15 Quirky, Fun Tile Ideas for Your Kitchen and Bath

What better encouragement do you need for your morning get-ready routine than "Rise Up"? The charming retro penny floor tile adds a touch of whimsy to this space.

The bathroom entry in a small home has a black clawfoot tub and penny tile that spells out "Rise Up." The sliding barn door has a wooden detail and rope handle.

This contemporary shower is built expressly for dog washing, a fact that's made clear by the word "woof" embedded in the tile. Throughout this estate-size home, fun and whimsical touches speak to the playful personalities of the homeowners. With three kids, the family's house is designed for maximum comfort and fun.

Penny tiles have a seafaring story to tell in this main bathroom with a sense of humor.

Traditional and modern elements are combined in this 1920s-era bathroom. The black-and-white tile is a nod to tradition, but the look is updated with a glass tile mosaic that features a whimsical message in pixilated type.

Is this penny tile boo-tiful or what? As a nod to her clients' Gothic style, designer Caitlin Murray left a thrilling message on the powder room floor.

This quirky master bathroom floor tile is made using pennies collected from Luke Caldwell's son Elias, as seen on HGTV's Boise Boys.

This blue and white tile bathroom features the helpful reminder that we could all be a little more thorough in our bathing routine. It was designed and built for a Delaware beach home.

This Maryland bathroom features the Washington Nationals' stadium layout and a curly "W" team logo in red, black and white-themed tile pattern.

This classy bathroom tile idea includes the French expression for, essentially, "Wow!" in black letters on white tile. The bathroom also includes a contemporary style shower, lots of sleek wall tile and a ton of sexy attitude.

This cleverly designed black and white bathroom features an interesting take on bathroom tile and a warning to watch your step to avoid a slip and slide.

Someone is clearly pulling for Washington, D.C. to become the 51st state with this red and white rendition of the D.C. flag displayed in this organizational and hobby zone with some colorful storage bins for the whole family's sports paraphernalia.

Bria Hammel Interiors spelled "Hello" with white and gray hex mosaic tiles in the mudroom of this home. A charming periwinkle blue Dutch door adds playful character to the space.

Spice up your backsplash with a little typography. The metallic sentiment sent against chic blue tile adds charm to an unexpected place. For those rarely used upper cabinets, use a small bit of wire to tie a wreath around the cabinet knobs.