9 Wonderfully Luxurious Wet Room Tile Ideas

The most extravagant trend in bathrooms is also a practical update for preparing your home for aging in place. Wet rooms are completely waterproof spaces–either the entire room or an enclosed space within the bathroom–that contain a shower (or two) and sometimes a tub. A spacious format and seamless transition make this indulgent addition ideal for people with mobility issues, adding value to your home while allowing you to enjoy it longer.

1. Wet Room Ideas for Small Bathrooms

Perhaps counter-intuitively, both large and small tiles can be employed to make your room appear bigger. Large-format tiles require fewer grout lines, making the space feel more expansive and cohesive. On the other hand, the sense of continuity formed from the small pieces of a mosaic tile can create the illusion of a wider area. When paired together, as in this space designed by Construction 2 Style, they can make even a small wet room feel lavish.

2. Mix rustic & elegant elements

This contemporary rustic space, designed by Alison Victoria, showcases a chic mix of rough and refined details. The architectural stone statement wall is contrasted by the smooth, sophisticated Bianco Puro honed marble chevron mosaic wall and floor tile. A practical as well as stylish feature, the grout lines in the mosaic tile add traction to the floor. Though this space uses larger stone pieces, you can create a similar effect with architectural tile.

3. Maintain a Simple Color Palette

Though future trends are difficult to predict, a classic, neutral color scheme will ensure your space ages gracefully. This black-and-white wet room, designed by @blissfulinteriors_bybecky, features a simple (but so stylish!) white subway wall tile complemented by the Annie Selke Ikat Black patterned floor tile. The black grout contrasts with the Imperial Brite White tile and matches the black fixtures and bathroom wall, while the brown in the patterned floor tile and wood vanity add warmth to the design.

4. Wet Room Bathroom Tile Ideas

Mixing natural stone with stone-look tile is a great way to stretch your bathroom budget, especially if your wet room is as spacious as this West Bay Homes-designed oasis. The Atlanta White marble-look wall tile is paired with a floor tiled in Claros Silver travertine. The lush brown, beige and silver tones in the natural stone floor tile add depth to this space, while the grey-veined white marble-look tile brings glamour in the form of affordable and easy-to-maintain porcelain tile.

5. Create a Statement Wall

Even if your entire bathroom functions as a wet room, you can create distinction between your shower and vanity area with a statement wall. This space features a wall of the Invisible Grey marble-look tile juxtaposed with a wall of the Splendor Blanco subway tile. The expressive veining in the large-format tile creates an energizing shower space, while the subtle surface variation in the handmade-look tile adds interest to the other half of the room. Note the inclusion of a tiled shower seat–this is a practicle addition for people with mobility issues (and those who shave their legs).

6. Add Texture

Create a space that stimulates all your senses with a textured tile. This contemporary space features the Enredo Steel Dark Brown tile. With a mix of glossy and matte finishes and a raised pattern, this metallic-look tile is both invigorating and soothing. Shop our wide assortment of 3D tile for more stunning textured and sculptural designs.

7. Wet Room Shower Ideas

Texture is just as stimulating underfoot as it is on a wall. This spa-like space features the White Pebbles (Small) mosaic floor tile. The raised pebble pieces are a treat for your feet, providing a gentle massage as you shower. Pro Tip: Since a wet room doesn’t trap heat as well as a fully-enclosed shower, consider installing an in-floor heating system to help warm your space.

8. Fill Your Space with Quiet Luxury

Create a space you’ll want to linger in until your fingers prune with an opulent marble-look tile. Here, the dramatic gold, grey, brown and ochre veining in the Macchia Vecchia tile creates rich, expressive movement on the wet room walls. Though the veins are bold, the calming neutral tones give this space a relaxed elegance that perfectly embodies the popular quiet luxury design.

9. Create Artisinal Appeal

Ensure your wet room is truly one of a kind with authentic handmade Zellige tile. Available in a variety of colors, shapes and finishes, these tiles are crafted using traditional Moroccan techniques that create stunning variations in color, thickness and surface texture from piece to piece. Shop our wide assortment of Zellige tile to create a space that’s uniquely you.

Ready to create your own wet room? Shop our extensive collection of bathroom tile to get started. Or, if you’re looking for some guidance on an upcoming project, set up a free design consultation to get advice from our tile experts.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hi! I'm Eimile, Marketing copywriter. What I love about working at The Tile Shop is getting to see all the new design trends. I especially love bright, bold colors and retro designs. When I'm not writing copy, I'm usually reading a novel or taking a walk around my Minneapolis neighborhood.

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