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32 Bathroom Tile Design Ideas for 2024

You already know tile is perfect for the bathroom, but did you know how many different bathroom tile ideas there are? With thousands of choices for durable, easy-to-clean tiles and endless designs and arrangements, you can always create a completely unique bathroom tile design. Need some help with ideas and getting started? Browse this page or stop into your local Tile Shop—we’re always here to help.

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Biophilic Design

Characterized by organic shapes and colors found in nature—think greens and earth tones—the philosophy behind biophilic design is to increase connectivity with the outdoors. Embodying this trend to bring the outside in, is the Amazonia Emerald Tropic tile. This beautifully patterned hexagon tile will give your bathroom jungle vibes whether you use it for a shower, accent wall or floor.

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Raised-Pattern Wood Looks

Fluted and raised pattern wood-look tiles are another popular design trend this year. The raised surface patterns add texture and movement with unique patterns that can be installed in a variety of ways for distinct designs. These tiles perfectly combine elevated design and natural elements.

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Pebble Floor Tile

Create a luxurious spa-like experience with pebble tile. This textured tile will provide a subtle foot massage to relax you as you shower and, as a bonus, create traction to prevent you from slipping.

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Large-Format Tiles

Larger tiles require fewer grout lines that will give your bathroom a more cohesive and expansive feel. These oversized tiles (some as large as 48 x 48 in.) come in a variety of popular styles including many marble and natural stone looks. Check out our full assortment of large-format tiles to achieve this look in your bathroom.

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Curved Tile

Create wavy edges with scalloped, popsicle or rounded tiles. The Wave Old Cream shown here creates a sense of movement that is at once captivating and calming. The curves give these tiles a softer appearance, smoothing out the tile's usual hard edge.

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Sophisticated Whimsy

Show that you can be classy and fun by mixing colors and patterns. This custom polka dot pattern in marble hexagon tile creates playfulness in this otherwise prim and proper bathroom. For a subtle touch, create a whimsical moment in the shower niche or backsplash. Try a unique mosaic or patterned tile that would be overwhelming in the whole room.

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Travertine

A type of limestone formed around mineral streams—travertine is having a design moment. This natural stone comes in a range of colors from warm brown to cool silvery grey. Like any natural stone, each tile is completely unique, giving your bathroom one-of-a-kind character. Shop our travertine collections for complementary mosaics and trim that will give your space an elevated, designed look.

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Stylish Symmetry

If you're the kind of person who likes everything in its place, you might love this trend toward neat, stacked tiles. Vertically stacked subway tiles and perfectly aligned mosaics like the KitKat White will create a feeling of orderliness in your bathroom, even if you're living with people who like to leave their towels on the floor.

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Highly Detailed Patterns

Tile with beautifully detailed patterns, like the Saltus tile with its black and white trees and many of our floral-patterned tiles, have the appearance of wallpaper with easier upkeep. Use tile on an accent wall or backsplash or create an unexpected moment like Haneen's Haven did in this shower niche.

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Black and White Patterns

You don't need color to make a statement. Bold black and white patterns are as classic as they are fun. Mix things up by creating a detailed design or use a floral patterned hex. By keeping the tile color palette simple, you can easily switch out colored accessories to suit your mood or the seasons.

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Cool Blues

From bright sky to moody navy, blue is a charming and versatile hue that's having a much-deserved moment in interior design. We love how ISPYDIY used the handmade-look Marrakesh Blue tile in this gorgeous loft bathroom. For more ideas on how to incorporate blue in your bath, explore these Best Best Blue Bathroom Ideas.

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Layering Trim

Create a masterpiece in your bathroom by layering a trim boarder around a mosaic. This technique is great for accenting a shower wall, like the one shown above. Many of our stone collections include mosaics and trim pieces, so you can achieve a highly-designed, cohesive look in your bathroom. Make sure to check out our shower tile ideas page for more inspirational designs for your shower walls and floors.

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Coastal-Inspired Patterns

Infuse your home with the laid-back, sun-soaked beach lifestyle. The Summerland by Jeffery Alan Marks tiles embody everything we love about the California coast. If you’re someone who longs for summer the moment the air starts to cool, this trend is for you.

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All-Over Marble

Because it's cut from natural stone, no two pieces of marble tile will ever be alike, making marble a must-have for a truly unique design. For a high-end, hotel look, try embracing a single marble collection like this Ashford Carrara bathroom designed by Nikki Chu. We include a variety of sizes, shapes and trim pieces in our marble collections, meaning you can truly bathe your bathroom in marble.

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Geometric Floral Patterns

This twist on the traditional delicate floral pattern is both bold and modern. Geometric florals like the Laura Ashley Sunflower Charcoal with Blue shown here are the perfect blend of beauty and whimsy. If you like the idea of bringing nature inside, but want something more graphic and manicured, this style is for you.

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Wood-Look Floor Tile

If you love the look of a hardwood floor but are afraid of the mold and bacteria that can grow in a bathroom, you’re in luck. We carry a wide variety of ceramic, porcelain and luxury vinyl tile wood looks that will withstand bathroom moisture. Advances in printing have created such intricate and precise details that you’ll hardly tell the difference between tile and real wood.

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Jewel Tones

Bright, shiny greens and blues are creating sparkling bathrooms this year. Jewel tones add bold richness, and glossy, reflective surfaces add brightness to your room. If you love this gem of a trend, check out our wide selection of blue and green tiles to find the perfectly lustrous hue for you!

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Colorful Pencil Trim

Maybe you want just a hint of colored tile in your design. Pencil trim comes in a variety of colors and materials so you can create a designed look that reflects your aesthetic. The Annie Selke Artisanal Sky pencil trim used here brings out the blue paint on the half wall for a subtle, elegant look, but trim is also a place where you can try out a bold color or material that would be overwhelming if used more broadly.

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Quiet Luxury

If you want to feel pampered without being showy, you might like this understated, yet luxurious trend. Quiet Luxury is expressed through muted tones and fine materials like beautiful handmade-look tile, and marble tile with subtle veining. Calming neutrals like the ones used in this guest bathroom designed by Nikki Chu create a peaceful oasis that is an escape from hectic daily life--now that's luxury!

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3D Tile

Beautifully textured 3D tiles will create an artistic feel to your bathroom with elegant movement and charm. Raised floral patterns will give your wall a natural feel, while a fluted pattern can be installed in a variety of ways for a unique design. 3D, or sculptural tiles are perfect for a statement or half-wall where they can stand out without becoming overwhelming.

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Art-Deco Inspired Mosaics

The arches, curves and metallics we associate with the 1920s are having a resurgence in 2020s mosaics. Simple, repeated geometric shapes, like the Skyline Marquina mosaic shown here, hint at the machine-like precision of the Art Deco movement, but white with grey-veined marble softens the design.

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White Marble

White marble and marble-look tile is a classic that's always in style. This year bold, rich veining, especially multi-colored veining, like the gold and grey present in the Invisible Grey porcelain marble-look tile shown here, is surging in popularity. Some marble-look tiles use vein colors that don't appear in nature, like green or gold, which will create a bold and unique design and can be matched with solid-colored tiles or paint.

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Statement Walls

Limiting a tile to one wall or even a portion of a wall can make an even more impactful and artistic statement than covering the entire space. Patterned and mosaic tiles in particular make for great statement pieces, like this dramatic black, white and grey floral patterned statement wall created by Timber Trails. The black trim helps elevate this tile to a work of art.

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Unique Subway Patterns

Brick-lay subway is a classic, but there are many ways to install subway tile to create a unique design. A vertical or horizontal stack, herringbone, or a horizontal and vertical stack mosaic, like the one shown here, will give your bathroom added interest and personality.

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Metallic Patterns

This year, we're really excited about metallic and tin-patterned tiles. A raised-pattern metallic, like the Effect Dark AC shown here, will make your walls a masterpiece with pattern, shine and texture. If you like the trend but want a subtler look, a simple metallic trim or metallic detailed waterjet mosaic tile is a great way to add just a hint of shine.

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Customized Patterns

Can't find the exact pattern for your space? Go ahead and create your own! The beauty of tile is that it's easy to mix and match tile and designs to realize your unique vision. Penny rounds and hexagons are perfect for creating unique designs as they come in a variety of colors and uniform sizes that can be mixed and matched.

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Ultra-Luxe Marble Looks

Bold, dramatic veining like the gold and browns in the Macchia Vecchia tile used in this bathroom designed by Nikki Chu, creates beautiful movement and a high-end feel. This porcelain large-format tile comes with over fifty faces, meaning you can tile a large space without a repeat--and without breaking the bank.

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Picket-Shaped Tile

A new twist on subway, this elongated hex tile is fresh on the scene and making its mark in interior design. This shape is pointedly elegant and versatile enough to complement virtually any design style. Explore our wide selection of picket tiles to find the perfect look for your bathroom.

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Checkerboards

Classic and classy, checkerboards are a design checkmate. Though black and white are traditional, any colored square tile or even a solid paired with a patterned tile can be used to achieve this look. This bathroom, designed by Timber Trails, uses the Arctic White and Bucak Light Walnut.

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Interesting Neutrals

Beige and grey are here to stay, but embracing a neutral color palette doesn't need to limit your creativity. Patterned tiles and mosaics in tan, cream and shades of grey will add interest to your bathroom without saturating it with color.

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Marble Mosaics

Marble mosaics, like the Modena Mosaic shown here, create a look of beauty and luxury. Mosaics require more grout lines, which make them slip-resistant--perfect for a shower floor. An intricate mosaic is also a nice statement piece for a shower niche or backsplash and can be paired with a beautiful marble-look tile, for added elegance.

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Zellige

You can't beat the one-of-a-kind character of handmade tiles. Our selection of Zellige tiles, handmade in Morocco, has grown over the last year to include more shapes, sizes and colors. Each of these tiles is handcrafted, giving it unique variations in color and shape. If you like this aesthetic but want a little more uniformity, you might like our wide assortment of handmade-look tiles.

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