Spruce up your bathroom with these wall tile ideas.
Use these examples to inspire you to take your bathroom from basic to beautiful.
Choose black-and-whitesubway tilesto add interest to a standard bathroom with this timeless product.
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Keep the rest of the design simple so the stripes dont feel overwhelming.
A black vanity, clean-lined framed mirror, and low-profile sconces work with the tile for a harmonious look.
Here, the tiles are arranged in a classicrunning bond pattern.
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Dark grout adds interest to the walls and plays off the dark floor tiles.
The wood-planked ceiling warms up the simple palette without taking away from the subway tiles statement look.
A wood vanity and dressing table continue the top-of-the-line look.
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Rectangle tiles in shades of green laid in a contemporary stacked style become an accent wall behind the vanity.
The deep brown vanity juxtaposesthe cool greento warm the cool hue.
Bring in Big Pattern
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Bold pattern tiles are the star of this bathroom!
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Inside the shower, whitesubway tilescreate a place for the eye to rest without competing with the colorful tiles.
Mosaic square tiles are featured as a border, breaking up the larger white wall tiles.
Repeating the patterned tile in the storage nook is a great way to tie the spaces together.
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Keeping the oversized pattern on the floor and limited to two colors prevents it from feeling overwhelming.
Catch a Wave
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Whats anautical lookwithout ocean waves?
Blue and white square tiles come together to make waves in this bathroom.
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Containing the pattern to one wall creates an accent wall thats on theme but not overpowering.
White plank walls and dark floors recede into the background to let the tile command attention.
Coordinate Tile Patterns
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Arrange tiles in aherringbone patternto add dimension and direct the eye.
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The arrow-like backsplash tile highlights the patterned floor.
The walls are painted the same blue as the floor tile to complete the look.
A tiled half wall in the bathroom looks like exposed brick but is easier to clean.
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The stripes differentiate the vanity areas from the rest of the space.
Gold accents modernize the pink to give the bathroom an updated feel despite its retro hues.
Hexagon floor tiles in black and white add a subtle pattern that keeps the focus on the bathtub surround.
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Plenty of light streaming in through the large window further enhances the shimmer.
Introduce Something Unexpected
Switch things up by using unusual bathroom wall tile ideas.
Hexagon tiles are typically seen onbathroom floors, but they add texture when used as wall tiles.
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White grout between the dark squares reflects the light to keep the space from becoming too moody.
Draw the Eye Up
Want to make a room feel taller?
Hang tiles vertically to elongate a bathroom with a low ceiling.
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Here, a beveledmarble tileborder along the ceiling adds luxury and is easy to clean.
The marble tile floor and white wall tiles work together to create a traditional space with modern details.
Cover the Walls with Tile
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Add a spa-like experience to yoursteam showerwith floor-to-ceiling tile.
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The brass accents in the fixtures, shower nook border, and door handles break up the space.
The natural brown tones in the tiles play off the brass fixtures.
Theluxury vinyl plank floorsconnect visually to the paneled walls to tie the room together.
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