Porcelain picket tile is very trendy at the moment because of its unique shape and color options. The designer of this farmhouse bathroom selected deep green picket tiles to frame the shower window and act as an accent wall, while the remaining shower walls have stacked white rectangular porcelain tile.
30 Tile Bathroom Wall Ideas To Make Your Space Sparkle
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July 11, 2023
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As bathrooms become an area of luxury in our homes, the use of tile as an important facet of design becomes increasingly important. Tile bathroom wall ideas like these featured below are tried and true ways to not only protect your walls from residual water but also inspire a sanctuary in your restroom. The perfect selection of tile will elevate the whole design of your bathroom, giving it a wonderfully customized look.
Tile placement is not limited to the shower surround or the floor. You will see how beautifully curated bathrooms incorporate tiles in the form of an accent wall around the vanity and toilet, or on half-walls that cover the entire bathroom space. Picket, subway, hexagon, fluted, herringbone, and square tiles will be represented to provide a variety of noteworthy ideas sure to ensure your space sparkles in ceramic or porcelain blissfulness. Be inspired by these hand-picked ideas below!
02 of White Subway Tile in a Vintage Bath
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This vintage bathroom received a modest upgrade with the implementation of trendy subway tile. As you can see, subway tile is timeless and can vibe with any era of bathroom décor. It covers three-quarters of the wall surrounding the bathroom, making moisture management a piece of cake.
03 of Stacked Subway Tile With Dark Grout
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There are numerous ways to lay subway tile, one of which is in a vertically stacked pattern. Instead of the tiles overlapping row by row, they line up on all sides creating a modern look that is very structured and organized. The black grout that accompanies the subway tile shown here works very well with the clawfoot tub featuring a black exterior.
04 of Succulent Green Checker Board Tile
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Behold the bold and brave succulent green checkboard tile that surrounds this classic bathtub and shower combo. The design was elevated with the addition of a brassy rainfall shower head and a gold curtain rod, but the checkerboard tile steals the show behind a boho-inspired shower curtain with tan tassels.
05 of Subway Tile Behind Vanity Mirror
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Instead of sticking with traditional tile placement behind a shower or tub, the designer of this farmhouse bath decided to lay their brick-patterned tile behind an oversized vanity mirror. This gives a little extra texture to the walls on the sides of the mirror that would typically remain bare.
06 of Subway Tile With Ceramic Chair Rail
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The designers of this master bath created a glamorous bathtub surround with the use of glossy white subway tile, gray grout, and a ceramic chair rail. Typically, a half-tiled wall would seamlessly blend into the painted upper half, but in the example of this space, the ceramic chair rail creates an exquisite differentiation between the gray paint and the tiled area. Create a pristine look with a white freestanding tub and marble hexagonal tile floor for a modern yet classical design.
07 of Orange Herringbone Tile Bathroom Wall Ideas
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Say hello to boho in this kid’s bathroom with bright orange herringbone tile accent. For a fun DIY project, the tile was painted this bright orange color before being laid on the walls with white grout, an undertaking that can be completed by anyone looking for a color that is typically unconventional.
08 of Subway Tile Bath With Frameless Shower
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A perfect getaway for family members and guests, this powder bath has added a shower faucet in between the toilet and sink for convenient use. Due to its frameless nature, the wall is protected by surrounding subway tile with black grout in a brick pattern. Small mosaic tiles are the perfect contrasting element on the floor against the gray and white sink and shelving.
09 of White Tile With Black Picket Tile Design
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The tile surround of this updated bath features a combination of tile designs. First off is the subway tile that extends vertically from the tub sides up the wall in a brick pattern. At the back of the tub is a black picket tile with custom-cut tiles to create a paneled design up the wall that is sleek and deliberate.
10 of Obsidian Antique Glass Picket Tile
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A unique take on picket tile, this chic obsidian antique glass tile expands the length of the wall. Mirroring the décor on the other side of the room, the picket design boasts a gold frame vintage mirror, magnifying the space in the room. This is a gorgeous and dramatic statement for a small powder bath.
11 of Chevron Marble Tile Bathroom Wall Ideas
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Detailed bathroom tiles function wonderfully as an accent wall. The designer of this space selected a petite marble tile that lays in a chevron print all across the wall with a floating shelf and vessel sink. A circular black framed mirror lays gently against the busy design, underneath two pendant lights.
12 of Subway Tile Bathroom Wall Ideas With Matte Black Fixtures
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The matte black hexagon floor tile inspires the black grout that lays in between white subway tiles in this shower with modern fixtures. The tile design stops at the shower’s edge but produces just enough visual contrast to the white walls that are structured and simplistic.
13 of Hexagon Penny Tile Accent
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The details in this bathroom are incredibly alluring, and the marble hexagon penny tile is to blame. With very light gold accents, the intricate tile pulls all of the attention to the vanity wall and the surrounding design elements like the tilted vanity mirror, and marble vanity top. This is a great option if you want to ensure a more upscale vibe in your guest bath.
14 of Glossy Black Textured Tiles
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A stark contrast to the white molding and wall that stand just in front of the entrance to the bathroom, glossy black textured tiles surround a bathroom with gold fixtures. The tiled wall displays a long rectangular vanity mirror with a vintage, stand-alone sink.
15 of White Ceramic Tile Bathroom With Black Accents
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Floor-to-ceiling white ceramic tile surrounds this entire upscale bath. The floor is covered in black and white mosaic tiles, a perfect complement to the black frame shower and floating vanity. White grout between the subway tile produces a look that is very clean and bright.
16 of Leafy Yellow Bathroom Bouquet
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A large round mirror with a gold frame hangs on a chevron tile bathroom wall above a marble sink with a gold faucet. A tan clay vase displays a yellow plant and a white pumpkin sits beside it. A gold sconce hangs near the mirror and a black and white painting is reflected on the opposite wall.
17 of Gray Subway Tile Shower Surround
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Just the slightest change to a traditional bathroom element can make a world of difference. Instead of a white subway tile that would blend into the bathtub shower combo, the homeowner selected a very subtle gray tile with white grout for the smallest pop of contrast. The tile lays in a traditional brick pattern around the shower surround and window.
18 of Vertically Stacked Beveled Ceramic Tile
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If you look very closely, you’ll see that this ceramic tile has very subtle beveling in it with reflective qualities. The pattern is stacked, and it surrounds the entire bathroom, including both walls on either side of the vanity. A contemporary neutral vanity extends from the wall, and a gorgeous arched mirror hangs above, complementing the gold accent pieces of the bathroom.
19 of Brick Patterned Subway Tile With Tan Grout
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To accompany the cream penny tile on the floor, this freestanding tub sits in a corner surrounded by subway wall tile with cream grout. The creamy tones of the room work well with a classic white ceramic tile for a warm, comforting vibe.
20 of White Hexagon Tile With Black Grout
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This big and bold hexagonal tile selection is grand in size and accentuated by the black grout that complements the black floor tile. On the tile surround hangs a circular mirror with LED light trim, a floating vanity with black fixtures, and a vessel sink.
21 of Beige Checkerboard Accent Wall
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The modern freestanding tub in this bath is accentuated by a checkerboard accent wall composed of various shades of neutral tile including gray, white, and beige. The color pattern is not perfectly aligned, embracing a more organic look that blends in well beside floating oak shelves, a gray vanity, and marble hexagon floor tiles.
22 of White Subway Tile With Board and Batten Wall
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There are two major bathroom wall ideas happening in the bathroom at once. White subway tile with black grout decorates a black marble vanity with bronze finishes. On the right side of the wall, a traditional board and batten molding move seamlessly into the tile design.
23 of Herringbone Tile Bathroom Wall Design
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Behold this narrow bathroom situated under the stairs with a vintage pocket door. The sink wall in this bathroom is elevated by a modern herringbone tile that extends the height of the wall. Above is a black mirror with an attached shelf, two exposed bulb sconces, and a square sink that attaches directly to the wall.
24 of Ceramic Fluted Tiles
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In this Nordic-inspired bathroom, the freestanding tub that rests against the wall with ceramic fluted tiles is truly stunning. A nod to very minimalistic and earthy tones, these tiles are unique because they are so muted in color but vitalized in texture. They pair wonderfully with the limestone hexagon floor tiles.
25 of Luxury Master Bathroom With a Metallic Freestanding Bath
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This master bathroom is updated with white and grqy pearly hexagonal tiles behind a metallic freestanding bath. Built-in shelving along the walls offers convenient storage space. A wood stool by the bath holds a vase with an evergreen plant and hand towels with a silver pendant light overhead.
26 of White Picket Tile Above Cream Vanity
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This white picket tile design moves in a vertical pattern above a creamy marble vanity top. Showcase a modern farmhouse theme by hanging two circular mirrors on leather strips attached to the tile surface in a triangular shape just under a matte black vanity light.
27 of Textured Marble Tile
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Venture into this elegant and moody bathroom with unique textured marble tile in a stacked pattern. The backlight behind the vanity mirror illuminates the grooves of each tile, creating a look that is very chic and modern. The grout is also white, creating a very dreamy aura in this small powder bath.
28 of Marble Hexagon Tile Bathroom Wall
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Due to how exposed this wall is over a long vanity, marble hexagon tile is the perfect addition to create glorious dimension and texture in a generally neutral space. The marble tones work great with the gray slate vanity top and the matte black accents present near the sink. The wall is complete with white floating shelves that feature modern décor.
29 of Steel Gray Zellige Tile
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Zellige tile is the perfect go-to if you believe in the timeless, sophisticated design of bathrooms. Known for their craftsmanship and imperfections, zellige tiles are perfectly individual, meaning that no two tiles are the same. The designer chose a glossy steel gray selection to hang behind a wood-framed mirror. Just across the room is a paneled blue wall, creating a look that is contemporary and impressive in detail.
30 of White Clawfoot Tub Surrounded by Gray Subway Tile
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This cottage-inspired bathroom features a large white clawfoot tub fitted with a bathtub tray surrounded by gray subway tile walls. A dark gray wooden cabinet supplied with essentials and accented with greenery rests near the tub. A large frosted window bathes the room with bright natural light and light gray patterned ceramic tile flooring runs throughout.
