Decorative Stripe

Decorative stripes are a very popular way to add color and brilliance to a tile installation. Moreover, they can break up some of the monotony of the field tile, and give a more vibrant character to a space. Finding a tile contractor that understands the value of a decorative stripe is an advantage for the project.

1x1 Deco strip

1X1 tile

1×1 tile is only one inch by one inch in size. Although it is a small piece of tile, it can make a big impact on the look of tile installation. This is a very versatile material. 1×1 is easy to include as a design feature in a bathroom remodel project. Furthermore, this tile comes in many different colors and likely to be in stock at most stores. Contractors and designers working in the San Diego area are very familiar with the value of 1×1 tile.


Pebble stripe

Pebble tile has become a very popular choice for shower pans. However, this look also works well as decoration in other places within a bathroom. This image shows pebble tile on the shower pan, recessed shampoo box, and stripe.

 pebble tile stripe

Double stripe

double deco strip

If one is good, two is better. Sometimes the design calls for more accents. You can’t have too much beauty in the world. Therefore, you can’t have too much beauty in your bathroom.

To show how a double stripe looks in the tile installation of a bathroom remodel.

stripe through box bathroom remodel tile installation

Sometimes it’s a good plan to put the stripe through the recessed shampoo box. This feature requires more thoughtful planning and skill. However, in most cases, the end result is worth it.


recessed shapoo shelf with deco strip bathroom remodel
tile installation mettalic stripe through recessed shampoo shelf

Metallic tile has a distinctively brilliant shine. Using metallic tile in the decorative stripe can give the tile installation in your bathroom remodel the unique flavor that you are looking for.

 mettalic stripe through recessed shampoo shelf

 double stripe through boxes bathroom remodel

A tile installation design that includes two stripes, going through two recessed shampoo boxes, is too much fun. This design breaks up the space, as well as, featuring the boxes in line with the stripes.

To illistrate how a double stripe looks in the tile installation of a bathroom remodel.