These 37 Beautiful Bathroom Tile Ideas Will Inspire You To Renovate

Your bathroom can be big or small, colorful or quiet—but one thing it always should be is deeply relaxing. After all, it's more than just a room; it's the place to which you escape to prepare for the day and unwind when it's done in your favorite cozy chair. So why not design it carefully, thoughtfully, and with well-considered details? We're here with a ton of bathroom tile ideas to help you get started, plus related bathroom decorating ideas that'll keep your space looking gorgeous from top to bottom.

From finishes that'll make your guests believe they've just arrived to a luxurious spa to simpler, more classic marble designs, there's something here for every taste and every decor style. Choose from timeless, tried-and-true tiles (such as subway!) and trendier, more en vogue patterns for rustic bathrooms and country bathrooms (like herringbone or even the much talked-about "fish scale"), or opt for something completely out of the box, like a large-scale, totally artistic geometric pattern. These tile ideas aren't just for floors either; try them on walls, in showers, and even, yes, ceilings. Of course, there's no use just staring at a bunch of tile designs in a vacuum. The best designers know they've got to see each decor element within actual, lived-in spaces...which is why we've made sure to include 50 real rooms here for you to check out.

Who says the original tile in your home can't be snazzed up with the addition of a gorgeous woven bath mat and some seriously chic bath accessories? We're loving the way this homeowner styled her room.

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White is anything but ordinary in this bathroom. Instead, it's decidedly sophisticated and clean0-looking.

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This bathroom's got the best of both worlds when it comes to the tile its owners chose to install: something refined and subdued, yet patterned and interesting all at once. We're in love!

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Marble doesn't have to be "been there, done that." In this stately home, the mix of pure white and darker black marble makes for a decidedly different look—without feeling too distracting or loud.

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The owner of this Kentucky home created the bathhouse's geometric floor and walls—inspired by an image in a book of Charles Jencks's garden designs—with ceramic and porcelain tiles. Virginia creeper and trumpet vines entwine the porch, audaciously poking through the shower shack's windows.

This herringbone floor is gorgeous. Elegant and refined, it's an excellent "barely-there"—but still statement-making—option.

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Black and white might be an oft-used combo, but there's a reason it's so classic: The pairing lends a certain simplicity and true refinement to any space, no matter how small.

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Oversized, 8" x 8" cement hexagon tiles make a serious statement in this Tudor home's bathroom.

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A bold strip of blue at the bottom of this bathroom's penny tile wall keeps things fresh and fun, and the matching mirror helps highlight the detail.

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We're still flipping for fish scale tile (like this by Homepolish), which Elle Decor listed as a top bathroom trend last year.

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The owner of this tiny house used white (both on the shiplap walls and on the hexagon tile floor) to make the small bathroom seem bigger.

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This master bathroom has a spa-like feel thanks to the quartz countertops and the printed porcelain tile arranged in a Herringbone pattern around the tub.

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If tile's not an option, try faking it with a pattern painted on hardwood floors.

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In this North Dakota home, the two homeowners aimed to combine both of their tastes in this chic bathroom. The wife picked out the simple black-and-white palette, while the husband chose the wooden ceiling.

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This homeowner called the tile step of turning her attic into a master bed and bath "a beast of a job." No wonder: Between the floor and the walls, almost everything is covered—but all that work clearly paid off!

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Antique sconces, canvas shower curtains, and a vintage copper sink basin bring a sense of history to the master bathroom in this New York farmhouse.

Subway tile separates the splashy wallpaper from the painted wood floors of this bold bathroom so it's not too busy. You could get the same effect with large checkerboard tile as well.

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This master bath's characterless vanity got the boot and was replaced with a dresser scored on Craigslist for $35. Husband Jeff reworked it to accommodate a sink and sealed it with Waterlox to withstand splashes.

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Brick pavers take the place of tile in this renovated California cabin's bathroom. Though the material is normally used outdoors, we can't get over how great it looks inside.

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The homeowners here capitalized on their bathroom's ample light by incorporating equally cheery white tile: hexagon for the floor and subway tile with eye-catching green accent tile on the walls.

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When it comes to patterns, sometimes more is more! When paired with green toile wallpaper, the bathroom in this Tennessee farmhouse achieves a maximalist style that, according to Etsy's 2019 trend report, is so in right now.

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At first glance, you might only notice the classic subway tiles on the walls (and of course, that vintage claw-foot tub). But the real showstopper in this bathroom is the stunning black tile floor, laid in a herringbone pattern.

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Caitlin’s design plan for the master bathroom began with a mirror crafted from antler sheds. “Animals aren’t poached or killed for these—they’re actually just shedding them,” she says. Then she layered in herringbone tile, a custom gray vanity (Nickel by Benjamin Moore for similar), and brass sconces.

For her farmhouse bathroom, president of One Kings Lane Debbie Propst took cues from the outdoors. That meant "muted gray-casted versions of colors." Even basketweave tile used for the floor reflects those subdued shades.

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Stepping onto handmade terra-cotta tiles like the ones in this historic Connecticut cottage is like stepping back in time—in the best way possible.

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In the bathroom of this in this Pennsylvania home, a Victoria + Albert tub sits opposite the showers, all finished with fittings from Habitat, a local hardware store. The hanging basket, once used by miners, holds toiletries.

A simple wooden stand (and holes drilled for plumbing) transforms a Dutch galvanized metal hay-collecting bin into a statement-making sink in this California cottage's powder room.

No one would know the tile design pictured is actually floor decals—a great option for updating bathrooms on a budget.

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A claw-foot tub sits atop teeny-tiny hexagonal tile in this cabin bathroom outfitted in brass hardware.

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Three types of tile lend luxury to this modern farmhouse bathroom: on the floors, Carrara Venato 2" octagon polished mosaic tile, on the walls, white glass subway tile with rope trim, and finally, on the shower and recessed shelf, Carrara Bianco polished 3" hexagon marble mosaic tile.

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Rather than rip it out, embrace vintage tile. This gorgeous green bathroom looks straight out of the 1930s.

See more at House Beautiful.

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An old hand-painted metal sign hangs above this California home's master bathroom's salvaged cast-iron tub. The lab-inspired light is by Schoolhouse Electric, and the sinks are by Porcher.

Playful checkerboard floor tiles cover the shower floor, while Carrara marble subway tiles keep things calm on the walls.

See more at House Beautiful.

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Subway tile is instantly more exciting when framed with tiled trim pieces, as seen here around the window and shower niche. Marble mosaic tile makes for a design moment underfoot.

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The designer of this California farmhouse allowed the wonderful view of the Topatopa Mountains to inspire the rest of the master bathroom, from the earthy limestone floor embedded with fossilized rocks and shells to the hand-embroidered linen draperies in a soft shade of sand.

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This Texas cottage bathroom would be at risk of looking washed-out, were it not for the black tiles popping from that hexagon pattern.

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Different types of tile (including on the seat) give the gorgeous walk-in shower inside this Southern home even more depth.

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