15 Quirky, Fun Tile Ideas for Your Kitchen and Bath

We love these tiles that offer fun messages and words to liven up your daily routine.

July 08, 2021

By: Nia Myrthil

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A Positive Bathroom Tile Message to Start the Day

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.

From: Kim Lewis Designs

Bathroom Nook With Claw Foot Tub and Tile Message

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.

From: Kim Lewis Designs

Modern Dog Bath With Puppy-Themed Tile Message

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.

From: D2 Interieurs

A Seafaring Black and White Bathroom Tile Message

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

From: Grace Blu Interior Design

Custom Shower Tile Mosaic Is Bossy + Fun

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.

From: Gregg De Meza

A Powder Room Floor With a Spooky Message in Black Tile

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.

From: Caitlin Murray

A Tile Message for the Bath — and for Life

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

A Blue and White Tile Bathroom Message About Some Essential Personal Hygiene

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 Shows Its Team Spirit With a Nats Stadium Tile Layout

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

A Black and White Themed Tile Design With a French Twist

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.

Black and White Themed Bathroom Title Slippery When Wet

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.

Red and White Star Tiles Add Personality to an Organizational Zone

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.

This Modern White Mudroom Offers a Friendly Greeting in Tile

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.

From: Bria Hammel Interiors

Say It With Words With This Metal Message on Tile

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.

A Tile Message Livens Up This Blue and White Bathroom

The words "No Diving" on the tile floor perfectly illustrate the free spirited personalities of the owners of this contemporary estate home. In this contemporary bath, shiplap walls mix with round mirrors and bold blue accents to create a space with loads of visual interest. Cerulean vessel sinks pop against the white vanity.