tile Archives - The Tile Shop Blog Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:04:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 147117943 Tile Patterns and Layouts https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/tile-patterns-and-layouts/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/tile-patterns-and-layouts/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:02:28 +0000 https://blog.tileshop.com/?p=905 Every choice you make in your tile design is essential. Color, shape and material all contribute to the look and...

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Every choice you make in your tile design is essential. Color, shape and material all contribute to the look and feel of your space, but just as important to your design concept is your tile layout. Read on for 11 classic layouts you need to know before beginning your tile project.

1. Horizontal Straight Stack

This contemporary layout features neat lines that draw the eye across the width of the wall or floor, making your room appear wider. The simple design can be created with any rectangle tile, including subway tile. Here, bands of Coco White matte and glossy tiles add a stylized touch to the bathroom wall; mixing finishes is an excellent way to elevate a simple layout.

Straight stack pattern. This bright and modern bathroom features handmade-look subway tile in stripes of matte and glossy finish.
Featuring: Coco White Glossy and Coco White Matte.

2. Vertical Straight Stack

Just like the guards at Buckingham Palace, these “soldier stacks” stand firm and tall. Installing tile vertically creates the illusion of height in your space. Vertically stacked subway tile will make your space feel contemporary, while rectangular large-format tile makes your space feel both taller and more expansive.

A vertical straight stack design. This shower wall features white handmade-look subway wall tile and square mosaic black granite floor tile.
Featuring: Tribeca Gypsum White, Shanxi Black Flamed Granite and Noir Stanton. Design and photography by Renovation Husbands.

“Horizontal and vertical straight stacks are my favorite tile patterns for bathrooms because they present a clean and fresh look. It’s important to have a polished design in your bathroom.” –Kirsty Froelich, The Tile Shop Director of Design

This sink backsplash features a grey handmade-look subway tile in an alternating vertical and horizontal straight stack design.

Pro Tip: Combine vertical and horizontal stacks for a stunning, custom design.

3. 1/2 Offset Brick Lay

There’s a reason why 1/2 offset is one of the most traditional layouts. The simple enhancement of offsetting stacked tiles by 50% is visually appealing and helps hide any imperfections in the installation. Use subway or rectangle tile to achieve a classic brick-lay look, or square tile for a chic offset design.

1/2 offset brick-lay pattern. Blush-colored brick-look subway tile with marble leaf-shaped shower niche.
Featuring: Alison Victoria Brick x Brick Petal, Alison Victoria Elia Polished and Alison Victoria Precious Metals 24 Karat.
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4. 1/3 Offset Brick Lay

The stair-step effect in this pattern is created by offsetting each tile by 1/3 of its length. We recommend using a 1/3 offset when designing with tile that is 8 x 16 in. or larger. Shop large-format tile to achieve this stylish design on your floors or walls.

A 1/3 offset brick-lay pattern. This bright kitchen floor features white marble-look tile.
Featuring: Nature Carrara.

5. Herringbone

Install large or small rectangle tile at a 45-degree angle to create a dynamic herringbone pattern. You can enhance the vertical and horizontal zigzag movements by incorporating different colors, finishes or a contrasting grout color.

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

6. Double Herringbone

A double herringbone is created by connecting two rectangle tiles. This layout is less common because it can be difficult to perfect. However, when executed correctly, as seen in this contemporary bathroom designed by Friedman General Contracting, the results are stunning!

A double herringbone pattern. This bathroom features a white subway tile backsplash in a double herringbone pattern.
Featuring: Imperial Bianco Matte. Design and photography by Friedman General Contracting.

This stylish bathroom features white subway tile with black grout and black pencil trim details.

Pro Tip: Don’t forget to consider your grout color! A contrasting grout will accentuate your layout, while a grout that matches the tile results in a subtler design.

7. Chevron

Like herringbone, a chevron pattern creates a dynamic, zigzag design. However, this layout is created by connecting the angled ends of specially cut tiles, rather than installing rectangular tiles diagonally. The result is a fashionable V-shaped silhouette.

A chevron pattern. A marble chevron patterned kitchen wall with wooden shelves.
Featuring: Meram Blanc Carrara Chevron. Design by Nikki Chu.
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8. Grid

A tried-and-true design, this layout is created by simply arranging square tiles in a grid formation. It is ideal for patterned tile, especially when the pattern is enhanced by grouping four squares together, as it is on the Kelli Fontana Inlay Proper Florence Lace tile shown here.

A grid pattern. This elegant tile floor features an ornate botanical pattern.
Featuring: Kelli Fontana Inlay Proper Florence Lace.

9. Diagonal

Similar to the grid pattern, this layout consists of rows of square tile. However, as it is installed at a 45-degree angle, this pattern makes your floor or wall appear wider. We love how Timber Trails used this layout to add a contemporary twist to the classic checkerboard design. You can achieve a similar look using diamond-shaped tile.

Diamond pattern. Bathroom with white and cream checkerboard patterned floor and blue sink vanity.
Featuring: Bucak Light Walnut, Bucak Light Walnut Mosaic, Arctic White 8 x 20 in. and Arctic White 12 x 24 in. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

10. Versailles

Named after the French Palace of Versailles, this classically elegant pattern consists of rectangles and squares of varying sizes. While the Versailles pattern is commonly used for floor designs, it’s also striking on walls.

A Versailles pattern. This entryway features a black slate tile floor in a versailles pattern.
Featured: Adoni Black Small Versailles. Design by Bria Hammel Interiors. Photo by Spacecrafting.

11. Hex

The six-sided, honeycomb-shaped hex is a surprisingly versatile tile shape. Available in small mosaic formats and larger field tiles (up to 13 x 14 in.), all hexagon tile adheres to the same layout. However, the uniformity of similarly-sized hex tiles allows for custom patterns. Here, Beginning in the Middle created an elevated polka dot effect by adding Back Marquina hex to their Firenze Carrara hex design.

A hexagon pattern. This chic bathroom floor features grey marble hex with "dots" of black marble hex tile.
Featuring: Firenze Carrara Hex, Black Marquina Hex and Firenze Carrara Polished Threshold. Design & Photography by Beginning in the Middle.

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20 Space-Maximizing Small Bathroom Tile Ideas for 2025 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/9-small-bathroom-tile-ideas/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/9-small-bathroom-tile-ideas/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:41:44 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=6585 Struggling to make the most of your small bathroom? Whether renovating a powder room or a snug primary bath, these...

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Struggling to make the most of your small bathroom? Whether renovating a powder room or a snug primary bath, these 20 stunning bathroom tile ideas will make your limited space feel luxurious.

1. Create an Expansive Look with Large-Format Tile

Large-format tile requires fewer grout lines, which makes a small space feel more cohesive. Featured on the floor and half-wall of this bathroom, the Livingstone Melange tile creates the illusion of an expansive space by maintaining an almost continuous design. Shop our wide assortment of large-format tile for more big ideas.

Bathroom with large-format marble-look porcelain tile floor.
Featuring: Livingstone Melange and Argile Matte White. Design by Nikki Chu.

2. Play Around With a Bold Pattern

A powder bathroom is generally smaller, less frequently used and more guest-facing than your primary bathroom, making it the perfect space to experiment with bold colors and patterns. Here, the Nikki Chu Zulu Graphite tile adds a playful element to this small bathroom, while the modern sink vanity and fixtures maintain an elevated design. Explore our wide assortment of patterned tile to find the style that expresses your unique personality.

This chic bathroom features a graphic black-and-white patterned tile.
Featuring: Nikki Chu Zulu Graphite.

3. Mix Looks for Added Interest

Want to make your small space feel invigorating? Mixing tile styles or materials gives your eye more to focus on, providing a stimulating start to your day. This cool, contemporary bathroom demonstrates how to layer looks without feeling too busy. Though there are five separate tiles (not including trim), there are only three colors: blue, taupe and white. The use of white grout in the grid-stacked Look Avio subway tile creates a visual throughline to the white wall and shower floor tiles and the white geometric lines featured on the Ragno Taupe Matte floor tile.

This chic bathroom features blue subway tile, a textured wall tile and a hexagon tile floor.
Featuring: Firenze Carrara, Hall Bianco, Look Avio, Firenze Carrara Somerset, Firenze Carrara Corner Shower Seat, Imperial Bianco Matte Rhombus and Ragno Taupe Matte.

4. Small Bathroom Ideas on a Budget

You don’t need to spend a lot for a major room refresh. Achieve big-impact style on a small budget with The Tile Shop’s newly expanded collection of tiles under $7. Handmade-look, wood-look, large-format and more–you’ll be surprised at the wealth of design possibilities available for any price range. This fashionable bath, designed by @homewithhay, features the Cool Blue wall tile. Priced at just $6.99/sq.ft., this handmade-look tile is both on trend and within budget.

This beautiful bathroom features a blue handmade-look tile shower wall.
Featuring: Cool Blue. Design and photography by @homewithhay

5. Visually Elongate Your Space with Diagonal Picket Tile

Inherently dynamic and energetic, diagonal lines create the illusion of a wider room. When installed diagonally, picket tile disrupts the symmetry of your space–perfect for adding interest to a minimalist design. We love how this bathroom wall maintains subtlety by pairing the Lanse Matte Black Picket tile with black grout.

A black picket tile backsplash with a contemporary brass and stone sink.
Featuring: Lanse Matte Black Picket.

6. Create a Space that Connects You With Nature

If stepping outside gives you a mood boost, bring that serotonin-inducing scenery indoors with nature-inspired colors, materials and designs. Even if your bathroom isn’t large enough for live plants, incorporating a botanical pattern–like the Morris & Co. Hawkdale Willow Olive tile–can offer some of the same benefits as actual greenery. For more ideas on bringing the beauty of the outdoors into your home, check out this guide to biophilic design.

This elegant bathroom features off-white subway tile with a green leaf design.
Featuring: Morris & Co. Hawkdale Willow Olive and Morris & Co. Hawkdale Pure Chalk.

7. Keep Your Space Versatile with White Subway

Effortlessly chic and timeless, white subway tile is the white tee of interior design–it goes with everything! You can dress up this classic by pairing it with a mosaic or patterned tile, just like @alexandria.by.design did in this space featuring the Asteri floor tile. The simple black-and-white color scheme makes the space easy to update as styles and tastes change. Simply swapping out the shower curtain can completely alter the bathroom’s aesthetic.

This contemporary bathroom features white subway tile shower walls and a black-and-white star patterned tile floor.
Featuring: Asteri and Imperial Bianco Matte. Design by @alexandria.by.design.

8. Create a Wallpaper Effect with an Ornate Pattern

A confined space makes your walls more susceptible to moisture and inevitable bathroom messes. A beautiful (and easy-to-clean!) patterned tile will protect your space from floor to ceiling while providing a stylish wallpaper look. An ornate design, like the Cheverny Blanc tile featured here, achieves delicate artistry with superior durability.

This elegant bathroom features an ornate grey and taupe patterned tile wall.
Featuring: Cheverny Blanc. Design and photography by Dual Concept Design.

9. Visually Soften Your Space With Curved Tile

Tile is an inherently hard material, and the straight edges and sharp corners of squares and rectangles can feel rigid. A curved shape–like a penny round tile or the Wave Grey Owl tile shown here–creates the illusion of softness by offering your eye smooth, pillowy lines to focus on. This can make your small space feel cozy and comfortable.

A modern bathroom with a white wave-shaped tile backsplash and a black pedestal sink.
Featuring: Wave Grey Owl.

10. Small Bathroom Floor Tile Ideas

If you’re getting maximum usage from your small bathroom, you want a floor tile that’s durable, easy to maintain, and still makes your space feel luxurious. Ultra-luxe and super robust, marble-look porcelain or ceramic tile is the perfect blend of style and strength. With a wide range of bold to delicate-veined looks to choose from, our ever-expanding selection of marble-look tile offers something for everyone.

An elegant and contemporary bathroom featuring large-format marble-look floor tile.
Featuring: Calacata Brilliante and Regent Bianco. Design and photography by @lifewithmadisonm

11. Tile Your Floor In Black & White

Simple and stylish, black-and-white tile pairs well with virtually any design. Whether you choose an elegant marble mosaic or a geometric pattern, this classic color scheme is a great foundation for both a fancy and fun-loving space. This gorgeous powder room, designed by @andreak_covelladesigns, features the Marble Star porcelain floor tile. The intricate design and textured stone appearance add interest without detracting from the beautiful floral wallpaper, antique cabinetry and Victorian painting.

This elegant bathroom features a black-and-white marble-look star patterned tile floor.
Featuring: Marble Star. Design and photography by @andreak_covelladesigns.

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12. Create a Winning Design

Checkerboard is a timeless trend that doesn’t require a lot of space to make a big impression. Virtually any two similarly sized square tiles (or halved rectangular tiles) can create a design checkmate. We love this elevated version, designed by @MaryLauren, featuring the Arctic White and Bandung Gris Acid marble tiles.

A beautiful bathroom with a grey and white marble checkerboard tile floor and white handmade-look wall tile.
Featuring: Arctic White, Bandung Gris Acid, Riad White, White Pebbles (Small) and Arctic White Skirting. Design and photography by @MaryLauren

13. Small Bathroom Shower Tile Ideas

Add needed storage and style with a shower niche. Because niches take up such a small amount of real estate, they’re a great place to experiment with a tile–like a bold pattern or mosaic–that might overwhelm the rest of the room. You can also coordinate your niche with a backsplash or accent wall to enhance the design of your space.

Bathroom area with textured white ceramic tile and a dark porcelain rectangular tile on floor top area features a waterfall deco in natural stone and glass natural stone trim pieces finish off the area along with stone baseboard black, white and Grays make the space classic but sharp looking. Floating vanity is tiled with natural stone marble as well stone vanity tap is tile as well with white porcelain vessel sink and Chrome fixtures complete this look.
Featuring: Blanco Waves, Winter Morning Athens, Hampton Carrara: 12 x 24 in., Corner Shower Seat, Barnes, Cobble, Stanton, Somerset and Shower Curb.

14. Tile the Tub

In a small space, it’s even more important for your design to feel cohesive. Using tile to visually align your tub apron with the floor and/or wall will help hide its bulk. This space, designed by A Glass of Bovino, creates unity by featuring the Firenze Calacatta marble on the shower wall and tub.

Bathroom with marble tiled tub and shower.
Featuring: Firenze Calacatta: 4 x 12 in. and Durand, and Siberian Pearl Large Herringbone. Design & Photography by A Glass of Bovino.

15. Tile the Ceiling

Another great bathroom tile idea for small showers: if you’re dealing with a low shower ceiling, consider extending the tile to cover overhead. The Splendor Blanco tile used throughout this shower, designed by Coco & Jack, makes the small space feel larger, and the vertical stack provides the illusion of height.

Shower with white handmade-look subway tile and brass fixtures.
Featuring: Splendor Blanco and Hampton Carrara Shower Curb. Design & Photography by Coco & Jack.
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16. Create a Custom Design

A small space is a great place to showcase your design skills. This boho-chic bathroom, designed by I SPY DIY, demonstrates how a little creativity can go a long way in crafting a space that feels uniquely you. The Villa Warm White and Warm Grey subway tiles are arranged in a custom layout, perfectly complementing the space’s eclectic aesthetic. Get your creative juices flowing with more globally inspired ideas in this guide to boho-chic design.

This boho-chic bathroom features a warm grey and white subway tile in a  custom layout and Moroccan-style floor tile.
Featuring: Kasbah Star Terracotta, Kasbah Cross Terracotta, Villa Warm Grey Gloss and Villa White GlossDesign by I SPY DIY.

17. Drench Your Space In Marble

This guest bathroom, designed by Nikki Chu, proves that your space doesn’t need to be large to be luxurious. We love how she went all-in with floor-to-ceiling Ashford Carrara. Since the space is limited, this opulent look is achievable on a less-than-extravagant budget. Explore marble tile to find elegant natural stone collections, featuring coordinating field tiles, mosaics and trim pieces.

A quiet luxury bathroom featuring grey marble tile throughout.
Featuring: Ashford Carrara: 12 x 24 in., Hex and Skirting, and Hampton Carrara Shower Curb Top. Design by Nikki Chu.

18. Go for a Vintage Vibe

If your bathroom is left over from the last century, embrace its vintage charm! This bathroom, designed by Yellow Brick Home, maintains the classic pink sink and chrome fixtures but updates the tile with period-appropriate white subway tile and black pencil trim. The Hampton Niles marble mosaic floor tile features a black-and-white basketweave–a slightly modern twist on a classic design.

A vintage bathroom featuring white subway wall tile with a black pencil trim detail, and a black and white marble mosaic tile floor.
Featuring: Hampton Niles, Black Marquina Skirting and Somerset, and Imperial Bianco Gloss and REL Trim. Design and Photography by Yellow Brick Home.

19. Make a Statement Wall

When working with a small space, it can be helpful to focus attention on one wall. Designer Kelli Fontana subverts expectations by making the wall the reflective element in this stylish powder room. The clever use of the Antique Mirror Bevel tile allows the window to become the focal point, while still providing the opportunity for a quick lipstick check.

This chic powder room features a mirrored subway tile sink backsplash.
Featuring: Antique Mirror Bevel. Design by Kelli Fontana and West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

20. Go All Out With a Mosaic Tile

An intricate mosaic tile creates a sense of flow and rhythm, making your space feel larger. A marble mosaic, like the Alison Victoria Elia Polished tile shown here, features distinct variations in veining and color from piece to piece, offering lush appeal and lively visual texture. Shop our wide selection of mosaic tile in a variety of styles and materials to achieve this stunning look.

This contemporary bathroom features an expressive marble leaf-shaped tile on all walls.
Featuring: Alison Victoria Elia Polished. Design by @thealisonvictoria.

Updating your space is easier than you think! Shop our wide assortment of bathroom tile for a wealth of popular styles, or explore even more bathroom tile ideas. Need more assistance? Visit your local Tile Shop showroom, where you’ll find the tile, tools and expert advice you need to get started.

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Q & A with Director of Design Kirsty Froelich

An essential element of your tile design, trim will elevate your space whether you’re finishing a tiled edge or framing an elegant focal point. We sat down with Kirsty Froelich, Director of Design at The Tile Shop to demystify the process of choosing trim. Read on to build your confidence in choosing the finishing element to your design.

What is your approach to designing with trim?

I approach design with trim the same way I do when accessorizing a bedroom or living room, by adding layers. For example, in a bedroom you finish the bed with decorative pillows, a bedskirt, ect. The layered pieces add depth and visual interest. I apply this theory when designing with tile. You need a trim piece to finish off transitions (where two different finishes come together such as tile to painted wall), so I like to layer in pieces that will work with the overall design.

This chic shower niche features glossy and matte beige subway tile and a gold and grey veined marble-look tile and marble and gold trim.
Featuring: Coco Canvas Matte, Coco Canvas Glossy, Alison Victoria Precious Metals Rose, Calacata Evora Barnes Menor and Calacatta Gold Hex.

This shower niche is a great example of a layered trim border using a marble barnes and metal trim pieces.

What is the most important thing to keep in mind when

choosing trim pieces for a transition?

Ask yourself, do you want the transition to stand out or do you want it to look seamless? If you want it to stand out, select a different material or color from your main tile. If you’re looking for a seamless transition, choose a trim piece that matches your main tile.

Two examples of transitional edge. The bathroom on the left uses a REL (round edge long) tile to finish the border, matching the subway tile backsplash. The image on the right uses a marble barnes for a contrasting edge between the mosaic tile and the painted wall.

How do you approach creating a focal point with trim and

what are the benefits to creating a focal point in a space?

Creating a focal point with tile is a great way to draw attention to an area. It’s the main point of interest and is the element that first catches the eye when you enter a room. A successful tile focal point is proportional to the space you’re designing. You can add emphasis to your focal point by adding trim around it–this will make it stand out. For example, layering trim pieces around a decorative tile in a picture frame will add dimension and frame the tile.

An elegant shower featuring a decorative picture frame with mosaic herringbone and marble and travertine tile.
Featuring: Arctic White Large Herringbone, Arctic White, Arctic White Barnes, Claros Sliver Somerset, Arctic White Skirting, Arctic White, Claros Silver Curb, Claros Silver Mosaic and Claros Silver Small Versailles Pattern.

This “picture frame” features a mosaic tile with a layered trim border. A perfect focal point for this elegant shower.

How would you advise someone to approach choosing their trim?

I think trim details are often overlooked or an afterthought. I would say, make sure you’re integrating them into the design process. This is one of the reasons why we show a variety of trim throughout our showroom vignettes. Look at the different pieces and applications to see what appeals to you. Do you want a more contemporary trim with a square edge, or do you like the softness of a rounded piece? Take time to explore the options at the same time you’re selecting your tiles.

A photo of Kirsty Froelich.

“I approach design with trim the same way I do when accessorizing a bedroom or living room, by adding layers.”

–Kirsty Froelich, Director of Design

Do you have a favorite trim piece?

I do! I absolutely love our somerset trim pieces. It has a rounded surface and petite size, so it softens transitions and adds dimension without bulk. It’s available in a variety of materials, so it’s easy to design with. I especially love our marble somersets and decorative edging pieces. They’re a sophisticated and thoughtful way to edge tile.

A kitchen backsplash featuring a patterned tile picture frame and square tile wall.
Featuring: Riad White, Cybele Grey, Siberian Pearl Somerset, Siberian Pearl and Siberian Pearl Barnes.

This beautiful picture frame features a marble somerset tile border.

We hope you feel more confident approaching your design. Explore our wide selection of trim and accessories to find the right finishing piece to your tile design. Want more in-depth instruction? Read our comprehensive Guide to Layering Tile Trim and Profiles. And if you need more guidance, schedule a free design consultation. Our tile experts are always on hand to help you achieve your dream space.

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Tile for Every Style: Modern Farmhouse https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/tile-for-every-style-modern-farmhouse/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/tile-for-every-style-modern-farmhouse/#respond Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:18:25 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=8362 Cozy, comfy–and chic! Modern farmhouse decor is about creating a home that connects you to the tradition of living off...

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Cozy, comfy–and chic! Modern farmhouse decor is about creating a home that connects you to the tradition of living off the land (even if your home is in the middle of the city). Rustic and weathered looks paired with calming neutrals are central to modern farmhouse, but more and more we’re seeing people incorporate color and contemporary details to personalize this style.

From realistic wood-look tile to charming patterns–read on for nine ideas on how to use tile to achieve an authentic modern farmhouse aesthetic in every area of your home.

1. Wood-Looks Everywhere

Organic materials and textures are essential to the modern farmhouse style, but some areas–like bathrooms and mudrooms–might not be suitable for hardwood floors. A wood-look porcelain tile or luxury vinyl tile combines the rustic look of hardwood with superior durability. Waterproof and stain-resistant, these materials will keep your bathroom, mudroom or deck looking nice through the years and won’t trap bacteria, like real wood can.

This farmhouse-style bathroom features porcelain floor tiles in a realistic wood-look beige tone.
Featuring: Truewood Beige. Design & Photography by Haneen Matt of Haneen’s Haven.

2. Make the Hearth the Focal Point

This living room with its white walls and wood accents is classic modern farmhouse style, but the real showstopper is the charming fireplace. The Look Avio tile is expertly incorporated for a pop of color that complements rather than detracts from the minimalist appeal of the space. With its emphasis on simplicity, you’ll want to use color sparingly, but the rich, natural blue-green tones in this tile perfectly enhance this living space.

This bright and airy living room features white walls and a green handmade-look tiled fireplace.
Featuring: Look Oliva. Design and photography by Petta Building & Design.
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3. Perfectly Imperfect Details

Texture is a great way to add interest to a style that’s primarily centered around neutral colors and natural accents. Handmade and handmade-look tiles are characterized by variations in surface and color, giving them a perfectly imperfect appearance that will add lots of visual texture to your space. This charming kitchen uses handmade-look tile for both the backsplash and on the kitchen island. Notice how the light plays off the surfaces of the tile, illuminating the variation between each piece.

This is a modern farmhouse kitchen featuring blue and white handmade-look tile.
Featuring: Riad White and Look Avio. Design and Photography by I SPY DIY.

4. Add Pattern

If you’re under the impression that pattern has no place in modern farmhouse decor, think again. Many patterned tiles fit this aesthetic. The Star floor tile used in this chic mudroom complements the blonde wood tones and black baskets. The pattern invokes classic Americana while still being neutral enough to incorporate into the modern farmhouse style.

A modern farmhouse mudroom featuring wooden benches and shelving and a white with black star patterned tile.
Featuring: Star. Design and photography by Haus of Rowe Interiors.

5. Marble Mosaics

Elevate your modern farmhouse style with a simple, yet lush marble mosaic, like the Sampson Mosaic tile shown here. The open shelves along the backsplash are functional and chic. The beige and whites in the mosaic tile match the whites of the counters and the gold hardware, while the basketweave motif invokes a classic homespun look that is enhanced by the elegance of the marble.

Kitchen counter and shelf with cups, cutting board and other cooking elements before white and beige marble basketweave tile.
Featuring: Sampson Mosaic. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

6. Embrace Moody Neutrals

Although it’s characterized by bright whites and soft neutrals, modern farmhouse style has room for more moody colors. Deep grey, green and blue can all be used to add a dramatic flair to your design. The Silver Hex floor tile is the perfect choice for this elegant powder room designed by I SPY DIY. The shape of the mirror is repeated in the floor tiles and the grey is complemented by the purplish-grey of the wainscoting and trim. With the wooden accents and basin sink, this room exudes rustic charm.

A modern farmhouse bathroom with purplish-grey wainscoting, abstract floral wallpaper and silver hexagon floor tile.
Featuring: Silver Hex. Design and photography by I SPY DIY.

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7. Distressed Stone

One of the hallmarks of modern farmhouse design is embracing the architectural details of your home, but if you don’t live in an 1800s farmhouse, you can use tile to create truly rustic-looking stone features. The Claros Silver, a tumbled travertine subway tile, shown here looks like it’s authentic to the house. The tumbled finish gives this stone a distressed look that adds character to this bright and inviting bathroom designed by Coco & Jack.

This bathroom features a tumbled travertine tile floor for a rustic look.
Featuring: Claros Silver. Design & Photography by Coco & Jack.

8. Showcase Your Linens

Nothing embodies a summer day on the farm like crisp, clean linens hung out to dry. Bring that fresh linen feel into your home with the crisp-white lace patterned Morris & Co. Pure Net Linen tile. This ornate tile was inspired by 1800th-century wallpaper designs and is the perfect way to add a twist to your modern farmhouse style.

Kitchen sink before patterned wall tile and window.
Featuring: Morris & Co. Pure Net Linen.

9. White Subway Tile

Sleek and versatile, white subway tile lends itself to a myriad of styles, making it a perfect choice if you feel you might want a room refresh before you’re ready to reno your entire space. The Royal Satin White marble subway tile backsplash embodies the organic texture and authentic materials that are a trademark of modern farmhouse style. The off-white cabinets and vintage picture frame complete the aesthetic. We can imagine sitting down for a good meal and a good chat in this homey kitchen!

This homey kitchen features a white marble subway tile backsplash and cream-colored cabinets.
Featuring: Royal Satin White. Design By Rashida Banks. Photography by Antwon Maxwell Photography.

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Even if you don’t have a large space to do the wash, the right tile can add cheer to the chore. Here are fifteen of our favorite small laundry room tile ideas you can use to create your own cleaning haven. Need more inspiration? Shop our full selection of laundry room tile.

1. Black and White and Clean All Over

No need to separate the lights from the darks, even a small laundry space is made formal and charming with black-and-white tile. The simple color scheme keeps this laundry room from looking too busy, but the fun pattern of the Annie Selke Aylin Black adds interest to this small space.

This clean and bright laundry room features a black and white patterned tile.
Featuring: Annie Selke Aylin Black. Design and photography by Caryn Boultinghouse.

2. Soft Neutrals

Chores are calming in this serene space designed by Hidden Valley Homes. The greige patterned encaustic-look tiles complement the soft green and grey walls and cabinets. The neutral tones keep the space relaxed amidst the hecticness of daily life. If this is the hue for you, shop our full selection of gray tile.

Laundry room featuring beveled subway wall tile and grey patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Imperial Bianco Bevel Matte and Decora Redondo. Design and photography by Hidden Valley Homes.
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3. Modern Farmhouse

A little bit country, a lot cozy and ultra-chic–modern farmhouse design embraces the functionality of the home, making it perfect style for a laundry room. This charming space designed by Studio M matches the light wood and dark hardware of the cabinets with the black and tan pattern of the Star tile for a cohesive, designed space that still feels homey.

This laundry room features a star patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Star. Design and photography: Studio M.

4. Fresh Linen Patterns

Keep your laundry room looking clean and crisp with Morris & Co. Pure Net Linen. This ornate patterned tile is inspired by the iconic British designer William Morris’s historic wallpaper. An excellent choice for either floor or wall, this beautiful tile will add fresh elegance to your small laundry room. Shop our exclusive Morris & Co. collection for more artisan patterns and colors.

This crisp and clean laundry room features an ornate pattern tile floor.
Featuring: Morris & Co. Pure Net Linen. Design and photography by Davis Interiors.

5. Subway Tile Backsplash

A design staple, sleek and chic subway tile transcends trends. The Coco White Glossy tile used in this stately laundry room designed by Juniper and Jade Interiors is installed in a traditional brick-lay pattern for an unassuming backsplash that nevertheless complements the dark green cabinets and gold hardware in the room. Shop our full selection of backsplash tile for more ideas.

This green and beige laundry room features handmade-look subway tile and patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Yard Black and Coco White Glossy. Design and photography by Juniper & Jade Interiors.

6. Marvelous Marble Looks

Your laundry floor probably withstands a lot of traffic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create a luxurious space. Marble-look tile combines the elegance of marble with the durability and easy maintenance of porcelain. This traditional-style laundry room pairs stylish black-and-white Marble Star floor tile with taupe cabinets for a space that feels both elevated and relaxed.

This laundry room features a black and white marble patterned tile floor.
Featuring: Marble Star. Design and Photography by KCBR Design | Remodel.

7. Blue Sky Hues

This bright laundry space makes for cheerful chores. We love how Molly Howe Design paired pale blue cabinets with the Artisan Cardiff patterned floor tile. The color invokes all the serotonin-inducing goodness of a bright sunny day, for a warm and fresh space.

This cheery bathroom features a brown and blue patterned tile floor and light blue cabinets.
Featuring: Artisan Cardiff. Design and photography by Molly Howe Design.

8. Chic Tile Patterns

This bright galley laundry room is a trendy hangout space (as evidenced by its very cool canine regular). The Annie Selke Aylin Blue patterned floor tile adds interest to this otherwise neutral space. And we love the dog portraits above the window! For more textile-inspired tiles, shop our exclusive Annie Selke collection.

Laundry room featuring blue and white patterned tile floor, lounging upon which is a cute dog.
Featuring: Annie Selke Aylin Blue. Design and photography by Monarch Interiors.

9. Sleek Slate

Natural stone features unique variations between pieces making this a one-of-a-kind design trend that has been around for literally ages. With colors ranging from black to rust, slate tile is popular for its rustic look and natural surface variation. The Adoni Black tile shown here has a natural grey tone that elevates this laundry room while the colored veining adds a sense of movement that softens the space.

This laundry room features a grey slate tile floor.
Featuring: Adoni Black. Design and photography by Remodeling by J.R. Graves.
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10. Walls that Pop

Add texture to your walls with a sculptural or 3-D wall tile. The Flow 1 Greige tile used for the walls in this traditional-style laundry room adds a stylish pattern that will change as the light moves through the room.

This laundry room features a greige patterned wall tile and brown herringbone tile floor.
Featuring: Legno Large Herringbone and Flow 1 Greige. Design by Redesign by Drew.

11. Charming Hexes

Vintage-made-modern hexagon tile are a fun shape for any room, but we especially love how the warm colors in the Hampton Carrara Polished Hex tile add character and complement the soft neutrals of this cozy laundry room.

This laundry room features a marble hexagon-shaped tile floor.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara Polished Hex. Design and photography by The Bonne Fete Home.

12. Plaid Flooring Design

A checkerboard tile floor is a design win, but if you want to add an extra element to your room, try adding another color square. This black, white and grey tile floor is classy and fun and the simple color scheme keeps this small space looking clean and orderly.

A bright white laundry room with black white and grey checkerboard tile floor.
Featuring: Color Mind Light Gloss, Imperial Brite White Matte, Encaustic White, Encaustic Light Grey and Encaustic Black. Design and photography by The Divine Living Space.

13. Stunningly Graceful Herringbone

Long, skinny wood-look porcelain tile creates a wonderful sense of movement when installed in a herringbone pattern in this charming laundry room designed by Timber Trails. The light birch design on this tile adds texture and coziness to this space.

This cheery laundry room features a white herringbone tile floor and blue accents.
Featuring: California Wood Mini Parquet. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by Stoffer Photography.

14. Geometric Florals

Add whimsy to your space with a bold geometric floral pattern. Our Laura Ashley collection features charming prints from the iconic British brand’s archive so you can create an English cottage look in your home. This laundry room uses the Sunflower Charcoal with Cloud Blue for a touch of fun and bright design.

A laundry room with a geometric floral patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Sunflower Charcoal with Cloud Blue. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by Stoffer Photography.

15. Industrial Accents

You don’t need an expansive loft space to get an industrial design look. Incorporate a cement-look tile like the Industrial Roxy Acero tile backsplash used in this chic laundry room designed by West Bay Homes. The textures and mix of warm and cool colors in this tile create a space that’s as hip as it is inviting.

This neutral laundry room features a raised patterned beige wall tile.
Featuring: Industrial Roxy Acero. Design by West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

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Top 10 Gorgeous Green Tile Bathroom Ideas for 2024 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/top-10-gorgeous-green-tile-bathroom-ideas-for-2024/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/top-10-gorgeous-green-tile-bathroom-ideas-for-2024/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:25 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=8051 Considered the new neutral, green is trending in interior design for its versatility and connection to nature. The serotonin-inducing color...

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Considered the new neutral, green is trending in interior design for its versatility and connection to nature. The serotonin-inducing color can improve your mood and your enjoyment of your space. Since the bathroom is usually the room where you begin and end your daily routines, incorporating green into your design will create a wellness space that’s at once invigorating and relaxing.

Read on for enviously gorgeous design ideas, and shop our full selection of green bathroom tile to find the right style for your bathroom. For more about creating spaces that increase your connectivity to nature, read our guide to “biophilic design”.

1. Modern Jeweled Picket Tile

This chic bathroom designed by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang features picket tile for a modern twist on the classic hexagon. The Sawyer Emerald tile’s rich jewel tone is very much on-trend. The shape and shade variation in this tile creates a sense of movement that is highlighted by the contrasting white grout.

Shower with green mosaic tile walls with dark grey mosaic floor tile.
Featuring: Sawyer Emerald, Versatile Dark Grey and Softcement Graphite. Design by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang. Build by Rick and Kelli Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

2. Uniquely Shaped Tiles

The unique shape of the Texto Emerald Glossy was inspired by text bubbles. This tile makes for an enviously charming green shower the rounded shapes create a fun wave-like pattern in the contrasting grout. The Tory White half-hexagon-shaped floor tile provides some lightness to this space while maintaining interest.

This shower features green text-bubble-shaped wall tile and white half-hexagon floor tile.
Featuring: Texto Emerald Glossy and Tory White. Design & photography by Holly Campbell.
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3. Moody Green Patterned Tile

Dark green leaves on a black background create a rich and moody space with the Arwen encaustic pattern tile. The graphic leaf shapes create movement and interest on this bathroom floor. If you’re afraid your space will become too dark, try pairing this tile with a chic white subway tile.

Overhead view of bathroom floor, showcasing patterned 8" encaustic floor tile arranged to form a wreath design that runs wall to wall underneath the white soaker tub.
Featuring: Arwen Encaustic.

4. Wavy Green Patterned Backsplash

A lined geometric patterned tile will add movement to your backsplash. The Eclipse Verde tile can be installed in a variety of ways to add a unique pattern to your space. The large format means that this tile requires fewer grout joints and the pattern will extend, giving your space an expansive feel.

Geometric patterned green and off-white bathroom tile with sink.
Featuring: Elipse Verde.
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5. Green Shower Tile Ideas

Green will invigorate you and increase your sense of well-being, making it a great color choice for your shower. This shower designed by Artisan Tile Interiors uses a deep jade subway tile for a stunning space that feels at once modern and timeless. The dark color could be too dark for a small space, but the brass fixtures, white grout and the reflective nature of the glossy tile add light.

This shower features green handmade-look subway tile with white grout.
Featuring: Look Oliva. Design and Photography by Artisan Tile Interiors.

6. Vertical Off-Set Subway Tile

Add height and interest to your space by installing your subway tiles vertically. Shown here in a vertical offset pattern, the Glass Shamrock tile makes this space feel modern and classy. The glass tile is slightly reflective, which adds light to the space.

Hexagonal porcelain tile with green tones and floral print on wall. Green glass tile on backsplash.
Featuring: Glass Shamrock.

7. Light Green Glass Tile

For a cool new neutral, choose light green tile. The New Haven glass mosaic tile has a soft sage green coloring with horizontal blue striations for a watercolor effect. The result is a beautifully tranquil backdrop that complements the Laura Ashley Sunflower White with Charcoal tile floor.

This bathroom feature mint green subway tile shower wall and a black-and-white floral pattern floor.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Sunflower White with Charcoal and New Haven. Design and photography by Minaya Construction.

8. Botanic-Patterned Accent Wall

A green jungle-scape pattern makes for a beautiful accent behind the tub in this naturally stunning bathroom designed by The Lazy Lavender. We love how the hexagon-shaped Amazon Emerald Tropic tile is only used on half the wall, creating a pleasingly organic-looking edge in this space full of shape and movement.

This bathroom features a black marble-look chevron patterned floor tile and a jungle-patterned hexagon wall tile on an accent wall.
Featuring: Amazonia Emerald Tropic and Tinos Black Chevron. Design and photography by The Lazy Lavender

9. Jade Green Subway Tile

The Hackney Jade tile features rich deep-green shades and subtle color variation for a perfectly imperfect handmade look. We love how the wonderful visual texture of this tile matches with the silver fixtures and white sink for a space that feels very modern.

This bathroom backsplash features jade-colored subway tiles in varied green tones that have been installed vertically to create a distinctive look.
Featuring: Hackney Jade.

10. Vintage Green Tile Bathroom Ideas

Teal green and hexagons are two retro trends that are seeing a resurgence. This beautiful shower designed by Judy Raynard features both, and we love the cool vintage vibe! The hexagon tile creates a highly designed look to this shower shelf, and the shape is echoed in the black tile floor.

This vintage bathroom features teal subway tile and hexagon tile shower shelf and a black hexagon tile floor.
Featuring: Glass Teal Blend Hex, Glass Teal Subway, Black Hex and Imperial Black Gloss Hex. Design and photography by Judy Raynard.

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7 Fresh & Fun Spring Tile Patterns https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/7-fresh-fun-spring-tile-patterns/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/7-fresh-fun-spring-tile-patterns/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:53:22 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=8175 Add bloom to your room with fresh and fun patterns that will fill your space with endless spring. From bright...

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Add bloom to your room with fresh and fun patterns that will fill your space with endless spring. From bright geometric florals to cool grey blossoms, these patterns will bring year-round delight. Ready to refresh your room with beautiful botanicals? Shop our full selection of patterned tile.

1. Bright Retro Flowers

This groovy pattern has serious flower power! The seventies color scheme and geometric design of the Star Olive/Grey patterned tile will infuse any space with the brightness of spring and a pop of nostalgia, whether it be a bathroom or kitchen. Also available in Olive/Blue and Star Blue/Blue.

This 8" x 8" encaustic tile design uses a series of angular shapes to create a pattern that resembles a flower petal or starburst. Used behind this white vessel sink and mirror as a feature wall.
Featuring: Star Olive/Grey Encaustic.

2. Serene Spring Neutrals

The grey skies of a spring rainstorm create a neutral, but still fresh space. The Laura Ashley Wicker Dove Grey shown here enlivens this space with white petal-like stars on a soft grey background. The effect is an elegant, calming space to unwind in after coming in from a thunderstorm. Explore our Laura Ashley collection for more whimsical patterns.

This bathroom features a  13" x 13" Wicker Dove Grey matte porcelain tile features an intricate and unique geometric pattern in soft, dove-grey hues.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Wicker Dove Grey and Converse Gris.
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3. Mosaic Pearl Bouquet

The Annie Selke Tulip mosaic tile will turn your wall into a work of art. The mother-of-pearl botanics sparkle with cheer against the beige background, for a subtle, charming elegance. If you love this beautiful, feminine design, explore the other tiles in the Annie Selke collection.

Bathroom wainscoting with multi finished mosaic on top and pillowed natural marble on bottom divided with double profiles in neutral tones.
Featuring: Annie Selke Tulip Mosaic, Hampton Carrara Barnes, Legno Luce Somerset and Hampton Carrara Pillowed Subway.

4. Funky Floral Patterns

For a year-long full-bloom look, mix and match your flower patterns. This bright and fun bathroom, designed by Zig & Co., uses a simple blue and green color scheme to tie together the floral patterned wallpaper and Laura Ashley Mr. Jones Midnight floor tile. If this bright and cheery room is your aesthetic, read more on how to incorporate color on the Tile For Every Style: Dopamine Decor blog post.

This green and blue bathroom features blue floral patterned floor tile and bold floral wallpaper.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Mr Jones Midnight. Design & Photography by Zig & Co.

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5. Fondness for Ferns

If florals aren’t your botanical of choice, you can still get a spring look in your home with the Annie Selke Floral tile. Shown here in Coconut Milk, this richly textured tile features a fern leaf pattern for a beautiful, nature-inspired space. Looking for ideas on how to incorporate nature into your space? Check out Tile For Every Style: Biophilic Design for inspiration.

This shower features cream and white colored fern patterned tile and white handmade-look subway tile with corner shelf and trim tile.
Featuring: Annie Selke Flora Coconut Milk, Annie Selke Artisanal White, Annie Selke Artisanal White Pencil, Dark Stainless Steel Metal Somerset and Siberian Pearl Honed Corner Shelf.

6. Bold Sunflowers

The Laura Ashley Sunflower Charcoal with Cloud Blue tile is a bold pattern that will add springtime cheer all year. This charming bathroom pairs the patterned tile with the Laura Ashley Beveled subway tile and the Laura Ashley Cloud Leaf mosaic tile for an elevated, designed look.

Bathroom featuring blue and white patterned tile on the floor and up the exterior side of the tub wall.
Featuring: Laura Ashley White Beveled, Laura Ashley Leaf Cloud Blue, Laura Ashley Sunflower Charcoal with Cloud Blue and Imperial Bianco Gloss Square Pencil.

7. Cloudy-Sky Floral Mosaic

Embrace showers and flowers with the Havana with White Nacre Stone Mosaic tile. The soft grey shades in the marble create a sense of movement in this intricate floral mosaic. This is a tile that celebrates the full bloom and beauty of spring.

White marble mosaic with grey flower pattern on wall of elegant powder room.
Featuring: Havana with White Nacre.

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Tile For Every Style: Biophilic Design https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/tile-for-every-style-biophilic-design/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/tile-for-every-style-biophilic-design/#respond Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:30:35 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=8167 Strengthen your connectivity to nature and enhance your mood with “biophilic design,” an interior design style that has been around...

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Strengthen your connectivity to nature and enhance your mood with “biophilic design,” an interior design style that has been around for decades but has seen a resurgence in recent years. As the shift towards working from home has us spending more time in our houses, we’ve developed a collective craving for incorporating more natural elements into our spaces. Biophilic design’s emphasis on forms, colors and materials found in nature makes this more than just a passing fad. Here are six ways you can use tile to create a space that connects you to the natural world.

1. Go Green

No color signals the soothing, serotonin-inducing benefits of nature quite like green. Whether you choose a brilliant jewel tone like the Costa Emerald Mix tile shown here or a muted sage, green tile will bring life to your space and brighten your mood. Shop our full selection of green tile to find an invigorating hue.

Green-leaf wall and floor tile with tub, towels and small green accent table with flowers.
Featuring: Costa Emerald Mix.
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2. Mimic Natural Elements

Immerse yourself with the elements of the outdoors with a textured pebble tile. The Pebble Grey tile creates the feel of a wilderness retreat in this spa-like shower. The textured till massage your feet as you bathe and the earth tones channel the serenity of nature. For more shower ideas, check out 27 Stunning Shower Tile Ideas for 2024.

Rustic shower with beige pebble and stone tile.
Featuring: Grey Pebble Small.

3. Use Natural Forms

Think beyond color and fill your space with natural shapes and textures. The Bardot Grey charming leaf-shaped mosaic tile will fill your space with the organic forms of nature. We love how this tile creates an elegant sense of movement in this space. For organic textures, the Tremezzo Branco tile has a nature-inspired relief that will jump off the wall.

White and Grey chevron mosaic tile behind counter with jar of cooking spoons and small plant.
Featuring: Bardot Grey. Design by Alison Victoria.

4. Embrace Nature-Inspired Patterns

Create a natural scene with a lush nature-inspired pattern. Paired with a bright and fun mural, the Amizonia Emerald Tropic tile shown here creates a tropical tableau in this beautiful bathroom. Browse our full selection of patterned tile to find a botanical print that matches your style.

This bright teal bathroom features a lush botanical patterned hexagon tile.
Featuring: Amazonia Emerald Tropic. Design and photography: Bailey Li Interiors.
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5. Use Natural Materials

Nothing will connect you to the natural world like natural materials. Real stone, like the Siberian Pearl marble tile shown here will fill your space with luxurious beauty and help connect you to the natural world. Marble, slate and travertine tile have unique characteristics and colors that capture the passage of time.

6. Get a “Weathered” Look

Capture the cyclical nature of the wild with a weathered or patina tile. The color variation in the Hackney Jade handmade-look tile mimics the natural fading that occurs with the changing of the seasons. Tile with patina like the Patina Wood Glass mosaic tile captures the beauty of natural wear.

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Top 15 Bar Backsplash Ideas For 2024 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/top-15-bar-backsplash-ideas-for-2024/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/top-15-bar-backsplash-ideas-for-2024/#respond Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:56:34 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=8113 Whether you’re building a place where friends and family can gather over tap beer or a small station for mixing...

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Whether you’re building a place where friends and family can gather over tap beer or a small station for mixing drinks, a bar will add comfort and value to your home. Here are fifteen backsplash ideas that are sure to make your bar the toast of the town. Ready to tackle your reno? Browse our full selection of bar backsplash tile to find a tile that fits your style.

1. Unique Bar Backsplash Ideas

A bar is a great place to showcase your personality. For this bar backsplash, HGTV star Alison Victoria used the Skyline Vintage Patina tile to create a distinct space that fits her bold personal aesthetic. If your style leans whimsical or quirky, browse our full selection of unique tile or patterned tile to find your personal style.

Vintage stone and patina diamond-shaped bar backsplash.
Featuring: Skyline Vintage Patina Mix Stone. Design by Alison Victoria.

2. Glass Tile Backsplash

Stylish and easy to clean, glass tile is an excellent choice for a bar backsplash. Available in a wide array of colors and styles, glass tile will add a touch of shine to your space, perfect for a recessed bar or a corner bar that doesn’t get much lighting.

Grey and white chevron marble bar backsplash.
Featuring: Victoria Grey Harlow with Glass Snow Mix Mosaic.
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3. Scalloped Tile Backsplash

If you’re only tiling half the wall, consider using a scalloped tile to add interest to the edge of your tile. This beautiful gold and green bar uses Gem by Alison Victoria tile for a charming bar area. The rounded edges of the deep green marble soften the design, creating a look as classy as it is chic.

Green scalloped marble bar backsplash.
Featuring: Gem by Alison Victoria.

4. Tile Behind a Shelf

Want a bar, but don’t have any place to build one? Adding a shelf or two (or repurposing some existing shelves) is an easy way to create a drinks station that fits your existing layout. But just because you’re limited on space, doesn’t mean you need to limit your style, install a chic tile (like the Annie Selke Goldleaf Speckle tile shown here) behind your bar shelves and your personality will really shine through.

Gold speckled white tile backsplash with bar shelves.
Featuring: Annie Selke Goldleaf Speckle. Design by Annie Selke. Photography by Bethany Nauert Photography.

5. 3-D Tile Backsplash

Add dimension to your wall with a 3-D or sculptural tile backsplash. Tile that literally pops from the wall like the Diamante Negro tile shown here will add interest through light and shadows, for a cool patterned effect that will change as the light shifts in your space.

Contemporary bar with dark grey geometric 3-d tile.
Featuring: Diamante Negro Matte.

6. Basement Bar Backsplash Ideas

If you have the space in your basement to install a full sit-down bar (or have an existing bar that needs a facelift), consider tiling the backsplash to match the bar itself. This fun and glamorous bar repeats the Doree Mosaic tile picture frame behind the bar on the back of the seating area. The effect is a stunning and cohesive space.

Island area with counter and tile focal wall complementing bar front.With wood-look porcelain combined with clean white carrara marble combined with geometric design adding clean, classic colors.
Featuring: Doree Mosaic, Noir Honed Hixton, Hampton Carrara Hixton and Hampton Carrara Subway.
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7. Textured Bar Backsplash Tile

Add organic texture to your bar backsplash with beautiful natural stone. Travertine and slate tile come in a variety of shapes, textures and colors to fit your space, and since no two pieces of natural stone are alike, you are guaranteed a unique design. We love all the textures at play in the beautiful Harmony Silverleaf travertine mosaic tile shown here.

A bar backsplash using 12" x 12" mosaic tiles  with a three -dimensional design, highlighted by a metallic silver finish offering a range of textures, incorporating modern lines, tumbled stone and softer touches.
Featuring: Harmony Silverleaf Mosaic.

8. Contrasting Color Blocks

Create a fun, bold space that showcases your favorite color–or two or three. A checkerboard pattern will add a touch of whimsy to your space while a tricolored pattern like the one shown here using encaustic tiles, adds another layer to your bar backsplash.

Feature wall behind bar area with 8" square tiles stacked in three colors, blue, black and grey.
Featuring: Encaustic Black, Encaustic Cobalt and Encaustic Light Grey.

9. Art Deco-Inspired Backsplash

Create a space that harkens back to The Prohibition Era with the elegant arches and bold graphic shapes of Art Deco-inspired tile. The gold, grey and white motif in the Lalique marble mosaic perfectly mimics the arches of this decorative bar area, adding to the softness of the space.

An elegant home bar backsplash features Art Deco-inspired waterjet marble mosaic tile in shades of white and grey marble, with gold accents.
Featuring: Lalique Marble Mosaic.

10. Wet Bar Backsplash Ideas

If you have the space and the plumbing, a sink will add convenience to your bar area, especially if your bar is far from the kitchen. A tile backsplash is essential for a wet bar, as it will protect against spills and splashes. If you’re looking for something simple that will match virtually any decor, like the Retro Perla tile shown here, shop our full assortment of subway tile.

Grey handmade-look tile bar backsplash.
Featuring: Retro Perla. Design & Photography by Rambling Renovators.

11. Patterned Tile Backsplash

Turn your bar area into a work of art with a beautiful patterned tile backsplash. Colorful, floral or geometric, patterned tile will protect your walls while still making a statement. We love how the Annie Selke Aylin Black tile makes a statement on this classy black and white bar.

Bar display with black hextagonal tile on floor white subway on walls and printed tile as feature wall.
Featuring: Annie Selke Aylin Black, Annie Selke Artisanal White and Black Hex.

12. Terrazzo-Inspired Tile

Traditionally used on Roman terraces, Terrazzo tile is known for its distinct flecked pattern. The Terrazzo Bianco Macro tile shown here combines the easy maintenance of porcelain with the authentic look of real Terrazzo. The warm flecks of brown and tan in the tile work nicely with the hardwood features of this bar and add a fun and unique pattern.

This is a small bar area with white with brown flecks terrazzo-look tile.
Featuring: Terrazzo Bianco Macro. Design by Susan Hill Interior Design. Photography by Dustin Peck Photography.

13. White Tile Backsplash

This creamy white bar designed by Timber Trails is the epitome of elegance. The Riad White handmade-look tile features subtle shade and surface variation for a subtle sense of movement. The effect is an almost satiny wall. If your style is bright, fresh and clean, shop our full selection of white tile.

The wall of this butler's pantry features white square handmade-look tile in durable ceramic with a glossy finish.
Featuring: Riad White. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

14. Mirrored Tile Backsplash

Choose a tile that adds depth to your bar with mirrored tile. We love the twist on the classic bar mirror that’s created with the Antique Mirror Bevel tile shown here. The reflection is slightly blurred, capturing only the shapes and colors of the room, for an incredibly unique effect.

This is a large bar with mirrored glass tile.
Featuring: Antique Mirror Bevel. Design by West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

15. Handmade Tile Backsplash

Authentically unique handmade Zellige tile, like the Zellige Alabaster Gloss tile shown here, are crafted and glazed by hand for a distinct look from tile to tile. The effect is a bar that embraces modern trends toward unique luxury while celebrating ancient techniques. For true one-of-a-kind character, shop our entire Zellige collection.

Grey-beige colored handmade Zellige tile bar backsplash.
Featuring: Zellige Alabaster Gloss.

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