The 60 Coolest Bathroom Tile Ideas to Recreate in Your Home
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When designing a bathroom, tile is the most important part. Choosing which beautiful materials will adorn your floors, shower stalls, and even walls can easily become overwhelming. But with the right tiles, you can create just about any atmosphere you're after. Whether it's a spa-like feel with sage tiles, a glamour zone outfitted with glossy tiles, or a moody retreat with a black-and-white combo, tiles are the best way to create an impact with color and texture in your bathroom.
There's so many bathroom tile ideas beyond the standard white subway tile. Make a luxurious statement with floor-to-ceiling marble, or lean into the maximalist moment with bold colors and celestial patterns. No matter your style, tile is the best route to follow for bathroom surfaces. Tile is easy to clean and sanitize, there are seemingly limitless style options, and if you choose a bathroom tile that aligns with your personal tastes, it will never fall off trend.
If you're planning a bathroom renovation, or a simple refresh, you'll definitely want to consider the 60 designer-approved bathroom tile ideas we’re spotlighting ahead before finalizing your plan. From selecting a patterned option to tapping into 2024 interior design trends, there's sure to be an idea that you'll want to embrace in your own home.
Lean Into Brown Ochre
Brown ochre is a color trend that has staying power. The warm brown with a golden undertone makes an excellent option for bathroom tile. Just take it from this room by designer Sarah Magness, which is covered in small square tiles in varying shades of the color.
Find Starry Inspiration
In the bathroom of a New Jersey home designed by Toledo Geller, a starry floor tile pattern complements the cross pattern on the vanity without overwhelming the space. Light sage green zellige tiles on the wall add a bit of shine.
Make It Grand
This otherworldly bathroom by Corey Damen Jenkins is also a library. Amid the Art Deco-inspired tilework, Greek Revival columns and arches, and bold artwork animating the bathtub alcove, every stylistic flourish hits the mark.
Pick Purple
“What I love about Moroccan tile is the color is never the same,” says designer Kati Curtis, who chose this textural purple from Mosaic House for the walls of the secondary bath of a Massachusetts Tudor home.
Focus on Marble With Distinct Veining
Designer Andrew Brown wanted the bathroom in his Birmingham, Alabama, home to feel like a jewel box. So, he brought in floor tiles with distinct veining and matching slabs of marble to make up the shower for a strong and cohesive look. Deep yellow patterned wallpaper and gold accents boost the luxury feel.
Opt for Light and Airy
Craft an airy, fresh feel with tiles in light blue, soft gray, and off-white like in this powder room designed by Katie Ridder. The clover-like pattern adds an element of surprise and delight.
Combine Different Shapes
Designer Kureck Jones knows how to have fun, especially when it comes to tile. The bubblegum pink subway tiles on the wall and the diamond, almost leaf-like motif on the floors of this bathroom are bursting with energy. The brass industrial-style fixtures and lighting add just enough contrast and the pop of pale purple paint is the cherry on top.
Go High Contrast
Classic Mediterranean tiles give this modern bathroom by Kingston Lafferty Design a bit of old-world charm and just enough color. The hand-painted washbasins blend right in while the black accents modernize the space.
Make the Shower Pop
If you opt for plain and simple floor tiles, go bold in the shower (or the other way around). Here, Heidi Cailier made a statement with a unique yet classic tile design on the floor and a more subtle pattern on the walls and floors outside the shower stall.
Shrink the Checkerboard
Shrink down the classic black and white checkerboard tile pattern for a contemporary spin on the timeless design, as Tamsin Johnson Interiors did here. We're loving the mint green retro toilet paired with the pink marble accents as well as the dot motif sconces for a touch of contrast.
Mix Up Checkerboard Colors
Robert McKinley Design Studio opted for a unique marigold and off-white checkerboard pattern in this shower. It pairs beautifully with the fold fixtures, but it's that modern black pendant that really takes things to the next level.
Reflect Your Surroundings
This light-filled bathroom by Romanek Design Studio reflects the beauty of the surrounding environment, from the wood-paneled sloped ceiling to the green zellige tiles. Aside from being calming and stylish, the wall-to-wall green tile floor means that basically everything in the room will hold up well when wet.
Mix Sweet and Sassy Styles
The sweet patterned floor tiles and off-white painted shiplap walls bring a warm, neutral touch to this glam bathroom designed by Meredith McBrearty.
Don't Forget About Storage
The pattern—and a trio of niches—set off a jewel-like mirror in this tiled shower by Justina Blakeney. Keep storage top of mind but also have fun experimenting with pattern, color, and shape.
Alternate Directions
Designer Robert McKinley alternated the direction and tone of the tiles to create a more dynamic and textured look in a small bathroom. Terra cotta tiles would look lovely and natural in this pattern, too.
Cast a Hex
If you want to switch things up without getting too over-the-top, opt for a unique tile shape. Heidi Caillier opted for muted gray-brown hexagonal floor tiles and added color with an antique floral motif runner.
Think Outside the Box
Studio DB used marble hexagonal tiles to protect the hardwood floors in this open-concept primary bathroom. And while they serve a functional purpose, the partial coverage and angular shapes also make a unique and modern style statement.
Fake It
If you don't want to retile your bathroom floors but love the checkerboard vibe, just repaint them to mimic tiles! That's what Landed Interiors & Home did in this bathroom.
Consider Use Case
The night sky-inspired floor tiles lay the perfect foundation for this whimsical children's bathroom designed by Cameron Rupert Interiors. With contrasting prints, playful motifs, and pops of red, it's a space both kids and adults can love.
Transport Yourself
Exposed wood beams, unique craftsman-style windows, and a farmhouse island make this bathroom feel like something out of a fairy tale. The stone floor tiles set the foundation for a cozy Snow White-like cottage atmosphere.
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