70 Gorgeous Bathroom Tile Ideas for 2025

If you live in a home full of architectural character, let your bathroom tile ideas reflect that. This Spanish-style California ranch has a bathroom decked out in antique tile, along with an antique case-turned-vanity.

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If you’re adorning your bathroom walls with patterned wallpaper, balance that with solid or monochrome tile. This lightly veined marble and geometric floor tile perfectly complements the wall covering without making the small space feel too busy.

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While monochrome spaces can often feel smaller, designers Hilary Colia and Jennifer Kostohryz of Fort Design Studio used the green hue in three different patterns, shapes, and tile types. In this bathroom tile idea, classic squares and penny tiles are combined with a larger stone slab to ground the entire shower stall.

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For this bathroom tile idea, a natural stone mosaic wall is the star of the show. In place of traditional tile, designer Cathy Chapman honored the Vermont home’s history with a real stone wall. The slate floor tiles are a simple yet stunning pair.

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Rather than adorn the entire shower stall in tile, design firm Studio McGee chose to use the bathroom tile as a framing accent around the shower fixtures.

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In this bathroom, large slabs of marble are bookmatched, creating a perfectly mirrored image across the vanity wall. Pair with a simple, contrasting tile, like these terracotta floor tiles, to let the marble really shine.

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Want a creative way to showcase a bathroom tile idea? Look to your floorboards for inspiration. This herringbone-patterned tile wall helps accentuate the glossy finish without looking too busy.

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Rather than debate over paint chips and color swatches, artfully tile your bathroom walls. This bathroom tile idea features a subtle gradient amongst the all-blue tiles.

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In splash-prone zones around the sink and bathtub, you’ll want to protect your drywall from too much water exposure. Opt for a half- or 3/4-high tile installation. This one even creates depth with a small shelf for vanity essentials.

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Guest or second bathrooms are great places to experiment. In this bathroom designed by Gina Sims, this “random” tile layout adds visual interest without looking predictable.

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Taking color cues from both the paint and the wall of hanging plates, these quaint tiles are nearly a perfect color match. To bring this bathroom tile idea to life, always bring color swatches with you when shopping to ensure you like the pairing.

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For those with more minimalist sensibilities, tile design can often feel too busy. A great alternative is to keep the walls and countertops simple and reserve all visual interest for the flooring. This graphic tile pairs perfectly with the antique vanity.

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The beauty of natural stone or zellige comes down to the different textures of each individual tile. When placed together in a simple grid formation, the textures help to bounce light around the space and add depth.

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Brown ochre is a color trend with staying power. This bathroom tile idea features warm brown with a golden undertone. Just take it from this room by designer Sarah Magness, which is covered in small square tiles in varying ochre shades.

In the bathroom of a New Jersey home designed by Toledo Geller, a starry floor tile pattern complements the cross pattern on the vanity without overwhelming the space. Sage green zellige tiles on the wall add a bit of shine.

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