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What’s black and white and stylish all over? A chic shower outfitted with black and white tile. This timeless pairing has captivated designers since the dawn of bathroom tile—and for good reason. The contrast between deep, grounding black and crisp, luminous white creates instant sophistication, whether used in bold graphic patterns or subtle tonal designs.

Always in fashion and endlessly versatile, black and white tile transcends trends, creating spaces that feel both timeless and of-the-moment at the same time. From classic marble checkerboards to sleek modern mosaics, within this single color combination lies a surprising range of moods: dramatic or serene, vintage or contemporary, minimal or ornate.

And because both hues are true neutrals, they make the perfect foundation for evolving your space over time. Change up your look seasonally with new textiles or decor without ever losing that effortlessly polished backdrop.

Whether your taste leans traditional, modern, or eclectic, these 12 black and white shower tile ideas prove that this iconic color scheme is anything but basic.

1. Pair Black Floor Tile With White Walls

The contrast between crisp white wall tile and black floor tile adds depth and dimension to a space. In this bathroom, Jaime Nelson pairs Bianco Puro subway tile with Hex Matte Black mosaic tile on the floor. The white marble-look tile features delicate grey veining for subtle visual texture, while the mosaic floor tile offers added traction in the shower. We love how the marble-look Lombardia White wall tile and the large Black Hex floor tile complement the shower tile while still creating a visual distinction between the bathroom and the shower area.

2. Show Off Your Fashionable Taste

Eclectic and worldly, our exclusive Nikki Chu collection tiles are designed to complement each other for unique, fashion-forward spaces. This stylish shower features the Nikki Chu Fusi Carbon Steel and Zulu Graphite tiles. With its graphic, hand-drawn pattern, the Zulu Graphite tile creates a bold statement wall while maintaining the neutral color scheme, and the complementary dark-grey Fusi Carbon Steel tile adds chic cement-look detail.

3. Make It Marvelous With a Black and White Marble Mosaic

Rich and expressive, natural stone embodies luxury like nothing else—and because no two pieces are ever the same, your space is guaranteed to be one of a kind. Featuring subtle grey and beige veining, white Hampton Carrara marble is paired with black stone in the Geo with Noir mosaic wall tile. Raised, overlapping squares add both visual and tactile texture, creating a layered, sensory experience in this shower.

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4. Go Geometric

Bold and graphic or whimsical and floral, a black and white patterned tile adds visual interest to your space while maintaining a classic color scheme. This contemporary shower, designed by @tilerhub, features the geometric Ragno Blanco hex tile. Deceptively simple, this pattern can be installed in a variety of layouts—we love how this starburst design creates a dynamic sense of movement.

This chic shower features black-and-white geometric patterned hex tile.
Featuring: Ragno Blanco Hex. Design and photography by @tilerhub.

5. Pair a Pattern With Solid Subway Tile

The constraint of a black and white color scheme invites creativity in mixing styles. In this charming shower, sleek handmade-look subway tile is complemented by the Jeffrey Alan Marks Summerland Toro hex floor tile. Subtle tonal and surface variations in the Tribeca Basalt and Gypsum White tiles pair beautifully with the patterned tile’s faded embroidery motif, creating an intentional, visually rich design.

6. Add a Pastoral Scene

Style meets function in this elegant shower, designed by Haneen Matt of Haneen’s Haven. The Saltus tile, featured in the double niches below, depicts a bucolic forest scene framed within the recessed squares. While the black and white patterned tile might be too bold for the entire space, it serves as the perfect accent for these decorative yet practical shelves.

Featuring: Calacata Evora, Saltus and Bianco Puro Somerset. Design & Photography by Haneen Matt of Haneen’s Haven.

7. Make a Hex-Cellent Pattern

A retro shape making a comeback, the six-sided hexagon is endlessly versatile. In this dynamic shower, Black Hex and White Hex tiles are paired to create a custom honeycomb design, while the Hex Matte White with Black Flower floor tile offers a complementary yet distinct touch. Shop our extensive selection of hexagon tile to discover more mix-and-match possibilities.

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8. Create Timeless Design

Our exclusive Signature tile collection features versatile basics that create spaces that are anything but ordinary. In this stately walk-in shower, the Signature Bianco Gloss Subway tile is accented with elegant lines of glossy black trim. Explore the possibilities with the full range of mix-and-match elevated basics in our Signature collection.

9. Pair With Wood-Look Tones

Incorporating a third element into your black and white tile design adds visual depth and complexity. Here, the Mauvila Amber wood-look tile—with its natural woodgrain details—contrasts beautifully with the concentric diamond pattern of the Trois Bandes patterned tile stripe. If you love this mix of organic and geometric design, explore our wide selection of wood-look and patterned tile.

10. Don’t Forget About Grout

You don’t necessarily need black and white tile to create a bold color scheme. You can also achieve the look by choosing contrasting grout, whether you pair white tile with black grout or black tile with white grout. This gorgeous shower, designed by @kristenjoyhome, features white subway tile installed with black grout to highlight the brick-lay pattern. The dark grout not only adds drama to the white tile design but also helps hide the appearance of dirt.

Don’t let this essential detail be an afterthought. Unlock all the design potential of this functional detail with our top tips to nail your grout design.

A bold shower featuring white subway tile installed with black grout.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara Cardine and Signature Bianco Gloss Subway. Design and photography by @kristenjoyhome.

11. Make a Point With Picket Tile

Resembling fence rungs, picket tile is a modern twist on traditional stacked subway tile. There are many design possibilities when pairing black and white versions of this tile, but this color-blocking approach—using Lanse Matte Black and White tiles—demonstrates how dynamic the shape can be, even when installed with complementary grout for a more muted effect. Explore our wide selection of picket tile for more on-point designs.

12. Add Drama With Marble-Look Tile

Featuring expressive veining, the Alvardo Matte and Livingstone Nero marble-look tiles bring drama to this sleek industrial-style shower. The white-on-black and black-on-white tiles pair beautifully, with complementary thin and lush veining that creates rich visual texture. Though they mimic the appearance of natural marble, these porcelain tiles offer easy maintenance and superior durability. Shop our wide selection of marble-look tile for more designs that marry natural elegance with easy care.

This industrial-style bathroom features black and white marble-look shower tile.
Featuring: Softcement Graphite, Noir Hixton, Noir Threshold, Noir Mosaic, Alvarado Matte and Livingstone Nero. Design by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang. Build by Rick and Kelli Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

Updating your space is easier than you think! Shop our vast selection of shower tile, or explore our 29 Stunning Shower Tile Design Ideas for 2025 for more trending looks. Need help getting started? Schedule a free design consultation and let us help you create your dream space.

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With its unique natural details and endless versatility, wood is always in vogue. Whether you’re looking for tile to coordinate with your existing bathroom vanity or planning to build your design around a new fixture, these 20 tile ideas prove that natural wood pairs beautifully with virtually any style—from sleek mid-century modern to cozy-chic modern farmhouse.

1. Express Your Artistic Side With Laura Park Tile

Inspired by her abstract artwork and the popular textiles derived from her mixed-media designs, our new and exclusive Laura Park tile collection showcases a stunning array of colors, styles, and motifs—offering endless possibilities for creative expression. This elegantly dynamic bathroom features four Laura Park tiles in coordinating colors and patterns: the Cosmo Aegean Blue patterned tile, Seaside Marble porcelain tile, and Bespoke White in both 5 in. and 2.56 x 5 in. sizes. A simple, warm wood vanity anchors the space, adding a touch of traditional sophistication to this artful design.

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2. Make It Sleek and Boho Chic!

Worldly and eclectic, modern boho chic design is all about celebrating your unique taste. Here, designer Brooke Pavel showcases a more muted—yet still vibrant—interpretation of this globally inspired style. By pairing a Picket Florencia Super Bianco tile backsplash with a light wood vanity and a blush pouf seat, Pavel strikes a delicate balance between the soft color palette and the bold geometry of the elongated hex tile and wood-carved diamond design. If you love blending diverse styles to create one-of-a-kind spaces, explore our guide to boho chic design.

This boho-chic bathroom features a white picket wall tile.
Featuring: Picket Florencia Super Bianco. Design and Photography by Brooke Pavel.

3. Create Contrast

This chic transitional bathroom, designed by @emerson.studios, is a prime example of how to create harmonious contrast. The vanity, with its fine woodgrain detail, is paired with diamond-shaped, dove-grey Chalk Silver RMB porcelain floor tile. The tile’s soft, cool coloring, leather-like texture and geometric pattern beautifully offset the vanity’s warm, hard, organic character. This contrast extends to other design elements as well—note how the black, modern hardware plays against the traditional brass fixtures.

If you love this elegant mix of contemporary and classic styles, explore our guide to transitional design.

This bathroom features a silver diamond-shaped floor tile.
Featuring: Chalk Silver RMB. Design and photography by @emerson.studios.

4. Add Elegance With a Marble Mosaic

Delicate shapes crafted from exquisite stone bring a sense of exceptional elegance to any space. For a timeless traditional look, pair a marble mosaic backsplash with a stately wood vanity. This stunning bathroom features the Bisbane Brookfield diamond-shaped mosaic, which mimics the look of tufted upholstery. The refined design beautifully complements the dark wood vanity and classic fixtures.

If you love this elevated aesthetic, explore our wide selection of marble mosaic tile.

Vanity area with tiled accent walls in a marble mosaic ran vertically in warm creamy tans and espresso clips to complete the pattern.
Featuring: Bisbane Brookfield.
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5. Bring Beautiful Blues

Cool-toned blues evoke the brilliance of the sea and sky, making them a natural complement to a warm, earth-toned wood vanity. Designed by @bellsheepstudio, this tasteful transitional bathroom features Imperial Slate Blue square mosaic tile. We love how the subdued blue tones are echoed in the chevron-patterned wallpaper and bath towels, while the creamy white wainscoting introduces another layer of warmth to the space.

This stylish bathroom features a small blue square tile mosaic floor.
Featuring: Imperial Slate Blue Gloss. Design and photography by @bellsheepstudio.

6. Pair Patterns

A wood vanity provides a neutral anchor, giving the eye a place to rest and allowing creativity to shine throughout the rest of the space. Pairing two patterned tiles—or combining a patterned floor tile with wallpaper, as @andreak_covelladesigns does in this bold, elegant space—can make your room feel vibrant and full of life. The key to successfully mixing patterns is to create a visual throughline while maintaining clear distinction. Though aesthetically different, the black-and-white stone-look pattern of the Marble Star floor tile echoes not only the tones in the floral wallpaper but also its antique charm. Not quite ready to commit to mixed patterns in your primary bath? Try it in a powder room, where experimentation is less conspicuous.

An elegant bathroom with a black-and-white marble-look star patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Marble Star. Design and photography by @andreak_covelladesigns.

7. Add Historic Details With Morris & Co. Tile

Inspired by the iconic British designer’s historic wallpaper motifs—which have adorned the walls of palaces and estates across England since the late 1800s—our exclusive Morris & Co. collection brings William Morris’s dedication to beautiful, accessible design to tile. Featuring ornate patterns in soft, neutral palettes—like the St. James Farrington Grey wall tile shown here—these sophisticated designs pair effortlessly with warm beige, grey or dark wood vanities.

8. Choose Moroccan-Inspired Artisanal Appeal

This stylish bathroom is another great example of contrasting design elements. It features Kasbah Star and Cross Terracotta tiles—drawn from traditional handmade Moroccan tilework—paired with a sleek, contemporary floating vanity. Though the tile and vanity reflect distinct styles, the warm wood and terracotta tones create a cohesive visual link between them. A curved doorway cut into the cool grey wall introduces tonal contrast, yet the modern color ties it to the vanity, while the arched shape nods to classic Moroccan architecture.

9. Create a Modern Farmhouse Haven

Refined rustic details make this space a perfect example of modern farmhouse design. The luxurious dark wood vanity perfectly matches the trim and wainscoting, while the marble countertop complements the Firenze Carrara Hex floor tile. These refined details are beautifully juxtaposed with exposed brick.

For more ideas on achieving this elevated homespun style, check out our guide to modern farmhouse design.

This modern farmhouse bathroom features a hex-shaped white marble tile floor.
Featuring: Firenze Carrara Hex. Design and Photography by The Grit and Polish.
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10. Select Sleek & Serene Stone-Look Tile

Stone and wood—two natural textures that go together like peanut butter and jelly. Whether warm tones, cool tones, or a mix of both, pairing fine woodgrain details with the delicate or dramatic veining of stone-look tile creates a space that soothes the senses. Here, the subtly veined Moonstone Off-White tile offers the organic beauty of stone in the form of durable, easy-to-maintain porcelain. If you look closely, you’ll see the tile’s horizontally oriented linear pattern flows perfectly with the vanity’s woodgrain.

11. Create Natural Tranquility With Biophilic Design

Defined by its use of colors, forms, and materials found in nature, biophilic design brings the outdoors inside, creating lush, serotonin-inducing spaces. Here, a wood vanity is paired with the gorgeous Look Oliva subway tile. The rich green hue and natural wood evoke a soothing forestscape, while the delicate floral motif of the Laura Ashley Wexbord Fresh Green shower niche adds a touch of whimsy.

For more ideas on how to infuse your home with mood-boosting tile, check out our guide to biophilic design.

12. Add Rustic Appeal With Tumbled Stone

This classic finish is created by tumbling stone with rocks to create a worn, rustic look—perfectly showcased in the Claros Silver tumbled travertine floor tile featured in this charming Coco & Jack-designed powder room. With natural shades of rich brown, beige, and grey, this stone subway tile adds an organic, brick-like texture that pairs beautifully with the dark wood vanity. We also love how the gold fixtures introduce an elegant contrast to these rugged elements.

This modern farmhouse bathroom features a tumbled travertine subway floor tile.
Featuring: Claros Silver Tumbled. Design & Photography by Coco & Jack.

13. Create a Custom Subway Tile Layout

Subway tile is a classic style that effortlessly pairs with natural wood. Endlessly versatile, this design staple offers a wide range of layout options—from traditional brick-lay to contemporary straight stack. Here, the Retro Lion subway tile is installed in a vertical offset, with each row separated by the Signature Slate Blue pencil trim, creating a custom design that adds interest to the blue-and-white theme.

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14. Marry Elegance and Whimsy With Kelli Fontana Tile

Wood offers natural elegance, as do the delicate patterns and textures of the Kelli Fontana designer collection. This chic bathroom showcases her classic, bold, and whimsical style with the fluted Tommas Carrara wall tile and the checkerboard Inlay Proper in Eden Ode and Florence Lace floor tiles.

Discover more romantic, feminine styles to pair with your wood vanity in our exclusive Kelli Fontana collection.

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15. Match With a Modern Black-and-White Pattern

Like a well-tailored suit, a geometric black-and-white pattern exudes sleek, modern style. This ultra-chic bathroom features the Trois Bandes floor tile, whose concentric diamonds echo the points of the Picket Florencia Super Bianco backsplash tile. The floating vanity, with its contemporary black hardware and stone countertop, completes this suave space.

This chic bathroom features a black-and-white geometric patterned floor tile and white picket-shaped wall tile.
Featuring: Trois Bandes and Picket Florencia Super Bianco. Design and photography by @oakandmend.

16. Soothe the Senses with Quiet Luxury

Quiet luxury embraces natural materials and tranquil designs, making a wood vanity essential. Here, sleek wood with a white stone top and black hardware pairs perfectly with the lush Livingstone Melange large-format marble-look tile and Argile White handmade-look subway tile. The blend of warm and cool neutrals, combined with rich visual textures throughout the room, creates an atmosphere of understated opulence.

If you love this sophisticated style, explore our guide to quiet luxury.

17. Soften Your Design with Rounded Tile

By nature, tile is a hard element, but using a rounded shape—like the Alison Victoria Malibu Edit Pescador tile shown here—introduces soft lines that add a sense of gentle movement to your design. Creating wave-like patterns inspired by its namesake California beach, this grey-veined white marble tile flows naturally along the chic backsplash, providing a sleek contrast to the dark wood vanity. Shop our wide selection of uniquely shaped tile for more unconventional designs.

18. Reimagine Retro With Mid-Century Modern Design

Mid-century modern design celebrates natural textures, colors and forms; a dapper wood vanity with crisp, clean lines is the perfect choice to create this enduring style. The retro-inspired Stoneware subway tile from Fired Earth complements this look beautifully. Shown here in Indigo Spruce, this chic design is also available in Linen Brick (beige), Powder White, Blue Mist, and Rainwashed (sea green).

Find more ideas to achieve this classic style in our comprehensive guide to mid-century modern design.

19. Elevate Your Design With Trim

Like the perfect necklace or necktie, the right trim can elevate your tile design. This stunning black-and-white bathroom punctuates a basic white subway tile layout with Black Marquina marble Somerset trim. The wood vanity perfectly complements this stately tile design, adding natural refinement to the buttoned-up black-and-white walls.

Want to see more rooms in this home? Discover more of Timber Trails’ designer Julie Howard’s inspired spaces in this tour of her “Storybook” estate.

This stately bathroom features white subway tile with black grout and black marble accents.
Featuring:  Black Marquina SomersetBlack Marquina Skirting and Imperial Bianco Gloss. Design by Julie Howard for Timber Trails. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

20. Match Wood With Wood-Look Tile

If you love the warm, natural look of wood, don’t limit it to your vanity. This organic element can extend further into your bathroom design with durable, waterproof wood-look tile. Here, the Tavola Decor tile perfectly coordinates with the blond wood vanity, while the fluted diamond design adds a tactile dimension that awakens the senses. Shop our wide selection of wood-look tile to find the perfect match for your vanity.

Let’s Create a Space You Love

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The bathroom is one of the most essential—and most frequently used—spaces in any home. It’s also where safety and design intersect in especially important ways. Thinking ahead to how your bathroom will serve you in the years to come is one of the smartest investments you can make.

While many safety features can be added later, planning ahead allows you to integrate them seamlessly into your bathroom’s design today. You don’t have to sacrifice style for function—these thoughtful choices help create a true “forever home.” By incorporating features that anticipate future needs, you can enjoy a beautiful retreat now while also building in peace of mind for years to come.

From slip-resistant flooring to easy-to-navigate layouts, these ideas not only support aging in place but also reflect universal design principles—making daily routines more comfortable for people of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, caring for a loved one, or simply planning ahead, here are eight bathroom tile ideas that prove safety and style can go hand in hand.

1. Choose Floor Tile With Grip

One of the most common household hazards is slipping and falling. You can help prevent accidents by choosing bathroom floor tile that provides traction even when wet. Slip-resistant options like tumbled stone, matte or honed porcelain tile and mosaic tile offer better grip and help reduce the risk of falls.

This chic primary bathroom, designed by Julie Howard for Timber Trails, proves that safety doesn’t have to come at the expense of style. The custom floor design, made with Penny Round Gloss White and Penny Round Cloudy mosaics, is not only fashionable, but the tiles’ small format and many grout joints also provide extra traction throughout the space.

A charming bathroom featuring a custom white and blue penny-round mosaic tile floor.
Featuring: Penny Round Gloss White and Penny Round Cloudy. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

2. Invest in a Wet Room

A wet room—an enclosed area that contains a shower head (or two) and sometimes even a tub—provides the space needed to move comfortably, regardless of mobility. This luxurious West Bay Homes–designed wet room features Claros Silver travertine floor tile and Atlanta White marble-look porcelain wall tile. When properly sealed, the honed and filled travertine offers traction to help prevent slipping, and the grout lines in the hex mosaic add extra grip. The porcelain wall tile is both durable and easy to clean, for simple upkeep. This space is large enough to comfortably accommodate a wheelchair or a second person to assist with bathing, and you could make it even more accessible by adding grab bars, a lower handheld showerhead and a bench.

This large, luxurious wet room features travertine hex floor tile and a white-with-grey-veining marble-look wall tile.
Featuring: Atlanta White, Claros Silver, Claros Silver Barnes, Claros Silver Threshold, Claros Silver Skirting and Claros Silver Hex. Design by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang. Build by Rick and Kelli Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

3. Install a Curbless Shower

Even if you don’t have space for a full wet room, removing the curb can significantly improve your shower’s accessibility. Eliminating the step makes it easier for anyone to enter, including those who use a wheelchair. This subtle update creates a more functional space without compromising style—as seen in this chic open shower—but be sure your shower floor is properly sloped toward the drain to prevent water from pooling or flooding.

In addition to being curbless, this shower features an extra-wide entry for easy maneuverability and a herringbone mosaic floor tile to provide grip (as suggested in idea #1 on this list).

4. Highlight the Shower Entry With Contrast

For another layer of safety, make the shower threshold easy to spot with contrasting tile colors. For example, a black curb against a white floor, or darker grout outlining the edges, creates a visual cue that reduces trip hazards without sacrificing design.

While the shower shown below features a raised curb, the designer has ensured the area is clearly visible; a white honed marble curb piece pops against the matte black porcelain floor inside the shower and beyond. Selecting a high-contrast color for the curb signals to the eye that this is an area of transition, making it harder to overlook. It’s a small but significant choice that can make a big difference.

Walk-in shower with white subway tile on the walls and black mosaic tile on the floor. A white shower curb piece clearly delineates between the shower floor and the rest of the space, and makes the curb more visually prominent.
Featuring: Bianco Puro Honed 2 x 8 in., Hex Matte Black Mosaic, Bianco Puro Honed Curb, Black Hex, and Lombardia White Matte. Design by Jaimie Nelson. Design by @jaimienelsondesign.

5. Add a Shower Bench or Seat

A shower bench is a smart upgrade that can be enjoyed at any age. While a freestanding bench can be placed in a large enough shower, a built-in bench has the advantage of staying securely in place during use. It can also be designed to match your shower tile, helping it look and feel seamlessly integrated into the space.

This elegant Ashford Carrara marble bathroom, designed by @sarablakehome, features a coordinating marble shower bench that provides a stylish, cohesive accessibility update. Ensure your bench is installed at an ergonomic height—typically 17″ to 19″—to make sitting and standing more comfortable.

If you don’t have the space or budget for a full shower bench, a tile shower seat offers a simple and relatively affordable way to boost comfort and make a space more accommodating.

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6. Install Stylish Grab Bars

Grab bars provide stability when entering or exiting the shower, and today’s options can be as sleek as your fixtures, blending seamlessly into your design. In this sophisticated black-and-white bathroom, designed by @pike_custom_buildersnj, black metal grab bars coordinate with the shower fixtures and colors in the patterned tile. We love how the black grout adds sleek contrast with the white tile while also creating a visual through-line between the surfaces.

Pro Tip: Even if you don’t add grab bars right away, consider adding blocking in your shower walls so the necessary support is there if you decide to install them later.

A stylish shower featuring a black-and-grey patterned tile and outfitted with black metal grab bars.
Featuring: Artisan Conte Gris and Imperial Bianco Gloss Subway. Design and photography by @pike_custom_buildersnj.

7. Rethink Your Vanity

The standard vanity height—31.5″ not including the countertop—may be too low for you to comfortably perform your daily routines. If you find yourself straining your back to reach the sink, consider raising it to the kitchen counter standard of 34.5″. Alternatively, if you find the standard too tall to accommodate your height or mobility aids, you can lower your vanity instead.

In this design by @oakandmend, the vanity includes a recessed area for a stool, creating a comfortable space for morning and evening routines. Tucking the stool under the countertop keeps the bathroom clear of obstacles, and it can easily be removed to make space for a wheelchair. We love how the Alto Beachwalk chevron tile creates a stunning backsplash for this elegant vanity.

This transitional bathroom features a wood vanity with a space for a seat and glass chevron-patterned backsplash tile.
Featuring: Alato Beachwalk Chevron and Imperial Bianco Matte Hex. Design and photography by @oakandmend.
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8. Add Accessible Storage

Shower caddies often create clutter and can be difficult to reach—especially when hung high over the shower head. A built-in shower niche offers a smarter solution, blending form and function in one. Niches keep essentials within easy reach and off the floor, reducing trip hazards while adding a design focal point. For even more versatility, consider installing multiple niches at different heights, as shown in this marble-look shower, to serve everyone from children to seated adults.

A luxurious shower featuring beige marble-look tile and marble mosaic tile floor.
Featuring: Savannah Antique and Modena Mosaic. Design by Nikki Chu.

Create Your True “Forever Home”

Updating your bathroom with universal design features now is a smart investment that will help expand your options so you can enjoy your home for years to come. Explore our vast selection of bathroom tile for designs that match your aesthetic and meet your needs, or schedule a free design consultation and let our friendly tile experts help outfit your space for both safety and style.

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Take your space to the dark side—in style. While bright colors bring energy, black tile lends depth, elegance and plenty of personality to any shower design.

From sleek and modern to classic and luxurious, these 12 black shower tile ideas prove just how versatile this bold neutral can be. Read on to see if this dramatic hue could be right for you.

1. Choose Chic and Unique Handmade-Look Tile

Perfectly imperfect handmade-look tile features purposeful variations in surface texture, glaze and edges to achieve a popular handcrafted aesthetic. On a black tile—like the Tribeca Basalt shown here—those subtle variations create visual richness while preserving the elegance of a single color. Shop our wide selection of handmade-look tile for more one-of-a-kind styles.

This stylish bathroom features black handmade-look tile shower walls.
Featuring: Tribeca Basalt. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

2. Create “Pointed” Contrast

Halfway between a subway tile and a hexagon lies the picket tile: a gracefully pointed, elongated shape with gentle geometric flair. While dark colors are sometimes used to create a smaller, cozier feel within a space, here matte black tiles are deployed to the opposite effect; installing the picket shapes horizontally and finishing both black and white tiles with matching black grout makes the interior of this generously sized walk-in feel even more expansive.

3. Let Your Hex-Cellent Taste Shine

The slightly reflective surface of a glossy finish adds brightness—even to a dark tile design. Here, the repeating six-sided Imperial Black Gloss Hex mosaic tile creates a sleek surface for light to play across. White grout further highlights the shapes, adding visual interest; however, black grout would create a more subtle—but equally stunning—look.

A chic modern shower featuring black hex mosaic tile walls.
Featuring: Imperial Black Gloss Hex. Design and photography by @ashley_ryenhome.
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4. Make a Tonal Shift With Pewter Tile

Maintain your goth vibes while softening the palette a few degrees with a dark grey hue. This stylish space, designed by @hutchdesignbuild, features Imperial Pewter Matte subway tile. Adding tonal complexity while preserving a chic, neutral tableau, the deep, steely grey pairs perfectly with black hardware and creamy white walls.

This elegant shower features pewter subway tile walls.
Featuring: Imperial Pewter Matte. Design and photography by @hutchdesignbuild.

5. Select Sleek Subway Tile

While white may be the color most commonly associated with subway tile, this timeless design staple comes in a wide array of colors, finishes and patterns. In this sleek shower designed by @expressflooring615, Signature Black Gloss subway tile is installed in a brick-lay pattern on the exterior and a herringbone pattern inside. White grout highlights the classic layouts and helps tie the dark design to the room’s lighter elements.

This stylish bathroom features black glossy subway tile shower walls.
Featuring: Signature Black Gloss Subway and Calacutta Bianco Gloss. Design and photography by @expressflooring615.

6. Craft a Minimalist Masterpiece

As exemplified in this walk-in shower, pairing large format porcelain tiles with matching dark grout offers a sleek and continuous look. With a realistic slate texture that’s particularly luxe, Burma Grafito tiles continue from shower walls to shower floor—and into the room beyond—with a curbless design. In addition to being fashion-forward, curbless showers like this example offer built-in flexibility for homeowners thinking ahead to aging in place; “going curbless” can help reduce tripping hazards and more easily accommodate mobility aids like walkers or chairs. With universal design features and streamlined, trend-proof style, this bathroom is truly ageless.

Featuring: Burma Grafito.

7. Carve Out a (Shower) Niche

Combining form and function, a shower niche offers the perfect opportunity to showcase your style. In this stunning design, @eatoncustomhomes created a custom niche in the shape of five Black Hex wall tiles, with the contrasting White Hex tile inside. The result is a design that’s both stylish and playful. Shop our wide selection of hexagon tile for more colors and patterns to achieve this look.

A unique shower featuring black hex-shaped tiles with a stacked hex-shaped niche.
Featuring: Black Hex and White Hex. Design and photography by @eatoncustomhomes.

8. Add Texture

One of the best ways to add interest to a monochromatic space is by introducing texture. This smart design from @janelle_mattson features Harley Lux Black tile, with a raised pattern and a mix of glossy and matte finishes for added dimension. We love how the unique texture is complemented by the smooth Hex Matte Black tile in the shower niche.

A stylish shower featuring slightly textured, black porcelain tile walls.
Featuring: Harley Lux Black and Hex Matte Black. Design and photography by @janelle_mattson.

9. Create a Sense of Movement

Choosing shapes and materials that create a sense of movement across your shower can make the space feel larger and add visual interest to a monochromatic palette. In this fashionable shower, the diamond-shaped Chalk Dark RMB tile is installed in a zigzag pattern, drawing the eye across the width of the wall. The leather-like texture adds a subtle tactile element for extra depth.

This elegant shower features a dark grey diamond-shaped wall tile installed at the diagonal.
Featuring: Chalk Dark RMB.
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10. Add Dimension With Frame Tile

Even a simple design can stand out when you choose a framed or beveled tile. The raised “frame” around the subway tile catches the light, creating dimension even in this dark shower. Our new and exclusive Signature tile collection includes framed and beveled tiles in a variety of colors and sizes. Learn more about these versatile basics here.

11. Go Natural With Limestone

Available in hues ranging from rich beige to sleek silver and deep black, limestone is a natural material currently enjoying a moment in interior design. In this @venicecontracting-designed shower, Noir Chevron tile graces the back wall. The V-shape adds a sense of movement, enhanced by crisp white grout lines. For more natural stone options, explore our wide selection of limestone tile.

A chic black-and-white bathroom featuring black limestone chevron-shaped shower tile.
Featuring: Noir Chevron and Ashford Carrara. Design and photography by @venicecontracting.

12. Combine Durability and Style With Marble-Look Tile

Luxurious black marble brings unique style to any space, but if you want a design that’s as low-maintenance as it is stylish, porcelain or ceramic marble-look tile offers the best of both worlds. West Bay Homes designed this teenager’s bathroom using Marmi Classico Nero Venato marble-look porcelain tile. With realistic veining and rectified edges, this tile mimics the appearance of a single block of stone, while porcelain’s fuss-free durability (no sealing required!) makes it ideal for any age.

Ready to take your shower to the dark side? Shop our wide selection of black tile to find sophisticated design inspiration. Explore unique tile combinations in real spaces with our Tile Visualizer, or schedule a free design consultation with our tile experts to jump-start your next project.

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Vibrant or subdued, the moment’s hottest interior design trend is a commitment to a single hue. “Color drenching” takes one shade and extends it to places typically left neutral—like the ceiling, trim, cabinets and even the doors. Covering an entire room in monochrome can create a feeling of expansiveness, making this trend especially effective in small entryways or powder rooms. Read on for 10 ways to incorporate tile into your color-drenched space.

1. Match Your Tile to Your Walls, Trim and Ceiling

This cozy bathroom, designed by Yellow Brick Home, perfectly captures the color drenching trend. The ceiling, trim and door are all painted in a soft blush, and even the tile—Alison Victoria Brick x Brick Petal—matches the hue. Tiling a half wall instead of painting the entire space adds depth to the monochromatic room; the brick-like texture and subtle color variation of the tile bring visual interest. The result is a rich, inviting space that feels both comforting and expansive.

This sweet pink bathroom features a pink brick-look subway tile half wall.
Featuring: Alison Victoria Brick x Brick Petal. Design and photography by Yellow Brick Home.

2. Add Interest by Mixing Finishes

To keep a color-drenched space from feeling monotonous, try mixing glossy and matte finishes, as shown in this serene bathroom features Coco Canvas tile in both looks. A double band of glossy tile—further distinguished by its vertical installation—adds a subtle shine to the elegant design. The handmade-look tile introduces delicate variations in tone and surface texture, creating visual complexity while maintaining the monochromatic palette.

This serene bathroom features a beige subway tile in glossy and matte finishes.
Featuring: Coco Canvas Matte and Glossy.
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3. Use the Same Tile for the Wall and Floor

Extending your floor tile up the wall drenches your space in more than just color—it adds visual interest and cohesion. The shape of the tile can create a sense of movement, as seen in this dynamic bathroom featuring Costa Emerald Mix mosaic tile. Small picket tiles are fixed to sheets of mesh backing in neat, diagonally offset columns, for a look that resembles vines climbing the wall and spreading across the floor. We love how the white grout accentuates the tiles’ leaf-like shape, but a darker grout could offer a subtler effect. If you love this nature-inspired look, discover more ways to bring the outdoors in with our guide to biophilic design.

4. Choose a Bold Hue

If you’re going to saturate your space in a single color, choose a hue you truly love. While it might be tempting to play it safe with neutrals, a bold, brilliant shade—like the Zellige Turquoise tile shown here—can make your space feel vibrant. This bright blue will boost your mood, and handmade Zellige tile features organic variation from piece to piece, adding richness and depth to your color-drenched space.

5. Tile the Ceiling

Extending your tile design to the ceiling not only completes the trend but also creates the illusion of height—especially in tight spaces like this narrow shower stall. The small squares of the Imperial Blush mosaic tile form a gridded pattern reminiscent of ’80s school showers, but the soft blush hue elevates the space. Explore our vast selection of square tile for more retro-inspired looks.

This eighties-inspired shower features a blush small square mosaic tile.
Featuring: Imperial Blush Gloss. Design and Photography by Yellow Brick Home.

6. Add Definition with Trim and Grout

If you’re concerned that color drenching won’t give your eye a place to rest, trim and grout can provide subtle contrast that creates the definition you crave. In this example, the Color Market Lima Da Persia tile is paired with white grout and trim. While white isn’t a stark contrast to the yellow, it’s tonally distinct enough to highlight the tile and define each wall. Gray grout with black tile, or beige with pink, can also create a similar effect. For more ideas on how to use this essential—but often overlooked—design detail, check out our guide to nailing your grout.

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7. Choose a Monochromatic Pattern

You don’t have to sacrifice pattern to embrace the monochromatic design trend. Many patterned tiles use a single hue in varying tones. This chic bathroom features Blu Window Hex tile, with a geometric pattern in light and dark blue that adds depth and visual interest. While we love how the white and silver fixtures pop against the blue tile, incorporating blue cabinetry or a matching medicine cabinet would take the look even further.

Cobalt and sky blue tones in a webbed patterned encaustic hex tile is used as an accent wall in this bathroom space.
Featuring: Blu Window Hex.

8. Break the Rules: Create Contrast

A touch of contrast can make your color-drenched space truly stand out. This nearly all-black room features Laura Ashley Louise Star Charcoal tile, with a small white star pattern that adds a playful touch and keeps the space from feeling too dark. We love how the white towel and flowers subtly echo the pattern. If you’re drawn to this chic color scheme, shop our wide selection of black-and-white tile.

9. Match Tones

Tile lets you maintain a single palette while still expressing yourself through shape and tone. This gorgeous shower pairs Alison Victoria Gem marble tile with Marradi Calacatta Emerald marble-look porcelain tile. The deep green marble is echoed in the expressive emerald veining of the porcelain tile, while the neat arched white grout lines provide an additional visual throughline. The result is a deeply evocative space that remains tonally consistent.

10. Pair With a Coordinating Mosaic Tile

Another way to add interest to a color-drenched space is to choose a field tile with a coordinating mosaic. This beautiful shower pairs the Laura Park Seaside Marble 12″ x 24″ wall tile with its matching herringbone mosaic. The rich, marble-look porcelain showcases expressive blue tones inspired by Laura Park’s original watercolors. The herringbone-patterned floor tile adds traction underfoot and extends onto the built-in shower bench, creating a subtle visual disruption in the monochrome palette. Explore our wide selection of mosaic tile to find the perfect complement to your main tile.

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12 Cool & Calming Coastal Chic Bathroom Tile Ideas https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/cool-and-calming-coastal-chic-bathroom-tile-ideas/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/cool-and-calming-coastal-chic-bathroom-tile-ideas/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=13009 Dreaming of a seaside cabin? Whether you’re East Coast, West Coast or no-coast, you can transform your bathroom into a...

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Dreaming of a seaside cabin? Whether you’re East Coast, West Coast or no-coast, you can transform your bathroom into a beach retreat with one of the year’s hottest design trends: coastal chic. From shimmering blues to sandy hues, these 12 tile ideas strike the perfect balance between sleek sophistication and sun-drenched relaxation.

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.

This bright blue bathroom backsplash features blue handmade-look subway tile.
Featuring: Hackney Dark Blue.
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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.

Bathroom wall with cream-colored, curved tile.
Featuring: Wave Old Cream.

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.

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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.

This chic bathroom features a white and blue patterned wall tile.
Featuring: Astron Azul and Motion Soft Grey.

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.

Overhead shot of pebble shower floor tile with small wooden stool.
Featuring: Grey Pebble Small.

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.

This elegant bathroom features a marble chevron-shaped mosaic tile.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara Chevron. Design and photography by Bria Hammel Interiors.

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.

This shower features travertine and marble striped tile walls and marble hex floor.
Featuring: Legno and San Dona. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

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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15 Bar & Drink Station Tile Ideas That Deserve a Toast https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/15-bar-drink-station-tile-ideas-that-deserve-a-toast/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/15-bar-drink-station-tile-ideas-that-deserve-a-toast/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=12845 Raise a glass and pull up a seat! From bold patterns to sleek subway styles, these stunning tile ideas will...

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Raise a glass and pull up a seat! From bold patterns to sleek subway styles, these stunning tile ideas will make your space feel like an upscale establishment—whether it’s a full-service wet bar or a cozy morning coffee nook.

1. Embrace Parisian Elegance

Inspired by the fabulous designs that adorn the City of Light, the Alison Victoria La Petite Le Marais tile (also available in blue-hued Montmartre) features a faded scrollwork pattern on a winter-white background. Embodying Alison’s signature “city chic” style, this tile adds an air of sophisticated antiquity to this stately home bar. Shop our exclusive Alison Victoria designer collection for more looks inspired by the HGTV star’s favorite places.

2. Polish Your Look With Copper Penny Tile

If your bar or drink station is tucked away or has a small footprint, it’s the perfect opportunity to go bold with your decor. Here, the Brushed Copper penny round tile makes a striking statement. The mix of matte and shiny “pennies” in this mosaic adds a sense of movement to walls, providing a spirited, yet suave, effect. If you like this look, shop our selection of metal tile.

This chic bar features a brass penny round tile backsplash.
Featuring: Brushed Copper Penny Round. Design and photography by Natassja Designs.

3. Make a Sophisticated Play With a Checkerboard

A checkerboard pattern is perfect for striking a balance between playfulness and sophistication. This elevated checkerboard backsplash, designed by @creatiffdiy, features Zellige Alabaster and White gloss tiles. The pinkish-beige tones of the alabaster tile pair exquisitely with the bright white, creating a stunning neutral palette with just the right amount of contrast. The result is a contemporary design that uses traditional elements to craft a truly timeless space.

This winning drink station features a Zellige checkerboard pattern backsplash.
Featuring: Zellige Alabaster Gloss and Zellige White Gloss. Design and photography by @creatiffdiy

4. Raise the Bar With Diamond-Shaped Tile

Like a glass of champagne, classy diamond-shaped tile pairs well with everything. This elegant drink station features the Modena marble mosaic tile for a refined look. A mix of beige, white, and grey marble gives it a contemporary color palette that pairs beautifully with the sage green cabinetry and wooden shelves. Shop our selection of diamond-shaped tile for more looks that sparkle.

This elegant drink station features a diamond-shaped mosaic tile backsplash.
Featuring: Modena Mosaic.

5. Display Your Personality With Patterned Tile

If the coffee doesn’t wake you up, this cheerful, eclectic space—designed by @thesandykraken30a—will. The Calabasis tile’s starburst pattern is both graphic and playful. By keeping the wall black and white, the designer has created a backdrop against which many bright-colored accessories really pop. Floral or geometric, simple or ornate—shop patterned tile to find a style that captures your unique personality.

This fun drink station features a black-and-white starburst patterned backsplash.
Featuring: Calabasis. Design and photography by @thesandykraken30a.

6. Choose Tried-and-True Subway Tile

White subway tile is a staple for a reason. A symbol of modernity and cleanliness for over a century, it remains decidedly contemporary. This corner drink station, designed by Barriere Construction, shows why the classic look endures. The glossy finish of the Color Mind Light BR tile reflects light to brighten the space, while the traditional brick-lay layout maintains a clean, orderly appearance. For more ideas on how to use this ever-popular style, read our guide to subway tile layouts.

This stylish drink station features a white subway tile backsplash in a brick-lay layout.
Featuring: Color Mind Light BR Gloss. Design and photography by Barriere Construction.

7. Elevate Your Space With Marble Subway Tile

If ceramic and porcelain subway tile is the white tee of tile, marble subway tile is a silk blouse—a pairs-with-everything, elevated basic basic that brings class to any space. This elegant drink station, designed by Our Home On Colonial, features Meram Blanc Carrara marble tile. Tumbled to give it a slightly rugged texture, this tile adds an antique farmhouse feel, complemented by wooden shelving and ceramic and black metal accessories. If this rustic-chic aesthetic is your (homemade) jam, check out our guide to modern farmhouse design.

This modern farmhouse drink station features a tumbled marble subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Meram Blanc Carrara. Design and photography by Our Home On Colonial.

8. Create a Boho Look With Scalloped Tile

Drink in this fabulous boho-chic space featuring the Alison Victoria Gem tile. This gorgeous green marble tile features subtle white and beige veining that, along with its curved, scalloped edge, creates a gentle sense of movement. Paired with textured gold wallpaper and glass shelving, the result is an elevated take on eclectic style. Discover how to embrace this avant-garde aesthetic with our guide to boho-chic tile design.

Green scalloped marble bar backsplash.
Featuring: Alison Victoria Gem.

9. Create a Crafted Space for Your Cocktails

If you’ve perfected your own Old Fashioned recipe, you’re someone who appreciates true craftsmanship. Reflect your artisanal spirit with authentic Zellige tile—crafted, painted and glazed by hand using ancient Moroccan techniques. Here, the Zellige Black gloss tile creates a space that, like a good whiskey, is full of smooth, full-bodied character. And because each tile is individually made, you can be sure your bar is as unique as your signature cocktail.

This stately bar backsplash features square, black Zellige tile.
Featuring: Zellige Black Gloss.

10. Add a Spoonful of Whimsy With British Patterns

We’ve teamed up with the British textile brand Laura Ashley to bring you patterns that have delighted the world for decades—in the form of durable porcelain wall and floor tile. Inspired by their iconic prints, these tiles add charm to any space. We love how West Bay Homes used the Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal tile to create this playfully posh drink station backsplash. Shop our exclusive Laura Ashley collection for more English country cottage patterns.

This charming drink station features a black-and-white geometric Laura Ashley tile backsplash.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal. Design by West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

11. Create Subtle Visual Texture

This stylish drink station, designed by @sperryhome, uses two techniques to create delicate visual texture. The wall features Penny Round Matte White mosaic tile installed with matching white grout. The small mosaic tiles add shape and texture—you can just barely make out the individual tiles in the play of light and shadow across the space. The floor showcases Latta Hex Wood Look tile; the wood-grain detailing on the porcelain, installed multi-directionally, gives the floor visual texture. The result is a serene space rich with exquisite complexity.

This elegant drink station features a white penny round tile backsplash and wood-look hex floor tile.
Featuring: Penny Round Matte White and Latta Hex Wood Look. Design and photography by @sperryhome.

12. Set Neat Lines With a KitKat-Shaped Tile

Whether or not you take your drinks neat, you can appreciate the fine, straight lines created by the KitKat White tile (also available in Grey). This mosaic tile’s long, skinny pieces stack to create soothing symmetry and a sense of order. We love how this Timber Trails–designed space uses beige grout, offering subtle contrast between the tiles for a balanced, organic aesthetic. If you love this harmonious style, check out our guide to Japandi design.

This Japandi bar features a white KitKat-shaped mosaic tile backsplash.
Featuring: KitKat White and Andover Bayhill Blonde. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

13. Add Dimension With Beveled Subway Tile

With its recessed edges, beveled subway tile creates a gently pillowed effect, adding dimension to your backsplash or wall. This bar, designed by Cabinet Store, features the Signature Bianco Gloss Bevel tile. Its glossy finish reflects light, highlighting the tile’s facets and creating visual interest. Shop our exclusive Signature collection for bevel, framed and standard subway tiles in a variety of popular colors and sizes.

This elegant drink station features a glossy white beveled subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Signature Bianco Gloss Bevel. Design and photography by Cabinet Store.

14. Create a Space That Reflects Your Personality

This exquisite bar, designed by West Bay Homes, offers a contemporary take on the classic mirrored bar backsplash. The antique-style patina finish and beveled shape of the Antique Mirror Bevel tile create a slightly obscured reflection of the room, capturing shape, movement and color in an ever-changing tableau. We love how the designer chose to extend the tile to the backs of the glass-door cabinets for a continuous look, which makes this space feel open and expansive. Shop glass tile for more beautifully reflective designs.

This elegant bar features a mirrored subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Antique Mirror Bevel. Design by West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

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8 Playful Kids’ Bathroom Tile Ideas https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/8-playful-kids-bathroom-tile-ideas/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/8-playful-kids-bathroom-tile-ideas/#respond Fri, 09 May 2025 15:47:42 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=12489 Make bathtime the best part of the day! If your kids are lucky enough to have their own bathroom, why...

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Make bathtime the best part of the day! If your kids are lucky enough to have their own bathroom, why not create a space that celebrates their sparkling personalities? Cute patterns, bright colors and timeless subway layouts bring joy to their routines—plus, with a few easy updates, these looks can grow with them.

1. Keep it Cute

This adorable bathroom, designed by @semihandmade, embraces color and playful patterns to bring fun to everyday routines—while still maintaining a clean, orderly appearance. The Track Stack Navy Blue mosaic tile adds depth to the tub surround, a striking contrast to the pale pink walls. On the floor, the White Hex tile offers a neutral base in a classic shape. The confetti wallpaper accent wall–with its charming pattern–ties the space together. The tile is sophisticated enough that a new coat of paint or a more mature wallpaper could easily update the room for a teen.

Featuring: Track Stack Navy Blue and White Hex. Design and photography by @semihandmade.

2. Add Interest With a Custom Layout

This shower—designed by Craven Haven for her two young sons—is deceptively simple. The top half features Verano White tile in a vertical straight stack, while the bottom half showcases Verano Anthracite tile arranged in a horizontal stack. The handmade-look glossy tile has a subtly undulating surface that playfully catches and reflects the light, adding depth to the fun color-block design. The result is a space perfectly suited for children yet grown-up enough to remain appropriate when the showerhead is raised to accommodate teenage boys.

A sleek shower featuring white vertical stack and black horizontal handmade-look subway tile.
Featuring: Verano White, Verano Anthracite and Black High Pencil Liner. Design and photography by Craven Haven.
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3. Add Cheer with Sunny Yellow

Think beyond blue and pink—this cheerful, gender-neutral bathroom is a delight for all ages! The Color Market Lima Da Persia subway tile creates an invigorating tub surround, while the use of a more muted patterned wallpaper keeps the space from feeling oversaturated. A cute shower curtain adds a personal touch–and offers an easy update as your child’s personality evolves. Shop yellow tile for more sunny hues.

This cheery bathroom features bright yellow subway tile with white grout lines.
Featuring: Color Market Lima Da Persia. Design & Photography by Effortless Style Interiors.

4. Pick a Pretty Pattern

A delicate floral pattern can create a fanciful space to inspire imagination—as is evident in this beautiful bathroom featuring Laura Ashley Sunflower Charcoal with Cloud Blue floor tile. Its geometric flower pattern is both whimsical and refined—just as suitable for a teen as it is for a younger child. Note how the Laura Ashley Leaf Cloud Blue tile in the shower niche further elevates the design with fun shapes. Shop our wide selection of patterned tile to find a design that matches your child’s style.

5. Choose Black-and-White Tile

As stately as it is simple, a black-and-white tile lends itself to a wide range of designs, from elementary to elegant. This charming bathroom features the Cloth Black and White floor tile. Its gingham-inspired pattern grounds the space, while the uneven, hand-drawn-style lines set a tone of self-expression that continues in the bright yellow sink vanity and vibrant butterfly wallpaper.

This bright and fun bathroom features a black-and-white patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Cloth Black and White. Design & Photography by Zig & Co.

6. Use Trim to Elevate the Space

If you want your kids’ bathroom to grow with them—or transition into a guest bathroom once they leave the nest—investing in details now will help the space evolve with ease. This playful bathroom, designed by Jessica Brigham, features classic white subway tile, elevated with a black pencil trim and bullnose. These finishing pieces create a smooth transition between the tile and the exuberant jungle wallpaper.

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7. Stick to a Simple Color Palette

This bright and enchanting bathroom, designed by Zig and Co., sparks joy in both the young and young at heart. With an expressive blue and green floral wallpaper and the whimsical Laura Ashley Mr Jones Midnight floor tile, the space pops with pattern! The key to maintaining order in such an energetic design is a limited color palette; despite the many elements, only three colors—green, blue and white—are in play.

8. Use Marble Subway Tile for Simple Sophistication

This chic, feminine bathroom was designed by Julie Howard for Timber Trails with her teenage daughter in mind. The Hampton Carrara marble subway tile, installed in a brick-lay pattern, elevates the space, while the Black Marquina marble Barnes and Somerset trim pieces add a timeless elegance. The soft blush-painted walls are sophisticated yet still girlish–perfect for a young lady.

Updating your space is easier than you think! Shop our wide assortment of bathroom tiles to find a style that will suit your kiddos now and adapt as your family’s needs evolve. Need more assistance? Visit your local Tile Shop showroom, where you’ll find the tile, tools and expert advice you need to get started on your project.

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The mudroom is more than just a place to store your shoes; it’s often the first room you enter when coming home after a long day. Make it as welcoming as it is practical with these stylish, durable and easy-to-clean tile ideas.

1. Up Your Game with a Stone Checkerboard

The checkerboard pattern is creating champion spaces throughout contemporary homes. We love how Timber Trails elevates this fashionable design with alternating squares of Noir and Silver Mist limestone tile. The natural veining in the stone tiles adds lovely movement–notice how the tiles are thoughtfully installed to alternate the direction of the veins. Love this design? Explore more winning checkerboard spaces.

A luxurious mudroom featuring black and silver limestone tile installed in a checkerboard pattern.
Featuring: Noir Honed and Silver Mist Honed. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

2. Make It Charming & Chic With Modern Farmhouse

Bring an air of exalted utility to your mudroom with a delightful cottage-inspired pattern, like the Laura Ashley Mr Jones Charcoal tile featured in this @plmdesignsllc-designed space. The barn door and blonde wooden bench complete the homey aesthetic. Check out our guide to modern farmhouse design for ideas on how to achieve this look throughout your home.

A chic modern farmhouse mudroom featuring a whimsical geometric floral patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Mr Jones Charcoal. Design and photography by @plmdesignsllc.

3. Add Visual Texture with a Cement Look

Cement is a staple of industrial design, but this transitional mudroom–designed by West Bay Homes–proves that this urban look can also feel warm and inviting. The Sofia Charcoal cement-look porcelain tile features rich shade variation that adds visual texture to the space. Paired with the taupe-painted cupboards, this simple tile brings an unexpected touch of sophistication. If this blend of contemporary and traditional is your style sweet spot, check our guide to transitional design.

An elegant transitional mudroom featuring a cement-look porcelain tile floor.
Featuring: Sofia Charcoal. Design by West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.
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4. Add a Neutral Pattern

Maintain a neutral palette without sacrificing style with a patterned tile in grey, brown or beige. Here, the Britannia Soho tile incorporates all three colors in an ornate design. The floor tile perfectly complements the dark grey walls, creating a contemporary mix of warm and cool neutrals.

This luxurious mudroom features an ornate brown, beige and grey patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Britannia Soho. Design and photography by @capriceflipsnash.

5. Go Geometric

The diagonal lines of the Rango Taupe matte hexagon tile bring a playful sense of movement to any space. This tile can be installed in a variety of ways, depending on your desired design, but we love how @eosinteriordesign created a starburst pattern on this mudroom floor. The warm color adds depth to the white room, but you can achieve a similar look in black and white with the Rango Blanco tile.

This beachy mudroom features a taupe-with-white geometric pattern hex tile floor.
Featuring: Ragno Taupe Matte. Design and photography by @eosinteriordesign.

6. Choose Stone for a Sophisticated Space

Dark and earthy, Noir limestone tile offers the unique variations inherent to stone, while its black and brown tones will hide the appearance of dirt. We love how Julie Howard of Timber Trails installed this subway tile in a brick-lay pattern to evoke a cobblestone pathway. Shop limestone tile to bring this natural look into your home, and get inspired by more of Julie’s brilliant designs in this tour of her “Storybook” Estate.

Featuring: Noir Honed Subway. Design by Julie Howard for Timber Trails. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

7. Embrace a Black and White Pattern

A simple black-and-white tile is the perfect complement to a range of design styles. Keep it neutral or pair it with color and pattern, like in this bright and bold space designed by @magnolialakbuild. The Cloth Black and White floor tile features a textile-inspired check pattern that holds its own against striking dark green details and floral wallpaper.

This stately mudroom features a black-and-white patterned tile floor with dark green wainscotting and a vibrant floral wallpaper.
Featuring: Cloth Black and White. Design and photography by @magnolialakbuild.

8. Add Movement with Herringbone

Classic and chic, a herringbone pattern infuses any space with an elegant sense of movement. You can create this pattern using virtually any rectangular tile: a large-format tile will make your space feel more expansive, while a subway tile or herringbone mosaic–like the Legno Large Herringbone tile shown here–adds visual interest.

A transitional mudroom featuring a herringbone-patterned travertine tile floor.
Featuring: Legno Large Herringbone. Design and photography by KCBR.
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9. Fill Your Space with Color and Pattern

If your home is bright and colorful, your mudroom should match the mood. This vibrant space, designed by Zig & Co., embraces the more-is-more ethos of dopamine decor. The Laura Ashley Mr Jones Midnight tile is paired with bold wallpaper, a green door and blue cupboards. The key to this design is a simplified color palette; all the elements are unified in shades of blue and green. Discover more ideas to fill your home with unending cheer in our guide to dopamine decor.

This vibrant mudroom features a blue and white geometric floral pattern floor tile paired with bright green and blue decor.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Mr Jones Midnight. Design & Photography by Zig & Co.

10. Create a Contemporary Classic with Hexagon Tile

This classic six-sided shape is enjoying a contemporary design resurgence. Surprisingly versatile, hexagon tile comes in a wide variety of sizes, colors and styles. Mix and match two or more same-sized hexagons to create a custom pattern or use a single tile to create a monochromatic look–like this chic Spicy Salty Sweet Home-designed mudroom featuring the Silver Hex tile.

A cozy mudroom featuring silver hex floor tile.
Featuring: Silver Hex. Design and photography by Spicy Salty Sweet Home.

11. Tile The Walls

Don’t forget to protect your walls! This inviting mudroom, designed by Janelle Mattson, features the Riad Sand tile for a stylish, durable and easy-to-clean wall treatment. The color variation in the creamy beige, handmade-look tile adds beautiful visual interest while perfectly complementing the tone of the off-white cabinets.

A beautiful mudroom featuring beige handmade-look square wall tile and cream-colored cabinets.
Featuring: Riad Sand. Design and photography by Janelle Mattson.

12. Embrace English Country Cottage Patterns

Embracing whimsical patterns and cheery colors, English country cottage style has made its way across the pond to enliven American homes. Here, @toledogeller shows how to incorporate the look without overwhelming the space. Featuring the Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal floor tile, the simple black-and-white geometric pattern is beautifully paired with cornflower blue cupboards and walls. Check out our guide to English country cottage design for more styles to sweeten your home.

An English country cottage mudroom featuring a whimsical black-and-white floral patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal. Design and photography by @toledogeller.

With thousands of tiles available at The Tile Shop, you’re sure to find the perfect look for your mudroom makeover. Visit our Instagram and Customer Room Gallery to see our tile in action in real customer spaces. For even more inspiration and information, set up a free design consultation to get advice from our tile experts.

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