36 Bold and Beautiful Bathroom Tile Ideas for 2025
You already know that easy-to-clean and durable tile is perfect for a bathroom, but where to start when there are so many bathroom tile styles to choose from? From luxurious marble to stylish subway to chic and unique handmade tile, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite tile trends to help demystify the selection process. Ready to create a space you’ll love? Schedule a free design consultation or stop into your local Tile Shop—we’re always here to help.
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Zellige
Our selection authentic Zellige tile, crafted using centuries-old Moroccan techniques, includes a wide assortment of colors and sizes, such as the Zellige Alabaster Gloss tile shown here. Each of these tiles is handmade, giving it unique variations in color and shape. If you appreciate this aesthetic but want a little more uniformity, you might like our wide assortment of handmade-look tile.
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Stylish Symmetry
If you're the kind of person who likes everything in its place, you might love this trend of neat, stacked tiles. Vertically stacked subway tiles and perfectly aligned mosaics, like the KitKat White, will create a feeling of orderliness in your bathroom—even if you're living with people who tend to leave their towels on the floor.
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Raised-Pattern Wood Looks
Fluted and raised-pattern wood-look tile is another popular design trend this year. These textured surfaces add depth and movement with unique patterns, offering various installation options for distinct designs. The Filetto Camel tile exemplifies this trend, beautifully combining a tactile surface with nature-inspired aesthetics.
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All-Over Marble
Because marble tile is cut from natural stone, no two pieces are alike, making marble a must-have for a truly unique design. For a high-end hotel look, consider embracing a single marble collection, like this Ashford Carrara bathroom designed by Nikki Chu. Our stone collections include a variety of sizes, shapes and trim tiles, allowing you to truly bathe your space in marble.
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Curved Tile
Create wavy edges with scalloped, popsicle or penny round tiles. The Wave Old Cream tile shown here evokes a sense of movement that is at once captivating and calming. The curves give this tile a softer appearance, smoothing out the usual hard edges.
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Biophilic Design
Characterized by organic shapes and colors—think greens and earth tones—the philosophy behind “biophilic design” is to enhance our connection with nature. Embodying this trend of bringing the outside in is the Amazonia Emerald Tropic tile. This beautifully patterned hexagon tile will give your bathroom a jungle vibe, whether you use it for a shower, accent wall or floor. Discover more nature-inspired design ideas in this comprehensive guide.
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Quiet Luxury
If you enjoy feeling pampered without being showy, you might appreciate this understated, yet opulent trend. Quiet Luxury is expressed through muted tones and fine materials, such as beautiful handmade-look tile and marble tile with subtle veining. Soft neutrals—like the whites, beige and creams of the Argile Matte White and Livingstone Melange tiles used in this guest bathroom designed by Nikki Chu—create a peaceful oasis. Check out our guide to “quiet luxury” to achieve this relaxed and refined style in your home.
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Pebble Floor Tile
Create a luxurious spa-like experience with pebble tile. This textured tile will provide a subtle foot massage to relax you as you shower, and, as a bonus, it creates traction to prevent slipping.
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Neutral Patterns
Discover just how bold a neutral color palette can be with the Nikki Chu Zulu Pumice tile. The graphic, hand-drawn pattern is softened by the beige background, resulting in a design that stands out without overwhelming. Find even more beige tile ideas here.
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Cool Blues
From bright sky to moody navy, blue is a charming and versatile hue that's having a well-deserved moment in interior design. We love how ISPYDIY used the handmade-look Marrakesh Blue tile in this gorgeous loft bathroom. For more brilliant looks, shop our wide selection of blue tile.
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Sophisticated Whimsy
Show that you can be classy and fun by mixing colors and patterns. This custom polka dot pattern in the Firenze Carrara and Black Marquina marble hexagon tile adds playfulness to an otherwise prim and proper bathroom. For a subtle touch, create a whimsical moment in the shower niche or backsplash. Here you can use a unique mosaic or patterned tile that might feel overwhelming if used throughout the entire room.
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Travertine
A subset of limestone formed around mineral springs, travertine is having a design moment. This natural stone comes in a range of colors, from warm brown to cool silvery grey. Like any natural stone, each tile is unique, giving your bathroom one-of-a-kind character. Shop our travertine collections for complementary mosaics and trim, such as the Machu Picchu tile shown here.
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Black and White Patterns
You don't need color to make a statement. Bold black-and-white patterns are as classic as they are fun. The Saltus tile features a monochromatic nature scene that adds an unexpected touch to this shower niche, designed by Haneen’s Haven. By keeping the tile color palette simple, you can easily switch out colored accessories to suit your mood or the seasons. Shop our wide assortment of black-and-white tiles for inspiration.
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Layering Trim
Create a masterpiece in your bathroom by layering a trim border to form a tiled “picture frame.” This technique is perfect for accenting a shower wall, like the layered and Claros Silver Somerset. Shop our wide assortment of stone and man-made trim profiles to achieve this highly stylized design.
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Coastal Chic
The expressive patterns of the Big Sur tiles by Jeffrey Alan Marks—available in Off the Hook (blue, shown here) and Sea Spray (green)—will make a splash on your bathroom wall. With a colored glossy overlay reminiscent of glazed pottery, these tiles embody the relaxed seaside lifestyle. For more ideas on how to incorporate this aesthetic in your space, check out our guide to all things "coastal chic."
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Geometric Floral Patterns
This twist on traditionally delicate botanical patterns is both bold and modern. Geometric florals, like the Laura Ashley Sunflower Charcoal with Blue shown here, are the perfect blend of beauty and whimsy. If you like the idea of bringing nature inside but prefer something more graphic and manicured, this style is for you. Shop our exclusive Laura Ashley collection for more iconic patterns.
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Wood-Look Floor Tile
We offer a wide variety of wood-looking flooring options, including ceramic, porcelain and luxury vinyl planks, that are durable and easy to clean—perfect for a bathroom! Advances in printing technology have created such intricate and precise details that you’ll hardly be able to tell the difference between tile and real wood. Case in point: this stylish bathroom from Haneen’s Haven, featuring the Truewood Beige Wood Look tile.
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Jewel Tones
Bright, shiny blues and greens (like the Costa Emerald Mix tile shown here) are creating sparkling bathrooms this year. Jewel tones add bold richness, while glossy, reflective surfaces bring brightness to your space. If you love this gem of a trend, explore our wide selection of blue and green tiles to find the perfectly lustrous hue for you!
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Large-Format Tiles
Achieve the look of a warehouse loft (even if you live in the suburbs), with chic and sleek "industrial design." The Softcement Graphite tile mimics the appearance of concrete using durable and refined porcelain. We love how this austere style is softened by the organic elements in the room, including the Livingston Nero marble-look shower tile.
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Art-Deco Inspired Mosaics
The arches, curves and metallics we associate with the 1920s are having a resurgence in 2020s mosaics. Simple, repeated geometric shapes, like the Skyline Marquina mosaic shown here, evoke the machine-like precision of the Art Deco movement, while grey-veined white marble softens the design.
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White Marble
White marble and marble-look tile are classics that are always in style. The naturally occurring grey and beige veining in the white Volakas marble tiles shown here adds luxurious detail to bathroom walls and floors. Some marble-look tiles feature vein colors that don't occur in nature, like green or gold, which will create a bold and unique design and can be paired with solid-colored tiles or paint.
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Customized Patterns
Can't find the exact pattern for your space? Go ahead and create your own! The beauty of tile lies in its versatility; it’s easy to mix and match tile to realize your unique vision. Penny rounds and hexagons are perfect shapes for creating distinctive designs, as they come in a variety of colors and uniform sizes. This bathroom from Timber Trails features a custom floor made from the Penny Round Gloss White tile, accented with a design in the Penny Round Cloudy tile.
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Picket-Shaped Tile
A new twist on subway, this elongated hex tile is fresh on the scene and making its mark in interior design. This chic contemporary bathroom features the Lanse Matte Black Picket tile. The diagonal lines enliven the space, which is defined by simple straight and curved lines (note the modern faucet, positioned at an opposite diagonal). Shop our wide selection of picket tile for more inspired looks.
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Ultra-Luxe Marble Looks
Bold, dramatic veining, like the gold and browns in the Macchia Vecchia tile used in this bathroom designed by Nikki Chu, creates beautiful movement and a high-end feel. This large-format porcelain tile features numerous tile faces, allowing you to tile a large space with little repetition.
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Checkerboards
Classic and classy, checkerboards are a design checkmate. While traditional black and white may be the first colors that come to mind when you think of a checkerboard pattern, other colors—and even a solid paired with a pattern—can create a stunning effect. This bathroom floor, designed by Timber Trails, features the Bucak Light Walnut and Arctic White tiles, proving black and white aren't the only colors in the checkerboard game.
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Marble Mosaics
A marble mosaic will add movement and shape to your space. The light grey and beige veining and elegant lines of the Elia Polished by Alison Victoria tile create a soft, feminine aesthetic. Shop our exclusive Alison Victoria collection for more of the HGTV star's city-chic designs.
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Straight Stack Subway Tile
If you’re the type to organize your toiletries in orderly fashion, the straight stack subway tile layout will calm your brain. Here, the Coco White Glossy tile is arranged in neat rows. As an added detail, the beige grout provides a subtle contrast to the white tile and complements the counter and sink basin.
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Herringbone Subway Pattern
The zig-zag lines of a herringbone pattern add movement and interest to this tranquil bathroom floor. The soft beige of the Coco Canvas Matte tile serves as a neutral base that balances the expressive pattern. Discover more subway patterns in our subway tile bathroom layout ideas blog post.
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Handmade-Look Subway Tile
The perfectly imperfect details of handmade-look tile will add expressive detail to your bathroom floors and walls. Here, the subtle shade variations in the Coco Canvas Glossy tile create an undulating surface, giving this tiled accent wall a sense of soft movement.
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Add Shine With Glass Tile
Brighten up your bathroom with naturally reflective glass tile. The Lagoon Niebla Koh Pai tile, shown here, demonstrates how rich and expressive this material can be. The shifts in color, coupled with the interplay of the light, give this tile an almost aquatic feel. Shop our wide selection of glass tile to find the design that will make your bathroom shine.
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Extend the Floor Up the Wall
If you’ve found a floor tile you love, why stop at the edge? Create a wainscoting effect by extending the tile to a half wall. Here, the Nikki Chu Zulu Graphite tile is used for both the floor and sink backsplash. If you like this bold and graphic style, shop all the tiles in our exclusive Nikki Chu collection.
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Switch Directions
Add unexpected detail to your subway tile layout by incorporating a band (or two) of vertical tile in an otherwise horizontal stack wall. This transitional bathroom features a double stack of vertical Coco Canvas Glossy tile set against a wall of Coco Canvas Matte tile. The glossy finish creates an extra design moment as light reflects and moves across the room.
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Block in Black and White
This bathroom is black and white and fabulous all over. The Tribeca subway tiles in Basalt (black) and Gypsum White meet at the shower corner, creating a chic and unique design. The style is completed with the Summerland by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Toro patterned hexagon floor tile. If you love your tile like you like your classic TV shows, shop our full selection of black-and-white tile.
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Mix Cool and Warm Neutrals
The Invisible Grey Polished marble-look tile features dramatic veining for a bold and expressive neutral palette. Paired with the Splendor Blanco subway tile and the Nord Ris Hex floor tile, this contemporary space expertly combines warm beige and cool grey.
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Boho Patterns
The Annie Selke Ikat Black tile enhances the chic "boho" appeal of this bathroom, designed by West Bay Homes. Inspired by Indonesian tie-dye technique, this tile adds a bold, global flair to the otherwise white and cream space. For more unique textile-inspired designs, shop our exclusive Annie Selke collection.