For the latest trends and styles — visit City Tiles & Bathrooms
Asphalt Suite, just one of the stunning selection available at City Tiles & Bathrooms, Cork's premium specialist home goods retailer. Photos: Jim Coughlan
The bathroom may be one of the smallest rooms in the home, but it has a big impact on how we start and end each day.
Give your home life a vital lift by making well-informed choices on the best bathroom styles currently available. For expert advice on the latest in bathroom trends, look no further than City Tiles & Bathrooms, the Cork-based retailer with a deserved reputation as Ireland’s quality leader for tiles and bathrooms.
From busy family mornings to quiet moments of relaxation, the bathroom is a space that needs to be both practical and inviting.
Bathrooms are high-use spaces exposed to moisture and temperature changes, so choosing the right materials is essential.
Tile selection is often the starting point of any successful bathroom project.
Tiles define the look and feel of the space, they influence how light reflects, how large a room feels, and how the bathroom will perform over time.
Durable materials. Porcelain tiles, slip-resistant flooring and water-safe wall finishes are all carefully selected to ensure bathrooms not only look good, but last.
Unique and artistic design features:
Bathrooms are seen as personal, design-focused spaces.
Viewed as works of art.
Using creativity and self-expression to reflect personality and individual style.
Natural materials such as wood, stone, plants being used to create calming/ spa-like environments.
Growing in popularity.
Bring sense of warmth, comfort and nostalgia.
Technology enhances efficiency and luxury with features such as automated and sensor lighting, Bluetooth, smart mirrors etc.
Adds convenience and more luxurious experience for users.
Provide soft, ambient lighting.
Clean, modern aesthetic.
Combining and mixing different finishes and textures adds depth and texture.
Rise in popularity: Open, seamless shower space.
Provide a sleek look while improving accessibility.
Create a sense of serenity and relaxation.
Turns the bathroom into a peaceful retreat from busy everyday life.
Decorative patterns, bold shapes are used to add personality.
Makes the bathroom more unique and memorable.
Quiet luxury.
Minimalist approach.
Focus on quality over quantity.
Creates a sense of sophistication, refinement and timeless appeal.
The new green vanity units have arrived at City Tiles & Bathrooms just in time for spring.
- Stylish green finishes.
- Sleek inset handles.
- Premium soft-close metal drawers.
- Flexible modular options.
- Available with sintered stone worktops or basin configurations across multiple sizes.
- Include standard, double, corner and cloakroom units.
These stunning vanity units come in a range of styles, each with its own unique features and charms.
- Serra – Elegant fluted wall mounted designs.
- Keva – simplicist design that seamlessly blends into any bathroom space.
- Hampton – brings timeless elegance to your bathroom. Designed to suit both classic and contemporary interiors. Sage green finish.
- Bijou- designed to maximise storage. Rich earth green.
- Avara – calming matt sage green finish perfect for modern bathroom spaces. Practical storage with clean, contemporary look.
- Safari – indulge in the practicality and beauty of this vanity unit, designed to elevate your daily routine. Provides ample room. Promises durability and longevity.
- Acumen – offers style and substance. Allows for maximum space and storage capabilities.
Bring luxury, style, and comfort to your bathroom with expert guidance and quality you can trust at City Tiles and Bathrooms.
Earthy neutrals, soft greens, rich accents.
Reduce grout lines which creates a sleek and continuous surface.
Same tile on floor, walls and even ceilings – cohesive, immersive effect.
Add depth, shadow and tactile interest – for statement walls or behind vanities.
Fluted/ ribbed tiles.
Hand-finished effects.
Checkerboard with softer tones – beige/ charcoal instead of black and white.
Geometric shapes – hexagons and octagons remain popular.
Hand-painted details, irregular edges, artisanal glaze.
Adds character – makes more personal.
Marble slabs and dramatic veining – sense of luxury.
Textured stone looks that feel authentic and aged.
Features highly realistic grain and texture, making it an appealing durable alternative to timber in high-moisture areas.
- Grout is now design element – bold and contrasting.
- Classic styles like white subway tile.
- Delft tiles making stylish comeback with modern contexts.
Tiles are now being treated as key design features. They are used to express personality and create atmosphere.
Cool greys and starks white and now being taken over by warmer, nature inspired tones such as clay, taupe and soft green.
Rich accents colours including deep blue and terracotta are used sparingly for depth and contrast.
Designers are increasingly cautious of short-lived fashions, instead choosing materials and finishes that will age gracefully. As tiles continue to move beyond pure practicality, they are becoming an integral part of how homes look—and feel.
Consider the size of the room you are tiling.
For smaller bathrooms, choose lighter colours, it gives the illusion of making the space look bigger.
Larger rooms can take the bold statement floral or bold feature walls.
Larger tiles can have more waste – you need to allow for this.
Consider your grout colour, it can make the world of difference to your finished look.
Match your tile trim to your Showers & Taps – Brushed & Polished in Gold, Rose Gold, Copper. Gunmetal, Matt Black, Chrome.
If installing a shower or wet room, get the best Tanking and waterproofing products – it will save potential problems in the future.
Don’t miss out on our biggest ever new sale event – now on!
Cork’s largest selection of tiles and bathrooms.
Over 200 displays.
Visit our showrooms in Togher and Northpoint Blackpool.
Open 7 days a week – in Togher.
One-stop-shop for all your tile and bathroom needs.
City Tiles and Bathrooms has everything you need to create the bathroom of your dreams.
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