1. Add Drama With Rust Details

Rich, rust-colored Kasbah Cross Terracotta tile is interspersed with creamy Kasbah Star Bone tile to create a unique checkerboard pattern on the floor of this opulent hotel-esque bathroom. These hearty tones are echoed in the expressive rust-colored veining of the Arabian Pisa Oro marble look tile inside the shower. We love how the handmade-look Coco wall tiles—in White Matte and Canvas Glossy—contribute a subtle visual texture that doesn’t compete with the bold hues.

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2. Choose Tastefully Earthy Taupe

Warm chocolate brown blends with grey and light brown to create the fabulous, fall-inspired tones of Organic Clay Taupe tile. In this stylish entryway, the taupe tile is installed with white grout, tying it to the creamy white shelving and the warm white Jerica Ceniza brick-look floor tile. The result is a welcoming, contemporary space that feels stylish in any season.

Shop taupe tile for more rich, earth-toned designs. 👉

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3. Add Authentic Appeal With Zellige Tile

This gorgeous bathroom features a Zellige Dirty Blue Gloss tile backsplash. Crafted, painted and glazed by hand using ancient techniques, each piece of this authentic Moroccan tile offers truly unique character. With undulating shades of green, blue and brown, this earthy neutral tile brings lush, artisanal detail to the space.

Shop our wide selection of authentic Moroccan design in our Zellige tile collection.

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4. Celebrate Midcentury Design

Featuring sleek lines and a natural palette, midcentury modern design continues to feel fresh as we move further into a new century. This fashionable backsplash showcases neatly stacked vertical subway tile, highlighting the chic silhouette and rich coloration emblematic of this enduring style.

Our exclusive Fired Earth Stoneware collection features subway tile in four retro-inspired colorways: Indigo Spruce, Powder White, Rainwashed and Linen Brick (shown). With speckled details reminiscent of midcentury pottery, these distinctive tiles add effortless modern style to your space.

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5. Add Visual Texture With Terrazzo-Look Tile

Flecks of brown, grey and black punctuate a crisp white background in the Terrazzo Bianco Macro tile. Named for the Italian terraces traditionally paved with a composite material made of glass and marble pressed into cement, this porcelain tile mimics the look of authentic terrazzo while providing exceptional durability.

Here, the checkerboard Nuovo Riad tile in Creme and Bianco complements the rich, earthy and crisp white tones of the terrazzo-look tile. Pairing the handmade-look wall tile with the smooth, speckled floor tile creates a space alive with visual texture while maintaining a serene, neutral palette.

Shop Terrazzo tile in all three colorways: Bianco Macro, Nero Macro and Nero Micro.

6. Create an Outdoor Oasis With Patio & Pool Tile

Warm-toned terracotta pavers are reimagined in a durable porcelain format with the Antique Terracotta tile (also available in Green, Grey, Lava and Pearl). Designed to withstand the elements, this outdoor tile helps you create a luxurious space that maintains its beauty through the seasons. We love how this earthy reddish-brown patio tile pairs with the muted sea-green of the Lagoon Niebla Koh Pai pool tile.

Find a wealth of weather-resistant styles in all shades when you shop outdoor tile. 👉

7. Embrace Modern Rustic Design

Showcasing contemporary refinement with earthy appeal, modern rustic design brings rough-hewn elegance to your home. In this Alison Victoria–designed space, an irregular rock wall pairs with Bianco Puro honed chevron marble tile, brilliantly blending sleek and stony textures.

To achieve this rugged yet sophisticated look, mix rich neutrals with crisp white stone. Explore a wealth of options in our exclusive white marble collections: Hampton Carrara, Calcata Evora, Arctic White and Bianco Puro.

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8. Make a Bold Statement

The bold, expressive veining of Macchia Vecchia marble look tile fills this Nikki Chu–designed bathroom with a striking sense of movement. Rich ochre, subtle grey and deep brown tones flow across a creamy background, creating a lush, luxurious tableau. Paired with real Calcata Evora marble on the floor, this space is a masterclass in mixing tile.

Find more vivid designs in our wide selection of marble-look tile.

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9. Take Natural Aesthetics to New Places

Wood isn’t the best material for a shower, but with durable, waterproof wood-look porcelain or ceramic tile, you can bring rugged natural appeal to your wet spaces. Here, Rovere Honey tile is accented with a stripe of Trois Bandes patterned tile. The juxtaposition of organic woodgrain detail and ridged geometric design creates striking contrast in this stylish space.

Shop our wide selection of wood-look tile for more durable, organic designs. 👉

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10. Create an Enviously Opulent Space With Green Marble

Opulent, bejeweled tones fill this magnificent bathroom with rich, expressive movement. The Alison Victoria Malibu Edit Matador tile showcases gorgeous green marble in a unique scalloped shape designed to emulate waves crashing onto its namesake beach. While green might not be the first color that comes to mind when you hear “neutral,” we’d argue that this lush space is wonderfully earthy.

If this space fills you with envy, explore our wide selection of green tile.

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11. Add Beautifully Rustic Texture With Brick-Look Tile

Bring rustic chic to your space with richly textured brick-look tile like the French Quarter Toulouse Street tile shown here. Made of durable, weather-resistant porcelain, this robust tile is perfect for indoor and outdoor spaces alike. Warm orange and deep brown tones combine to create vibrant, earthy color, but this tile is also available in cool neutrals: Bienville Street (dark grey), Chartres Street (brilliant white) and St. Peter Street (light grey).

12. Reflect Your Personality

Capture the radiance of the sun with a brilliant glass tile like Kelli Fontana Patina Gilded Mirror tile. Featuring distressed details and stunning gold tones, this luxurious tile reflects your unique aesthetic while adding brightness to your neutral design.

If you love this bold, romantic vibe, explore our exclusive Kelli Fontana designer collection.

13. Fold In Whimsical Details

Charming, cozy and chic, English country cottage design has crossed the pond to bring delight to American homes. Featuring dainty, often whimsical patterns, this fanciful style blends the comfort of your grandma’s living room with the elegance of Jane Austen’s drawing room. In this inviting Timber Trails–designed laundry room, Laura Ashley Wicker Dove Grey tile, with its warm greige tones and geometric floral motif, adds cheer to everyday chores.

If you love this whimsical look, explore our exclusive Laura Ashley designer collection. 👉

MORE TO EXPLORE | Tile for Every Style: English Country Cottage

14. Make a Mediterranean Escape

Inspired by the uniquely shaped tile emblematic of Alhama de Granada, Spain, the Provenzal Alhama Cotto (also available in Grey) transforms this stylish patio, designed by @ShoeMakesNew, into a Mediterranean retreat. The terracotta color brings warmth to this American “villa,” while the porcelain format makes it durable enough to withstand North American climates.

15. Create an Expressive Slab Look

Vividly veined, Erding Pearl Matte tile fills this counter-to-ceiling backsplash with wondrous movement and rustic detail. Made of durable porcelain, the large format tile spans the full height with minimal grout lines, creating a sleek slab look, as if the space were clad in a single piece of marble.

Explore our wide selection of marble look tile for more durably chic designs in a wide range of neutral tones. 👉

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16. Pick a Neutral Pattern

Fashionably floral or boldly geometric, patterned tile adds artistry to your design. Here, Morris & Co. Pure Net Brick tile weaves soft browns into a lace-like pattern, bringing elegance to an earthy palette. Dark and light brown tones pair beautifully with a lavender door and cabinetry, creating a moody, sophisticated take on English country cottage design.

If this lovely motif is your cup of tea, explore our exclusive Morris & Co. designer collection for more historic patterns inspired by the iconic British designer.

17. Add Architectural Detail

The rough-cut edges of Claros Silver Architectural tile jut out from this fireplace surround, giving it splendid tactile as well as visual texture. Featuring grey, beige, bronze and cream tones, this travertine tile is naturally opulent with expressive variation.

Perfect for a fireplace surround or statement wall, architectural tile is available in a wide variety of natural stone options.

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18. Create a Checkmate Design

Level up your checkerboard game by going beyond classic black and white. Here, earthy beige Bucak Light Walnut and Arctic White marble tiles are arranged in a chic diagonal pattern across the floor of this stunning Timber Trails–designed bathroom.

This dynamic design is endlessly versatile. Simply pair any two same-size square tiles (or halved rectangular tiles) to create a winning look. Or take the guesswork out of the process by shopping our curated checkerboard pairings.

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19. Add an Abstract Design

Leaning into geometry, the Nikki Chu Zulu Pumice tile (also available in Graphite [black] and Cement [grey]) features white, hand-drawn-look shapes on a serene, earthy beige background. The abstract arches are multidirectional, allowing for custom designs like the seemingly random arrangement along the far wall of this tub surround.

Discover more globally inspired, fashion-forward designs when you shop our exclusive Nikki Chu designer collection.

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20. Add Depth to Your Design With Black Stone

Subtle bronze tones give Noir limestone subway tile beautiful depth, as seen in this warm mudroom designed by Julie Howard for Timber Trails. The rich coloration is enhanced by natural light and ochre walls, filling the space with warmth. Dark, earthy tones are also practical, helping minimize the appearance of dirt in this high-traffic area.

Shop our wide selection of limestone tile to discover a wealth of natural tones. 👉

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21. Take Your Design Up a Notch With Travertine

Formed in mineral springs, travertine is a type of limestone known for expressive coloration and beautiful natural movement. With silver, beige and brown veining, Claros Silver Hex travertine floor tile adds lush visual texture to this West Bay Homes–designed wet room. Paired with Atlanta White marble look wall tile, the space strikes the perfect balance between natural beauty and practical durability.

Explore our extensive collection of travertine tile for more naturally elegant looks.

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22. Bathe in Beige

Bathing this space in the lush, undulating tones of the Coco Canvas Glossy tile, @jessicasmithhomedesign creates a serene shower that exudes luxury. Installed in a vertical straight stack, the subway tile walls echo the vertical boards on the wainscoting while adding a sense of height to the space. A marble checkerboard tile floor completes the look, bringing in rich, soothing neutral details.

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1. Match White on White

Brilliant and bright, white won’t overwhelm the senses like more saturated hues. It’s perfectly acceptable to pair a white tile with a white vanity, but to prevent your space from feeling too stark, consider adding tonal variations elsewhere.

Here, the Coco White Glossy wall tile is paired with a white vanity, but the straight-stack subway installation features soft beige grout that echoes the pinkish beige countertop and sink basin. The subtle shift between the tile and grout tones softens the look of the all-white design while black accents add contrast.

Shop our selection of white tile for more tonally cohesive ideas.

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2. Choose a Sandy Hue

Soft and soothing, beige tile maintains your bathroom’s neutral palette while adding neuanced tonal depth. Here, the Wave Old Cream tile enhances the serene color scheme with its gentle movement and softly rounded edges. If you love this curvy design, shop the Wave in this colorway and three others: Blue Reef, Grey Owl and White.

Find your perfect sandy shade in our wide assortment of beige tile.

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3. Create a Coastal Chic Space

Whether you’re East Coast, West Coast, or no-coast, you can transform your house into a beachhouse with the breezy beauty of modern coastal chic design. More than shells and wicker, this ocean-inspired style celebrates relaxed refinement.

This airy bathroom features the Jeffrey Alan Marks Sand Dollar Ocean tile. Its radiating pattern in cool blue offers a subtle coastal nod, while the white vanity and wainscoting balance the design, creating a space that feels crisp and open, yet rich in visual texture.

Explore more effortlessly cool, coastal-inspired designs in our exclusive Jeffrey Alan Marks designer collaboration.

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4. Pair With an Ornate Pattern

Fanciful and feminine, the Cheverney Blanc tile is paired with a standard white sink vanity to add an air of grandeur to this transitional bathroom. The soft, sophisticated pattern, with its shapely curves and soft neutral palette, is further enhanced by the gold fixtures and sconces.

Find a design to suit your style—whether contemporary, traditional or a blend of the two–in our wide assortment of patterned tile.

5. Add Drama With Black Details

Black and white is a natural pairing that offers dramatic yet harmonious contrast. This stately space, designed by @fivestarfinishllc, pairs a contemporary white sink vanity with Signature Bianco Gloss subway tile and Octagon Matte White with Black mosaic floor tile. The wall design is highlighted with black grout and Signature Black Gloss pencil trim.

Find more contrasting designs in our wide assortment of black-and-white tile.

6. Choose Lush White Marble

Crisp or creamy, white marble brings beautiful, understated elegance to any space. Pair a white vanity with white marble for an effortlessly fashionable look that works with a range of traditional and contemporary styles, like this Annie Selke–designed bathroom, which exudes Hollywood glamour. If you love this exquisite space, explore our exclusive Arctic White collection for warm, white marble in coordinating field, mosaic and trim pieces.

Explore more white marble collections: Hampton Carrara, Calacata Evora, Volakas and Bianco Puro.

7. Add Durable Natural Detail With Luxury Vinyl

If you love the look of wood or stone but not the maintenance, exceptionally durable luxury vinyl flooring offers an affordable, easy-to-install alternative. Made from 100% waterproof material, luxury vinyl—like the Cyrus Plus Akadia shown here—lets you achieve a natural wood look in a moisture-prone bathroom. We love how the blond wood detail complements the white vanity in this contemporary space. Note: Luxury vinyl is not recommended for wet rooms or showers.

Shop luxury vinyl flooring in a range of realistic stone, cement and wood looks.

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8. Bring a Pop of Blue

Like a statement belt, a pop of color in an otherwise white room makes your design feel elevated and intentional while adding visual interest. Here, @kalensplace pairs a double white sink vanity with the Laura Ashley Wicker Sea Spray Matte tile. Featuring a light blue background with a whimsical geometric floral motif, this tile adds color without overwhelming the space. On the floor, it helps ground the room; however, it would also look stylish on a wall or backsplash.

Shop your favorite colored tile to add a pop of your favorite hue.

9. Make It Artistic With an Abstract Pattern

Patterned tile comes in a wide range of styles—from dainty florals to dynamic geometric designs. If your aesthetic leans more toward cool eclectic than ornate elegance, consider an abstract pattern.

This chic bathroom features the Nikki Chu Zulu Cement tile—also available in Pumice (beige) and Graphite (black). Globally inspired and effortlessly suave, this tile infuses the space with a high-fashion look that pairs perfectly with the simple white vanity.

Explore our exclusive Nikki Chu designer collaboration for more abstract motifs in fashion-forward neutral color palettes.

10. Marvel With a Marble Mosaic

Mosaic tile’s small format draws the eye along and across the wall or floor, creating a sense of expansiveness, while the natural veining in marble introduces delicate movement. Combine the two for a space that feels both invigorating and serene. Pair a marble mosaic—like the Alison Victoria Malibu Edit Pescador shown here—with a stately white vanity to create an opulent tableau rich in visual interest.

Love this exquisitely elegant look? Shop our wide selection of mosaic tile.

11. Embrace English Country Cottage Design

If cozy elegance is your design sweet spot, English country cottage style might be your cup of tea. Combining the comfort of your grandma’s living room with the sophistication of Jane Austen’s drawing room, this style is equal parts ornate, quaint and whimsical.

Here, a feminine sink vanity is paired with the Laura Ashley Mr Jones Charcoal tile. The charming geometric floral pattern, inspired by the iconic British brand’s textile designs, adds an air of playful refinement to the space.

Shop our exclusive Laura Ashley designer collaboration for more fanciful motifs.

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12. Pair With Warm Stone-Look Flooring

Featuring realistic beige veining on a warm grey background, the Pulpis Taupe Hex tile adds beautiful visual texture while tonally complementing the crisp white vanity in this gorgeous transitional bathroom, designed by @franklin.and.main. We love how the stone countertop contributes its own unique detail to this unassumingly lush space.

13. Create Dramatic Movement With Marble-Look Tile

If you love the rich veining of marble but not the upkeep, consider a ceramic or porcelain alternative. Marble-look tile comes in a range of styles—from dramatic to delicate veining, or somewhere in between—like the elegant Lombardia White tile featured in this chic, contemporary bathroom designed by @jaimienelsondesign.

For more durable and easy-to-maintain alternatives to natural stone, check out marble-look tile.

14. Add Rustic Details

This rustic-modern space, designed by @kendalldesignbuild, exemplifies the rugged refinement that makes this design style so popular. The Mask Silver tile (also available in Graphite) features realistic cement details in a durable porcelain format. The magnificent visual texture is complemented by the log cabin wall, while the sleek vanity adds a contemporary element, giving the space a stylish, modern feel.

15. Pick a Penny Tile Backsplash

Small but mighty, penny tile brings shape to your space, adding visual texture and interest—even when pairing a white vanity with a white backsplash. Notice how the Penny Round Gloss White creates a scalloped edge and subtle texture. We love how the cohesive white pairs with the blue accent walls and gold fixtures, but to accentuate your design further, you could install the penny tile with contrasting grout.

16. Add Dramatic Contrast

If you love the drama of a high-contrast design, consider pairing your white vanity with black floor or wall tile. This stylish space features the Noir Chevron tile. The black limestone showcases natural stone details, including delicate white veining, creating a visual throughline from the black-veined white stone countertop to the white vanity and mosaic floor tile.

Love this high-contrast look? Shop our wide selection of black tile.

17. Create a Playful Design

Designed for her young boys, @handmakeshome created a custom wall and floor layout that is both playful and classy. Glass subway tile in White, Storm and Light Blu is arranged in a straight stack with alternating checks and stripes. The hopscotch effect is cheerfully invigorating while maintaining neat lines. On the floor, Penny Round Gloss White tile is installed with a custom border of Penny Round Cloudy tile—its dark and light blue tones echo the coloration of the wall tile.

While a blue vanity would fit with this color scheme, the white vanity helps ground the space with sophistication, creating a room that not only serves young kids but will grow with them.

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18. Show Your Stripes

Neat and chic, stripes deliver style while creating the illusion of height or width by drawing the eye along the wall or floor, making your space feel larger. This Timber Trails–designed bathroom features the Hex Matte tile in Black and White, arranged in long stripes across the floor. The monochromatic design echoes the white vanity and black countertop, though you could achieve a similar look in your preferred color scheme using virtually any two same-size hexagon tiles—or, for straight lines, two same-size subway tiles.

19. Cast a Hex

A classic look experiencing a resurgence in contemporary design, hexagon tile ranges in size from small 1″ x 1″ to large 13″ x 14″ formats. A dynamic shape, it combines diagonal and horizontal or vertical lines to create a wonderful sense of movement in your space. This stylish bathroom, designed by @peachandpineinteriors, features the Hampton Carrara Polished Hex marble tile. The marble’s natural grey and beige veining contributes to the elegant flow of the room, tonally complementing the white vanity while adding subtly rich visual texture.

Find a wealth of colors, patterns and styles in our wide selection of hexagon tile. You can even mix same-size shapes to create a custom design!

20. Create a Sense of Movement With a Herringbone Pattern

This stunning space, designed by Timber Trails, pairs lavish, grey-veined Siberian Pearl tile with a warm, greyish-white vanity. The oversized 8″ x 20″ tile is installed in a herringbone pattern, introducing a soothing sense of movement that is further enhanced by the natural shade variation in the marble.

Achieve your own dynamic zigzag design using our wide selection of rectangular tile.

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21. Play With an Unexpected Checkerboard Pattern

Checkerboard is a timeless pattern that adds playful sophistication to any space. While a black-and-white square pattern is always on trend, if you want to put a fresh spin on tradition, consider mixing colors in unconventional shapes, like hexagons, subway tile, or large-format rectangles. Here, @pineislanddesign deconstructs the traditional board with the Cassettone Black mosaic tile. Featuring black squares with white borders, this design retains all the charm of a classic checkerboard while offering a unique twist.

Discover curated checkerboard pairings to achieve your own design checkmate.

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22. Create a Sensually Serene Space With Limestone Tile

Soothing linear veins run through the Legno limestone floor tile featured in this tasteful West Bay Homes–designed bathroom. The vanity’s decorative embellishments—the beige stone countertop and pink panels—add to the lush neutral color scheme, while the tile’s natural shade variation completes the look with tranquil visual complexity.

For a range of natural shades in this stately stone, check out limestone tile.

23. Choose an Elegant Basketweave

This charming bathroom features the Meram Blanc Carrara Niles with Grey mosaic floor tile. Tonally, the tile blends with the creamy white vanity and walls, but the basketweave pattern—and the natural stone veining—adds subtle visual texture, introducing graceful complexity to this refined design. While the tile pattern is traditional, the space incorporates contemporary details—the silver fixtures with minimalist handles and sleek silver knobs—for a beautiful transitional look.

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24. Elevate Your Design With Marble Subway Tile

Sleek and chic, subway tile is always on trend. Available in a wide range of materials and formats, this classic style has remained popular for over a hundred years—yet still feels contemporary. White subway tile perfectly complements a white vanity, but to elevate this timeless look, consider a marble subway tile, like the Meram Blanc Carrara Tumbled shown here.

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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. 👉

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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. 👉

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.

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 (this tile is no longer available; achieve a similar look with Diamond City Black 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.

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.

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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. 👉

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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1. How to Decide Between Complementary Vs. Contrasting

Whether you choose a complementary or contrasting grout depends on your desired design outcome. Complementary grout creates a sense of cohesion, while a contrasting color adds drama and emphasis. Consider these two spaces, both featuring Lanse Matte Black Picket tile. In the left bathroom, complementary grout softens the diagonal lines of the tile installation, resulting in a chic, contemporary look. On the right, a traditional horizontal stack paired with contrasting grout highlights the unique picket shape, with the distinct lines enhancing the space’s eclectic aesthetic.

Featuring: Lanse Matte Black Picket.

2. Consider Your Trim

When selecting grout for her children’s bathrooms, designer Julie Howard chose colors to complement the trim pieces rather than the main tile. The bathroom on the left matches Superior Charcoal grout with the Black Marquina Somerset trim (this tile is no longer available; achieve a similar look with Signature Black matte square pencil trim). On the right, Superior Whisper Grey coordinates with the Hampton Carrara trim. Both rooms feature the same white subway tile, illustrating how grout can drastically transform the look of a space.

Explore our Tour of Julie Howard’s “Storybook” Estate for more inspired spaces and design tips from Timber Trails’ lead designer.

Featuring: (Left) Black Marquina Somerset (tile no longer available; achieve a similar look with Signature Black matte square pencil), Penny Round Matte White, Penny Round Matte Black, Black Marquina Skirting (tile no longer available; achieve a similar look with Signature Black matte skirting) and Signature Bianco Gloss. (Right) Hampton Carrara Capital (tile no longer available; achieve a similar look with Hampton Carrara Barnes), Hampton Carrara Subway and Signature Binaco Gloss.

Design by Julie Howard for Timber Trails. Photography Jonn and Maura Stoffer.

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3. Determine if you want Wide or Narrow joints

Grout joints usually range in size from 1/16 in. to 1/8 in. While the size of your grout joint may depend on your tile–rectified edges allow for smaller joints–it’s also an aesthetic choice. Smaller grout joints used with large format tile will result in a seamless look, making your space appear more expansive and cohesive. This installation method can even mimic the look of a single stone slab, as is demonstrated in the kitchen on the left.

If you’re installing handmade or handmade-look tile, wider grout joints will help accommodate and minimize the variation in the tile edges. In contrast, smaller joints tend to highlight these irregularities. The kitchen backsplash on the right features wide grout joints to soften the hand-cut edges of the handmade Zellige White Gloss tile.

Pro Tip: For smaller grout joints, honed natural stone and glass tile, use unsanded grout. Use sanded grout for larger grout joints and heavy tile.

Featuring: (Left) Calacata Evora. Design by Angelia Guthrie. Featuring. (Right) Zellige White. Design by Fox Homes.

4. Use Grout to Create Unity in Your Design

When choosing grout, it’s important to consider all the elements in the space–not just the accompanying tile. Here, the thick white grout joints accentuate the grid layout of the Look Avio tile featured on the shower wall. The alternating horizontal and vertical lines create a visual throughline that connects the shower wall to the white geometric pattern on the Ragno Taupe floor tile.

5. Consider Varying Your Joint Widths

Varying your grout joint sizes adds an extra layer of interest to your tile design. The Cool Blue tile featured in this shower is actually a 12 x 24 in. large format tile designed to mimic the appearance of smaller, handmade-look square tiles. The vertical grout line aligns with the pre-scored grout joints within the larger tile, while the thicker horizontal grout lines enhance the visual appeal and contribute to the contemporary aesthetic.

6. Match Your Grout to Your Cabinets

When developing your tile design, it’s important to consider all of the elements in your space. Kitchen cabinets or bathroom vanities can influence your grout choice just as much as the tile. In this high-contrast kitchen designed by Timber Trails, the grout is matched to the white cabinetry. The white-on-black grout and tile combination adds dimension and drama while drawing attention to the cabinets.

7. Consider Cleaning and Maintenance

No matter where it’s installed, your grout is likely to accumulate dirt, dust or soap residue over time. As you might expect, dark-colored grout does a better job of hiding dirt than lighter shades. For floors–especially in high-traffic entryways or mudrooms–a dark grout can reduce the frequency of cleanings. Sealing your grout will also help keep it clean and looking fresh longer. Learn the best methods for maintenance in our How to Clean Grout guide.

When you consider your desired aesthetic and preferred level of maintenance, you can choose a grout that both enhances your space and suits your lifestyle. Discover the many hues of grout available, and if you’re planning to DIY, check out our guide on How to Grout Like a Pro. Have more questions? We’re here to help! Visit your local Tile Shop showroom, or schedule a free design consultation to get started on your project.

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1. Change Your Tile’s Direction to Create Distinction

This space, designed by Principle Design & Remodeling, features the Bulevard Snow subway tile installed in a herringbone pattern behind the stove and a brick-lay pattern under the cabinets. Placing the herringbone design in the center creates a sense of movement and helps provide visual separation between meal prep and cooking, making it feel like you have more room for both.

Discover a wealth of options to achieve this style with our wide selection of subway tile.

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2. Add an Abstract Pattern

Fashion-forward and globally inspired, the Nikki Chu Tangier Graphite tile features an abstract geometric black-on-white pattern of concentric squares. Drawing from her original wallpaper designs, celebrity designer Nikki Chu created this porcelain tile to bring her distinctive motif to spaces that require a durable, easy-to-clean surface—like a hardworking kitchen backsplash.

If you love this distinctly chic style, explore our exclusive Nikki Chu designer collection.

3. Add Lush Beauty With a Lovely Leaf Shape

Intricately beautiful, mosaic tile offers shapely designs to enliven your space. Just as the seamless look of large format tile makes tight spaces feel more expansive, the fine detail of mosaic tile can make a space appear larger by creating visual interest that expands the sense of scale.

This charming backsplash features the Bardot Grey marble mosaic. The interlocking leaf shapes create a gentle sense of movement that is enhanced by the stone’s natural grey veining and subtly contrasting white grout lines. The result is a graceful space defined by organic curves and soft tones.

Create a gorgeously detailed tableau with our wide selection of mosaic tile.

4. Choose Blue Hues

From dazzling sapphire to deep navy, blue across the spectrum creates spaces that connect with the natural brilliance of the sky and sea. Equally calming and stimulating, this versatile color complements virtually any style. This stylish kitchen, designed by Timber Trails, features the grey-toned Signature Slate Blue Gloss tile. The cool, slightly muted blue introduces elegant serenity to the transitional space, contrasting wonderfully with the white cabinets.

If this versatile color is the hue for you, check out our expansive collection of blue tile.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Brilliant Blue Kitchen Tile Ideas

5. Make it Serenely Green

Gorgeous and serene, this cheery kitchen features a Glass Tea Green tile backsplash. The light green subway tile perfectly complements the blonde wood range hood, while white grout lines create a visual throughline to the cabinets and shelving.

Like blue, green comes in a range of rich shades—from mint to forest and emerald—and creates a connection to the natural world. Discover every enviable hue in our wide selection of green tile.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Brilliant Blue and Green Kitchen Tile Ideas

6. Decorate Your Space with an Ornate Pattern

Small spaces can showcase major style. An ornately patterned tile makes your space feel decorative and highly designed. This lovely stove backsplash features the Morris & Co. St. James Wandle River tile (also available in Farringdon Grey and blue-grey Pure Cloud). Set against a beautiful blue background, the intricate white floral pattern is lavish and alive with embellished movement.

If you love this historically detailed design, explore our exclusive Morris & Co. designer collection.

7. Add Natural Texture With Wood-Look Tile

Ruggedly refined, incorporating wood adds texture and sophistication with organic appeal. While real wood is rarely the best choice for a mess-prone kitchen backsplash, wood-look porcelain or ceramic tile offers a durable, easy-to-clean alternative that achieves an authentically rustic aesthetic.

Here, the Bari Aural Grey tile features alternating wood-look planks and recessed matte ribs, creating a fashionable fluted effect that adds both tactile and visual texture to the stove backsplash. While these long, skinny lines create a sense of width when installed horizontally, they can also be installed vertically to draw the eye upward and add height to a small kitchen.

Add natural appeal to your space with our wide selection of wood-look tile.

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8. Bring in Botanicals

Colors, shapes and designs inspired by the natural world can boost your mood and make even a small space feel as though it’s bursting with life. Biophilic design brings the outdoors in through botanical patterns, organic color palettes and natural materials.

This charming sink backsplash features the Morris & Co. Hawkdale Willow Olive tile (also available in China Blue). The leaf motifs—inspired by iconic designer William Morris’s historic wallpaper patterns
—seem to sway across the wall, creating a restful yet lively tableau. The coordinating Morris & Co. Hawkdale Pure Chalk tile, interspersed between the patterned subway tile, provides a necessary neutral balance to the foliage.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Tile for Every Style: Biophilic Design

9. Give Your Space a Sense of Movement

Hampton Carrara marble subway tile installed in a herringbone pattern creates a fluid sense of movement that draws the eye up and across this small backsplash, designed by Two Chicks and a Hammer. While the zigzag layout alone infuses the space with a dynamic flow, the grey and beige veining in the stone enhances that energy, as subtle shifts in tone invigorate the design with natural distinction. The result is a small space that stimulates the eye and is rich in organic detail.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Super-Chic Herringbone Tile Pattern Ideas

10. Play With a Checkerboard Pattern

Checkerboard is a classic pattern that’s always a style win. Play with this hopscotch design by bringing in unique shapes and fresh colors. This charming sink backsplash features squares of Laura Park Bespoke tile in Aegean Blue and White rotated to create a diamond checkerboard. The diagonal lines draw the eye up and across the wall for an invigorating design that makes the small space appear more expansive.

Find more winning plays on this classic pattern when you explore our curated checkerboard tile collection.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Unique and Unexpected Checkerboard Tile Ideas

11. Make Your Space ✨Shine✨ With Glass Tile

Naturally reflective, glass is an ideal material for brightening a room, making it a perfect choice for adding light to a compact backsplash. While all glass tile offers some shine, the Kelli Fontana Patina Siren Mirror tile (also available in Eclipse and Gilded) is specifically designed to reflect and amplify light.

In this space, it is installed on the upper backsplash and behind open shelving, which helps showcase decorative dinnerware. To further illuminate your prep area, consider installing it closer to the countertop to bounce light directly onto your workspace.

Love this classically romantic look? Explore our exclusive Kelli Fontana designer collection.

11. Add Charm With English Cottage Patterns

Backsplash designs for small kitchens don’t have to be unassuming. The Laura Ashley Wexbord Fresh Green tile brings the quaint, romantic sensibility of English country cottage style to this cozy backsplash. Combining the elegance of a Jane Austen drawing room with the nostalgic comfort of your grandma’s living room, this delightful style is equal parts fanciful and fancy.

Add iconic British whimsy to your space with our exclusive Laura Ashley designer collection.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Tile for Every Style: English Country Cottage

13. Stretch Your Budget: Tile Your Backsplash For Under $200

Even if your budget is as small as your space, you can afford a stylish refresh with our expansive selection of tiles under $7. This backsplash, designed by Timber Trails, features Regent Bianco ceramic subway tile. At just $5.49/sq. ft., you can tile a 20- to 30-sq.-ft. backsplash for under $200.

DIY Like a Pro!

Learn How to Install a Kithcen Tile Backsplash with this step-by-step guide.

14. Add an Antique Look

Your kitchen doesn’t need to hail from a bygone era to embrace the sophisticated elaborance of Victorian designs. Featuring raised patterns reminiscent of early 1900s tin tiles, the Victoria Blanc tile creates visual and tactile texture through its delicate motifs and authentic-looking patina.

Discover a wealth of styles to make your walls “pop” in our collection of 3D tile.

15. Embrace Simplicity with Japandi Style

The exquisite minimalism of Japandi design creates a feeling of intentionality in a small space. In this backsplash, designed by Yellow Brick Home, the slender, linear tiles of the Home Kit-Kat Milk mosaic (also available in Aqua, Forest and Grey) provide a sense of harmonious symmetry. Featuring subtle handmade-look details, the undulating shades create a rhythmic, organic movement across the space.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Tile for Every Style: Japandi

16. Add Extra Space to Your Grout Lines

An essential element of your tile installation, grout is also a powerful design feature. While narrow grout joints make large format tile feel seamless, wide joints emphasize the layout of a smaller format tile. Here, the wide grout lines between the Zellige White Gloss tiles beautifully highlight the handmade tile’s inherent irregularities. Perfectly imperfect, Zellige tile is cut and crafted by hand, resulting in purposefully uneven edges. The wide joints create slightly askew lines in a subtle, neutral beige that runs throughout the layout.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Tips to Nail Your Grout Color & Design

17. Add Interest by Mixing Subway Designs

One sure way to make a small space outstanding is by incorporating unique, eye-catching details. Here, the Signature Gris Matte tile is featured in subway, bevel and frame styles. The raised and recessed edges of the bevel and frame tiles add both visual and tactile texture, creating a customizable look that enlivens the compact space.

Explore our newly expanded Signature collection for more endlessly versatile subway and trim tiles in a variety of contemporary hues, with matte and glossy finishes.

18. Create a Coastal Chic Escape

Any home can feel like a beach retreat with the elevated, breezy aesthetic of coastal chic design. So much more than shells and nautical decor, modern coastal style embraces the organic tones and weathered textures of the shoreline. Take, for instance, this stunning kitchen featuring the Jeffrey Alan Marks Natural Zen Birchwood Ash tile (also available in Sea Blue and White). The tile’s gently raised texture mimics the look and feel of driftwood, while the muted palette evokes the calm of a hazy summer day.

If you love this serene, seaside style, explore our exclusive Jeffrey Alan Marks designer collection.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Tile for Every Style: Coastal Chic

19. Create a Hex-Cellent Design

What has six sides and countless design possibilities? Timelessly fashionable hexagon tile! Available in a wide variety of sizes, colors and materials, this versatile shape can be elegant, playful or organically detailed. Here, Bianco Puro marble hex tile infuses this contemporary kitchen, designed by Jkath Design Build, with subtle detail through fine grey veining and light grey grout lines.

Discover the endless potential of this many-sided shape when you shop hexagon tile.

20. Steep Your Space in Soothing Beige

Soft and serene, the Tribeca Oatmeal subway tile fills this space with warm, undulating beige tones. The rich shade variation in this perfectly imperfect, handmade-look tile creates a complex tableau across the small backsplash, even within a simple neutral color scheme. The glossy finish reflects sunlight to brighten the space and draw out the white tones, which complement the upper cabinets; meanwhile, the brownish shades harmonize with the lower wooden cabinetry.

If this warm neutral is the hue for you, explore our wide selection of beige tile.

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21. Make a Modern Farmhouse Moment

This elevated modern farmhouse kitchen, designed by Timber Trails, features the Sampson Mosaic tile. The marble mosaic’s beautiful basketweave pattern suits a variety of styles, but when paired with the open shelving and wooden accessories, it perfectly embodies the cozy, chic vibes of the refined-rustic aesthetic. While we love how it complements white cabinets and gold fixtures, it would look just as striking beneath wood cabinetry.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Tile for Every Style: Modern Farmhouse

22. Give Your Space a Diamond Treatment

Pointedly exquisite, diamond-shaped tile brings sleek movement and dazzling design to a small space. This elegant Two Chicks and a Hammer-designed kitchen features the Modena marble mosaic tile along the stove backsplash. Installed horizontally, the pattern helps elongate the area, while natural white, beige and grey tones echo the room’s palette—namely the stainless appliances, cabinetry and gold hardware—creating a cohesive, yet visually complex, tableau.

If you want to make this stunning shape your best friend, shop our wide selection of diamond tile.

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21. Create a Sense of Depth With Black Tile

Reflecting the light, the glossy surface of the Signature Black Gloss Frame tile creates a sense of depth in this stylish but snug stove backsplash, designed by Albie Knows. Sleek and effortlessly chic, black is an excellent choice for any space. On a small backsplash, the dark tile adds drama and distinction without needing much embellishment. Notice how the simple tile makes this space feel stylized, even with the plethora of objects displayed on the counters and open shelves.

Add drama to your design with our wide selection of black tile.

24. Go Grey

Classically cool, grey is an endlessly versatile color that complements a wide range of designs. Zellige, handmade-look, marble-look, and natural stone tiles—like the Bianco Colorato marble tile shown here—are available in this moody hue, making it easy to find a style to suit your space. We love how the subway tile’s expressive dark and light grey tones infuse this transitional kitchen with a soothing sense of movement.

Discover a style to make your backsplash a standout when you shop our many shades of grey tile.

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25. Create a Marble Slab Look

If your budget allows, a small space is the perfect opportunity to splurge on real stone. The limited square footage means you can choose a higher-end tile without breaking the bank—and it can make even a compact kitchen feel luxurious. Large format marble tile (any tile with one side larger than 23″) requires fewer grout lines, which can make your backsplash look as if it is formed from a single stone slab.

This contemporary kitchen, designed by Angelia Guthrie, features Calacata Evora honed marble tile. The lush grey and beige veining adds a fashionable, contemporary feel, while the open shelving lets the tile take center stage.

Create this look with large format marble tile or durable and stylish marble look tile.

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26. Make a Point With Picket Tile

Reminiscent of a classic picket fence, this elongated hexagon-shaped tile is on point! With its mix of straight and diagonal lines, picket tile creates a sense of movement and natural flow in your space. Here, Picket Florencia Super Bianco is installed using white grout for a subtle design, but you could enhance the shape’s appearance by using contrasting grout.

Updating your space is easier than you think! 

Shop our wide assortment of kitchen backsplash tiles to find your perfect style, and check out our 30 Inspiring Kitchen Tile Ideas for even more inspiration. Need more assistance? Visit your local Tile Shop showroom, where you’ll find the tile, tools and expert advice you need to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size backsplash tile is best for a small kitchen?

Virtually any size tile will work well for a small kitchen backsplash. If you want a cohesive look that makes your space appear more expansive, use a large-format tile, while a small mosaic tile adds movement and interest.

What is the best color backsplash for a timeless kitchen?

A crisp white backsplash will adapt as your style evolves. White subway tile is a classic look that can be easily updated with colored accents or by painting your cabinets and shelves.

Should the backsplash be lighter or darker than the countertop?

Your backsplash color depends on your personal style. If you tend toward the bold, contrasting your tile and cabinet colors adds a sense of drama. A backsplash that picks up some of the tones of your cabinets–-like a gold-flecked backsplash with gold fixtures on your cabinets -–will look cohesive while adding interest. Contrasting trim or grout will add definition to matching backsplash, countertops and cabinets.

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1. Create a Unique Subway Layout

A custom subway tile layout takes center stage in this boho chic kitchen, designed by I SPY DIY. The Aura Bronze tile is installed in an alternating vertical and horizontal stack, adding a sense of movement and individuality to the space. Discover how to incorporate this worldly and eclectic style in your space with our guide to boho chic design.

2. Add Brightness With a Glossy Beige

A glossy finish reflects light, creating a brighter space for kitchen prep. The warm beige tones of the handmade-look Tribeca Oatmeal tile provide a soft, neutral base for the kitchen, making the backsplash appear almost white when the light hits it. Shop our wide range of beige tiles to recreate this serene look.

3. Reflect Your Personality With a Glass Tile

Glass tile features a naturally reflective surface, so even a dark color will add brightness to your prep area. This stunning kitchen, designed by @eleven11tileanddesign, features the Glass Burlap Amalfi tile. The warm brown tile and white grout lines create an inverse effect of the golden-veined white marble countertops, resulting in a rich and cohesive design.

4. Make Waves With a Unique Shape

Unique shapes offer a wealth of design possibilities that go beyond typical straight edges. Here, the Wave Old Cream tile creates a pillowy effect on this backsplash, adding playful movement and a softer edge. Shop our wide assortment of uniquely shaped tile for more interesting profiles.

5. Choose a Charming Pattern

Warm neutrals are paired with an elegant pattern in the Bolshoi Taupe tile. The white, star-shaped design elevates the space, providing a focal point that complements a wide range of cabinet colors. Discover more delicate and eclectic designs when you shop patterned tile.

6. Add Texture With an Architectural Tile

Characterized by uneven surfaces, rough-edged architectural tile adds both visual and tactile texture to your space. Available in a wide range of materials, from wood to natural stone–like the Copper Rust Random Rectified Slate tile shown here–these authentic details bring a rustic feel to the room.

7. Add Elegance With a Diamond Shape

The charming silhouette of the Legno Wheaton tile draws the eye up this kitchen wall. The white chevron pieces outlining the brown diamond-shaped tiles add a sense of movement. Shop our vast selection of diamond-shaped tile for an on-point design for your space.

8. Create Old-World Vibes With an Encaustic Tile

Encaustic tiles are decorative cement tiles with a history in classical design. The pattern is inlaid into the tile, so it will remain even as the tiles age. This kitchen, designed by Georgia Pepperberry, showcases the Lira Negro Encaustic tile. The brown, black and white tile perfectly complements the white cabinets and wood-and-black range hood.

9. Choose Travertine for a Natural Look

A type limestone formed in mineral springs, travertine tile boasts rich color variation, with shades from black to silver. The Volcano Brushed Amalfi tile shown here, with its mix of chocolatey browns, beiges and greys, demonstrates the colorful range of this natural stone. Shop our wide selection of travertine tile to find the shade that fits your style.

10. Embrace Authenticity With Zellige Tile

Crafted, painted and glazed by hand, each Zellige tile is authentically unique. The Zellige Alabaster Gloss tile features varied tones that range from beige to pink to grey, creating a perfectly imperfect backsplash. If you love this handcrafted look, shop our full line of Zellige tile.

Updating your space is easier than you think! Shop our wide assortment of kitchen backsplash tiles 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. Brilliant Black and White

The quintessential checkerboard pairing, black and white is a high-contrast design that will create an air of classic drama. This bathroom vanity, designed by Timber Trails, features Hampton Carrara and Black Marquina marble for an elevated and elegant space.

2. Handcrafted Harmony

Authentic Zellige tile is used in this charming checkerboard fireplace, designed by @DaryaKaras. The squares of the Alabaster Gloss and White Gloss tiles feature slight variations in color, size and finish, creating a truly unique design.

3. Beautiful Blue and White

This room, designed by I SPY DIY, has us singing the praises of blue. The shower wall features the Marrakesh Blue and Off White tiles for a gorgeous and unexpected checkerboard moment. We love how the texture variations in the handmade-look tile create soft movement along this space.

4. Sophisticated Stone

Alternating white marble and beige travertine tiles give this stylish checkerboard an air of sophistication. The border of Bucak Light Walnut mosaic tile works to create definition and a refined edge.

5. Charming Cross and Star

Evoking traditional Moroccan design, star- and cross-shaped tiles creates extra interest when colors are mixed. Here the Kasbah Cross Terracotta is paired with the Kasbah Star Bone tile for a striking orange and white design. Get a similar look in black and white with the handmade Zellige Charcoal Chabone Cross and Zellige White Chabone Star tiles.

6. Stunning Silver and Black

Our Silver Mist and Noir limestone tiles make a powerful pair in this beautiful mudroom floor. The key to this design is the alignment of the veining on the stone tile, the Silver Mist tiles are intentionally installed so that the veining is all flowing the same direction at the diagonal. Discover more about Timber Trail’s home design on this home tour.

7. Antique Appeal

Patterns in different colors offer another great checkerboard design. This gorgeous floor uses Inlay Proper by Kelli Fontana in Florence Lace and Eden Ode. The beige and white tones of these tiles shifts as the sun passes through the room for a stunningly romantic space. Shop our exclusive Kelli Fontana collection for more bold and whimsical styles.

8. Plaid Power

Switch up your checkerboard by including a third color. This monochromatic laundry room, designed by The Divine Living Space, features black, grey and white encaustic tiles for a gingham-inspired twist on classic black and white.

9. Stunning Beige

Legno limestone and Volakas honed marble are paired in this elegant entryway designed by Timber Trails. We love how creams, beiges and whites all mix together for a serene neutral space.

Shop our wide assortment of square tile to create your own checkerboard pattern. Ready to tackle your reno? It’s easier than ever to make your design dreams a reality with our free design services. Or, explore even more tile layouts in real spaces on our Customer Room Gallery and Instagram!

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1. Invigorate Your Senses With Beige Wood-Look Tile

Surrounding yourself with organic elements, like the wood-look and fluted texture of the Nidus Decor Mix tile, can offer the same mood boost you experience from being in nature. For more ideas on how to infuse your space with the pleasure of the outdoors, check out our guide to “biophilic design.”

2. Embrace Perfectly Imperfect Zellige Tile

Every tile in our Zellige collection is crafted, painted, and glazed by hand, ensuring one-of-a-kind character. This process results in subtle differences in tone, as evident in this gorgeous bathroom featuring the Zellige Alabaster Gloss tile. These tiles range in color from white to pink to beige, creating a unique space full of soft movement.

3. Create a Warm Space with Limestone

If you love natural stone and warm neutrals, you’re in luck! Marble, travertine and limestone are available in beautiful shades of beige. The Legno limestone tile used in this gorgeous bathroom features light, creamy tones with lots of soft veining for movement. This room maintains a simple color palette of beige, pink and white, creating a lush and serene space.

4. Use “Griege” For a Mix of Warm & Cool Tones

Grey-toned beige, or greige, combines both warm and cool neutrals for a space that is at once energizing and relaxing. Here the warm and cool tones are dramatically expressed in the Invisible Grey marble-look tile shower wall, but the griege Nord Ris Hex floor tile grounds this space in a solid neutral.

5. Layer Marble for a Rich, Luxurious Look

Elevate your tile design by layering stone shapes and trim. This luxurious shower features several tiles form our Queen Beige marble collection. The layering of the Barnes tile with the Dark Steel Somerset provides a stylish frame to the band of the Arabesque tile. The natural variation in color, in combination with the multiple shapes and sizes used throughout this design, create a rich and expressive space.

6. Modern Beige Bathroom Ideas

The bold, globally inspired pattern of the Nikki Chu Zulu Pumice tile brings a funky modern flair to this lovely beige space. This tile can be installed in a variety of ways for a truly unique design. We love how the lines of the arches are complemented by the strands of the rope chandelier.

7. Add an Air of Refined “Quiet Luxury”

This exquisite bathroom by Nikki Chu demonstrates how to achieve one of the most popular new design styles–quiet luxury. The light beige and brown veining in the marble-look backsplash and floor tile create a softness to this space, which is continued in the subtle texture of the handmade-look white subway tile. Discover more ways to incorporate this sophisticated minimalistic style in this comprehensive guide.

8. Try Taupe for Slightly Darker Tone

The Savannah Antique marble-look tile, used in this shower designed by Russo Residential, features bold grey and taupe veining on a crisp white background. The splendid color, slightly darker than traditional beige, creates a space that awakens the senses while still maintaining harmony.

9. Create Visual Texture with Handmade-Look Tiles

The purposeful small variations in color, tone and shape of handmade-look tile will add interest to your space. Take this bathroom with the beautiful Coco Canvas Glossy tile accent wall. The color shifts from tile to tile (and even within the tiles themselves) providing rich visual texture, while the soft beige tones maintain a tranquil space.

10. Show Your Stripes

Stripes of beige travertine and white marble gives this chic shower, designed by Timber Trails, a vibrant, yet calming feel. The soft veining in the Legno travertine tile cuts through the tile horizontally, adding a pleasant sense of movement. The sand-colored stripes are unique take on the “coastal chic” style, which you can read more about here.

11. Incorporate a Whimsical Pattern

The Laura Ashley Wicker Dove Grey tile’s beige background highlights the charming star pattern, which is based on textile prints from the iconic British brand. The whimsical pattern, paired with the blend of contemporary and traditional styles sink vanity and accessories, achieves a pleasing “transitional style” bathroom.

12. Beige Bathroom Floor Tile Ideas

Beige Claros Silver travertine provides the base to this luxurious wet room designed by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes. The warm tones in this expressive natural stone provide contrast to the Atlanta White marble-look wall tile. The mix of warm and cool neutrals creates a sophisticated color palette that at once rejuvenates and soothes the senses.

Ready to create the stunning and serene space of your dreams? Shop our wide selection of beige tile to find your unique style, or discover many more bathroom tile ideas to inspire your next project.

Found a tile you love? Order a sample to see it in your space, or use our Tile Visualizer to help envision your project.

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1. Make a Statement With a Globally Inspired Design

Graphic, bold and beautiful–this tribal-inspired tile from celebrity designer Nikki Chu is both contemporary and timeless. The choice to extend the floor tile into the wall backsplash, coupled with the simple gold, white and black fixtures, makes this space feel elegantly modern. Shop our exclusive new and exclusive Nikki Chu collection for more global-chic designs.

2. Start Off Strong: Black Bathroom Floor Ideas

Like a stylish suit jacket, a black bathroom floor provides a neutral layer to which you can add color and pattern to showcase your style. This beautiful boho bathroom designed by I SPY DIY uses the Cross Black tile with dots of the Cross Snow White tile to add some lightness to the floor. The black with white floor is a subtle but elegant complement to the rich handmade-look Marrakesh in Blue and Off White wall tile.

3. Create Contrast With Grout

The high contrast between light and dark gives this backsplash dimension, while highlighting the distinctly shaped picket tile. Together with the pink shelves and retro pedestal sink, this black tile-white grout combo makes for a fun and funky washroom.

4. Get Your Space in Shape: Black Hexagon Tile

The hexagon is a classic tile shape with enduring appeal, and this white with black polka-dot hex floor shows how to put a modern spin on a retro look. The Imperial Gloss Hex tiles in Pewter and Ivory are installed in a custom pattern for a chic and unique design. The black-and-white theme is carried throughout the space, making this bathroom easy to update as trends and personal aesthetics change.

5. Embrace Zellige Tile’s “Quiet Luxury”

Authentic Zellige tile is crafted, painted and glazed by hand, creating perfectly imperfect tiles that are distinct piece to piece. This gorgeous bathroom features the Zellige Charcoal Chabone tile in Cross Gloss and Star Matte for a traditional Moroccan pattern. In embracing ancient traditions and designs, this space keeps with modern values of sustainability and authenticity, for a look of “quiet luxury.” Shop our full assortment of Zellige tiles, for more wonderfully one-of-a-kind tile designs.

6. Create a Black and Gold Masterpiece

This transitional bathroom beautifully mixes the elegance of traditional pieces with contemporary accents. The Effect Dark AC tile features a delicate lace-inspired raised gold pattern on a matte black background and is paired with the Imperial Black Matte REL tile for a sleek design. There are many surface textures and designs at play in this visually rich space, but the simple black, white and gold color palette maintains cohesion.

7. Infuse Your Space with Sleek & Chic “Industrial Style”

One of our favorite trending design styles, “industrial design” uses dark, sleek materials to create modern warehouse-style spaces. This ultra-cool bathroom, designed by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes, pairs a dark-grey cement-look tile in the main bathroom space with the Livingstone Nero black marble-look tile in the shower. The effect is a deceptively simple space rich in visual texture.

8. Go Bold (or Basic) with Black-and-White Patterns

A simple black-and-white tile design can provide the base for a host of styles from basic to bold. This posh bathroom, designed by Construction 2 Style, pairs a playful dark floral wallpaper with the Marble Star porcelain floor tile. The elegant marble-look tile’s understated geometric pattern adds interest without clashing with the vivid statement wall.

9. Go Natural with “Biophilic Design”

Leaves of deep forest green pop against a black background on this dramatic patterned tile. The rich tones of the Arwen tile create a lush nature-inspired tableau that is as relaxing as it is rejuvenating. For more ideas on how to incorporate serotonin-inducing “biophilic design” into your space, read this comprehensive guide.

10. Win the Space With a Whimsical Pattern

A playful pattern in elegant black and white creates a design of elevated whimsy in this charming bathroom. The Laura Ashley Louise Star Charcoal Hex tile is based on textile designs from the iconic British Laura Ashley brand. We love how the sleek silver-framed hexagon-shaped mirror continues the tile’s form. This tile’s simple pattern and classic shape lends itself to many styles and color pairings. Shop our exclusive Laura Ashley collection for more whimsical patterns.

11. Express Your Personality with Handmade-Look Tile

The smooth, glossy finish on this black handmade-look backsplash creates a reflective surface, adding brightness to what could be a dark space. Perfect for a bathroom with lots of natural light, the Tribeca Basalt tile features surface and color variation that will infuse your space with visual texture. If you like this perfectly imperfect look, shop our full assortment of handmade-look tile.

12. Return to Retro with a Funky Floral Design

This bathroom designed by Tydy Spaces is everything we love about retro glamour. The black-and-mint-green color scheme is complemented by the Hex Matte White with Black Flower tile floor. The simply cute flower design adds a hint of whimsy to this vintage space.

Ready to go dark on your bathroom design? Shop our wide selection of black tile to find everything from handmade-look to rich and expressive natural stone. Or explore bathroom designs in a range of hues on our bathroom tile ideas page.

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