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Bathroom Tile Designs That Are Anything But Boring

March 04, 2019

From fair and simple to bold and intricate, these swoon-worthy tile designs will bring whole new life to your bathroom floors, showers and walls — or wherever you choose.

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Photo: Life Created. From: Kirsten Holmstedt and Kirsten Holmstedt
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Floor Decor

All our Bohemian dreams have come true with this bathroom’s dreamy tile design by Clé. Patterned concrete tile brings interest beneath, while a tribal print rug adds just the right amount of color and flair.

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Photo: Caitlin Murray. From: Caitlin Murray
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Rest and Relaxation

Step up your bathroom motif with playful colors and patterns. Rich, geometric turquoise tiles line the lower half of the walls to create a two-toned look fit for any eclectic enthusiast.

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Photo: Lane Dittoe Photography. From: Anthology Interiors
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Backsplash Boldness

In this powder room all focus is on the wall — and for good reason. A noteworthy, graphic geometric pattern in shades of gray comprises the cement tiles that line the focal wall.

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Photo: Mary Costa. From: Caitlin Murray
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Splish Splash

Channel your inner mermaid with a light blue and white tile design. Three dimensional, hexagon tiles in both colors are scattered throughout the motif, transporting its shower-goers to the breezy seaside.

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Photo: Alyssa Kirsten. From: Lauren Rubin Architecture
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A Ray of Sunshine

Rise and shine with a bubbly combination of bright yellow, light gray and white cement tile. Here, white and silver accents balance out the intensity of the striking statement floor.

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Photo: Dylan Chandler. From: m monroe design
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Make a Splash

Elongated hexagon tiles line the walls of this master en suite to create an ideal backdrop for total relaxation. Choosing a calming hue, like deep blue, will provide a tranquil and serene space right in your own bathroom.

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Photo: Troy Thies Photography. From: Andrea Swan
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Floor-to-Ceiling Chic

This home’s bathroom received a spa-like pampering treatment from floor to ceiling — literally. Soft gray and white chevron-patterned tiles cover the space creating an oh-so-chic atmosphere.

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Photo: Beatrice Pediconi. From: Garrison Foundry
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Handsomely Matte

Dare to be different when it comes to choosing bathroom tile. Matte black, herringbone-patterned tile brings a dashing sleekness to this shower that is equally as sophisticated.

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Photo: Tessa Neustadt, Design by Emily Henderson. From: Emily Henderson
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Mesmerizing Moments

Mesmerizing blue and white tile packs a punch in this small space. When pairing bathroom accents with bold tiles choices, go for a more simple approach — like bright white and gold — to allow the pattern to really pop!

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Photo: JEAN STOFFER. From: Jean Stoffer
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Mix it Up

Black and white: a classic color combo. This tried-and-true palette paired with a Moroccan-inspired tile pattern, boldly contrasts against white subway tile creating an envy-worthy focal wall.

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Photo: John Granen Photography. From: Kimberlee Gorsline
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Neutral Yet Bold

Charcoal gray and cream geometric tile sets the mood for this modern guest bathroom. Subtle yet intriguing, a patterned floor design is sometimes all you need to make a room stand out from the rest.

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Photo: Amy Bartlam. From: Jette Creative
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Retro Vibes

Stark white walls allow a contrasting black and white floor to take the spotlight in this bathroom. The retro-esque design continues into the shower for an eye-catching underfoot.

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Photo: Stacy Zarin-Goldberg. From: Breeze Giannasio
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Small Space, Big Design

It’s time to kiss boring bathroom designs goodbye! Peacock-blue geo tiles pair with deep black walls in this statement powder room. The key to using dark hues is to add bright and fun accents, such as raspberry pink towels.

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Photo: Daniel Contelmo Jr. . From: Daniel Contelmo
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Swirling Oasis

Not totally sure of bold patterns and bright colors for your bathroom? This off-white, swirl-patterned floor turns up the uniqueness factor on the ground, while also remaining light and airy.

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Photo: Caitlin Murray. From: Caitlin Murray
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Penny Tile Flair

Is this penny tile boo-tiful or what? This penny tile adds a fun and quirky accent to this guest bathroom.

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Farmhouse Charm

From rustic to chic, this bathroom has it all. Black and cream, floral-like tile grounds this farmhouse-inspired space.

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Photo: Bill Stengel. From: French and French Interiors
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Southwestern Surprise

Modern meets Old World Spanish in this master bath. The warm, earth-toned space is brimming with character. The terracotta floors, to the Spanish-tiled walls, to the chevron-patterned shower bottom - there’s truly a tile design for everyone here!

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Photo: Kristianne Watts. From: Kristianne Watts
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Pattern Play

Step into a peaceful retreat each time you enter the bathroom with one-of-a-kind details. In this space, black, gray and white combine with a plethora of unique patterns to bring huge design to what could of been an otherwise drab floor area.

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Photo: Ryan Garvin. From: Prairie
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Unexpected Underfoot

Wanting to bring unexpected color to your home but not sure how? The bathroom is the perfect room to do so. A bright red and yellow geometric tile grounds this tiny bathroom creating a big design in a small space.

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Photo: Regan Wood Photography. From: Elizabeth Bomberger
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Eye-Catching Florals

This wow-worthy shower features a glass tile mosaic lotus flower that steals the show.