New Home Ideas
Tile Tub Surround Options and Ideas
Designing Your Tile Master Bath with Style
A full tile master bath is standard in nearly every home we build. There are endless ideas for tile tub surrounds. Take a look at these 2012 bathroom design trends.
When selecting your new home, first find out exactly what your builder means by a tile surround.
A full tile surround should cover the tub base deck, extend downwards to the floor, and extend up the walls by a foot or so.
Some builders refer to a "tile surround" but only include a small tile border around the upper part of a full fiberglass tub.
This basic full tile surround is simple yet elegant, and set apart by the "bullnose" pieces, the narrow pieces with rounded edges surrounding the tub deck.
This tile tub surround is a bit more extravagent, but still not out of reach.
The 8"x12" tile is set on end, and a natural stone listello (or border accent) surrounds the base of the tub.
For any corner tub, a contrasting detail on the front of the tub deck is a great eye catcher - and with only about nine linear feet required, the accent won't be a deal breaker.
A stepped tub deck can be another great tile master bath feature.
Just let your builder know upfront what you have in mind - changes will be made at framing stage.
The tub deck will be decreased in size, the step framed in, and the plumbing relocated just a bit versus a standard master bath layout.
Even a monochromatic tile can be simple and eye catching with a stepped tub deck.
Large or small medallions are great accents for both tub decks and floors in the master bath.
The most cost effective medallions are actually smaller tiles. They can be 2x2 or 3x3 squares of small mosaics.
A contrasting color works well for master bath tile medallion accents.
There are a couple of great master bath tile ideas here!
The standard 12"x12" tiles are accented by a border of 4"x4" tiles in four different tones of the same color family.
The entire tub surround is wrapped with a dark "chair rail", the raised, rounded piece that's about 1 inch high and 12 inches long.
This master bath tub deck is one of the more complex patterns we've done, with some beautiful results.
The listello border is featured on both the tub base and the upper surround.
In addition, a dark 4"x4" tile set on the diagonal wraps around the base of the tub deck.
A warm family of neutrals gives this master bath tile tub surround a truly unique look.
There's a combination of small and large tiles, two different listello details, and tiles set on both the horizontal and the diagonal.
The floor is another great feature, set in a pinwheel pattern.
A half wall can be another great accent around a master bath soaking tub with a full tile surround, particularly a corner tub.
Crown moulding and other details make all the difference.
These are just a few of the different ideas you can include in your new master bath.
We recommend working with an experienced tile designer to plan your new tile tub surround.
Bring photos of some of your favorite ideas. Your builder or tile designer will be able to let you know which patterns and pieces are most cost effective, and help you bring your ideas to life in your new master bath!
You may also be interested in these other Raleigh new home articles - top tips straight from Raleigh's most exceptional new home builder, Stanton Homes.
Tub Surround Tile Ideas - Photos and Tips
Kitchen Tile Backsplash - Today's Top 5 Designs
Custom Home Master Bath Design Ideas
Custom Home Design Build Ideas - How to Design Build your New Home
Kitchen Tile Backsplash Ideas - 2012 Kitchen Trends
Types of Tile - Which Types of Tile Are Used Most Often in Master Baths and Kitchens?
Copyright Stanton Homes 2011. Photos represent a variety of styles currently available, from a variety of Raleigh's top new home builders.
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I do enjoy a nice tile bathroom. Here in Manhattan the bathrooms are almost completely tiled, from floor to ceiling because there is rarely any type of exhaust fan.
Morgan - it's really interesting seeing the "usual" in different parts of the country. Anyone coming from up north is used to seeing basements - but they are very rare here!
Penny - I wish I had a step deck for our tub. They make so much sense!
Nevin - these kinds of architectural details can make such a big difference, can't they!