The tiles you choose for your bathroom walls and floors really dictate how the whole room feels. These 25 tile picks, covering everything from traditional layouts to striking contemporary styles, can help give your space a fresh, elevated look.
Small Square Tiles Create a Cozy Shower Enclosure
Small, square tiles in a warm, earthy tone clad the shower walls and tub surround.
Geometric Floor Tiles Ground White Subway Tile Walls
On the bathroom floor, black and white geometric tiles provide a bold pattern that sharply contrasts with the classic white subway tile walls.
Vertical Blue Tiles Give Your Shower a Watery Feel
For shower walls, apply vertical blue tiles. Their glossy finish catches and reflects light around the area.
Arched Mirrors Add Glamour to Textured Walls
Polished gold frames on arched mirrors sit against a textured tile wall.
Marble Subway Tiles Offer a Classic Shower Look
If you want a classic shower look, use marble subway tiles. They feature white and gray veining.
Dark Patterned Floor Tiles Contrast White Walls
On the bathroom floor, dark gray and white starburst tiles sit against clean white subway walls.
Alternating Blue and Cream Tiles Create Soft Vertical Stripes
You can alternate vertical tiles in soft blue and cream within a bathing area. This creates a gentle upward flow along the vertical surfaces, making the space appear taller.
The varied hues provide a pleasing surface quality.
Dark Wood Vanity Anchors the Space
Place a dark wood vanity in the bathroom. The deep-toned cabinetry, with its classic paneled drawer fronts, contrasts with the lighter marble countertop and geometric floor tiles.
Bamboo Boxes and Woven Baskets for Natural Storage
Use bamboo boxes and woven baskets to organize bathroom essentials. You can put two lidded bamboo boxes on the shelf for small items, and larger woven baskets on the floor hold towels or extra toiletries.
Wood-Look Tiles Warm Up the Shower
Wood-look tiles can bring a warmer material into a shower enclosure. Their horizontal placement creates a clear visual line.
These tiles stand out against the surrounding gray ones.
Woven Pendant Light Adds Natural Texture Above the Shower
A pendant light with a natural woven shade hangs above the shower, its basket-like weave providing an organic texture that complements other wood tones and natural materials in the space.
Wood Plank Tiles Add Warm Texture Underfoot
Wood-look tiles, laid in a herringbone pattern on the bathroom floor, mimic the rich grain of natural wood. This flooring adds organic texture and warmth, effectively grounding modern elements.
The pattern introduces a dynamic quality without dominating the room’s scale.
Vertical Green Tiles Create a Calming Atmosphere
Vertical, elongated green tiles line the bathroom walls, where their subtle glaze variations create a surface reminiscent of natural water elements across the bathing space.
Textured Terrazzo Tiles Add Playful Patterns to Walls
A textured, horizontally ribbed surface distinguishes the terrazzo-style wall tiles, which feature a speckled pattern of black, red, and gray flecks on a white background.
Floating Sink Creates a Minimalist Statement
A cantilevered sink extends from the wall. It is tiled in the same pale green as the surrounding walls.
Bold Patterned Tiles Make a Statement in the Shower
Large-format patterned tiles establish a clear focal point within your shower. Their blue and gray design on the shower walls adds dramatic flair, sharply contrasting with the simpler floor and adjacent wall tiles.
Soft Blue Stacked Tiles Create a Calm Shower
Soft blue covers the shower walls, where elongated tiles are laid in a stacked pattern. Subtle variations in the glaze are visible under the natural light from the large window.
Monochromatic Starburst Tiles Add Bold Graphic Appeal
On the bathroom floor, graphic starburst tiles in a high-contrast black and white pattern lay a bold foundation that stands out in a minimalist space.
Wood Trim Frames Vertical Green Shiplap Walls
Soft green vertical shiplap paneling lines the walls around the bathtub. A simple wooden trim caps the paneling at the top.
Round Wall Shelf Adds Greenery and Storage
Metal forms a circular wall shelf with two tiers for small plants and baskets. Cascading greenery tumbles from the top shelf.
Herringbone Floor Tiles Create Subtle Pattern
If you want a floor pattern that isn’t too bold, lay small rectangular tiles in a herringbone design. This classic arrangement is especially fitting when using a light color like marble-look porcelain.
Floating Vanity with Wooden Crate for Extra Storage
Instead of a closed cabinet, a rustic wooden crate tucked beneath a sleek wall-mounted vanity creates an unexpected storage spot for extra towels or bath essentials.
Potted ZZ Plant Adds Life to Shower Entry
Wood forms a small stool holding a decorative pot with a ZZ plant near the shower entrance. The plant’s glossy leaves complement the patterned planter.
Glossy Emerald Vertical Tiles Create a Moody Shower Oasis
If you want to envelop your shower space, consider glossy, deep emerald tiles arranged vertically. The slight variations in their glaze will reflect light across the walls.
