We Finally Answered It: Shower Tile Vertical or Horizontal?
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Can you guess how many times we face that question at Stone Tile Depot? Let me tell you then! You’ve picked your beautiful ceramic shower tiles or a breathtaking stone tile shower aesthetic, but now the installer is waiting. You need to take a decision about if the shower tile vertical or horizontal? But which layout is the right for you and how would you know that? Okay, I won’t keep it longer and directly skip to the pros and cons so you can confidently answer: shower tile vertical or horizontal?
Horizontal Shower Tile Layout: Pros and Cons
Whether you are asking about subway tile vertical or horizontal, or debating large format tile vertical or horizontal, this styling approach is an absolute classic for you, guys! But is it right for your space?
Pros of Horizontal Tile Layout
Everyone wants to know only one fact. If you are wondering, does horizontal tile make a room look wider? The answer is ABSOLUTELY yes! A horizontal subway tile design you’ll pick for your shower walls naturally draws the eye side to side. This is one of the best small bathroom shower tile ideas if you have a narrow space and a desire to make it look bigger. It creates an expansive feel. And also, it’s a common layout that perfectly complements a retro mid century modern bathroom design, one of our clients’ favorite interior design trends nowadays.
Cons of Horizontal Tile Layout
The downside of a horizontal shower tile? If you have low ceilings, a horizontal layout won’t help lift the room and may not look as good as you’ve expected. You also need to be careful with how your shower wall tiles meet the ceiling line, as horizontal lines can sometimes emphasize uneven ceilings (and we need to cover the flaws). But when paired with a safe, non slip bathroom floor tile, it’s a safety first kind of traditional choice. So, when asking shower tile vertical or horizontal, horizontal wins for width.
Vertical Shower Tile Layout: Pros and Cons
I can get it, even I can’t take my eyes off those Pinterest designs with the vertical designs! If you are still stuck on shower tile vertical or horizontal, let’s look at why vertical is the hot topic right now.
Pros of Vertical Tile Layout
Have low ceilings, tried everything, and couldn’t find the solution? Don’t worry, vertical tile is your magic trick. A vertical stacked subway tile shower forces the eye upward, making it the best tile layout for small bathrooms (I’m not making it up, check Pinterest designs!). A modern vertical shower tile layout feels fresh, clean, and high end. Imagine if it’s a zellige look tile, then you’ll double the high end look! To sum up, if your main goal is figuring out how to make a small shower look bigger in height, vertical is the clear winner.
Cons of Vertical Tile Layout
Are there drawbacks when choosing your shower tile vertical or horizontal? Yes. A vertical layout can make a very narrow shower feel a bit like a tube if not balanced correctly. (Like the small solarium beds that make you feel like you’re stuck) You also need a highly skilled installer, especially if you are using a heavy natural stone tile. (As someone who is admittedly a bit clumsy, I also highly recommend making sure whatever layout you pick seamlessly meets your shower floor tiles for a safe step in!).
Can't Decide Yet? Visit Us, Let's See the Difference on Showroom!
At the end of the day, answering the "shower tile vertical or horizontal?" question totally depends on your space, your needs, and aesthetics. Are you the ones who can’t decide without seeing it in real life? Visit our shower tile showroom today. Let's look at the materials together and figure out the perfect layout!