coastal chic Archives - The Tile Shop Blog Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:37:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 147117943 12 Cool & Calming Coastal Chic Bathroom Tile Ideas https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/cool-and-calming-coastal-chic-bathroom-tile-ideas/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/cool-and-calming-coastal-chic-bathroom-tile-ideas/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=13009 Dreaming of a seaside cabin? Whether you’re East Coast, West Coast or no-coast, you can transform your bathroom into a...

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]]> Dreaming of a seaside cabin? Whether you’re East Coast, West Coast or no-coast, you can transform your bathroom into a beach retreat with one of the year’s hottest design trends: coastal chic. From shimmering blues to sandy hues, these 12 tile ideas strike the perfect balance between sleek sophistication and sun-drenched relaxation.

1. Charm With a Sand Dollar Pattern

Embodying his effortless beach aesthetic, the latest tile in our exclusive Jeffrey Alan Marks designer collaboration brings a burst of energy to this soothing coastal chic space. The Sand Dollar Ocean tile (also available in grey Ash) features a blue sand dollar motif on a crisp white background. We love how the mostly white space lets the circular blue pattern shine, but you could easily dial up the coastal vibe with bright blue accents.

This coastal chic bathroom features a white and blue sand dollar patterned wall tile.
Featuring: Jeffrey Alan Marks Sand Dollar Ocean.

2. Evoke the Surface of the Sea

Subtle shifts in tone give the Hackney Dark Blue tile its stunning, undulating quality—hallmarks of handmade-look tile. Rich blues and a glossy finish create a shimmering effect as light dances across the surface, capturing the essence of water in motion. Explore our wide selection of handmade-look tile for more perfectly imperfect styles.

This bright blue bathroom backsplash features blue handmade-look subway tile.
Featuring: Hackney Dark Blue.
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3. Make Sandy Waves

Blue isn’t the only color that elicits the oceanside—sandy hues capture the warmth of a day at the beach, even in the middle of a Midwest winter. The Wave Old Cream tile featured in this coastal bathroom soothes the senses with its soft, flowing movement. While this gorgeous beige pairs beautifully with the crisp white walls and vanity, you can elevate the coastal vibe with complementary light-blue accents.

Bathroom wall with cream-colored, curved tile.
Featuring: Wave Old Cream.

4. Choose Cool Neutrals

Not every day at the beach is sun-soaked. Cool neutrals can be just as effective as warm tones in creating a breezy oceanscape. Here, the Jeffrey Alan Marks Summerland Miramar tile is paired with the Tribeca Gypsum White tile. The cool grey undertones of the handmade-look subway tile bring a soothing moodiness to this coastal chic bathroom, while the crisp white and sun-faded blue linen-inspired pattern adds a summery touch. Shop our exclusive Jeffrey Alan Marks designer collection for more effortlessly cool coastal designs.

A bright and beautiful coastal chic bathroom features a white-and-blue textile-inspired patterned hex tile.
Featuring: Jeffrey Alan Marks Summerland Miramar and Tribeca Gypsum White.

5. Pair Blue and Beige

Like sea and sand, blue and beige are a natural pairing that instantly evokes a coastal chic aesthetic. This stylish bathroom features the blue-green Look Avio subway wall tile alongside the sandy Ragno Taupe hex floor tile. The vibrant, cool tones of the handmade-look subway tile beautifully complement the warm beige-taupe floor tile. Notice how the prominent white grout lines in the grid-stack subway tile create a visual throughline to the geometric white pattern on the hex tile, as well as the white wall and shower floor tiles. Shop our wide selections of blue tile and beige tile to find your perfect combination.

This chic modern bathroom features blue subway tile in a grid-shaped pattern and geometric-patterned hex floor.
Featuring: Firenze Carrara, Hall Bianco, Look Avio, Firenze Carrara Somerset, Firenze Carrara Corner Seat, Ragno Taupe Matte and Imperial Bianco Gloss Rhombus.

6. Change the Game With a Black-and-White Palette

Here’s another take on the Jeffrey Alan Marks Summerland tile, this time in the dark-grey Toro. The black-and-white color scheme flips the script on the traditional blue-and-beige coastal palette. The faded linen-inspired patterned tile delivers coastal vibes, while the Tribeca subway wall tiles—in Gypsum White and black Basalt—add bold, color-blocked contrast. To keep the space coastal yet maintain the color scheme, add artsy black-and-white beach photos and white shells.

This bathroom features a patterned floor and black and white subway tile walls.
Featuring: Tribeca Basalt, Tribeca Gypsum White, Firenze Carrara Somerset, Firenze Carrara, Bianco Carrara Curb, Firenze Carrara Bullnose and Jeffrey Alan Marks Summerland Toro.
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7. Add a Glossy Blue Pattern

Set against a matte white background, the glossy light-blue crosses of the Astron Azul tile reflect the light, adding depth and interest to this subtly beautiful design. We love how this coastal bathroom pairs the patterned tile with the marble-look Motion Soft Grey tile, though it would look just as stunning with a warm beige option.

This chic bathroom features a white and blue patterned wall tile.
Featuring: Astron Azul and Motion Soft Grey.

8. Pick Pebbles

Create the full sensory experience of a day at the beach with the Grey Pebble Small tile. The raised pebble mosaic offers a gentle foot massage as you go about your morning or evening routine—or install it on the wall and enjoy the smooth curves under your hand. Just add an ocean-breeze candle, and your senses will be convinced you’re seaside.

Overhead shot of pebble shower floor tile with small wooden stool.
Featuring: Grey Pebble Small.

9. Try an Abstract Tableau

If your aesthetic leans artistic, the beautiful, abstract design of the Jeffrey Alan Marks Big Sur Off the Hook tile (also available in the green-toned Sea Spray) will express your refined, eclectic taste. Featuring a glossy blue patina finish reminiscent of glazed pottery and six distinct, multi-directional tile faces, this tile invites endless creativity in layout and expression.

A coastal chic bathroom vanity with abstract blue tile.
Featuring: Jeffrey Alan Marks Big Sur Off the Hook.

10. Elevate Your Design With Marble

Coastal chic design is incredibly versatile—it can be as cultured or as kitschy as you like. Marble tile not only embodies elegance, but its veining can range from dramatic to subtle, creating a sense of movement that echoes the ever-changing nature of sea and sand. This sophisticated bathroom, designed by Bria Hammel Interiors, features the Hampton Carrara Chevron tile; its zigzag pattern and soft grey and beige veining enhance the refined coastal aesthetic.

This elegant bathroom features a marble chevron-shaped mosaic tile.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara Chevron. Design and photography by Bria Hammel Interiors.

11. Create a Shimmering Scape With Glass Tile

Who can resist the beauty of sunlight sparkling on the open sea? Bring this shimmering effect to your space with naturally reflective glass tile. Here, the Blue Twilight Brick tile adds shine to the bathtub surround with a stunning array of dark and light blue tones. If you love this dazzling effect, explore our wide assortment of glass tile.

Tub surround in bathroom with tile glass brick mosaic feature wall, white ceramic tile side walls, niches on back wall with accent hex mosaic and a corner shelf for storage.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara Somerset, Hampton Carrara Flat Corner Shelf, Blue Twilight Brick, Nero Marquina and Blanco Brillo.

12. Show Your Stripes

A quintessential nautical design element, stripes instantly make any space feel sea-worthy. This sleek shower, designed by Timber Trails, elevates the classic pattern by combining marble and travertine to create elegant lines. The alternating Legno travertine and San Dona marble tiles form a serene space that recalls the natural beauty of a sandy shore.

This shower features travertine and marble striped tile walls and marble hex floor.
Featuring: Legno and San Dona. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

Ready to transform your house into a beach house? Explore our comprehensive guide to coastal chic design for ideas you can use throughout your home. Or, if you’re looking for bathroom inspiration, check out 32 of our favorite ideas for 2025—and shop our wide selection of bathroom tile to find styles that fit your personal aesthetic.

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]]> From vibrant cobalt to dreamy sky, blue is a versatile hue that is having a much-deserved moment in interior design. Blue tile has the ability to rejuvenate your space and brighten your mood for the day. Here are twelve of our favorite bathroom tile ideas that will have you singing the praises of blue.

1. Pastel Patterns

Is there anything like a clear, blue-sky day to brighten your mood? Start your day with color therapy with the soft-pastel patterned Annie Selke Flora Vapor Blue floor tile. The Annie Selke Artisanal White handmade-look subway tile adds a craftsman look to this room.

Featuring: Annie Selke Flora Vapor Blue and Annie Selke Artisanal White.

2. Cloudy Mosaics

Even a cloudy sky can be beautiful. We love the mood created with the Winter Morning Glass and Athens Glass Mosaic blue shower tile shown here. The cool, reflective blue-grey tones give off calming vibes that will ease you into your day.

Featuring: Blanco Waves, Bianco Carrara Pol Curb, Winter Morning Glass, Hampton Carrara Cobble, Winter Morning Athens, Hampton Carrara Hixton, Hampton Carrara and Hampton Carrara Bullnose.

3. Artisanal Handmade Looks

The stunning artisanal appeal of handmade and handmade-look tile infuses your space with vibrant visual texture. The Cool Blue tile, shown here, offers the perfectly imperfect aesthetic of authentic handmade tiles, but with the added benefit of being easier to install (and more budget-friendly) thanks to its 12″ x 24″ format and pre-scored grout lines.

This large modern bathroom features a blue handmade-look accent wall.
Featuring: Cool Blue.
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4. Abstract Patterns

Show off your artistic side with the Big Sur by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Off the Hook tile. The abstract blue glossy patterns, overlaid on a cream-colored matte base are designed to resemble glazed pottery. With six distinct tile faces, you can create a custom design that’s uniquely you.

A coastal chic bathroom vanity with abstract blue tile.
Featuring: Big Sur by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Off the Hook.

5. Ornate Patterns

A charming floral or lace-like pattern adds a touch of grace to any space. In this cozy bathroom, Danielle Deming Home & Design paired the Zara Blue tile with a blue accent wall and modern fixtures, creating a unique transitional space. Discover how to achieve this traditional meets contemporary look in our guide to transitional design.

Featuring: Zara Blue. Design and photography by Danielle Deming Home & Design.

6. Bright Bold and Geometric

Add dimension to your walls with a bold geometric tile. The dark- and light-blue lines in the Blu Window Hex tile create dynamic visual interest on this wall. This blue bathroom tile works well with the simple accents and white fixtures.

Featuring: Blu Window Hex.

7. Beach Vibes

The Summerland by Jeffery Alan Marks is everything we love about laid-back, seaside summers. The blue bathroom floor and wall tile is designed to look like faded linen embroidery, this patterned hexagon tile looks great paired with neutral accents and tile like the Tribeca Gypsum White. Discover more beachy style ideas in our guide to coastal chic design.

Featuring: Summerland by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Miramar Hex and Tribeca Gypsum White.

8. Denim Pattern

The Laura Ashley Star Cloud Blue is blue-jean dreams. With the fun and dimensional hexagon shape and the playful star pattern, this tile is casual yet chic. Pair it with a subtle white tile like the Penny Round Matte White to make this tile a standout.

Featuring: Laura Ashley Louise Star Cloud Blue, Penny Round Matte White, Hampton Carrara Shower Curb and Hampton Carrara Flat Corner Shelf.

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9. Stylish Shower

A beautifully patterned or mosaic tile makes for a stunning tile focal point, sure to enliven any shower. Much like a decorative throw pillow on a white couch, placing the Annie Selke Aylin Blue tile in the center of the shower creates a designer moment without overwhelming the space.

Featuring: Annie Selke Aylin Blue and Penny Round Thunderstorm. Design and photography by GMH Construction.

10. Sleek Subway Tile

Always on trend and endlessly versatile, subway tile is a bathroom staple. This contemporary bathroom features Look Avio tile, which is installed in a grid pattern for a chic style that draws the eye. Discover more design ideas in this guide to subway tile layouts.

This chic modern bathroom features blue subway tile in a grid-shaped pattern and geometric-patterned hex floor.
Featuring: Firenze Carrara, Hall Bianco, Look Avio, Firenze Carrara Honed Somerset, Firenze Carrara Coner Seat, Imperial Bianco Rhombus and Ragno Taupe Hex.

11. Boho Chic Design

This sapphire-hued bathroom from I SPY DIY is a boho dream! The Merrakesh Blue tile is used on the sink backsplash, while the Merrakesh Off White tile is incorporated in a checkerboard pattern along the shower wall, giving the space a unique yet simple design. If you love this artistic, eclectic style, check out our guide to boho chic design.

Featuring: Cross Snow White, Marrakesh Blue, Cross Black, Black Marquina Somerset and Marrakesh Off White. Design and Photography by I SPY DIY.

12. Blue Star

Modern farmhouse design tends to favor warm, earthy tones, but the Star Blue tile with its folk-art-inspired pattern will add a pop of cool color to your decor. We love how Z & Co. Designs paired this Americana pattern with contemporary hardware for a sleek, yet homey aesthetic. Discover how to achieve this cozy-chic style in our guide to modern farmhouse design.

Featuring: Star Blue. Design and photography by Z & Co. Design Group.

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