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Easily accessible and sleekly appealing, walk-in showers offer a spa-like feel and a convenient bathing experience, adding value to your home while allowing you to enjoy it longer. From lavish marble designs to lush, nature-inspired motifs and fashion-forward patterns, these tile ideas will ensure your shower is as stylish as it is practical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Miles from bland and boring, this exquisite shower proves how vivid and invigorating neutrals can be. Featuring an expressive palette of white, beige and rust, the handmade-look and marble look tiles offer rich details in complementary tones. On the floor, Kasbah tile in Cross Terracotta<\/a> and Star Bone<\/a> creates a unique checkerboard, echoing the white and rust tones in the Arabian Pisa Oro Matte<\/a> shower wall tile. The marble look tile’s lush veining provides a visual throughline to the handmade-look details of the Coco White Matte<\/a> and Canvas Matte subway wall tiles<\/a>, creating a beautifully complex yet cohesive space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | Warm & Inviting Earth-Toned Neutral Tile Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Awaken your senses with an elegant fluted tile\u2014like the Kelli Fontana Tommas Classico wall tile<\/a> (also available in grey-veined Carrara<\/a>) featured in this charming bathroom. The raised, gently rounded flutes are both invigorating and soothing to the touch, while also casting soft shadows that shift as the light moves throughout the room. We love how the crisp marble look tile is paired with the checkerboard-patterned Kelli Fontana Inlay Proper Eden Ode<\/a> and Florence Lace floor tile<\/a> for a whimsical, romantic aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you love this classic, bold and whimsical style, shop our exclusive Kelli Fontana designer collection<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | Wellness-Focused Bathroom Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Create a seamless transition from the bathroom to the shower by pairing large format tiles with coordinating mosaics. In this space, designed by West Bay Homes<\/a>, Livingstone Bianco large format tile<\/a> is used on the main floor, while the matching Livingstone Bianco mosaic<\/a> provides essential traction underfoot in the shower. The increased grout lines of the 2″ square mosaic offer safety without disrupting the visual flow, especially when paired with the complementary Simona White wall tile<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more exquisitely expansive looks, explore our wide selection of large format tile<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | A Step Inside: The Eden Project by West Bay Homes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether smoothing the transition between surfaces, outlining a patterned or mosaic picture frame or adding layers of interest to your walls, trim<\/a> plays an essential role in your tile design. Much like with clothing or bedding, layering trim makes your space look elevated and intentional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This chic shower features Bianco Gloss subway tile<\/a>, but it is the bands of Black Gloss London<\/a>, skirting<\/a> and pencil trims<\/a> that take the space from simple to stylish. By creating sleek outlines along the walls, these trim tiles add depth and dimension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Explore the Signature collection<\/a> for more elevated basics designed for mixing and matching. \ud83d\udc49<\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | How to Elevate Your Space With Trim<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether your walk-in shower is spacious or snug, varying your tile creates invigorating interest. Even a subtle tonal shift can enliven your design. In this stunning shower, designed by Two Chicks and a Hammer<\/a>, Coco tile is installed in two colorways\u2014White Glossy<\/a> and Amber Grey Glossy<\/a>\u2014creating a unique layout that remains uniform in size and style. The undulating tones and texture are enhanced by the herringbone pattern, drawing the eye across the space with a soothing sense of movement. Note how the two colorways are separated by a band of marble trim for an elevated, finished feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | Creative Design Ideas for Coco Subway Tile<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Inspired by her original artwork and popular textile designs, our exclusive Laura Park collection brings painterly expression to unexpected spaces. This gorgeous bathroom features the patterned Cosmo Aegean Blue<\/a>, Seaside Marble and Bespoke tiles. Picking up the vivid hues of the floor, the Seaside Marble porcelain shower tile<\/a> creates a space that is both tonally cohesive and beautifully distinct. On the shower floor, the coordinating Seaside Marble herringbone<\/a> offers essential traction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Discover more painterly patterns in our exclusive Laura Park designer collection<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | Introducing The Tile Shop x Laura Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If your budget allows, an all-over marble design offers unparalleled beauty and exceptional elegance. As each piece is crafted from natural stone, no two tiles will ever be alike, ensuring your design is truly one of a kind. Featuring Siberian Pearl marble<\/a> throughout, this exquisite bathroom exemplifies how to mix stone styles to create a distinct, cohesive design. From the hex floor tile<\/a> to the Niles with Grey Dot<\/a> picture frame and corner seat<\/a>, every element coordinates while the stone’s natural veining offers unique variation from piece to piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you love this look of cohesive opulence, explore our wide selection of marble tile<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | Marvelous Marble Tile Bathroom Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take advantage of the extra wall space available in a walk-in shower to showcase a beautiful tile focal point. By “framing” a patterned<\/a> or mosaic tile<\/a> with trim, you can incorporate a favorite motif that might otherwise feel overwhelming if used throughout the entire space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, the decorative Laura Park Martini Olives Taupe tile<\/a> is framed by Africa Tempesta Barnes trim<\/a>. The grey-veined white marble complements the tones of the painterly pattern, creating an elevated, high-end design moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Explore our wide selection of trim tile<\/a> to frame your own tile masterpiece. \ud83d\udc49<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Gorgeously soothing, grey is a timeless shade that continues to gain popularity in modern spaces. Whether patterned, subway, marble or stone look\u2014like the Moonstone Grey<\/a> featured in this marvelously moody bathroom\u2014this versatile hue complements a range of contemporary and traditional styles. We love how the large format tile covers the floors and walls to create an expansive, cohesive space, but you could pair it with the coordinating picket mosaic tile<\/a> to vary the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Love this timeless hue? Explore our many shades of grey tile<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | Gorgeous Grey Shower Tile Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n SHOP SHOWER <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Shower Tile<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Shower Wall Tile<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Shower Floor Tile<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lines of Zellige petite subway tile in Shamrock<\/a> and White<\/a> run up the far wall of this cheerful shower, creating a sense of height and fashionable variety. Stripes are a great way to visually expand your space MORE TO EXPLORE | Unique Zellige Bathroom Tile Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sophisticated seaside serenity washes over this exquisitely blue-hued bathroom. Featuring Signature Denim Gloss subway tile<\/a> with layered London<\/a>, pencil<\/a> and skirting trim<\/a> details, the soft, moody tones are complemented by sandy-colored Hex Elongated Off White Two Tone mosaic tile<\/a>. On the floor, Alison Victoria French Connection Le Marais tile<\/a> brings a beige design with patina detailing. The result is an elevated coastal chic design<\/a><\/strong> that goes far beyond typical shells and nautical patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | Cool & Calming Coastal Chic Bathroom Tile Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Stretch your budget without sacrificing style by pairing stone-look porcelain or ceramic tile with the real thing. While marble, slate and travertine\u2014like the Claros Silver tile<\/a> featured in this opulent wet room\u2014offer unique details and unparalleled beauty, stone and marble look tile<\/a> bring superior durability and easy maintenance at a lower price point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note how the Atlanta White marble look tile<\/a> mimics the veining of natural stone, creating a vivid tableau in this West Bay Homes<\/a>-designed space. The Claros Silver hex floor tile<\/a> and trim<\/a>, with their complex beige and grey tones, bring rich, earthy detail and the authentic complexity inherent in natural materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | Wonderfully Luxurious Wet Room Tile Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mimicking the look and feel of glazed pottery, the Jeffrey Alan Marks Big Sur Sea Spray tile<\/a> (also available in blue Off the Hook<\/a>) creates a vivid abstract design in this splendid shower. Featuring six distinct, multi-directional faces, this unique tile allows for unlimited creativity and a truly custom layout. We love how it is paired here with the Look Avio subway tile<\/a>, installed in a horizontal straight stack to add structure to the fluid, artistic pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you love this cool, coastal-inspired pattern, explore our exclusive Jeffrey Alan Marks designer collection<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | Small Bathroom Shower Tile Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Give your feet a treat with the raised stone-shaped Grey Pebble Small tile<\/a> (also available in Black<\/a>, Earth<\/a>, White<\/a> and White\/Grey\/Black<\/a>). The smooth, rounded rocks gently massage your toes, creating a relaxing spa-like experience. Wonderfully soothing and elegantly earthy, this tile pairs perfectly with natural stone tile, such as the Arctic White marble wall tile<\/a> featured in this luxurious shower.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n No need to adhere rigidly to a single layout\u2014even small variations in your design can create interest and make your space feel more intentional. In this refined, transitional bathroom, a double band of Coco Canvas Glossy<\/a> is installed in a vertical straight stack, artfully disrupting the horizontal stacks of Coco Canvas Matte<\/a>. The glossy finish heightens the design, reflecting the light to highlight the change in direction. To make this design even more distinct, you could experiment with contrasting colors or textures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shop our wide selection of subway tile<\/a> for more sleek design ideas. \ud83d\udc49<\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | Tile for Every Style: Transitional Design<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If being in nature boosts your mood, bring the outdoors in with colors, materials and patterns that evoke the natural world. Biophilic design<\/strong> can enhance well-being, making it a perfect style for the space where you begin your day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This cheerful shower features the Amazonia Emerald Tropic tile<\/a>. With lush foliage patterns and cool blues and greens mixed with warm brown hues, the hexagon tile creates a vibrant tableau that both invigorates and calms the mind\u2014the perfect setting to start or end a busy day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | Tile for Every Style: Biophilic Design<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Oversized porcelain panels create a near-seamless stone-slab look in this sleek, contemporary bathroom. The Masterstone White<\/a> is available in both a complete shower kit<\/a> and individual panels, allowing you to carry the continuous, floor-to-ceiling marble look throughout your main bathroom. We love how the brass fixtures infuse the space with an elevated, modern aesthetic, but these extra-large porcelain slabs\u2014available in five distinct stone looks\u2014are compatible with a wide range of styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Discover seamless sophistication in all five luxurious styles: Masterstone White<\/a>, Statuario Nuovo<\/a>, Calacatta White<\/a> and Max Rapolano Ivory<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | Great Large Format Bathroom Tile Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Featuring a geometric hand-drawn motif, the Nikki Chu Zulu Cement tile<\/a>\u2014also available in Pumice<\/a> (beige) and Graphite<\/a> (black)\u2014is fashion-forward and endlessly versatile. Its multidirectional design can be used to create custom patterns; here, the tiles are arranged in horizontal closed loops to create linear movement across the shower’s back wall. The Nikki Chu Mrembo polished marble look tile<\/a> echoes the grey-and-white palette, while offering its own distinct visual texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more high-end looks, shop our exclusive Nikki Chu designer collection<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | Ultra-Stylish Neutral Shower Tile Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n A timeless pattern that’s a win for grand and cozy spaces alike, checkerboard is a surprisingly versatile style that brings a modern feel to your shower. If you love the look, consider going beyond traditional black and white to put a unique twist on the classic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This suave, transitional shower, designed by @jessicasmithhomedesign<\/a>, features Avorio Fiorito<\/a> and Royal Satin White marble tiles<\/a> in an elevated, neutral stone design. Picking up the beige and white tones of the Coco Canvas Glossy handmade-look subway wall tile<\/a>, the checkerboard floor adds a playful element that remains consistent with the bathroom’s formal elegance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For easy plays on this timeless style, explore our curated checkerboard tile collection<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | Unique and Unexpected Checkerboard Tile Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n What’s black and white and stylish all over? This contemporary shower featuring Lanse Matte Picket tile in Black<\/a> and White<\/a>. Much like a fashionable tuxedo, this suave space features crisp lines in the form of elongated hex tiles installed in horizontal stacks. While complementary grout makes this a slightly muted design, you could opt for contrasting colors to further highlight the unique silhouettes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make a pointed design with our selection of picket tile<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE TO EXPLORE | Fabulous Black & White Shower Tile Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Discover Endless Inspo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Stunning Shower Tile Design Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bold & Beautiful Bathroom Tile Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Chic & Charming Bathroom Flooring Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Each Zellige tile is crafted, painted and glazed by hand, resulting in perfectly imperfect variations in size, texture and color. Note the undulating tones and surface variations in the Zellige Alabaster Gloss wall tile<\/a> featured in this beautiful bathroom. This single colorway offers a stunning range of pink, grey and beige hues, creating a subtle patchwork tableau. On the floor, Zellige Charcoal Chabon tile in Star Matte<\/a> and Cross Gloss<\/a> forms a classic Moroccan pattern. The effect is a marvelously modern space that’s steeped in tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Explore our expertly curated selection of Zellige tile<\/a> for more authentically handcrafted looks. \ud83d\udc49<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n While we wouldn’t recommend real wood for a space that is regularly inundated with water, wood look tile offers the same natural appeal with the waterproof durability of porcelain or ceramic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, the Violin Decor tile<\/a> features rich visual and tactile texture, combining a realistic wood design with a fashionably fluted surface. The Cool Blue handmade-look tile<\/a> on the adjoining wall adds rich, undulating tones for a water-like effect, beautifully enhancing the themes of biophilic design<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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3. Coordinate Your Tiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

4. Line the Wall With Trim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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6. Pick Painterly Motifs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

7. Bathe Your Space in Marble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

8. Create a Picture Frame Focal Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

9. Go Grey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>10. Show Your Stripes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2014turn them horizontally to add width\u2014and this dynamic design can be created with virtually any two tiles. Whether you prefer the long, skinny effect of these subway tiles<\/a>, or want to create a distinct edge with penny round<\/a> or hexagon<\/a>\u2014the possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11. Choose Coastal Hues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

12. Match Stone-Look Tile With Real Stone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

13. Add an Abstract Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

14. Pick a Pebble Tile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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16. Bring in Botanicals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

17. Surround Yourself With Seamless Luxury<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

18. Choose Fashion-Forward Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

19. Choose a Checkmate Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

20. Keep It Classy With Black and White<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/figure>21. Choose Handcrafted Elegance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

22. Add Natural Beauty With Wood-Look Tile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n