1. Charm With a Sand Dollar Pattern

Embodying his effortless beach aesthetic, the latest tile in our exclusive Jeffrey Alan Marks designer collaboration brings a burst of energy to this soothing coastal chic space. The Sand Dollar Ocean tile (also available in grey Ash) features a blue sand dollar motif on a crisp white background. We love how the mostly white space lets the circular blue pattern shine, but you could easily dial up the coastal vibe with bright blue accents.

2. Evoke the Surface of the Sea

Subtle shifts in tone give the Hackney Dark Blue tile its stunning, undulating quality—hallmarks of handmade-look tile. Rich blues and a glossy finish create a shimmering effect as light dances across the surface, capturing the essence of water in motion. Explore our wide selection of handmade-look tile for more perfectly imperfect styles.

3. Make Sandy Waves

Blue isn’t the only color that elicits the oceanside—sandy hues capture the warmth of a day at the beach, even in the middle of a Midwest winter. The Wave Old Cream tile featured in this coastal bathroom soothes the senses with its soft, flowing movement. While this gorgeous beige pairs beautifully with the crisp white walls and vanity, you can elevate the coastal vibe with complementary light-blue accents.

4. Choose Cool Neutrals

Not every day at the beach is sun-soaked. Cool neutrals can be just as effective as warm tones in creating a breezy oceanscape. Here, the Jeffrey Alan Marks Summerland Miramar tile is paired with the Tribeca Gypsum White tile. The cool grey undertones of the handmade-look subway tile bring a soothing moodiness to this coastal chic bathroom, while the crisp white and sun-faded blue linen-inspired pattern adds a summery touch. Shop our exclusive Jeffrey Alan Marks designer collection for more effortlessly cool coastal designs.

5. Pair Blue and Beige

Like sea and sand, blue and beige are a natural pairing that instantly evokes a coastal chic aesthetic. This stylish bathroom features the blue-green Look Avio subway wall tile alongside the sandy Ragno Taupe hex floor tile. The vibrant, cool tones of the handmade-look subway tile beautifully complement the warm beige-taupe floor tile. Notice how the prominent white grout lines in the grid-stack subway tile create a visual throughline to the geometric white pattern on the hex tile, as well as the white wall and shower floor tiles. Shop our wide selections of blue tile and beige tile to find your perfect combination.

6. Change the Game With a Black-and-White Palette

Here’s another take on the Jeffrey Alan Marks Summerland tile, this time in the dark-grey Toro. The black-and-white color scheme flips the script on the traditional blue-and-beige coastal palette. The faded linen-inspired patterned tile delivers coastal vibes, while the Tribeca subway wall tiles—in Gypsum White and black Basalt—add bold, color-blocked contrast. To keep the space coastal yet maintain the color scheme, add artsy black-and-white beach photos and white shells.

7. Add a Glossy Blue Pattern

Set against a matte white background, the glossy light-blue crosses of the Astron Azul tile reflect the light, adding depth and interest to this subtly beautiful design. We love how this coastal bathroom pairs the patterned tile with the marble-look Motion Soft Grey tile, though it would look just as stunning with a warm beige option.

8. Pick Pebbles

Create the full sensory experience of a day at the beach with the Grey Pebble Small tile. The raised pebble mosaic offers a gentle foot massage as you go about your morning or evening routine—or install it on the wall and enjoy the smooth curves under your hand. Just add an ocean-breeze candle, and your senses will be convinced you’re seaside.

9. Try an Abstract Tableau

If your aesthetic leans artistic, the beautiful, abstract design of the Jeffrey Alan Marks Big Sur Off the Hook tile (also available in the green-toned Sea Spray) will express your refined, eclectic taste. Featuring a glossy blue patina finish reminiscent of glazed pottery and six distinct, multi-directional tile faces, this tile invites endless creativity in layout and expression.

10. Elevate Your Design With Marble

Coastal chic design is incredibly versatile—it can be as cultured or as kitschy as you like. Marble tile not only embodies elegance, but its veining can range from dramatic to subtle, creating a sense of movement that echoes the ever-changing nature of sea and sand. This sophisticated bathroom, designed by Bria Hammel Interiors, features the Hampton Carrara Chevron tile; its zigzag pattern and soft grey and beige veining enhance the refined coastal aesthetic.

11. Create a Shimmering Scape With Glass Tile

Who can resist the beauty of sunlight sparkling on the open sea? Bring this shimmering effect to your space with naturally reflective glass tile. Here, the Blue Twilight Brick tile adds shine to the bathtub surround with a stunning array of dark and light blue tones. If you love this dazzling effect, explore our wide assortment of glass tile.

12. Show Your Stripes

A quintessential nautical design element, stripes instantly make any space feel sea-worthy. This sleek shower, designed by Timber Trails, elevates the classic pattern by combining marble and travertine to create elegant lines. The alternating Legno travertine and San Dona marble tiles form a serene space that recalls the natural beauty of a sandy shore.

Ready to transform your house into a beach house? Explore our comprehensive guide to coastal chic design for ideas you can use throughout your home. Or, if you’re looking for bathroom inspiration, check out 32 of our favorite ideas for 2025—and shop our wide selection of bathroom tile to find styles that fit your personal aesthetic.

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1. Embrace Parisian Elegance

Inspired by the fabulous designs that adorn the City of Light, the Alison Victoria La Petite Le Marais tile (also available in blue-hued Montmartre) features a faded scrollwork pattern on a winter-white background. Embodying Alison’s signature “city chic” style, this tile adds an air of sophisticated antiquity to this stately home bar. Shop our exclusive Alison Victoria designer collection for more looks inspired by the HGTV star’s favorite places.

2. Polish Your Look With Copper Penny Tile

If your bar or drink station is tucked away or has a small footprint, it’s the perfect opportunity to go bold with your decor. Here, the Brushed Copper penny round tile makes a striking statement. The mix of matte and shiny “pennies” in this mosaic adds a sense of movement to walls, providing a spirited, yet suave, effect. If you like this look, shop our selection of metal tile.

3. Make a Sophisticated Play With a Checkerboard

A checkerboard pattern is perfect for striking a balance between playfulness and sophistication. This elevated checkerboard backsplash, designed by @creatiffdiy, features Zellige Alabaster and White gloss tiles. The pinkish-beige tones of the alabaster tile pair exquisitely with the bright white, creating a stunning neutral palette with just the right amount of contrast. The result is a contemporary design that uses traditional elements to craft a truly timeless space.

4. Raise the Bar With Diamond-Shaped Tile

Like a glass of champagne, classy diamond-shaped tile pairs well with everything. This elegant drink station features the Modena marble mosaic tile for a refined look. A mix of beige, white, and grey marble gives it a contemporary color palette that pairs beautifully with the sage green cabinetry and wooden shelves. Shop our selection of diamond-shaped tile for more looks that sparkle.

5. Display Your Personality With Patterned Tile

If the coffee doesn’t wake you up, this cheerful, eclectic space—designed by @thesandykraken30a—will. The Calabasis tile’s starburst pattern is both graphic and playful. By keeping the wall black and white, the designer has created a backdrop against which many bright-colored accessories really pop. Floral or geometric, simple or ornate—shop patterned tile to find a style that captures your unique personality.

6. Choose Tried-and-True Subway Tile

White subway tile is a staple for a reason. A symbol of modernity and cleanliness for over a century, it remains decidedly contemporary. This corner drink station, designed by Barriere Construction, shows why the classic look endures. The glossy finish of the Color Mind Light BR tile reflects light to brighten the space, while the traditional brick-lay layout maintains a clean, orderly appearance. For more ideas on how to use this ever-popular style, read our guide to subway tile layouts.

7. Elevate Your Space With Marble Subway Tile

If ceramic and porcelain subway tile is the white tee of tile, marble subway tile is a silk blouse—a pairs-with-everything, elevated basic basic that brings class to any space. This elegant drink station, designed by Our Home On Colonial, features Meram Blanc Carrara marble tile. Tumbled to give it a slightly rugged texture, this tile adds an antique farmhouse feel, complemented by wooden shelving and ceramic and black metal accessories. If this rustic-chic aesthetic is your (homemade) jam, check out our guide to modern farmhouse design.

8. Create a Boho Look With Scalloped Tile

Drink in this fabulous boho-chic space featuring the Alison Victoria Gem tile. This gorgeous green marble tile features subtle white and beige veining that, along with its curved, scalloped edge, creates a gentle sense of movement. Paired with textured gold wallpaper and glass shelving, the result is an elevated take on eclectic style. Discover how to embrace this avant-garde aesthetic with our guide to boho-chic tile design.

9. Create a Crafted Space for Your Cocktails

If you’ve perfected your own Old Fashioned recipe, you’re someone who appreciates true craftsmanship. Reflect your artisanal spirit with authentic Zellige tile—crafted, painted and glazed by hand using ancient Moroccan techniques. Here, the Zellige Black gloss tile creates a space that, like a good whiskey, is full of smooth, full-bodied character. And because each tile is individually made, you can be sure your bar is as unique as your signature cocktail.

10. Add a Spoonful of Whimsy With British Patterns

We’ve teamed up with the British textile brand Laura Ashley to bring you patterns that have delighted the world for decades—in the form of durable porcelain wall and floor tile. Inspired by their iconic prints, these tiles add charm to any space. We love how West Bay Homes used the Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal tile to create this playfully posh drink station backsplash. Shop our exclusive Laura Ashley collection for more English country cottage patterns.

11. Create Subtle Visual Texture

This stylish drink station, designed by @sperryhome, uses two techniques to create delicate visual texture. The wall features Penny Round Matte White mosaic tile installed with matching white grout. The small mosaic tiles add shape and texture—you can just barely make out the individual tiles in the play of light and shadow across the space. The floor showcases Latta Hex Wood Look tile; the wood-grain detailing on the porcelain, installed multi-directionally, gives the floor visual texture. The result is a serene space rich with exquisite complexity.

12. Set Neat Lines With a KitKat-Shaped Tile

Whether or not you take your drinks neat, you can appreciate the fine, straight lines created by the KitKat White tile (also available in Grey). This mosaic tile’s long, skinny pieces stack to create soothing symmetry and a sense of order. We love how this Timber Trails–designed space uses beige grout, offering subtle contrast between the tiles for a balanced, organic aesthetic. If you love this harmonious style, check out our guide to Japandi design.

13. Add Dimension With Beveled Subway Tile

With its recessed edges, beveled subway tile creates a gently pillowed effect, adding dimension to your backsplash or wall. This bar, designed by Cabinet Store, features the Signature Bianco Gloss Bevel tile. Its glossy finish reflects light, highlighting the tile’s facets and creating visual interest. Shop our exclusive Signature collection for bevel, framed and standard subway tiles in a variety of popular colors and sizes.

14. Create a Space That Reflects Your Personality

This exquisite bar, designed by West Bay Homes, offers a contemporary take on the classic mirrored bar backsplash. The antique-style patina finish and beveled shape of the Antique Mirror Bevel tile create a slightly obscured reflection of the room, capturing shape, movement and color in an ever-changing tableau. We love how the designer chose to extend the tile to the backs of the glass-door cabinets for a continuous look, which makes this space feel open and expansive. Shop glass tile for more beautifully reflective designs.

Ready to toast your own bar, drink station or coffee nook? The Tile Shop is here to help bring your dream space to life. Visit your local showroom to find the tile, tools and expert advice you need to get started.

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1. Keep it Cute

This adorable bathroom, designed by @semihandmade, embraces color and playful patterns to bring fun to everyday routines—while still maintaining a clean, orderly appearance. The Track Stack Navy Blue mosaic tile adds depth to the tub surround, a striking contrast to the pale pink walls. On the floor, the White Hex tile offers a neutral base in a classic shape. The confetti wallpaper accent wall–with its charming pattern–ties the space together. The tile is sophisticated enough that a new coat of paint or a more mature wallpaper could easily update the room for a teen.

Featuring: Track Stack Navy Blue and White Hex. Design and photography by @semihandmade.

2. Add Interest With a Custom Layout

This shower—designed by Craven Haven for her two young sons—is deceptively simple. The top half features Verano White tile in a vertical straight stack, while the bottom half showcases Verano Anthracite tile arranged in a horizontal stack. The handmade-look glossy tile has a subtly undulating surface that playfully catches and reflects the light, adding depth to the fun color-block design. The result is a space perfectly suited for children yet grown-up enough to remain appropriate when the showerhead is raised to accommodate teenage boys.

3. Add Cheer with Sunny Yellow

Think beyond blue and pink—this cheerful, gender-neutral bathroom is a delight for all ages! The Color Market Lima Da Persia subway tile creates an invigorating tub surround, while the use of a more muted patterned wallpaper keeps the space from feeling oversaturated. A cute shower curtain adds a personal touch–and offers an easy update as your child’s personality evolves. Shop yellow tile for more sunny hues.

4. Pick a Pretty Pattern

A delicate floral pattern can create a fanciful space to inspire imagination—as is evident in this beautiful bathroom featuring Laura Ashley Sunflower Charcoal with Cloud Blue floor tile. Its geometric flower pattern is both whimsical and refined—just as suitable for a teen as it is for a younger child. Note how the Laura Ashley Leaf Cloud Blue tile in the shower niche further elevates the design with fun shapes. Shop our wide selection of patterned tile to find a design that matches your child’s style.

5. Choose Black-and-White Tile

As stately as it is simple, a black-and-white tile lends itself to a wide range of designs, from elementary to elegant. This charming bathroom features the Cloth Black and White floor tile. Its gingham-inspired pattern grounds the space, while the uneven, hand-drawn-style lines set a tone of self-expression that continues in the bright yellow sink vanity and vibrant butterfly wallpaper.

6. Use Trim to Elevate the Space

If you want your kids’ bathroom to grow with them—or transition into a guest bathroom once they leave the nest—investing in details now will help the space evolve with ease. This playful bathroom, designed by Jessica Brigham, features classic white subway tile, elevated with a black pencil trim and bullnose. These finishing pieces create a smooth transition between the tile and the exuberant jungle wallpaper.

7. Stick to a Simple Color Palette

This bright and enchanting bathroom, designed by Zig and Co., sparks joy in both the young and young at heart. With an expressive blue and green floral wallpaper and the whimsical Laura Ashley Mr Jones Midnight floor tile, the space pops with pattern! The key to maintaining order in such an energetic design is a limited color palette; despite the many elements, only three colors—green, blue and white—are in play.

8. Use Marble Subway Tile for Simple Sophistication

This chic, feminine bathroom was designed by Julie Howard for Timber Trails with her teenage daughter in mind. The Hampton Carrara marble subway tile, installed in a brick-lay pattern, elevates the space, while the Black Marquina marble Barnes and Somerset trim pieces add a timeless elegance. The soft blush-painted walls are sophisticated yet still girlish–perfect for a young lady.

Updating your space is easier than you think! Shop our wide assortment of bathroom tiles to find a style that will suit your kiddos now and adapt as your family’s needs evolve. Need more assistance? Visit your local Tile Shop showroom, where you’ll find the tile, tools and expert advice you need to get started on your project.

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1. Up Your Game with a Stone Checkerboard

The checkerboard pattern is creating champion spaces throughout contemporary homes. We love how Timber Trails elevates this fashionable design with alternating squares of Noir and Silver Mist limestone tile. The natural veining in the stone tiles adds lovely movement–notice how the tiles are thoughtfully installed to alternate the direction of the veins. Love this design? Explore more winning checkerboard spaces.

2. Make It Charming & Chic With Modern Farmhouse

Bring an air of exalted utility to your mudroom with a delightful cottage-inspired pattern, like the Laura Ashley Mr Jones Charcoal tile featured in this @plmdesignsllc-designed space. The barn door and blonde wooden bench complete the homey aesthetic. Check out our guide to modern farmhouse design for ideas on how to achieve this look throughout your home.

3. Add Visual Texture with a Cement Look

Cement is a staple of industrial design, but this transitional mudroom–designed by West Bay Homes–proves that this urban look can also feel warm and inviting. The Sofia Charcoal cement-look porcelain tile features rich shade variation that adds visual texture to the space. Paired with the taupe-painted cupboards, this simple tile brings an unexpected touch of sophistication. If this blend of contemporary and traditional is your style sweet spot, check our guide to transitional design.

4. Add a Neutral Pattern

Maintain a neutral palette without sacrificing style with a patterned tile in grey, brown or beige. Here, the Britannia Soho tile incorporates all three colors in an ornate design. The floor tile perfectly complements the dark grey walls, creating a contemporary mix of warm and cool neutrals.

5. Go Geometric

The diagonal lines of the Rango Taupe matte hexagon tile bring a playful sense of movement to any space. This tile can be installed in a variety of ways, depending on your desired design, but we love how @eosinteriordesign created a starburst pattern on this mudroom floor. The warm color adds depth to the white room, but you can achieve a similar look in black and white with the Rango Blanco tile.

6. Choose Stone for a Sophisticated Space

Dark and earthy, Noir limestone tile offers the unique variations inherent to stone, while its black and brown tones will hide the appearance of dirt. We love how Julie Howard of Timber Trails installed this subway tile in a brick-lay pattern to evoke a cobblestone pathway. Shop limestone tile to bring this natural look into your home, and get inspired by more of Julie’s brilliant designs in this tour of her “Storybook” Estate.

7. Embrace a Black and White Pattern

A simple black-and-white tile is the perfect complement to a range of design styles. Keep it neutral or pair it with color and pattern, like in this bright and bold space designed by @magnolialakbuild. The Cloth Black and White floor tile features a textile-inspired check pattern that holds its own against striking dark green details and floral wallpaper.

8. Add Movement with Herringbone

Classic and chic, a herringbone pattern infuses any space with an elegant sense of movement. You can create this pattern using virtually any rectangular tile: a large-format tile will make your space feel more expansive, while a subway tile or herringbone mosaic–like the Legno Large Herringbone tile shown here–adds visual interest.

9. Fill Your Space with Color and Pattern

If your home is bright and colorful, your mudroom should match the mood. This vibrant space, designed by Zig & Co., embraces the more-is-more ethos of dopamine decor. The Laura Ashley Mr Jones Midnight tile is paired with bold wallpaper, a green door and blue cupboards. The key to this design is a simplified color palette; all the elements are unified in shades of blue and green. Discover more ideas to fill your home with unending cheer in our guide to dopamine decor.

10. Create a Contemporary Classic with Hexagon Tile

This classic six-sided shape is enjoying a contemporary design resurgence. Surprisingly versatile, hexagon tile comes in a wide variety of sizes, colors and styles. Mix and match two or more same-sized hexagons to create a custom pattern or use a single tile to create a monochromatic look–like this chic Spicy Salty Sweet Home-designed mudroom featuring the Silver Hex tile.

11. Tile The Walls

Don’t forget to protect your walls! This inviting mudroom, designed by Janelle Mattson, features the Riad Sand tile for a stylish, durable and easy-to-clean wall treatment. The color variation in the creamy beige, handmade-look tile adds beautiful visual interest while perfectly complementing the tone of the off-white cabinets.

12. Embrace English Country Cottage Patterns

Embracing whimsical patterns and cheery colors, English country cottage style has made its way across the pond to enliven American homes. Here, @toledogeller shows how to incorporate the look without overwhelming the space. Featuring the Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal floor tile, the simple black-and-white geometric pattern is beautifully paired with cornflower blue cupboards and walls. Check out our guide to English country cottage design for more styles to sweeten your home.

With thousands of tiles available at The Tile Shop, you’re sure to find the perfect look for your mudroom makeover. Visit our Instagram and Customer Room Gallery to see our tile in action in real customer spaces. For even more inspiration and information, set up a free design consultation to get advice from our tile experts.

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1. Keep it Simple…and Chic!

A backsplash staple, white subway tile is a timeless classic with endless versatility. This modern farmhouse kitchen, designed by Esslinger Design Co., features an Imperial Bianco Gloss tile backsplash behind open wood shelves. The simple brick-lay tile provides a neutral background, allowing the dark green range hood and brass swing-arm sconce light fixtures to stand out. If you love this cozy-chic style, check out our guide to modern farmhouse design.

2. Create a Stylish Slab Look

A backsplash crafted from a large block of stone is a popular feature of high-end design, but you can achieve this look on a more modest budget with large-format tile. These supersized tiles (up to 48″ x 48″) mimic the appearance of a single piece of stone while offering the durability and easy maintenance of ceramic or porcelain. As demonstrated in this contemporary kitchen, a counter-to-ceiling backsplash featuring extra-large marble-look tile makes your space feel expansive as well as elevated.

3. Show Off Your Style with a Graphic Pattern

Patterned tile offers the ornamentation of wallpaper with the superior protection of ceramic or porcelain. Perfect for adding design to a mess-prone backsplash, patterned tile can easily be stretched to the height of your wall to further celebrate your style. This fashionable kitchen features the graphic-patterned Nikki Chu Tangier Graphite tile. The eclectic hand-drawn print is bold in its simplicity, adding definition to the space while allowing flexibility to swap out accessories and change paint colors for easy updates. Discover more unique, fashion-forward designs in our exclusive Nikki Chu collection.

4. Display Your Taste with Diamond-Shaped Tile

When your tile covers a large area, choosing a design that creates a sense of movement and rich visual texture not only makes your space feel more expansive but also adds interest. This can be achieved through pattern, shape or material. This beautiful kitchen features the Africa Tempesta Polished Wheaton tile, a diamond- and chevron-shaped mosaic made from vividly veined marble. The zigzag pattern, combined with the grey and beige veining, draws the eye up the wall, creating the illusion of height and adding a touch of luxury. Shop diamond-shaped tile for more brilliant designs.

5. Tile the Range Hood

When you have a tile as elegant and expressive as the Firenze Calacatta marble subway tile, you’ll want to display it without interruption. That’s exactly what Christie Juncaj did in her magnificent contemporary kitchen. By using the tile to disguise the range hood, the kitchen maintains a cohesive appearance from the counter to the ceiling and across the wall.

6. Showcase Mid-Century Modern Design

Even if you don’t have an A-frame house, you can embrace the simple sophistication of mid-century modern style with The Tile Shop’s new Stoneware collection from Fired Earth. Featuring a sleek elongated subway format in five retro-inspired colorways, these tiles celebrate the best of 20th-century design. Here, the Stoneware Rainwashed tile runs along the expanse from the counter to the tip of the angled ceiling, creating a vibrant statement wall that feels contemporary while evoking a vintage appeal.

7. Marvel with a Mosaic Tile

Perhaps counterintuitively, a small-format mosaic tile can have the same space-widening effect as a large-format tile. The petite pieces provide visual texture that draws the eye across a space, adding depth and a sense of movement. This charming kitchen, designed by @dwellwithmichelle, features the Hex Matte White with Black Flowers mosaic. The repeated retro floral pattern guides the eye up the wall, while the open shelving makes the space feel light and airy.

8. Create a Work of Art

A tall backsplash allows for creative use of the space behind your stove or kitchen sink. Take advantage of the expanse by showcasing a beautiful patterned or mosaic tile within a tiled picture frame. Using trim to “frame” the decorative tile, this design technique elevates your space while providing a pleasing focal point you can admire while cooking and cleaning. This elegant transitional kitchen features the Morris & Co. Pure Net Cloud Grey tile, framed by a double layer of Firenze Carrara Somerset trim.

9. Achieve Artisanal Excellence

Zellige tile is handcrafted using ancient techniques, ensuring that each tile is authentically unique. Showcasing this singular tile from counter to ceiling creates a one-of-a-kind backsplash that celebrates artistry. This chic kitchen, designed by Fox Homes, features the Zellige White Gloss tile. The square format aligns with contemporary design, while the traditional craftsmanship connects it to the past.

10. Embrace English Cottage Style

Put the kettle on and take in this charming kitchen backsplash featuring the Laura Ashley Wexbord Fresh Green tile. With a whimsical floral motif inspired by historic prints from the iconic British brand’s archive, this patterned tile is made to be displayed. We love how it pairs with white cabinets, but a bold blue or sunny yellow would look equally delightful. As enamored with this style as Mr. Darcy is with Elizabeth? Click here to discover how to bring English cottage design into your home.

11. Showcase Your Stove

If your kitchen cabinets cover most of your counter-to-ceiling space, the area behind the stove might be the only place to showcase this design trend. However, even this limited space can deliver big results, as is evident in this stylish kitchen designed by Georgia Pepperberry Interior Design. The Liria Negro tile adds a pattern that helps to highlight the stove and the dark copper range hood. The use of white subway tile below the white cabinets prevents the room from feeling too busy and ensures the stove remains the star of the show.

12. Make “Hex-Cellent” Choices

The six-sided hexagon is a classic tile shape that’s surprisingly versatile. Available in a variety of sizes, colors and materials, hex tile offers a wealth of possibilities and timeless design. This contemporary kitchen features the Royal White polished marble hex tile. The stone’s natural tonal variation, combined with the tile’s shape, gives the backsplash a sense of movement that draws the eye up the wall.

13. Tile Above the Cabinets

Your wall cabinets don’t have to define your backsplash. This elegant kitchen takes the Cheverny Blanc patterned encaustic tile to the ceiling by tiling the space above the cabinets. The result is a stunning statement wall that maintains a sense of continuity.

14. Go Retro

An expanded backsplash offers a unique opportunity to showcase your style. This groovy kitchen, designed by Total 360 Interiors, embraces flower-power ideals with the Star Olive/Grey Encaustic tile. The bold, bright geometric floral pattern exudes 70s vibes, while the modern stainless steel appliances and sleek white cabinets ground this space firmly in this century.

15. Create Contrast

Contrasting colors–whether they be classic black-and-white or contemporary neutral-and-bright–add depth to your space. This chic kitchen, designed by Timber Trails, features Noir Amalfi limestone tile installed with contrasting white grout. In addition to complementing the white cabinetry and window frame, the white grout lines highlight the tile’s classic brick-lay pattern. By extending the tile to the ceiling, the designer enhances the dramatic effect of the stark contrast.

16. Find Historic Inspiration

Popular in the Victorian era, tin tiles were embossed with decorative patterns, adding both texture and visual interest. The 19th-century-inspired Victoria Gris Fonce tile (also available in Blanco) features the characteristic raised pattern in a durable ceramic format. Here, You Neek Designs updates Victorian aesthetics for a contemporary kitchen. The tin-look tiles behind the stove are flanked by white subway tile, another popular style of the era. However, the Annie Selke Artisanal White tile’s handmade look and the horizontal straight-stack layout add a modern twist. Extending the subway tile behind the open wooden shelving makes this design feel fresh.

17. Add Movement With a Herringbone Pattern

If you love the sleek, chic silhouette of subway tile but want a more dynamic design, consider installing your favorite tile in a herringbone layout. The zigzag pattern of this classic format evokes a sense of movement by drawing the eye both up and across the space. We love how this backsplash, designed by Twigg + Lu Design Company, uses the Look Oliva subway tile as both a backsplash and window frames.

18. Choose Classically Chic Chevron Tile

Another classic tile pattern that adds dynamic interest, chevron tile offers the same zigzag as herringbone, but with tiles specially cut to form the characteristic V-shape. This elegant kitchen, designed by Accent on Cabinets, features the Bianco Puro Honed Chevron tile. The luxurious white marble enhances the sophistication of this gold-accented white kitchen.

19. Add Rustic Details

You probably wouldn’t put real wood behind your stovetop, but wood-look porcelain or ceramic tile offers the contemporary rustic aesthetic of a cabin in an easy-to-clean, flame-retardant material. Available in a range of realistic designs–like the distressed Colonial Wood White Brillo tile shown here–wood-look tile makes your kitchen feel rugged without sacrificing modern conveniences.

20. Reflect Your Style

Glass tile’s naturally reflective surface adds brightness and depth to your space. This contemporary kitchen, designed by Riemer Kitchens and Fine Cabinetry, features the Winter Morning glass tile. The light playing across the surface makes the small backsplash feel more expansive. While it looks amazing in this bright and open kitchen, glass tile would also help illuminate a space that doesn’t receive much natural light.

Updating your space is easier than you think! Shop our wide assortment of kitchen backsplash tiles to find your perfect style. If you’re up to tackling a DIY project, check out our guide on how to tile your backsplash yourself. Need more assistance? Visit your local Tile Shop showroom, where you’ll find the tile, tools and expert advice you need to get started.

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Contemplating a DIY kitchen backsplash? Be sure to check out our how-to article, “How to Install a Backsplash,” to learn more about this project type.

1. Hip to Be Square

With its variations in color and surface texture and a timeless offset layout, the 6″ x 6″Marrakesh Off-White tile shown here proves that simplicity can be stunning.

2. Moody Black Travertine

Dramatic and unexpected, the Noir honed travertine mosaic brings an especially luxe feel to this chic kitchen. Boldly contrasting against the bright white cabinetry, the black stone features subtle silver veining that gently draws the eye throughout the space.

3. Mirrored Metallics

Golden and glamorous, the Patina Gilded Mirror tile adds a warm glow to this luxe kitchen by designer Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang. With its softly aged finish and rich coloration, this mirrored tile brings a romantic, whimsical touch to the space. Love the look? Explore more from our exclusive Kelli Fontana collection. 

4. Hues of Blue

With its shifting tones and high-gloss finish, Marrakesh Blue brings a fluid, water-like quality to this serene kitchen backsplash. Each handmade-look tile is unique in color and texture, creating a surface that feels both natural and elevated.

Drawn to this perfectly imperfect aesthetic? Explore our full collection of handmade-look tile.

5. Handcrafted Character

Beloved for its handcrafted charm, Zellige tile brings one-of-a-kind character to kitchen walls and backsplashes. Crafted entirely by hand, each tile features organic texture and tonal variation that create a richly layered look. Our Zellige tile collection features a variety of shapes and sizes, including the petite subway used in this gorgeous ceiling-height backsplash.

6. Bright & Geometric

This crisp and clean kitchen achieves elegant dimension through its hex tiled backsplash. Not only do the six-sided shapes create visual interest, but the Bianco Puro marble elevates the entire space with an extra luxurious look and feel.

7. A Touch of Gold

With its graceful arches and luxe palette of gold, grey, and white, the Lalique marble mosaic sets a glamorous tone for this backsplash. The tile’s sculptural pattern echoes the curves of the custom cabinetry, creating a cohesive, softly sophisticated look that nods to vintage elegance with modern flair.

8. Modern Classic

A go-to for a reason, marble tile brings a unique timelessness to any space it’s in. With an elegant blend of warm and cool tones, the Royal Satin White marble backsplash perfectly embodies this kitchen’s “modern classic” design style.

9. Herringbone Haven

The high-contrast palette in this bold and beautiful kitchen is emphasized by the incredible dimensionality found in its angled herringbone mosaic backsplash.

10. Statement-Making Sheen

Whoever said white subway tile had to be boring? The Retro Lino tile showcased in this transitional kitchen’s backsplash is double-fired with a clear coat glaze, resulting in a radiant sheen that demands attention.

11. Mosaic Masterpiece

The ornate basketweave pattern made of two contrasting marbles in the Sampson mosaic transforms this light and airy kitchen into a sophisticated work of art.

12. Cool & Graphic

Bring a modern edge to your kitchen with a creative layout twist. In this space, alternating vertical and horizontal stacks of Coco Amber Grey Glossy tile create a graphic, eye-catching pattern. The soft grey hue and high-shine finish reflect light beautifully, adding brightness and depth. The unique layout draws the eye upward—an ideal design trick for tall walls or smaller, more compact kitchens.

13. Artisanal Farmhouse

This modern farmhouse kitchen blends cozy character with a clean, contemporary edge. The glossy Riad White square tile adds subtle shine and dimension to the backsplash, nodding to handcrafted tradition while keeping the space feeling bright and polished. Paired with the deep blue Look Avio tile used on the kitchen island, the result is a fresh take on classic farmhouse style.

Ready to find the perfect kitchen backsplash of your own? Schedule a free design consultation to get started on your next project – whether it’s a weekend DIY refresh or a major renovation, our tile experts are happy to answer any questions you may have!

We love to see all of your creative spaces! Don’t forget to share your projects with us by tagging us @thetileshop on Instagram or uploading it directly to our Customer Room Gallery.

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1. Showcase Simply Chic Black-and-White Floor Patterns

Color should be used sparingly in a modern farmhouse space, but that doesn’t mean you can’t showcase your personality. A simple black-and-white pattern is the perfect base for an elevated but minimalistic design. This chic bathroom features the Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal tile. The white blossoms on a black background adds interest to the basic color scheme, while the wooden sink vanity and exposed beam complement the black-and-white tile. The effect is an inviting space–equal parts organic and industrial.

2. Create a Rustic Look with Tumbled Stone

Texture is an important element to any design style, and in modern farmhouse spaces, texture is often used to add depth. This powder room designed by Coco & Jack leans into the rustic aesthetic with the Claros Silver travertine subway floor tile. The tumbled finish creates a worn look, but the tile remains smooth, so it will be comfortable under foot. We love how the gold wall sconce provides its own textural contrast to the rough flooring, elevating the room’s design even more.

3. Farmhouse Bathroom Floor Tile Ideas

Nothing epitomizes modern farmhouse style like hardwood, but if you’re concerned about bacteria or water damage in wet spaces, wood-look porcelain tile is bathroom-friendly alternative that’s easy to clean and maintain. With authentic coloring and wood-grain details, waterproof, stain- and scratch-resistant porcelain tile will give your space the rustic look you love. The Truewood Beige Wood Look tile used in this elegant bathroom, designed by Haneen’s Haven, perfectly matches the tone of the exposed wood ceiling beams, creating a chic, cohesive design. (Planning to DIY? Equally durable wood-look luxury vinyl tile provides a similar look.)

4. Farmhouse Bathroom Tile Ideas

White subway tile is a staple of modern farmhouse style. This chic bathroom designed by I SPY DIY uses the Imperial Bianco Gloss tile in a traditional brick-lay pattern, but adds in barn doors, metal fixtures and a floral wallpaper for an elevated design. (The beauty of white subway is that it adapts to so many style trends–priming your bathroom for future updates!)

5. Create a Distressed Look with Wood-Look Shower Tile

Wood in a shower will invite a host of maintenance problems, but you can get a rustic barn-wall look with the waterproof Bora Black Straight porcelain tile. This dark wood-look tile comes in long tile planks. Clean white bathroom walls and black or copper fixtures will nicely balance this dark shower. Shop our entire selection of wood-look tile to find a rustic aesthetic to fit your space.

6. Adorn Your Space with Americana Patterns

Folk art and modern farmhouse go hand-in-hand. Embrace Americana designs with the charming Star patterned tile. With authentic handmade-look details, this tile (also available in Blue and Oxide), is perfectly homey. We love how it’s paired with marble-look tile in this chic shower for an elevated, yet down-to-earth aesthetic.

7. Incorporate Country Cottage Patterns

A close cousin to modern farmhouse, “cottage style” embraces whimsical patterns that evoke the idyllic English countryside. This pretty, yet moody bathroom, designed by I SPY DIY. features the Laura Ashley Mr Jones Charcoal tile, one of the patterns based off the iconic British brand’s historic prints. We love how the grey and charcoal tile is paired with deep plum-colored walls for a decidedly modern feel.

8. Use Marble for a Luxurious Look

While rustic materials like wood and metal are hallmarks of modern farmhouse design, you can use white marble to elevate this style. This bathroom designed Renovation Husbands features Firenze Carrara tile throughout the shower. The rich grey veining in the white marble creates wonderful movement and great visual texture. A wooden sink vanity, with black and gold metal hardware, and a simple brass-rimmed mirror keep this luxurious bathroom firmly in modern farmhouse territory.

9. Embrace Architectural Details

If you’re lucky enough to have architectural details in your bathroom, embrace them for a romantic and rustic approach to modern farmhouse style. This chic and unique space from The Grit and Polish is a master class in how to style around your home’s rustic features. Pairing the marble floor tile with dark wood and sleek gold hardware keeps the exposed brick chimney wall as the focal point of this elegantly simple bathroom.

10. Add Texture with Pattern

Soft and hard materials are combined in this chic modern farmhouse bathroom designed by Refine Studios. The woven fabric appearance of the Annie Selke Crosshatch Soft Pink tile adds a textile texture that is contrasted with the hard black metal mirror frames and candleholder sconces. The organic textures in the wooden sink vanity and marble-look tile floor complete this visually rich space.

11. Place a “Hex” on your Space

We’ve seen several bathrooms that feature hexagon tile floors, so let’s take a moment to address this classy (and classic) tile shape. The hexagon lends itself to many eras and aesthetics, perfect for the modern-take-on-vintage focus of modern farmhouse design. In this feminine bathroom designed by The Victorian Farmhouse, the Hampton Carrara Hex tile gives the floor an added visual texture and honors the vintage look of the antique mirror and clawfoot tub.

Want more inspiration? Discover rustic ideas for every space in our comprehensive guide, Tile for Every Style: Modern Farmhouse, and find your unique style in our full assortment of bathroom tile. For even more inspiration and information, set up a free design consultation to get advice from our tile experts.

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Shower Tile: Track Stack Navy Blue | Floor Tile: Spring Time Off-White Natural Hex

design: Jacklyn Faust Interiors | Photography: Rikki Snyder & Valerie Shively

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Our customers tackled projects both big and small. From a kitchen backsplash…

…to a complete overhaul, these projects completely transformed the space.

One of our favorite spaces, especially in preparation for the fall and winter, are mudrooms. Both beautiful and functional, mudrooms end up being one of the most used spaces in a home.

Deeper jewel tones are our latest favorite trend! A fun refresh from classic all white designs, we love seeing projects using bold colors.

Creating new unique tile patterns gave their space a one-of-a-kind look. Whether using subway tile or hexagon tile, the possibilities are endless.

More than ever before, people were looking to find comfort and retreat in their own homes. A relaxing spa-like bathroom oasis quickly became a must!

From a Modern Farmhouse kitchen to a Transitional bathroom, these projects mixed and matched design elements to create a true reflection of the customer’s personal style.

Learn how to achieve Modern Farmhouse and Transitional style in your home!

A gorgeous space might not be able to do their laundry for them, but it does make it a whole lot more exciting! Here are sixteen other stunning laundry rooms to get inspiration from.

A quick fireplace refresh is a great project that can make a huge impact! From traditional stone to a contemporary 3-D tile, we have tile for any project.

Get more fireplace inspiration here.

We can’t forget about the Spring One Room Challenge! We worked with fourteen designers who each spent eight long weeks tackling their projects. There is no doubt that the end result was stunning!

Get caught up on the Spring One Room Challenge!

Even pets got some extra love this summer! It was the perfect time to finally take on that dog shower like this one for Murphy.

Get your home ready for your furry family member with our guide here.

Whether it was a DIY project or there was a little extra help, these projects inspire us every single day.

We have been blown away with all the inspiration we took from these projects. Now, excuse us while we’re re-doing our entire homes…

Want to see your space featured? Tag us @TheTileShop in your photo or upload your project to our website directly! Let real customer projects inspire your next one with our Customer Room Gallery.

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