Aside from your bedroom and kitchen, your bathroom is somewhere you spend time every day. It is a high traffic area that is subject to tons of wear and tear, chemicals, water, and other substances. You want to be sure you choose a floor that is able to stand the test of time and also live up to your visual expectations.

Tile is probably the most common choice for bathroom floors and comes in stone, porcelain, or ceramic—ceramic tiles are great because they have a texture to them to help prevent slipping, but we are seeing much more slate and other beautiful natural stone come into the bathroom arena. It is best to keep your floor’s color choices natural to keep the eye from looking downward and keep the room from appearing smaller since most bathrooms are not that large.

Hardwood and carpet are other options for your flooring choices in the bathroom, but don’t hold up well to moisture causing damage and leaves you susceptible to mildew and mold.

Some other trends you should consider for your bathroom is mixing and matching different sizes and different types of tile in your bathroom to create neat patterns and explore the options for heated floors. There is nothing better than stepping out of your shower onto a nice warm floor!