1. Enhance the Spaces that Elevate Your Day

When approaching any design, it’s important to assess what you value so you know where to invest. If you don’t have the budget for a whole-home makeover, start with the spaces where you start your day, or the rooms where you spend the most time. You probably begin your day in your kitchen or bathroom, where you make coffee and take a shower. Choosing a design that will invigorate you in the morning will help you start your day off right.

2. Invest In What You Love

Do you adore the look of real marble? Have you fallen in love with a beautiful mosaic or gorgeous pattern? If your budget doesn’t allow for you to use your dream tile throughout your space, try incorporating it into your design in smaller ways. A shower niche or picture frame provides a limited format that will make your decorative tile the focal point.

3. Mix Marble-Look Tile with Real Marble

Wondering how to update bathroom tiles on a budget? Mixing marble-look tile with real marble tile is a great way to achieve an affordable bathroom tile design. This luxurious bathroom features the Volkas marble tile ($23.89/sq. ft.) throughout, but if you’re working within a budget, you can still get this look with the Volkas porcelain tile ($5.09/sq. ft.). The realistic veining and coloring of the man-made tile mimics the appearance of the higher price-point marble tile. You can elevate your design by incorporating real marble trim and accent pieces. The Elia Honed by Alison Victoria tile, used for the accent wall in this bathroom, makes a stunning shower niche (as shown in the above photo).

4. Choose an Affordable Alternative

Here’s a budget shower tile idea: choose an affordable alternative to your favorite tile. Compare the Cool Blue tile ($6.99/sq. ft.) in this shower to the Marrakesh Blue tile ($13.29/sq. ft.) used for the kitchen below. Both tiles feature the color variation and uneven surface texture characteristic of handmade-look tiles. The difference is the Cool Blue tile comes in a 12″ x 24″ pre-scored sheet, giving the appearance of individual tiles, but making for easier installation. We love how this shower embraces the features of this tile, using wider grout joints between the sheets as an innovative design element.

5. Stay True to Your Aesthetic

Even if you’re working within a budget, you want to make sure you’re staying true to your preferred style. This chic industrial bathroom designed by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes features the Softcement Graphite tile, an affordable floor option at only $5.99/sq. ft. The cement look is perfectly keeping with the moody aesthetic of this bathroom.

Whether you’re looking for budget shower tile ideas, or a kitchen refresh that doesn’t break the pocketbook, you’ll find tile for every budget and style at The Tile Shop. Find a local store or schedule a free design consultation to get started on your project! For more advice, watch as our Director of Design Kirsty Froelich explains how to choose tile for your budget.

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1. Choose Warm Neutrals

Beige tile is back and taking over home decor with its calm, earthy vibes. The creamy, soft palette is soothing to the eye and the mind. This bathroom, created using Coco Canvas tile, is warm, bright and wonderfully tranquil. A single beige color palette is enhanced with the handmade-look details of the tile and the double row of vertical glossy tiles.

2. Select Materials that Enhance Your Environment

This trend is more than just aesthetics, investing in quality materials that enrich your daily life. Think of how pampered you would feel in this shower featuring Grey Pebble Mosaic tile? The soothing texture of the pebbles will give your feet a little message as you bathe, contributing to a lush and relaxing environment.

3. Add Small Luxurious Details

If you don’t have the time or the budget for a complete reno, you can find small places to add luxurious touches. A kitchen backsplash or shower niche, like the one shown here tiled in Elia Polished by Alison Victoria, is a great space to infuse a little luxury that will elevate the rest of your space.

4. Showcase Your Personality

Whereas minimalism is about pairing down to the essentials, quiet luxury is about choosing to highlight the pieces that are most meaningful to you. Don’t be afraid to pick tiles that add a little individualism to your home decor. This dining room, designed by Kelli Fontana Vogelgensang, spotlights her signature Gilded Mirror tiles and Tommas Classico fluted wall tile. The effect is elegance that aligns with her personal style. If you love this bold, whimsical and classic aesthetic, explore the Kelli Fontana collection.

5. Create a Serene Space

Quiet luxury is about creating comfort and tranquility in your home. This bathroom designed by Nikki Chu uses calming neutrals and soft textures for a relaxed, yet luxurious space. Every element, from the wood frame mirror to the grey and taupe veined marble-look tile, complements each other. The effect is a space that feels at once centered and peaceful.

6. Invest in Quality Materials

No two pieces of stone will ever be alike, so when you choose real marble, travertine or limestone, you’re investing in truly unique tile. Quiet luxury is all about finding your individualism and showing and wearing quality products, and real stone, like the Calacatta Evora marble shown here, will add a sense of authentic luxury to your space.

7. Embrace Imperfect Authenticity

Each piece of Zellige tile is handcrafted and glazed, giving it its signature perfectly imperfect look. The Zellige Alabaster Gloss tile shown here epitomizes quiet luxury in its charming imperfections and soft beige coloring. It’s authentic, unique and soothing.

8. Choose Sustainability

Advanced technology in manmade tiles means you can achieve a gorgeous real-stone look with porcelain or ceramic tiles. Marble-look tiles are durable and easy to maintain, making them a highly sustainable option, especially in high-traffic areas.

Ready to transform your space using quiet luxury design? It’s easier than ever to make your design dreams a reality with our free design services. Or, explore even more serene spaces on our Customer Room Gallery and Instagram!

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Love this color trend? Shop our full assortment of pink tiles, and discover more bathroom tile ideas.

1. Vintage Pink Tile Bathroom Ideas

Embrace pink’s historical charm with a chic retro tile design. This Art Deco-inspired space designed by Bari J. Ackerman shows how shape and color can be used to create a charming aesthetic. The pink and white hexagon tiles were expertly cut to create the perfect arch, which mimics the shape of the mirror. Rounding out the whole design is the unique circular light fixture. Loving the custom look of this bathroom? Check out our How To Cut Tile tutorial for instructions on how to create your own custom tile design.

2. Pink and Black Bathroom Ideas

Combine pink and black for a bathroom that’s cool and eclectic. The Lanse Matte Black Picket tile creates an edginess to this feminine bathroom. The elongated hexagon forms and the light-grey grout gives this space interest while still maintaining orderliness, while the unique sink and faucet add to the funky aesthetic. Because the base is in black and white, the space can easily be updated, but we love how the pink cabinetry lends a softness to this chic and unique design.

3. Blush Brick Look

The pink-beige coloring of the Brick x Brick by Alison Victoria in Petal tile has a charming handmade brick look that will complement a variety of design styles. The subtle variance in surface texture and coloring add interest to the traditional subway tile. Shown here with a gorgeous mosaic with gold trim shower niche, this tile combines a soft feminine beauty with a rustic brick look.

4. Pink Shower Tile Ideas

Create a fun and funky shower with a custom floral hexagon tile like this sienna and pink shower floor designed by The Gold Hive. The pale pink blossoms contrast nicely with the deep red background tile, but this charming design could be achieved with a variety of colored hexagon tiles. Explore our shower tile ideas for more design inspiration.

5. Blush-Colored Zellige Tile

The authentically handmade Zellige Alabaster Gloss is an on-trend tile that features a range of soft pink hues. Each of these tiles is crafted and glazed by hand to create unique variations in surface texture, size and color. This is the perfect tile to elevate your pink bathroom design and create a truly unique and luxurious space.

6. Pretty Pastel Pink Tile

If you’re thinking pink, then pastels might be your design aesthetic. Our exclusive Annie Selke Collection features several on-trend pastels including the charming Argento Orchid and Velluto Orchid tiles shown here. We love the texture of these tiles, which mimic the look of Annie Selke’s celebrated textiles.

7. Dreamy Feminine Chic

This lovely bathroom designed by Yellow Brick Home is the perfect space for gazing dreamily out the window before applying your lipstick. The soft pink walls are complemented by wood details and the Terrazzo Nero Macro floor tile. The effect is ultra-feminine, very chic and calming.

Ready to tackle your bathroom reno? It’s easier than ever to make your design dreams a reality with our free design services. Or, explore even more beautiful spaces in real spaces on our Customer Room Gallery and Instagram!

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1. Make a Statement Wall

When working with a small space, it can be helpful to concentrate the focus on one wall. Designer Kelli Fontana added a reflective surface to the wall behind the sink with the Antique Mirror Bevel tile. The clever use of mirrored tile allows the window to be the focal point, subverting expectations while still maintaining the classic structure of a powder room.

2. Create a Shower Niche

Looking for some small bathroom shower tile ideas? Here’s one–add extra shelf space to your and create a beautiful tile moment with a shower niche. Because they take up such a small amount of real estate in the bathroom, niches are a good place to try a tile that would overwhelm the rest of the room–patterned or mosaic tile works particularly well. You can also tie your niche into a backsplash or accent wall, as is shown here with the Winter Morning Athens mosaic.

3. Tile the Tub

If you’re working with limited space, you can get creative about where you place your tile. The tub apron usually goes unadorned, but tiling it will the same tile as the floor or shower will make a bulky tub fade into the background. Alisa from A Glass of Bovino tiled her tub and shower in Firenze Calacatta marble, which helps make the bathing area look like one unified space.

4. Tile the Ceiling

Another great bathroom tile idea for small showers–if you’re dealing with a low shower ceiling, consider extending the tile to cover overhead. The Splendor Blanco tile used throughout this shower designed by Coco & Jack makes the small space feel larger, and the vertical stack creates the illusion of height.

5. Use Large-Format Tile

It can be difficult to know how to tackle your small bathroom floor, but here’s a tile idea that will create the illusion of space. Large-format tile requires fewer grout lines, which can make a small space feel larger. The Livingstone Melange tile used for the floor and half-wall of this bathroom, designed by Nikki Chu, creates the illusion of an expansive space.

6. Go All-Out With Marble

This guest bathroom designed by Nikki Chu proves that your space doesn’t need to be large to be luxurious. We love how she drenched this guest bath in floor-to-ceiling Ashford Carrara. The gorgeous veining in the marble gives this room a sense of depth and movement. The Ashford Carrara, like many of our marble collections, comes in a selection of tiles including trim, so that you can give your space a designed, cohesive look.

7. Use a Dark Floor Tile

You can’t get much smaller than this powder room designed by Kelly Collier-Clark at Plot Twist Design. We love the wallpaper she chose and how she extended it onto the ceiling, but the Black Marquina marble floor tile takes this bathroom to the next level. The polished tile is slightly reflective, adding extra depth and illumination to the small space.

8. Go for a Vintage Look

If your bathroom is left over from the last century, consider embracing its vintage charm. This bathroom, designed by Kim and Scott of Yellow Brick Home, maintains the classic pink sink and chrome fixtures but gives the tile a period-appropriate update with white subway tile and black pencil trim. The Hampton Niles marble mosaic floor tile has a black and white basketweave, a slightly modern twist on a classic design.

9. Embrace Color and Pattern

There’s no reason you can’t go bold in a small space. Choose a color theme and go all out, as Courtney and Aaron of Zig & Co. did for this bright and bold green and blue bathroom. The simple color scheme allows for a wealth of visual elements in this room, but the patterns work with each other rather than compete. We love how the Laura Ashley Mr. Jones Midnight floor tile complements the bold floral wallpaper.

Want even more ideas? Visit our Bathroom Tile Ideas page, explore tons of unique tile combinations in real spaces with our Tile Visualizer, or schedule a free design consultation with our tile experts to get a jumpstart on your next project. Whether you’re looking for small bathroom ideas on a budget, or you’re ready to overhaul your powder room in marble, our friendly experts will help you get the most our of your small space.

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We invite you to take a tour through this charming and stately home brimming with inspiring design choices that showcase some of our favorite tile.

Mudroom

Comfort and elegance combine to create this charming mudroom. Contemporary, yet timeless the Laura Ashley Wicker Dove Grey tile provides balance to the bold reddish-brown walls and intricately patterned window coverings.

Powder Room

A wealth of beautiful textures and patterns meld to create intrigue and allure in this bold, yet pleasing powder room. The sculptural Harmony Silverleaf tile adds visual interest to the ceiling and complements the hanging crystals. While the soft white Meram Blanc Carra tile center the lower-half of the room in sleek comfort that contrasts the large floral wallpaper.

The elegant and classic Meram Blanc Carrara polished tile, rustic mirror, light-wood cabinetry and organic accents combine complex textures for a look that is both captivating and inviting.

Living Area

For the indoor/outdoor living area, Kelli takes a more minimalist approach. The bright white walls and Siberian Pearl Brushed marble floors create an airy open space filled with natural light. A simple color palette keeps focus on the seating area, where family and friends can gather.

Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of any home, and a place to find nourishment and build memories. The white counters and cabinetry work with the Retro Lino backsplash to make the space feel clean and vivid. The glass doors display the dishware for a lived-in feel.

The clear coat glaze on the Retro Lino subway tile reflects the light, providing extra illumination to the cooking area. Check out our post on Kitchen Backsplash Ideas for more inspiration.

Primary Bathroom

Soak in the lush neutral tones that create an opulent space, at once soft and bright. The brown veining in the Tresana Blanco Matte porcelain tile bring out the room’s color palette with subtle appeal that doesn’t detract from the bathroom’s clean luxuriousness. Browse our wide-assortment of bathroom tile for the perfect look for your next home project.

Boys’ Bathroom

This blue-plaid room invokes a classic boyhood feel. Straight lines and a monochromatic color scheme maintain a sense of order while still being youthful. The white grout line crossing through the Splendours Blue Night shower tile is an inverse to the white and blue wallpaper (find more shower tile on our website). While the more uniform Glass Nautical Blue backsplash creates a block of color that is strong without detracting from the rest of the room.

The subtle sheen of the Ionic White floor tile provides a sturdy, unassuming base to the patterns that play throughout the room.

Guest Bathroom

What guest wouldn’t feel at home stepping into this gorgeous shower? The Bulevar White ceramic tile has a subtle wavy texture that soothes the senses. The clean white tile also provides a gentle buffer between the bold patterned wallpaper and the marvelous McQueen Grey stone mosaic tile accent.

Guest Bathroom

The Legno limestone tile mimics the look of woodgrain to create an organic texture that is also durable. A warm grey palette and linear veining complement the textured accents in the cabinets and wall sconces. Read our post for even more luxurious bathroom design ideas.

Bar

The focal point of the home is this stunning bar. At once contemporary and reminiscent of retro glamor, the Antique Mirror Bevel tile and gorgeous gold and glass hanging lights are captivating without being obtrusive, making this the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail with friends.

The Antique Mirror Bevel tile reflects the fireplace and billiards room beyond, creating depth while still maintaining the intimacy of the space.

Laundry Room

Laundry is less of a chore in this beautifully designed room with its fresh, clean aesthetic. The soft blue and white color palette lend a calmness to this space. The solid, simple coloring of the walls and cabinetry bring a balance that allow for more interest in the floor tile, Decora Ornament Blue, which brings a sophisticated charm to the room.

Pool Bathroom

The Art Nouveau-inspired design on the Decora Redondo cement-look wall tile lend a classic elegance to this pool bathroom. The grey shapes perfectly balance the blue coral and candle used to accent the sink area, giving the room a subtle aquatic feel.

We hope you found inspiration to bring to your next home remodel with this tour of West Bay Homes’ Sun Coast Estate! To see even more stunning spaces designed by Kelli Fontana – and learn a bit about her her design process – check out this Q&A.

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