The right tile is the secret to a gorgeous, durable bathroom design.
Marty Baldwin
The right bathroom tiles can help create any atmosphere or aesthetic you want.
Tiles come in a range of materials, shapes, and patterns beyond theclassic white subway tile.
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No matter what style you choose, tile is an ideal pick forbathroom surfaces.
Its easy to clean and sanitize, resists water, and is durable.
Whether youre planning afull bathroom renovationor a simple refresh, use these creative bathroom tile ideas to inspire you.
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The bold floor design doesnt need much additional decor or color to make a striking room.
Add gold fixtures, a plant, a bit of wall art and youve got a gorgeous bathroom oasis.
TheJadeite green-inspiredtile pairs well with the 1930s vintage tub.
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A green Roman shade and ceramic garden stool layer more green hues into the space.
This backsplash features tile shaped like long, thin bricks and it seems to undulate with bold color.
A console sink on metal legs completes the retro look.
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Thefloating vanityadds to the airy feel of the space.
Combine Tile Shapes and Sizes
Use different tiles in the same room to add contrast and energy.
Keeping the tiles in a limitedcolor palette of blue and whitemakes the different shapes and sizes work together.
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Build In Storage
A niche for storage in a shower keeps toiletries where you need them.
The curvy lines contrast pleasingly with the grout lines of white subway tile laid vertically.
Marble shelves bring more texture thanks to veining in the stone.
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Sleek Bathroom Tile Ideas
Edmund Barr
Bathroom designreaches peak sleekness in this modern space.
Revive the hue for the present age with stripes of pink ceramic tile accenting an otherwise white tile bathroom.
A vintage-inspired rug repeats the rosy hue for emphasis.
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The shower bench echoes the black squares while white walls serve as a backdrop.
Using a neutral grout color allows the stones one-of-a-kind surface patterns to stand out.
Gauzy curtains and reclaimed barn wood on the lower third of the walls add to the country cottage vibe.
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Monochrome Bathroom Palette
Monochrome palettes look sophisticated, as this upscale bathroom shows.
Using just one tone of a color in a color scheme makes the design process simpler, too.
Green tile covers the top half of the walls, contrasting the white tile on the bottom half.
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A wooden shelf where the colors meet creates a visual line and add storage.
Make a Mosaic
Penny tiles are good for creating patterns, as seen in this bathroom.
Navy blue mosaic stripes outlined in gray run horizontally around the shower, creating visual impact in thewhite bathroom.
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Boho Bathroom Tiles
Edward Gohlich
TheSpanish-style tilein this shower brings a sun-washed Mediterranean-meets-California feel to this bathroom.
A curvy wall sconce with modern lines adds mood lighting and a stroke of visual drama.
Rectangular marble tile is cut with a stripe of thin ceramic tile in a deeper but analogous hue.
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Classic Black and White Tile
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
You cant go wrong with a classicblack-and-white color palette.
Moody Bathroom Tile
Karyn Millet
Go rich and deep with dark, moody colors.
The baroque shapes of the tile and the bold print of the wallpaper add layers of luxe.
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