Morris & Co. Archives - The Tile Shop Blog Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:27:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 147117943 22 Ruggedly Chic Modern Rustic Kitchen Tile Ideas https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/modern-rustic-kitchen-tile-ideas/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/modern-rustic-kitchen-tile-ideas/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=15176 Combining the sleek, stylish aesthetic of modern design with the rich, rugged textures of rustic style, modern rustic design satisfies...

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Combining the sleek, stylish aesthetic of modern design with the rich, rugged textures of rustic style, modern rustic design satisfies contemporary sensibilities while fostering a connection to the natural world. With a neutral palette, natural materials and contemporary details, these 22 stunning modern rustic kitchen tile ideas will transform the heart of your home with luxurious, enduring design.

1. Add Perfectly Imperfect Details With Handmade-Look Tile

Featuring intentional variations in surface texture and color, handmade-look subway tile blends rough, unfinished rustic design with a sleek, contemporary silhouette. Choose a neutral color and pair it with natural textures for a true modern rustic look—like the Tribeca Gypsum White tile (also available in Oatmeal and Basalt) showcased on this elegant kitchen backsplash.

For a wealth of perfectly imperfect designs, explore our wide selection of handmade-look tile.

A white handmade-look subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Tribeca Gypsum White.

2. Choose Sustainable Hardwood

Natural, sustainable materials are essential to modern rustic design. Exposed wood beams and hardwood floors bring warmth and a rugged aesthetic to any space. Made with a eucalyptus core and an oak veneer, engineered hardwood combines the beauty of solid wood with exceptional durability and sustainability. Featuring our exclusive Corlee Heritage Oak flooring, this bright, open space shows how you can extend this modern rustic element from your kitchen to the rest of your home.

Shop our naturally beautiful selection of engineered hardwood for more sustainable styles.

This modern rustic great room features a dark engineered hardwood floor and crisp white painted walls.
Featuring: Corlee Heritage Oak.

3. Pair White With White

Bright, elegant and endlessly versatile, white tile always feels chic and clean. If you love the airy look of an all-white kitchen, pair your white cabinetry and countertops with white marble—natural materials like stone bring the organic details that define modern rustic design.

This beautiful kitchen, designed by @reems_design, features Hampton Carrara subway tile installed in a herringbone pattern along the backsplash. The subtle grey and beige veining adds rich visual texture, creating a subtle tonal contrast that adds depth to this monochromatic space.

Shop our exclusive white marble collections: Hampton Carrara, Calacata Evora, Volakas, Bianco Puro and Arctic White.

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A bright and open kitchen featuring a white marble subway backsplash tile.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara subway. Design and photography by @reems_design.

4. Choose Stone & Wood Looks

If you appreciate the beauty of natural stone but want to skip the upkeep, stone-look porcelain offers an exceptionally durable and easy-to-care-for alternative. Available in sizes up to 48″ x 48″, large format porcelain tiles pair the beautiful appearance of an expansive stone slab with the scratch-, water- and stain-resistant properties of porcelain. (And unlike natural stone, man-made porcelain will never require sealing.)

Here, Navona Bianco porcelain 24″ x 48″ backsplash tile is paired with Arbour Midlands Hickory Tavern wood-look luxury vinyl flooring. Together, these materials deliver the natural look of wood and stone but are easier to maintain, easier to install and easier on the budget.

Shop our wide selection of marble-look tile and luxury vinyl flooring to find a durable look that suits your space.

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5. Pair White Subway Tile With Wood Details

If you’re updating your kitchen, you might already have a white subway tile backsplash. This classic staple is incredibly versatile and, since it first came into popularity in the early 1900s, has continued to feel contemporary. To transition into a more modern rustic look, add natural accents to complement your white subway tile—like the chic wood-patterned range hood featured in this modern kitchen, designed by @almahomes.

Pro Tip: One of our most popular styles, subway tile works with a wide range of contemporary and traditional designs, making it an excellent choice if you like to update your space regularly.

This stylish kitchen features white subway backsplash tile.
Featuring: Regent Bianco. Design and photography by @almahomes.

6. Use Natural Stone for a Refined Rustic Look

While today’s marble-look tiles are more convincing than ever before, no man-made material can truly capture the uniqueness and luxury of real stone. No two pieces of slate, travertine or marble are ever the same, and it’s this authenticity that makes them perfect for modern rustic design. Expressive or subtly veined, marble tile adds a refined rustic aesthetic to your kitchen backsplash—as seen in this stunning space featuring grey- and beige-veined Siberian Pearl.

Shop our most popular natural stone materials: marble, slate and travertine.

This stylish kitchen features a white marble subway backsplash tile with grey veining.
Featuring: Siberian Pearl Brushed Amalfi. Design and photography by @maurie.minichiello.design.co.

7. Match a Mosaic With Wooden Cabinets

Like natural stone, natural wood is beloved for its organic beauty and authentic feel, making it an ideal fit for modern rustic design. If your kitchen features wood with a distinctive or prominent grain, try highlighting that detail by pairing it with a geometric tile pattern—like the Imperial Moss Gloss Rhombus tile in this contemporary kitchen, designed by @cassandra_brand_interiors. The uniform grout lines running through this backsplash wonderfully contrast with the fluid, organic movement of the woodgrain in the cabinetry and range hood.

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This elegant kitchen featuring grey rhombus-shaped mosaic backsplash tile.
Featuring: Imperial Moss Gloss Rhombus. Design and photography by @cassandra_brand_interiors.

8. Choose Matte Tile for a Contemporary Finish

Beautifully textured with a non-reflective surface, matte tile creates a stunning, modern backsplash. This elegant kitchen, designed by @kindwelldesignco, features Coco White Matte tile. The handmade-look tile showcases subtle color and surface variations that add refined visual texture. We love how it’s paired with white cabinets, a sleek wood range hood and chic black light fixtures for a polished modern rustic design.

A chic contemporary kitchen featuring white glossy subway tile.
Featuring: Coco White Matte. Design and photography by @kindwelldesignco.

9. …Or Shine With a Glossy Finish

Going in another direction, @kjbhomesmpls chose Coco White Glossy for the backsplash in this fashionable kitchen. The sleek finish reflects light, brightening the space and providing contrast to the dark wood cabinets and black countertop.

Shop this best-selling white subway tile in matte and glossy finishes, plus three other neutral colorways: Canvas Matte, Canvas Glossy and Amber Grey Glossy.

This stylish open kitchen features white glossy subway backsplash tile and dark wooden cabinets.
Featuring: Coco White Glossy. Design and photography by @kjbhomesmpls.

10. Feature a Dark Natural Stone

Richly textured and authentically unique, natural stone embodies the essence of modern rustic design. While white marble complements a contemporary color palette, a dark stone—such as the Silver Grey quartzite shown here—adds drama to modern spaces, especially when paired with white cabinets and sleek black fixtures.

A chic kitchen featuring dark grey quartzite subway tile sink backsplash.
Featuring: Silver Grey. Design and photography by @beautifulhomeservices.

11. Pair Stone With Steel

To integrate stainless steel appliances into a modern rustic kitchen, balance them with natural materials elsewhere in your design. A natural stone backsplash—like the Royal White Hex marble featured in this stunning space—adds rustic charm while contrasting with the sleek modern appliances. We love how the crisp geometric hexagon tile brings a dynamic, organic sense of movement to this counter-to-ceiling backsplash.

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12. Tile to Open Shelving

We love the look of tile extending from counter to ceiling in the previous space, but if your modern rustic kitchen needs added storage, consider reducing the height of your backsplash and using open shelving as a natural stopping point.

In this farmhouse-chic kitchen from I SPY DIY, customer-favorite Nuovo Riad Bianco tile is installed in a brick-lay pattern from the counter up to an extended wood floating shelf, which serves double duty as both a practical storage feature and a place to display a collection of rustic decor.

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A white handmade look square tile backsplash ending in an open shelf.
Featuring: Nuovo Riad Bianco. Design and photography by I SPY DIY.

13. Create a Stylish Sense of Movement With Chevron Tile

The zigzag pattern of chevron tile naturally draws the eye across a space. When paired with the organic veining of marble, it creates a dynamic sense of movement that brings the room to life. In this gorgeous kitchen, designed by Nikki Chu, Meram Blanc Carrara Chevron tile adds soothing visual texture through its soft white and grey tones. The wicker light fixture introduces an extra layer of rustic warmth that balances the stone beautifully.

If you love the fluid movement of this backsplash, shop our wide selection of chevron tile.

A chic modern kitchen featuring chevron marble mosaic wall tile.
Featuring: Meram Blanc Carrara Chevron. Design by Nikki Chu.

14. Incorporate Organic Designs

If you think pattern has no place in modern rustic design, think again! Nature-inspired motifs can add unexpected delight to your space while staying true to the style. This charming kitchen features Morris & Co. Hawkdale Willow Olive tile; the lovely leaf pattern—drawn from historic William Morris wallpaper—adds a touch of greenery that feels both organic and modern.

Shop our wide selection of patterned tile to discover more nature-inspired designs.

15. Pair Dark Tile With Blonde Wood

Modern rustic design favors natural colors and textures, but there’s still plenty of room to express yourself while maintaining a neutral palette. Here, @thedivinelivingspace designed a space that is both soothing and tonally complex. By pairing Glass Stoney Grey tile with blonde wood and white cabinets, the room achieves a tranquil balance of contrasting elements.

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This chic open kitchen features dark grey glass subway tile backsplash and blonde wood flooring.
Featuring: Glass Stoney Grey. Design and photography by @thedivinelivingspace.

16. Fill a Large Space With Mosaic Tile

The small pieces that make up mosaic tile create a complex tableau that can make any space feel larger and more dynamic. In this beautiful kitchen, designed by Timber Trails, Hampton Carrara Tumbled Large Herringbone mosaic tile covers the expansive backsplash, providing stunning texture that stands out against the white cabinets, walls and ceiling. In a space this open, a limited palette of colors and textures maintains a sense of tranquility, while the exposed wood beams and wide stone backsplash add subtle contrast and interest.

If you love this richly textured look, explore our wide selection of mosaic tile.

17. Weave a Beautiful Backdrop

Crisp white and warm beige marble are woven together in the Sampson mosaic tile featured on this elegant kitchen backsplash. The intersecting lines of the basketweave design give the space a sense of movement that feels both orderly and organic. Gold hardware elevates the look with sleek, contemporary style, while wooden accessories enhance the tile’s subtly rugged aesthetic.

A modern rustic kitchen featuring white and beige marble basketweave mosaic backsplash tile.
Featuring: Sampson Mosaic. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

18. Infuse Your Space With the Textured Detail of Tumbled Stone

Created by quite literally tumbling raw stone with rocks, tumbled marble is at once smooth yet subtly textured. This timeworn look enhances the warmth and character that define modern rustic interiors. Here, Meram Blanc Carrara tumbled marble adds depth and personality to the counter-to-ceiling backsplash while maintaining the soft, neutral color scheme that highlights the wood accents found throughout the space.

This chic kitchen features white marble subway backsplash tile.
Featuring: Meram Blanc Carrara. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.
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19. Add Natural Color

Crisp white stone walls are emblematic of modern rustic design, but there’s still room for color in this contemporary style. To add vibrancy, choose hues that echo the palette found in nature. Green and blue—especially in darker or muted tones—create a calming contrast to warm-toned woods and textured stone. To further enhance the rugged, organic feel of your space, opt for handcrafted Zellige or handmade-look tile, such as the Zellige Dirty Blue Gloss tile shown here.

20. Combine With Coastal Design

There are as many design styles as there are homes—and the people who live in them—because every space, like every person, is unique. If your home already reflects a particular style, or you’re drawn to more than one aesthetic, consider blending them to create a space that truly expresses your individuality.

This kitchen, featuring subtly textured Jeffrey Alan Marks Natural Zen Birchwood White tile, white cabinetry, and a wooden countertop, embodies many characteristics of modern rustic design, while also expressing the breezy elegance of coastal chic style. By blending refined and raw elements, modern rustic design works beautifully with a wide range of contemporary looks.

If you love this relaxed, beachy vibe, explore our exclusive Jeffrey Alan Marks designer collaboration.

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21. Go Dark

While modern rustic style often favors a light color palette, incorporating darker elements adds weight and depth to your space. When choosing a dusky tile, select a material that stays true to the style. Black stone and handmade Zellige tile—like the Zellige Dark Grey Gloss tile shown here—embody the rugged, natural aesthetic characteristic of rustic design.

Love the authentically unique character of this handcrafted tile? Shop our wide selection of Zellige tile.

This stylish kitchen features dark grey Zellige handmade tile.
Featuring: Zellige Dark Grey Gloss. Design by West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

22. Combine Modern Rustic With Industrial Design

The modern side of this versatile style makes it especially compatible with industrial design. Whether you live in an urban loft or a suburban ranch, you can incorporate metals and cement—or cement-look large format tile—into your modern rustic space to create a chic industrial vibe. This stylish kitchen, designed by Angelia Guthrie, features a Calcata Evora Honed tile backsplash; the subtly veined white marble softens the stark industrial elements in this cool, open space.

This chic loft kitchen features a tall large-format marble tiled wall.
Featuring: Calcata Evora Honed. Design by Angelia Guthrie.

Let’s Bring Your Dream Space to Life!

No matter your style, we have the materials, tools and expert advice you need to create a space that is uniquely you. Explore our wide selection of kitchen tile—and even more inspiring kitchen tile ideas—to find a design you’ll love. Ready for your reno? Schedule a free design consultation or stop by your local Tile Shop showroom—we’re here to help every step of the way.

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Quietly luxurious, pleasantly tranquil and universally appealing, neutrals are the go-to choice for timeless design that adds lasting value to your home. But if “neutral” brings to mind bland beige and sterile grey spaces, we have 25 stunning contemporary showers that are sure to change your mind!

While the classics—white, beige, grey and brown—remain popular, the modern neutral palette has expanded to include serene, nature-inspired blues and greens, along with striking bronze, terracotta and moody black tones. These lush yet subdued hues create visually rich tableaus that remain comfortably within neutral territory, and by layering tones, patterns and textures, you can bring stylish complexity to even the simplest color palette.

1. Add Distinct Texture

One way to add interest to a minimal color scheme is through shape and texture. This stunning shower, designed by @the_daily_diy_official, creates visual complexity with accents—the Atins Lambri Shell tile stripe and Calacatta Gold Matte Hex tile in the shower niche. While these tiles tonally complement the main Marmo Calacatta Gold wall tile, their distinct shape and texture introduce a subtle visual disruption that engages without overwhelming the senses.

2. Maintain Elegant Cohesion With a Stone Collection

Lush, luxurious and enduringly appealing, natural stone adds enjoyment and value to your home. This beautiful bathroom is bathed in Siberian Pearl marble. Featuring an ice-white background with grey and beige veining, the radiant, movement-rich pearly grey coloring creates a serene yet dynamic look. The stone design—which includes layered trim and a Niles With Grey Dot mosaic tile centerpiece—creates a uniform space that is anything but boring.

The Tile Shop’s exclusive natural stone collections include multiple styles with matching mosaics and trim, making it easy to achieve a wonderfully cohesive and timelessly elegant space—all in striking organic neutral tones. Explore this and some of our most popular collections: Bianco Colorato, Black Marquina, Firenze and Legno limestone.

3. Create Hex-cellent Designs

A classic shape experiencing a resurgence in interior design, hexagon tile enhances spaces with energetic movement and stylish silhouettes. This chic shower features the Marmaris Sunset hex, whose expressive stone-look veining brings vibrant movement to a calming neutral color scheme. By combining cool and warm neutrals, the tile’s contemporary palette adds stunning visual texture even with minimal accents.

Explore our wide selection of hexagon tile for a variety of colors, patterns and sizes to create an eye-catching design.

This dynamic shower features white, blue, grey and brown veined marble-look hex tile.
Featuring: Marmaris Sunset Hex.

4. Add Rich Rust Details

Even a neutral palette can be brilliant with the right details. Tonally complementary to beige and white, rust red and terracotta enrich a color scheme without straying far from comforting neutral territory. This fashionable bathroom incorporates shades of orange to stunning effect, featuring the checkerboard Kasbah floor tile in Cross Terracotta and Star Bone, alongside the movement-rich rust veining of the Pisa Oro marble-look shower wall tile.

Explore our full selection of orange tile to introduce robust, warm tones into your neutral palette. 👉

5. Don’t Let Your Budget Limit Your Style

At The Tile Shop, we’re committed to delivering quality design for every budget. Priced under $7 per sq. ft., the Macula Matte marble-look tile and Villa Cool Grey subway tile bring lavish, affordable style to this chic shower. The soft, undulating grey tones of the handmade-look subway tile complement the expressive grey veining of the large format marble-look tile for an exquisite neutral space.

Discover our wide selection of beautiful tile for every budget and style in our Tile Under $7 collection.

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6. Venture to the Dark Side

Sleek and sophisticated, black and dark steely grey tile create a wonderfully soothing mood. This fashionable shower features the Imperial Pewter Matte subway tile. This shade of soft, velvety grey is so close to black that we included it in our list of black shower tile ideas. We love how the dark grey midtones are contrasted with white grout and complemented by jet-black fixtures.

To explore a more dramatic, moody look, browse our wide selection of black tile. 👉

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A sleek and chic shower featuring black subway tile.
Featuring: Imperial Pewter Matte. Design and photography by @hutchdesignbuild.

7. Create High Contrast

White and black naturally create the perfect yin-and-yang balance, enlivening your space without disrupting its tranquility. Here, Color Mind Light AC Matte subway tile on shower walls is paired with Hex Matte Black tile in the recessed niche. White grout creates a seamless backdrop on the shower walls, then gently contrasts with the black hex tile in the niche, creating a dynamic yet subtle visual texture with standout geometric simplicity.

This contemporary shower features white subway tile and black hex shower niche.
Featuring: Color Mind Light AC Matte and Hex Matte Black. Design and photography by @katiewoodinteriors

8. Soothe With Scallops

A unique tile shape can add interest to a simple color scheme. From scallops and waves to leaves, stars, and crosses, an unexpected silhouette can enliven your space by offering a welcome deviation from the routine. Designed by @malloryandrewsinteriors, this stunning shower wall features the Tortona White tile. The scalloped edge lends softness, while the diagonal installation adds an unexpected twist, creating visual distinction even as the complementary grout maintains a nuanced design. The look is so original that carrying it through into the shower niche—where you might expect a different tile—feels both organic and playful.

This stylish shower features white scallop mosaic wall tile.
Featuring: Tortona White. Design and photography by @malloryandrewsinteriors.

9. Pick a Pretty Penny

Small but mighty, penny round tile packs a major design punch, as shown in this deceptively simple shower designed by @onecottageway. Large stripes of tightly packed Penny Round tile in Matte White and Milk create a subtle tonal shift, giving the shower an air of understated elegance. If you look closely, you’ll notice the tile also extends onto the bathroom wall, creating a cohesive space with gentle movement that feels expansive.

This beautiful shower features white and off-white colored penny tile in wide stripes.
Featuring: Penny Round Matte White and Penny Round Milk. Design and photography by @onecottageway.

10. Layer In Coastal Vibes

Warm off-white and cool denim-blue hues blend together to create this sea-meets-shore coastal chic dream space. The Signature Denim Gloss subway and London and Pencil trim tiles are layered around a picture frame of Shapes Elongated Hex Off White Two Tone mosaic tile, finished with a subtle layer of Signature Oatmeal Gloss Square Pencil trim. The muted oceanic tones create a calming atmosphere that’ll transform any house into a beach house—whether you’re East Coast, West Coast or no coast.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Tile for Every Style: Coastal Chic

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11. Showcase a Beautiful Motif

By framing a patterned or mosaic tile with trim, you can create a decorative focal point that adds interest to your shower wall without overwhelming the space. If bold, bright designs aren’t your style, opt for an elegant neutral motif, like the Kelli Fontana Inlay Proper Naples Beach tile shown here. Featuring an ornate white floral pattern on a soft travertine-look background, this tile is fancy without being flamboyant.

Love this romantic, feminine aesthetic? Explore our exclusive Kelli Fontana designer collection for more of her signature bold, classic and whimsical designs.

12. Pair Natural Stone With Stone-Look Tile

Natural stone comes in a range of neutral tones—from crisp white to deep black—making marble, travertine, slate and limestone excellent choices for a neutral shower design. If you love the one-of-a-kind character of stone but want to stretch your budget or simplify maintenance, try pairing the real thing with marble-look porcelain or ceramic tile.

This tasteful wet room, designed by West Bay Homes, features Claros Siler hex floor tile and Atlanta White porcelain wall tile. We love how the lush, complex silver and beige tones of the stone contrast with the thin grey veining in the wall tile.

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13. Keep It Classy With Black and White

This stylish color-blocked shower is black and white and fabulous all over. Like a well-tailored tux, Lanse Matte Picket tile in Black and White suits the space with striking contrast and crisp horizontal and diagonal lines. Installed with matching grout, the unique picket shape—named for the pointed fence posts it resembles—is subtle but distinct, while the matte finish gives the space a sleek, contemporary appeal.

Discover more dynamic designs when you shop picket tile. 👉

14. Surround Yourself With Spa-Like Serenity

Achieve the luxurious, relaxing feel of expansive stone slabs in a durable, easy-to-maintain format with oversized porcelain panels. Available individually or in complete shower and tub surround kits, these opulent designs mimic real stone and require even fewer grout lines than large-format tile, creating a near-seamless finish throughout your space.

In this spa-worthy bathroom, Masterstone White panels are installed in the shower and behind the vanity, filling the space with soft beige and gray tones for a chic, realistic marble effect. The hexagon-shaped mirror, floating vanity, and tapered sconces add contemporary contrast to this timeless tableau.

Shop porcelain panel shower kits in all four on-trend styles: Masterstone White, Calacatta White, Statuario Nuovo and Max Rapolano.

This opulent bathroom features warm greige marble-look porcelain slabs that extend from the shower walls into the main space.
Featuring: Masterstone White.

15. “Paint” Your Walls With Relaxing Pastels

Inspired by her original watercolors, our exclusive Laura Park designer collaboration is filled with painterly designs and soothing color palettes. This gorgeous shower showcases the Laura Park Seaside Marble porcelain tile, which pairs realistic stone veining with vibrant blue tones that evoke the ocean—an inspiration for many of Park’s designs. The floor and the side of the shower bench are tiled with the coordinating Herringbone mosaic, adding both visual movement and traction underfoot.

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16. Luxuriate in Lush White Marble

Crisp, creamy white marble epitomizes relaxing luxury, as in this lavish shower featuring expressively veined Volakas marble. Abundant with natural movement, the corner-to-corner marble tile feels both elegant and distinctive. We love how it’s paired with a brass shower fixture for a sleek, contemporary look.

For a wealth of coordinating options, explore this and our other exclusive white marble tile collections: Arctic White, Bianco Puro, Calacata Evora and Hampton Carrara.

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This luxurious shower features grey-veined white marble tile.
Featuring: Volakas Honed.

17. Stimulate Your Senses With Pebble Tile

The raised contours of the White Pebbles tile provide a subtle foot massage as you enter this ruggedly refined shower. Tumbled for softness and visual depth, each stone contributes to a mosaic full of natural texture. Its subdued beige‑and‑white palette feels earthy yet understated, infusing the space with a calm, spa‑like serenity.

This spa-like shower features a tumbled rock mosaic tile that runs along the far wall and floor.
Featuring: White Pebbles.

18. Add Natural Appeal With Wood-Look Tile

Wood may not be the best material choice for a shower, but you can achieve the same look with water-resistant porcelain or ceramic wood-look tile. Whether your aesthetic is rugged or refined, this look complements a range of contemporary and traditional styles.

This stately shower features Rovere Honey tile, whose realistic woodgrain details create wonderful visual texture. We how the organic feel of these long porcelain “planks” contrasts with the geometric stripe of Trois Bandes black-and-white patterned tile.

19. Add Fashion-Forward Design

Eclectic, globally inspired designs and a fashion-forward neutral color palette define our exclusive collaboration with celebrity designer Nikki Chu. This stylish shower features two of her tiles: the Tangier Cement patterned tile and the Mrembo Polished marble-look large format tile. The crisp, hand-drawn geometric motif adds movement and visual interest, complemented by the warm white background and subtle grey veining of the stone-look tile. Notice how the polished surface reflects the pattern at the corners of the shower, adding dimension and giving the small space an expansive feel.

Explore the Nikki Chu collection for more lavish, easily coordinating looks.

20. Go Green

Green might not be the first color that comes to mind when you think of a neutral color palette, but we’d like to make a case for including this lush, serene hue in the category. While bright shades of lime and kelly green can feel more invigorating than calming, a dark forest or soft mint green brings a subdued—yet still vibrant—tone to your space.

Providing a connection to nature that stimulates the senses, the deep emerald tones of the Alison Victoria Gem marble mosaic tile are cut through with thin beige veining, softening the dark surface. These expressive tones are perfectly complemented by the bold green and beige veining in the Marradi Calacatta Emerald marble-look tile featured in the shower niche. The result is a space that is at once restful and rejuvenating.

If this space turns you green with envy, explore our wide assortment of green tile. 👉

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21. Add Handcrafted Character

Crafted, painted and glazed by hand, each Zellige tile is one of a kind, infusing your space with truly unique character. This beautiful shower, designed by @hannahcustomhomes, showcases Zellige Alabaster Gloss—a radiant neutral with undulating shades of pinkish beige and grey.

If you love this authentic handmade look, explore our selection of Zellige tile in a range of traditional shapes and colors. For a bit more uniformity—or a slightly lower price point—browse our extensive collection of handmade-look tile.

This elegant shower features pinkish-beige handmade Zellige wall tile.
Featuring: Zellige Alabaster Gloss. Design by @hannahcustomhomes. Photography by @carolinesharpnack

22. Embrace Botanical Patterns

Botanical patterns, from fanciful florals to the lush leaves on display in this shower from @thehoneycombhome, provide a connection to nature that can both soothe and uplift your mood. The graceful willow branch motif on the Morris & Co. Hawkdale Willow Olive tile—which is derived from the iconic British designer’s 1887 wallpaper pattern—creates a zen-like tableau on the wall of this shower from @thehoneycombhome. Interspersed with the coordinating Hawkdale Pure Chalk tile to create negative space, this design combines naturalism with a minimalist aesthetic.

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A soothing shower featuring white handmade-look subway tile with a willow leaf motif.
Featuring: Morris & Co. Hawkdale in Pure Chalk and Willow Olive. Design and Photography by @thehoneycombhome.

23. Accent With Trim

It’s true for tile, just as it is with clothing or bedding—layering makes your design feel more stylized and intentional. This shower beautifully demonstrates how tile can be mixed and layered to create visual interest. Featuring tile from our Signature collection, the Bianco Bevel Gloss is framed with Denim Gloss Pencil and layered with Bianco Gloss REL between the Denim Gloss London tile that bisects the space. Without straying from a simple neutral color palette, this layout elevates the shower with subtle layers of complexity.

Shop our exclusive Signature collection tile for elevated basics in a range of contemporary neutrals designed for mixing and matching.

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24. Create a Chain Reaction

Inspired by high-end textile designs, the Kelli Fontana Chain Reaction Pearl Beige Stone tile (also available in Black on Black marble) features a travertine “chain” interspersed with crisp white marble. The mix of stones gives this space an opulent, dynamic appeal and movement that draws the eye up the wall. It’s a perfect example of how to introduce stylish complexity while maintaining a simple color scheme.

Explore our wide selection of mosaic tile for more intricately detailed designs.

25. Consider Your Grout

Don’t discount grout when creating your tile design—this necessary element is also an essential style detail. The color you choose can dramatically transform your space: Contrasting grout can accentuate a unique layout or create a sense of movement, while complementary grout softens the design, allowing the tile to take center stage.

In this shower, Whisper Grey grout blends seamlessly with the overall design, complementing the Hampton Carrara tile in the recessed niche and creating only a subtle tonal shift from the Signature Bianco subway tile on the walls.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Tips for Nailing Your Grout Color and Design

A chic shower featuring white subway tile and a grey marble shower niche.
Featuring: Signature Bianco Gloss, Hampton Carrara and Hampton Carrara Capital (this tile is no longer available, but you can create a similar look with the Hampton Carrara Barnes). Design by Julie Howard for Timber Trails. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

Let’s Create a Space You’ll Love!

Ready to design a shower that soothes and invigorates? Browse our wide selection of shower tile to find the perfect shade and design to suit your style. Need extra assistance? Schedule a free design consultation or visit your local Tile Shop, where you’ll find the materials, tools, and expert advice needed to bring your dream space to life.

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Long days spent lounging by the pool, exploring the woods or lying with your feet buried in the sand followed by warm nights catching lightening bugs, watching fireworks and staring up at the stars–no other time is at once so exuberant and relaxed as summer! If you wish you could bottle up the sun and flowers and green on the trees, explore these playfully-patterned tiles that will infuse your home with the essence of the season.

Annie Selke Flora

The botanical pattern on the Annie Selke Flora tile perfectly embodies a lush casualness. This pattern pairs well with a cream, tan or white tile like the Annie Selke Artisanal White.

Bathroom with white subway tile wall and blue with white floral patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Annie Selke Flora Vapor Blue and Annie Selke Artisanal White

Laura Ashley Wicker

The whimsical geometric flower design on the Laura Ashley Wicker tiles captures the leisurely fun of summer. The pale, slightly weathered colors appear as if they’ve been pleasantly sun-kissed, which will give your space warmth and character.

Laura Ashley Wicker tiles in four colorways stacked one on top of the other.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Wicker in Dove Grey, Sea Spray, Pale Slate and Charcoal.
Living Room with a fireplace with Blue patterned tile for the surround.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Wicker Sea Spray. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by Stoffer Photography.
Bar area with black and white tile and gold light fixtures.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal. Design by West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

Azul

The glossy raised turquoise and white patterns on the Astron and Aura Azul tiles reflect the light like shimmers on the water, giving these tiles a gorgeous coastal feel that will bathe your room in seaside splendor.

Bathroom with white and blue patterned tile and grey tile floor.
Featuring: Astron Azul
Office wall with blue and white patterned tile and grey tile floor.
Featuring: Aura Azul

Star Black

Create a charming starscape with the Star Black tile from Fired Earth Ceramics. This slightly rustic design, reminiscent of hand-painted folk art, will evoke the pleasure of summer stargazing year-round.

Modern farmhouse style laundry room with blue subway tile and wood-look tile on the walls and encaustic-look tile on the floor.
Featuring: Meram Blanc Carrara, Maram Blanc Carrara Barnes, Star Black, Imperial Pewter Gloss, Antique Copper Metal and Brushed Copper Penny Round

Morris & Co. Pure Net

The Morris & Co. Pure Net tiles are delicate and ornate, with soft, faded hues that will add charm to your room. Explore all three colorways and more of The Morris & Co. Collection, inspired by iconic wallpaper designs.

Tiled floor with cobalt blue and golden yellow web-like design on a hexagon cement tile.  Orange throw pillows and a board game are on floor.
Featuring: Morris & Co. Pure Net Linen

Gold Window Hex

The Gold Window Hex Encaustic tile captures the cheerfulness of a bright sunny sky. The deep blue and gold hues in this tile will saturate your space with the radiance of summer.

Bright blue and yellow encaustic floor tile with table with backgammon.
Featuring: Gold Widow Hex

Summerland by Jeffrey Alan Marks

The Summerland Collection by Jeffrey Alan Marks exemplifies the California beach lifestyle. The captivating hexagon tile feature faded linen patterns inspired by Mark’s coastal chic aesthetic.

Coastal bathroom with blue and white patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Summerland by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Miramar Hex and Tribeca Gypsum White
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Annie Selke Tulip Mosaic

The elegant mother-of-pearl flowers in the Annie Selke Tulip Mosaic bring gorgeous detail to a shower or bathroom. See more Annie Selke tile in use in our tour of her Palm Springs Desert Oasis.

Bathroom area with walk in shower and floating vanity.  Shower and wainscoting tile are rectangular raised glaze white surfaces . Shower wall has a framed out tulip mosaic tile and matching niche. Flooring is marble and limestone tiles in similar tones.
Featuring: Annie Selke Tulip, Legno, Legno Arabesque, Legno Luce Barnes, Legno Luce Somerset, Siberian Pearl Somerset, Siberian Pearl

Decora Ornament Blue

The fresh, soft blues of the Decora Ornament Blue encaustic-look tile invoke a clear-blue summer sky, especially when used as flooring in a blue room like this one designed by Kelli Fontana of West Bay Homes, explore more of her designs in our tour of her Sun Coast Estate.

Blue hued laundry room with blue and grey patterned encaustic-look floor tile.
Featuring: Decora Ornament Blue. Designed by West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

Laura Ashley Leaf and Sunflower

Some patterns are better together. The Laura Ashley leaf mosaic creates beautiful detail in this shower niche and coordinates nicely with the colors in the Laura Ashley Sunflower tile. The beautiful blues and botanical designs evoke both a lush field and a clear summer sky.

Bathroom with blue and charcoal geometric patterned floor tile, white subway wall tile and blue mosaic shower niche.
Featuring: Laura Ashley White Beveled, Laura Ashley Leaf Cloud Blue, Laura Ashley Sunflower Charcoal with Cloud Blue and Imperial Bianco Gloss Square Pencil.

Inspired to add touches of summer to your home? It’s easier than ever to make your design dreams a reality with our free design services. Or, explore even more whimsical patterns in real spaces on our Customer Room Gallery and Instagram!

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One of our most exciting designer collaborations to date, the new Morris & Co. Pure Net collection brings the true artistry of iconic British designer William Morris’s 19th-century wallpaper patterns to a fresh medium – tile!

Featuring three unique colorways – Pure Net Linen, Pure Net Cloud Grey, and Pure Net Black Ink, these 13 x 13 in. porcelain tiles feature intricate floral and cornice-like details with a lightly weathered appearance, bringing a charming vintage feel to any space.

Featuring left to right: Morris & Co. Pure Net Linen, Black Ink and Cloud Grey.

Keeping the legacy of its founder alive through the reproduction of stunning designs inspired by William Morris’s original works, Morris & Co. has become a household name in the world of design. Drawing heavily from scenes in nature and Morris’s love of the English countryside, the brand’s patterns are known for their enchanting depictions of gardens, fields, wildlife, and other natural forms.

Photos courtesy of © Morris & Co.

One of five ceiling wallpapers Morris designed in his lifetime, the marvelous Pure Net pattern is effortlessly elegant and sophisticated.

Photos courtesy of © Morris & Co.

Pure Net Linen

Featuring a gorgeous blend of soft cream and pale green hues, Pure Net Linen brings a lovely hint of color and warmth to any space.

Suitable for both walls and floors, these tiles make for stunning kitchen backsplashes, transforming an everyday space into a work of art!

Pure Net Cloud Grey

A perfect neutral, Pure Net Cloud Grey utilizes a palette of soft whites and greys that can easily be incorporated into a wide range of designs.

With a subtle cool-toned tint, it will instantly add a crisp and revitalizing energy to any space – especially a bathroom!

Pure Net Black Ink

The darkest of the three colorways, Pure Net Black Ink features a combination of light, medium, and dark greys that are perfect for creating a moodier atmosphere.

When choosing an accompanying grout color, a darker, low-contrast option (as seen below) will provide a smoother overall appearance, while something with higher contrast, like a bright white option, will create a bolder effect by offering more definition from tile to tile.

Itching to add some gorgeous elements of vintage design to your space? Shop the Pure Net collection here!


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