If your bathroom needs a trendy injection, you may do that with a trendy type of tile, and now this is Zellige tile.
Zellige is a handcrafted clay tile that originates from Morocco. Zellige tiles are known for their variations in tone, shine, flatness and depth of the glazing, its surface texture with irregularities as well as its variability in shape and size. Because they’re hand-molded, hand-cut, and hand-glazed, no two zellige tiles are exactly the same. Zellige tile is all about texture and absolutely unique looks as each tile is handmade, imperfect and different, and so will your bathroom be. You don’t have to clad the whole space with this refined tile, perhaps just an accent wall, but before you go for it, you need to know all the advantages and drawbacks of it.
What Are Zellige Tile Pros?
The main advantage of Zellige tile is a super trendy look that you may achieve with it, your bathroom will be the best-looking one. Even if you go for just a bit of this tile somewhere around your sink or in the shower, your bathroom will be completely transformed.
Zellige tile is unique, there are no two tiles looking the same, which will instantly elevate the style of your space and give it a character.
Zellige tile comes in a wide range of colors and can be glazed or unglazed, which means that you won’t be limited to a certain shade or texture. Glazed Zellige tiles will be the best idea for a wet area like a bathroom.
Experts recommend that zellige tiles be installed as close together as possible—with no joint and no tile spacers. The final look appears grout-less: a plus for those who are driven to madness by dirty grout, but a downside for those who like the look.
a bathroom with a shower space clad with pink and tan Zellige tiles, brass fixtures and some blooms in a vase
a beautiful bathroom clad with blue Zellige tiles, a light-stained vanity, mirrors and wall sconces plus gold fixtures
a beautiful bathroom clad with pink zellige tiles, a shower, a floating vanity, an arched mirror and some greenery
a beautiful coastal bathroom with blue Zellige tile, an oval tub, a stained vanity, a gallery wall and a fluffy rug is ultimate
a beautiful modern bathroom with a dusty pink vanity, wall and curtain, white Zellige tiles and gold fixtures
a beautiful modern bathroom with white stacked tiles and pink Zellige ones in the shower, a grey terrazzo floor, a stained vanity with pink sinks and gold hardware
a beautiful shower space clad with Zellige tiles, with a window, an arched door and some potted plants
a blue bathroom clad with blue Zellige tiles, a large shared vanity with sinks, rectangular mirrors and sconces
a bold bathroom with shiny electric blue Zellige tiles, a star print tile floor, a clawfoot tub and a bold printed curtain
a bold green and pink bathroom done with stacked skinny Zellige tile, a shower space, a sink, potted greenery and pendant lamps
a catchy and light-filled neutral bathroom clad with neutral Zellige tiles, a skylight over the shower, white appliances and gold fixtures
a chic contemporary bathroom clad with light grey and neutral zellige tiles, with a neutral shower curtain and a black vanity
a chic modern bathroom with a shower space clad with blue and pink zellige tiles, brass fixtures and a skylight over the shower
a contemporary bathroom in neutrals, with a shower space clad with green and turquoise Zellige tiles, a light-stained vanity and a mirror
a contrasting bathroom with neutral walls and black Zellige tiles, a tiered shelving unit and a small sink plus a mirror
a creative bathroom with a large window, a bath space clad with white and grey Zellige tile, a terrazzo floor, a stained vanity and a sink plus brass hardware
a dreamy and airy bathroom with green Zellige tiles on the walls, grey tiles on the floor, a floating vanity and an arched mirror
a large rounded shower space clad with skinny navy and white Zellige tile, a marble slab sink, brass hardware and greenery
a large shower space clad with white and aqua skinny Zellige tile, brass hardare and a niche shelf is amazing
a lovely bathroom with a pale green fish scale backsplash, a free-standing tub, a basket and some rugs
a lovely modern bathroom with a neutral Zellige tile floor, a grey floor, a tub, a wooden stool and a pendant lamp
a lovely neutral bathroom clad with grey fish scale tiles, a printed sink, brass tube lamps and fixtures
a lovely shower space clad with neutral zellige tiles and marble ones, with chic brass features for a touch of vintage in the space
a modern bathroom clad with tan, blush and grey narrow Zellige tiles, a shower space, an oval tub and potted plants
What Are Zellige Tile Cons?
Another side effect of Zellige handmade charm: it’s impossible to get a batch of Zellige tiles in the exact same hue. If you’re opting for zellige tiles in your project, know that your wall will be more ombre or pointillist than solid-colored.
Installing Zellige tile is tricky and requires special care. For best results, seek out an expert familiar with the tile—someone who pays close attention to detail.
Installed on a wall, the tiles appear more fluid or rippled than flat; it can make the tiles trickier to wipe down and in wet areas you may get more germs in those places.
If you are using Zellige tiles on the floor (that is allowed only for low-traffic areas), walking on this floor (particularly with shoes on) may damage or scratch the tiles. Then again, it won’t be completely smooth and walking on it without shoes could be uncomfortable.
Still, all these disadvantages are nothing when you see the beautiful textural look of these tiles, they are sure to add a unique touch to your space. Take a look at the ideas below and I’m sure that they will convince you to get Zellige tiles.
a modern bathroom done with green Zellige tile, a concrete wall-mounted sink, a toilet, a gold pendant lamp and a round mirror
a modern bathroom with grey and black zellige tiles, a black floating vanity and a shelf, a mirror, a catchy pendant lamp and some decor
a modern bathroom with neutral walls and green terrazzo tiles, a stained vanity, a neutral tiled floor and white appliances
a modern bathroom with penny tiles and blue zellige ones around the tub, a timber vanity, gold and brass fixtures
a modern neutral bathroom clad with neutral zellige tiles, stone ones on the floor, brass and gold fixtures
a modern rustic bathroom done with white walls, tan Zellige tile, a built-in vanity with drawers, a tub, round sinks and a mirror
a moody bathroom with dark green walls and dark green square tiles, a timber vanity, some neutral textiles and gold and brass fixtures
a neutral bathroom clad with neutral zellige tiles, a timber vanity, a mirror, some lovely vintage sonces and a basket
a neutral bathroom clad with square white and pink Zellige tiles, a stained vanity, windows and potted plants
a neutral bathroom clad with zellige tiles and geo ones on the floor, an oval tub and a shower, some greenery
a neutral bathroom done with stacked Zellige tiles and herringbone ones, a shower, a floating vanity and gold fixtures
a neutral bathroom with stacked Zellige tiles, an oval tub, a niche, some branches in a vase and a window
a neutral guest bathroom clad with Zellige tiles, with beige and white checked floors, stained furniture and a gallery wall
a neutral organic bathroom with a built-in tub in a niche clad with Zellige tiles, rich-stained vanities and white stone countertops
a refined bathroom clad with neutral and pastel zellige tiles in the shower, with a curved space divider and a floating wooden vanity
a refined bathroom with white walls, blue Zellige tiles, an oval tub, light-stained furniture, a gallery wall and gold fixtures
a refined neutral bathroom with white Zellige tile, a tub clad with marble, a stained vanity and brass hardware and fixtures
a retro bathroom with green and tan Zellige tile in the tub space, a window, a free-standing tub, a stool with a potted plant and a shower curtain
a serene bathroom clad with green and blue Zellige tiles, a tub with a pink curtain, a rug and some wooden furniture
a serene contemporary bathroom done with marble and Zellige tile, a shower and a tub, a stained vanity and a wooden stool
a small and cute bathroom with green and beige Zellige tiles, a checked floor, a free-standing tub, some potted plants
a small modern bathroom with a glass door that leads to the garden, green zellige tiles, a floating vanity and an arched mirror
a small neutral bathroom clad with Zellige tiles, with a tub and a Zellige tile bench, brass fixtures and a window
a sophisticated bathroom clad with pink Zellige and red printed tiles, a stained vanity with a scallope edge and a beautiful mirror
a stylish bathroom with a black Zellige tile wall, a black vanity, a rectangular mirror, a pendant lamp and a grey stone sink
a welcoming bathroom with white square and pink Zellige tiles, a stained vanity, a shower space and a bathtub, a round mirror and a pendant lamp
a whimsical bathroom clad with Zellige square and herringbone tiles, a mint tub, a skylight and window, a chic chandelier
an all-white bathroom made more eye-catchy with Zellige and penny tile, a tub and shelves and gold fixtures
an attic shower space clad with blush and tan zellige tiles, with suspended potted plants and black fixtures for a modern feel
an elegant neutral bathroom with Zellige herringbone tiles, a stained vanity, sinks, gold fixtures and some greenery
an eye-catchy attic bathroom completely done with green zellige tiles, with a skylight and a window plus black fixtures for a modern feel
an eye-catchy bathroom clad with white and green Zellige tiles, a terrazzo floor, a stained vanity and gold fixtures
an eye-catchy bathroom done with grey and green Zellige tiles, a corner tub, a yellow vanity, a brass pendant lamp