Fan Shaped Bathroom Tiles

Fan Shaped Bathroom Tiles

Fan shaped bathroom tiles have a lovely way of softening a room, as their curved edges break up the straighter lines of baths, basins and shower screens. You can play with the direction too, laying the fans with the curves facing up or down to change the way the pattern reads across the wall. Grout makes a real difference with this shape, as a white or contrasting grout picks out every curve and makes the fan pattern much more noticeable, while a closer match to the tile keeps the overall look softer.

You don’t need to cover a whole wall either, as fan tiles work really well in a smaller area behind a basin or bath if you want the shape to be more of a feature. Their scalloped look also has a slight Art Deco feel, so they suit bathrooms with a more decorative edge just as well as simpler schemes. The curved edges can mean a few more cuts where the tiles meet the sides of a wall or other fittings, so it’s worth planning the layout with your fitter before you start.