of white, beige or even pale blue ceramic tiles, go bold, and replace them with bolder colors like navy blue or black. Both colors can offer a rich, luxurious appearance.

Idea 2 - Patterns

Instead of choosing a solid tile color why not opt for a tile with a pattern like flowers, paisleys or even embedded shapes to add a new twist to the bathroom. Tiles with a pattern evoke a sense of warmth and can give a modern ambiance.

Idea 3 - Textured

Textured tiles have made their way on the scene and can be quite unique and engaging. For example, there are tiles with rough surfaces, faux finishes, brick and more. Think outside of the box for a truly unique countertop for your bathroom. Be fun and go the opposite of the norm with a textured tile surface.

Idea 4 - Mexican

Mexican tiles and hand painted tiles are bright, vibrant and beautiful. They can be used on countertops or just as backsplashes to add some extra pizazz to the bathroom.

Idea 5 - Stone

Travertine, Onyx, Limestone or even Slate countertops can create a contemporary, trendy bathroom that is easy to care for and lovely to look at. Stone is considered to be long lasting, but it can get slippery when wet.

Idea 6 - Porcelain

Take out older tiles and replace them with newer porcelain tiles in your favorite color. Porcelain tiles are similar to ceramic, but are denser and wear better. It is easy to maintain and doesn’t stain as much as ceramic tiles.

Idea 7 - Mosaic

Be colorful; opt for gorgeous mosaic tiles which are made from stone, porcelain or colored glass. They are usually small in size and are used to create an old world look. Even if you don’t want to do the entire countertop in mosaics, a small area with a pattern can look terrific.

Idea 8 - Concrete

Concrete is considered an excellent choice for bathroom counters due to its durability, low cost, low maintenance and simply because it is perfect for getting wet. Concrete can be found in different colors, as well as textures like rough, shiny and more.

Idea 9 - Grout

When re-tiling consider using a different color grout in between your new tiles; grout is what is used in between each tile and it is usually white. However, there are some exciting new grout colors on the market available at home improvement and home design stores such as navy and mauve.