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There are as many shower tile ideas as colors and types of tiles.
Once you’ve decided on a tile material, it’s time to stretch your creative imagination.
Get inspired by our favorite bathroom shower tile ideas to create your unique escape.
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Whether it’s on the floor or in ashower niche, the options are endless.
Using contrasting colors like black and white allows the letters to stand out.
Color Blocks
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Make a shower more visually interesting byinstalling tilesin varying shades of monochromatic color.
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Create a pattern or place them randomly for a more abstract look.
Choosing a Tile Finish
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Maximize natural light with a high-gloss tile.
The reflective surface will bounce light around the shower, creating a glowy space even in dim conditions.
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High gloss tile also allows you to see and appreciate the varied texture of handmade tile.
This small shower room is swathed in blue-glazed tiles in a herringbone pattern.
The icy blue complements the warm brass fixtures and wooden vanity.
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Small tile, like penny tile, works best for the curve of the arch.
A brasswall-mounted showerheadand decorative gold trim around warm up the gray space.
Complement Materials
Outside the shower, some baths might not have a lot of tile.
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Bathroom showertile patternsare a great opportunity to highlight other colors and materials throughout the room.
Here, dark navy shower tiles accentuate medium-gray walls and bright white trim.
Marble tile looks extra glam when paired with gold accents and light fixtures.
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Choose a tile thats complementary but a smaller scale for the shower floor.
Blue Shower Tile
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Glassy blue glazed ceramic tile lines this shower alcove.
The hand-glazed tiles have slight differences in color and depth, which is highlighted by the high-gloss finish.
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The overall effect is both subtle and beautiful, and the blue color is perfectly suited for the bathroom.
Maximalist Shower Design
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Stone slabs make gorgeous shower surrounds.
Use two different types of tiles to create the stripes.
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Choose one of the same tiles for the floor of the shower for a cohesive look.
Contrasting Grout
Bathroom tile isn’t the only shower tile idea for adding color.
To get trendy, you’re free to trypainting your groutany color.
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However, if you have unglazed shower tiles, you’ll want to avoid this DIY project.
Geometric Pattern
Let neutral shower walls create a calming space in an otherwise busy bathroom.
A playful accent tile highlights the shower stool and niche.
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Vintage Bathroom Makeover
Enhance avintage bathroomwith funky tile choices.
Gold grout glams up simple white subway-style tiles, which are laid vertically showing off the interesting ceiling pitch.
Detailed floral imagery in the wall tile extends from the floor to the ceiling and creates a mural-like effect.
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Or, keep the tile the same color and bang out for a more subdued look.
If youDIY a recessed wall shelf, be mindful of the plumbing and pipes in your shower.
Mural-Style Accent Wall
Unexpected detailstake thisbathroom wall tileto the next level.
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White subway tile frames this black and white pastoral-style shower wall tile.
Coastal-Inspired Bathroom
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Ascalloped tile designadds a playful coastal element to this small bathroom.
The whimsical two-tone shower tile creates the illusion of water, adding to the ocean-inspired feel of the bedroom.
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Here, a subdued aqua tile is paired with warm neutrals invoking acoastal feel.
A vintage-style rug replaces a traditional bath mat for a pop of unique style and color.
Accentuate the shape of your tile and draw attention to its linear design by using a contrasting grout.
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you’re free to also match abacksplash on the bathroom vanityto the tile in your shower.
The rectangular tile used on the shower wall is small enough to work on the floor as well.
For example, this bathroom has smaller scale floor tiles in a dynamic pattern.
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Using a simple, large tile in the shower creates balance.
you could create a similar effect with shower tile.
Stone Tile Shower Ideas
White tile makes any shower feel like a peaceful oasis.
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The subtle difference will set shower boundaries without calling them out loudly.
Create an Accent Wall
You don’t have to stick with the same tile inside the shower.
Some of the best shower tile ideas use a variety of tile types to their fullest potential.
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A single strip of patterned tiles will do the trick, too.
Visit your local hardware store to find ceramic tile shower ideas inspired by their stock.
Doing this will alsoprevent mold from growingin your shower from rising steam.
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Retro Shower Tile Ideas
A retro-inspired turquoise shower tile gets a modern makeover in thiscolorful bathroom.
Use a complementary tile in a small scale on the shower floor to help with traction.
Taking the tile all the way to the ceiling adds to the drama and the timeless look.
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Bullnose tiles form a border between the black and white sections.
This adds polish, but isnt necessary for function.
The patterned tile used on the floor in this bathroom makes a beautiful accent wall in the shower.
Simple marble is used elsewhere to highlight the decorative tile.
Its a striking look that is simple to put together.
The warm gray shower tiles pop against the inky navy blue paint in this bathroom.
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The black flecks in these white tiles makes an energetic, organic pattern thats interesting without overwhelming.
A sharp geometric pattern on the floor creates the perfect contrast.
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