13 Beautiful Brown Bathroom Tile Ideas

Warm neutrals and rich wood looks make for calming spaces that can connect you with the outdoors or make you home feel like a luxury spa. Read on for some brown tile designs that will make your bathroom feel alive and invigorated. For even more design ideas, check out our Bathroom Tile Ideas for 2024 and shop our wide assortment of brown tile.

1. Rustic Wood Look

Transform your shower into an outdoor retreat with a distressed wood-look tile. The aged appearance of the Bora Black Straight Wood Look tile gives this shower unique visual texture. Though this tile has the appearance of real wood, you don’t have to worry about rot or bacteria with this water-proof porcelain tile.

2. Light Brown Tile Bathroom Ideas

This elegant bathroom uses exquisite limestone tile to create a soothing space. The light beige Legno Wheaton tile features soft veining for an tranquil sense of movement that is enhanced by the white zig-zag patterned tile. The effect is an atmosphere that is at once relaxing and rich with texture.

3. Elegant Marble Look

There are many benefits to marble-look tile. It’s easier to maintain and more durable than real stone, and the synthetic looks can give you dramatic veins and colors that you won’t find in nature. These are some of the reasons Nikki Chu chose the Macchia Vecchia tile for her luxurious primary bath. The gold and beige veining in this tile adds a sense of drama to this space.

4. Fluted Wood Look

Spaces that emphasize a connectivity with nature are gaining popularity for their serotonin-boosting properties. At the forefront of this trend are fluted wood-look tiles that not only invoke a calm forest, but also give a space texture, both physically and visually as the look changes when the light passes through. We love how this shower coordinates the warm wood look of the Nidus Decor Mix tile with the brown and beige flecks in the Terrazzo Bianco Micro.

5. Perfectly Imperfect Handmade Look

Beige and tan handmade-look tile–like the Coco Canvas tile shown here in matte and glossy–feature variations in tone and surface texture from tile to tile for a charming, “imperfect” look that will give your space character. The mix of finishes will add depth and interest to your design. The stripe of glossy vertical tiles in this bathroom reflects the light for a stunning flourish.

6. Add Black and White Accents

Just because you’ve committed to a brown color scheme doesn’t mean you can’t include accents in other colors. The white and black patterned decorative accent in this shower gives this space a highly designed place to focus your attention. The effect is one of stylish sophistication.

7. Weathered Look

The rustic details of the Antique Terracotta tile give this space a charming aged appearance. The shade variation and patina edging add character to this tile, perfect if you want your bathroom to feel like an antique villa. Shop this tile in all its colorways: Green, Grey, Lava and Pearl.

8. Durable & Livable Luxury Vinyl Tile

Scratch-proof, water-proof and easy to install and maintain, there are many benefits to a luxury vinyl tile floor. Available in a variety of wood and stone looks, like the rich brown Cyrus Plus Fauna shown here, there are luxury vinyl looks available to fit a range of design aesthetics. Shop our full assortment to find tile to fit your style.

9. Bronze Mosaic

The brown highlights in the Brushed Bronze glass and metal mosaic give this space a visually rich appeal. The mosaic picture frame is a stunning design detail that takes this charming bathroom to the next level. While the wall and floor tile are a silvery grey, we love how the small bronze accents add to the complex yet complementary color scheme.

10. Travertine

Characterized by its formation in mineral springs, travertine is available in a range of colors from silvery grey to black, but the beige and tan tones of the Macchu Picchu tile give this shower lots of one-of-a-kind character. We love how the natural variation in color and texture makes this space feel rich and luxurious.

11. Exquisite Floral Mosaic

You think brown can’t be feminine? The Annie Selke Tulip Mosaic tile begs to differ. This chic floral mosaic features mother of pearl flowers on a warm beige background for a luxurious, elegant and pretty look. If you find this motif too busy for an entire wall, try installing a wainscoting like the one shown here using the Hampton Carrara Pillowed Subway tile.

12. Brown and Beige Patterned Tile

Just because you choose a neutral color palette doesn’t mean you can’t have artistic details in your bathroom. Decorative patterned tiles come in a variety of shades, including brown-beige. This shower shows how you can create a highly designed moment with using a picture frame around your patterned tile, but the Britannia Soho tile would also make a great bathroom floor tile.

13. Checkerboard

Think beyond black and white; we’re seeing checkerboard patterns in play in every hue you can imagine. This classy bathroom floor designed by Timber Trails uses the Bucak Light Walnut and Arctic White tile to create a unique design. The beige travertine and white marble floor tiles give this space whimsical sophistication.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hi! I'm Eimile, Marketing copywriter. What I love about working at The Tile Shop is getting to see all the new design trends. I especially love bright, bold colors and retro designs. When I'm not writing copy, I'm usually reading a novel or taking a walk around my Minneapolis neighborhood.

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