1. Create Calm, Coastal Chic

Whether you’re seaside or street-side, the effortlessly cool tile from celebrated designer Jeffrey Alan Marks will transform any house into a beach house. The Natural Zen Birchwood Sea Blue tile, showcased on this coastal kitchen wall, features a raised linear pattern that mimics the look and feel of painted wood. Shop our exclusive Jeffrey Alan Marks designer collection for more coastal chic designs.

2. Choose a Cool Handmade-Look Tile

The undulating tones of the Marrakesh Blue tile give this stunning kitchen backsplash a sense of gentle movement. Mimicking the hand-painted look of authentic handmade tile, its color variation adds to the tile’s artisanal appeal. We love how the glossy finish reflects the light, enhancing the cool, watery effect. Explore our wide selection of handmade-look tile for more perfectly imperfect styles.

3. Embrace English Country Cottage Style

Like a spoonful of sugar, the Laura Ashley Wexbord Midnight tile sweetens this charming cottage-style kitchen. The delicate floral pattern—derived from Laura Ashley’s historic textile prints—adds whimsy and botanical beauty to the space. If this delightful style is your cup of tea, check out our guide to English country cottage design.

4. Pair Blue Tile With White Cabinets

This bright and cheery kitchen, designed by Bria Hammel, features the lovely Glass Periwinkle tile paired with crisp white cabinets. The soft blue backsplash provides subtle contrast, while white grout helps tie the tile into the rest of the space. We love how the light wood-toned chairs add both textural and tonal depth while maintaining the coastal color scheme.

5. Create a Picture Frame

By “framing” a favorite patterned or mosaic tile with trim, you can create a tile picture frame that offers a beautiful focal point to rest your eyes on while standing at the sink or stove. Here, the 4-D Nature tile is framed by layered pieces of Signature Slate Blue and Bianco pencil trim. The raised botanical pattern on the framed tile adds texture and interest to the Signature Slate Blue subway tile backsplash.

6. Get in the Groove

The concentric oblong circles of the Elipse Azul tile make a mesmerizingly stylish backsplash. This groovy patterned tile (also available in black-and-blue Preto) can be installed in a variety of layouts to create a personalized design. Shop our wide selection of patterned tile for the look that expresses your personal style—whether you prefer a gorgeous floral or a bold geometric.

7. Add a Historical Pattern

Derived from iconic British designer William Morris’s historic wallpaper patterns, our exclusive Morris & Co. collection brings royal English design into American homes. Here, the Morris & Co. James Wandle River tile features a beautifully ornate botanical pattern inspired by the motif used for wallpaper at St. James’s Palace. We love how it pairs elegantly with white cabinets and marble countertops, but it would look equally stunning with warm wood cabinetry.

8. Make Waves

The curved design of the Wave Blue Reef tile adds a soft, fluid touch to this charming backsplash. Its unique shape and deep sapphire hue give the tile (also available in Grey Owl, Old Cream and White) brilliant visual appeal. Offering a variety of layout possibilities, you can pair it with contrasting grout to highlight the pattern and watch as the glossy surface reflects the light like gentle waves.

9. Create Artisanal Excellence

Crafted, painted and glazed by hand, authentic Zellige tile is made by skilled artisans using ancient Moroccan techniques. Here, the deep blue Zellige Azul tile brings depth and character to this counter-to-ceiling backsplash. Shop our wide selection of Zellige tile for more traditional shapes, colors and finishes.

10. Make Your Backsplash the Star

This cozy-chic kitchen, designed by @georgesonstyle, captures modern farmhouse style with its wood cabinets, open shelving, white subway tile, and Star Blue patterned tile stove backsplash. The Americana-inspired design sets the cooking area apart while maintaining visual continuity with the rest of the space. If you love this fresh take on homestead decor, explore our guide to modern farmhouse design.

11. Marvel With Midcentury Modern Design

With its sleek silhouettes and earthy tones, midcentury modern design remains a favorite decorating style—even as we approach the mid-21st century. Our new Stoneware collection by Fired Earth celebrates this classic look with five subway tiles: Blue Mist (shown), Indigo Spruce, Linen Brick, Powder White and Rainwashed. If you’d love to return to the aesthetics of Mad Men, explore our guide to midcentury modern design.

12. Add a Textile-Inspired Pattern

Inspired by vintage block prints, the Annie Selke Aylin Blue tile brings the famous designer’s textile patterns to tile. The pup-approved pattern pairs beautifully with the wooden cabinets in this kitchen, designed by @ocotillohouseandhome, but it would also look chic alongside white, blue or green cabinetry.

13. Make Your Space Shine With Glass Tile

Naturally reflective, glass tile can brighten your cooking space—perfect for small backsplashes. This stylish kitchen, designed by Riemer Kitchens and Fine Cabinetry, features Winter Morning glass tile. The cool greyish-blue tones of the tile become brilliant when light hits the glass, like sunlight playing off the surface of a cool pool of water.

14. Add Captivating Movement With Chevron Tile

The zigzag lines created by the V-shaped chevron tile add a playful sense of movement to this beautiful kitchen. The Alto Midnight tile features grey, dark- and light-blue chevron pieces that draw the eye across the width of the counter. Though it works well with white cabinets, the bowl of lemons proves that this bold design would also look stunning paired with brightly colored cabinetry.

15. Think Beyond the Backsplash

In another charming example of modern farmhouse design, this I SPY DIY–designed kitchen features Look Avio subway tile on the kitchen island. The dark blue handmade-look tile complements the rest of the kitchen—the Riad White backsplash tile also has a handmade look—while adding its own visual complexity, bringing cool tones to this warm-colored space.

16. Add Mediterranean Style

Design has the power to transport you—with the right tile, your suburban American kitchen can become a Mediterranean villa. That’s exactly the feeling this stunning kitchen, featuring the Catania Blue tile, evokes. The undulating turquoise-and-green-toned tile recalls the sea, while the bronze range hood would feel at home in a Spanish kitchen.

17. Make It Cool With Gunmetal Blue

With as many shades as there are gallons of water in the sea—from moody grey-blue to brilliant sky—you’re sure to find the exact tone for your space. Dark and greyish, the Signature Gunmetal Gloss tile offers a sophisticated tone, perfect for an elegant transitional space, like this Timber Trails–designed kitchen. We love how this stately blue pairs with crisp white cabinets. If this classic-meets-traditional style strikes the right balance for you, explore our guide to transitional design.

18. Capture Twilight Hues

If you’re more of a night sky enthusiast than a bright sky reveler, the Blue Twilight Brick tile might capture your preferred hue. With a mix of dark, grey and lighter blues, this beautiful glass mosaic reflects the subdued mood of dwindling daylight. We love how it’s paired with the Hampton Carrara chevron tile picture frame.

Updating your space is easier than you think! Shop our wide assortment of kitchen backsplash and blue tile to find your perfect style, and check out our guide on how to tile your backsplash yourself. Need more assistance? Visit your local Tile Shop showroom, where you’ll find the tile, tools and expert advice you need to get started.

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1. Charm With a Sand Dollar Pattern

Embodying his effortless beach aesthetic, the latest tile in our exclusive Jeffrey Alan Marks designer collaboration brings a burst of energy to this soothing coastal chic space. The Sand Dollar Ocean tile (also available in grey Ash) features a blue sand dollar motif on a crisp white background. We love how the mostly white space lets the circular blue pattern shine, but you could easily dial up the coastal vibe with bright blue accents.

2. Evoke the Surface of the Sea

Subtle shifts in tone give the Hackney Dark Blue tile its stunning, undulating quality—hallmarks of handmade-look tile. Rich blues and a glossy finish create a shimmering effect as light dances across the surface, capturing the essence of water in motion. Explore our wide selection of handmade-look tile for more perfectly imperfect styles.

3. Make Sandy Waves

Blue isn’t the only color that elicits the oceanside—sandy hues capture the warmth of a day at the beach, even in the middle of a Midwest winter. The Wave Old Cream tile featured in this coastal bathroom soothes the senses with its soft, flowing movement. While this gorgeous beige pairs beautifully with the crisp white walls and vanity, you can elevate the coastal vibe with complementary light-blue accents.

4. Choose Cool Neutrals

Not every day at the beach is sun-soaked. Cool neutrals can be just as effective as warm tones in creating a breezy oceanscape. Here, the Jeffrey Alan Marks Summerland Miramar tile is paired with the Tribeca Gypsum White tile. The cool grey undertones of the handmade-look subway tile bring a soothing moodiness to this coastal chic bathroom, while the crisp white and sun-faded blue linen-inspired pattern adds a summery touch. Shop our exclusive Jeffrey Alan Marks designer collection for more effortlessly cool coastal designs.

5. Pair Blue and Beige

Like sea and sand, blue and beige are a natural pairing that instantly evokes a coastal chic aesthetic. This stylish bathroom features the blue-green Look Avio subway wall tile alongside the sandy Ragno Taupe hex floor tile. The vibrant, cool tones of the handmade-look subway tile beautifully complement the warm beige-taupe floor tile. Notice how the prominent white grout lines in the grid-stack subway tile create a visual throughline to the geometric white pattern on the hex tile, as well as the white wall and shower floor tiles. Shop our wide selections of blue tile and beige tile to find your perfect combination.

6. Change the Game With a Black-and-White Palette

Here’s another take on the Jeffrey Alan Marks Summerland tile, this time in the dark-grey Toro. The black-and-white color scheme flips the script on the traditional blue-and-beige coastal palette. The faded linen-inspired patterned tile delivers coastal vibes, while the Tribeca subway wall tiles—in Gypsum White and black Basalt—add bold, color-blocked contrast. To keep the space coastal yet maintain the color scheme, add artsy black-and-white beach photos and white shells.

7. Add a Glossy Blue Pattern

Set against a matte white background, the glossy light-blue crosses of the Astron Azul tile reflect the light, adding depth and interest to this subtly beautiful design. We love how this coastal bathroom pairs the patterned tile with the marble-look Motion Soft Grey tile, though it would look just as stunning with a warm beige option.

8. Pick Pebbles

Create the full sensory experience of a day at the beach with the Grey Pebble Small tile. The raised pebble mosaic offers a gentle foot massage as you go about your morning or evening routine—or install it on the wall and enjoy the smooth curves under your hand. Just add an ocean-breeze candle, and your senses will be convinced you’re seaside.

9. Try an Abstract Tableau

If your aesthetic leans artistic, the beautiful, abstract design of the Jeffrey Alan Marks Big Sur Off the Hook tile (also available in the green-toned Sea Spray) will express your refined, eclectic taste. Featuring a glossy blue patina finish reminiscent of glazed pottery and six distinct, multi-directional tile faces, this tile invites endless creativity in layout and expression.

10. Elevate Your Design With Marble

Coastal chic design is incredibly versatile—it can be as cultured or as kitschy as you like. Marble tile not only embodies elegance, but its veining can range from dramatic to subtle, creating a sense of movement that echoes the ever-changing nature of sea and sand. This sophisticated bathroom, designed by Bria Hammel Interiors, features the Hampton Carrara Chevron tile; its zigzag pattern and soft grey and beige veining enhance the refined coastal aesthetic.

11. Create a Shimmering Scape With Glass Tile

Who can resist the beauty of sunlight sparkling on the open sea? Bring this shimmering effect to your space with naturally reflective glass tile. Here, the Blue Twilight Brick tile adds shine to the bathtub surround with a stunning array of dark and light blue tones. If you love this dazzling effect, explore our wide assortment of glass tile.

12. Show Your Stripes

A quintessential nautical design element, stripes instantly make any space feel sea-worthy. This sleek shower, designed by Timber Trails, elevates the classic pattern by combining marble and travertine to create elegant lines. The alternating Legno travertine and San Dona marble tiles form a serene space that recalls the natural beauty of a sandy shore.

Ready to transform your house into a beach house? Explore our comprehensive guide to coastal chic design for ideas you can use throughout your home. Or, if you’re looking for bathroom inspiration, check out 32 of our favorite ideas for 2025—and shop our wide selection of bathroom tile to find styles that fit your personal aesthetic.

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1. Pastel Patterns

Is there anything like a clear, blue-sky day to brighten your mood? Start your day with color therapy with the soft-pastel patterned Annie Selke Flora Vapor Blue floor tile. The Annie Selke Artisanal White handmade-look subway tile adds a craftsman look to this room.

2. Cloudy Mosaics

Even a cloudy sky can be beautiful. We love the mood created with the Winter Morning Glass and Athens Glass Mosaic blue shower tile shown here. The cool, reflective blue-grey tones give off calming vibes that will ease you into your day.

3. Artisanal Handmade Looks

The stunning artisanal appeal of handmade and handmade-look tile infuses your space with vibrant visual texture. The Cool Blue tile, shown here, offers the perfectly imperfect aesthetic of authentic handmade tiles, but with the added benefit of being easier to install (and more budget-friendly) thanks to its 12″ x 24″ format and pre-scored grout lines.

4. Abstract Patterns

Show off your artistic side with the Big Sur by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Off the Hook tile. The abstract blue glossy patterns, overlaid on a cream-colored matte base are designed to resemble glazed pottery. With six distinct tile faces, you can create a custom design that’s uniquely you.

5. Ornate Patterns

A charming floral or lace-like pattern adds a touch of grace to any space. In this cozy bathroom, Danielle Deming Home & Design paired the Zara Blue tile with a blue accent wall and modern fixtures, creating a unique transitional space. Discover how to achieve this traditional meets contemporary look in our guide to transitional design.

6. Bright Bold and Geometric

Add dimension to your walls with a bold geometric tile. The dark- and light-blue lines in the Blu Window Hex tile create dynamic visual interest on this wall. This blue bathroom tile works well with the simple accents and white fixtures.

7. Beach Vibes

The Summerland by Jeffery Alan Marks is everything we love about laid-back, seaside summers. The blue bathroom floor and wall tile is designed to look like faded linen embroidery, this patterned hexagon tile looks great paired with neutral accents and tile like the Tribeca Gypsum White. Discover more beachy style ideas in our guide to coastal chic design.

8. Denim Pattern

The Laura Ashley Star Cloud Blue is blue-jean dreams. With the fun and dimensional hexagon shape and the playful star pattern, this tile is casual yet chic. Pair it with a subtle white tile like the Penny Round Matte White to make this tile a standout.

9. Stylish Shower

A beautifully patterned or mosaic tile makes for a stunning tile focal point, sure to enliven any shower. Much like a decorative throw pillow on a white couch, placing the Annie Selke Aylin Blue tile in the center of the shower creates a designer moment without overwhelming the space.

10. Sleek Subway Tile

Always on trend and endlessly versatile, subway tile is a bathroom staple. This contemporary bathroom features Look Avio tile, which is installed in a grid pattern for a chic style that draws the eye. Discover more design ideas in this guide to subway tile layouts.

11. Boho Chic Design

This sapphire-hued bathroom from I SPY DIY is a boho dream! The Merrakesh Blue tile is used on the sink backsplash, while the Merrakesh Off White tile is incorporated in a checkerboard pattern along the shower wall, giving the space a unique yet simple design. If you love this artistic, eclectic style, check out our guide to boho chic design.

12. Blue Star

Modern farmhouse design tends to favor warm, earthy tones, but the Star Blue tile with its folk-art-inspired pattern will add a pop of cool color to your decor. We love how Z & Co. Designs paired this Americana pattern with contemporary hardware for a sleek, yet homey aesthetic. Discover how to achieve this cozy-chic style in our guide to modern farmhouse design.

Convinced that blue is your hue? Browse our wide assortment of blue bathroom tiles, and explore tons of unique tile combinations in real spaces with our Tile Visualizer, or schedule a free design consultation with our tile experts to get a jumpstart on your next project.

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