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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TBD-Highly Detailed Patterns

Tile with beautifully detailed patterns, like the Saltus tile with its black and white trees and many of our floral-patterned tiles, have the appearance of wallpaper with easier upkeep. Use tile on an accent wall or backsplash or create an unexpected moment like Haneen's Haven did in this shower niche.

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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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Statement Walls

Limiting a tile to one wall or even a portion of a wall can make an even more impactful and artistic statement than covering the entire space. Patterned and mosaic tiles in particular make for great statement pieces, like this dramatic black, white and grey floral patterned statement wall created by Timber Trails. The black trim helps elevate this tile to a work of art.

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Colorful Pencil Trim

Maybe you want just a hint of colored tile in your design. Pencil trim comes in a variety of colors and materials so you can create a designed look that reflects your aesthetic. The Annie Selke Artisanal Sky pencil trim used here brings out the blue paint on the half wall for a subtle, elegant look, but trim is also a place where you can try out a bold color or material that would be overwhelming if used more broadly.

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Unique Subway Patterns

Brick-lay subway is a classic, but there are many ways to install subway tile to create a unique design. A vertical or horizontal stack, herringbone, or a horizontal and vertical stack mosaic, like the one shown here, will give your bathroom added interest and personality.

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Metallic Patterns

This year, we're really excited about metallic and tin-patterned tiles. A raised-pattern metallic, like the Effect Dark AC shown here, will make your walls a masterpiece with pattern, shine and texture. If you like the trend but want a subtler look, a simple metallic trim or metallic detailed waterjet mosaic tile is a great way to add just a hint of shine.

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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 is that it's easy to mix and match tile and designs to realize your unique vision. Penny rounds and hexagons are perfect for creating unique designs as they come in a variety of colors and uniform sizes that can be mixed and matched.

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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 porcelain large-format tile comes with over fifty faces, meaning you can tile a large space without a repeat--and without breaking the bank.

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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 shape is pointedly elegant and versatile enough to complement virtually any design style. Explore our wide selection of picket tiles to find the perfect look for your bathroom.

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Checkerboards

Classic and classy, checkerboards are a design checkmate. Though black and white are traditional, any colored square tile or even a solid paired with a patterned tile can be used to achieve this look. This bathroom, designed by Timber Trails, uses the Arctic White and Bucak Light Walnut.

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Interesting Neutrals

Beige and grey are here to stay, but embracing a neutral color palette doesn't need to limit your creativity. Patterned tiles and mosaics in tan, cream and shades of grey will add interest to your bathroom without saturating it with color.

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Marble Mosaics

Marble mosaics, like the Modena Mosaic shown here, create a look of beauty and luxury. Mosaics require more grout lines, which make them slip-resistant--perfect for a shower floor. An intricate mosaic is also a nice statement piece for a shower niche or backsplash and can be paired with a beautiful marble-look tile, for added elegance.

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Textured Tile Walls

Beautifully textured 3D tiles will create an artistic feel to your bathroom with elegant movement and charm. Raised floral patterns will give your wall a natural feel, while a fluted pattern can be installed in a variety of ways for a unique design. 3D, or sculptural tiles are perfect for a statement or half-wall where they can stand out without becoming overwhelming.
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