checkerboard Archives - The Tile Shop Blog Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:48:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 147117943 9 Inviting Small Entryway Tile Ideas for 2025 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/9-inviting-small-entryway-tile-ideas-for-2025/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/9-inviting-small-entryway-tile-ideas-for-2025/#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:37:22 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=11301 You don’t need a large space to create a welcoming entryway. From elegant marble and marble looks to stylish patterns,...

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You don’t need a large space to create a welcoming entryway. From elegant marble and marble looks to stylish patterns, these nine small-space tile ideas will help your home make a great first impression.

1. Small Entryway Tile Floor Ideas

Your front door likely sees a lot of traffic, which is why durable, easy-to-clean and low-maintenance porcelain tile is a great option for your foyer floor. Available in nearly any style you can imagine, porcelain tile can withstand whatever you and your family–human and furry–throw at it. This homey entryway features the Baltimore Gris Wood Look tile; its realistic woodgrain details make it an excellent choice for maintaining the natural character of your home. For more durable hardwood alternatives, shop our vast assortment of wood-look tile.

This entryway features a light brown wood-look porcelain tile. A golden doodle is lying on the floor next to a blue tennis ball.
Featuring: Baltimore Gris Wood Look. Design and photography by @searing.styles.

2. Make a Bold Statement Wall

Whether bold and graphic or soft and floral, a patterned tile showcases your personality while protecting your walls from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The Nikki Chu Tangier Graphic tile is inspired by the celebrity designer’s popular wallpaper. Made of porcelain, this graphic patterned tile is as durable as it is chic–perfect for stylish households with pets or kids. Shop our wide assortment of patterned tile to find a design that’s uniquely you.

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3. Embrace an Earthy Palette

Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere with soothing earth-toned neutrals. This serene entryway features the rich brown Organic Clay Taupe wall tile and the soft, brick-look Jerica Ceniza floor tile. The slightly textured tiles enhance the space’s organic appeal. Shop our collection of brown and beige tiles to achieve this nature-inspired look.

4. Choose Stone-Look for Durable Luxury

If you love the luxurious look of natural stone but want a low-maintenance material that can withstand heavy foot traffic, durable, easy-to-clean marble-look porcelain or ceramic is the perfect solution. This stylish entryway, designed by House of Shima, features the Keystone Grey tile. The striking grey and white veining creates a sense of movement that complements both the cool grey of the table and the warm brown wooden stairs and banister.

This transitional entryway features a grey marble-look floor tile.
Featuring: Keystone Grey. Design and photography by House of Shima.

5. Small Entryway Foyer Tile Ideas

The entrance to your home doesn’t need to be grand to make an impact. Here, the Star tile creates visual separation between the foyer and the rest of the house. The folk art-inspired pattern is whimsical and homey, providing a moment of levity between the grand door and the hardwood floor that extends down the hall.

A stylish small entryway with black-and-white star patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Star. Design and photography by @Tammy Whelan

6. Keep it Classy With Black-and-White Tile

Like a well-tailored tuxedo, black-and-white tile exudes style and sophistication. This sleek and chic room, designed by Haus of Rowe, features the Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal floor tile. The dainty, abstract florals add a touch of playfulness to this formal space. Shop black-and-white tile for more classy design options.

This stylish entryway features a black-and-white small floral patterned floor tile and black cupboards.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal Matte. Design and photography by Haus of Rowe.
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7. Choose Tumbled Marble for Rustic Luxury

Want a luxurious look with a bit of an edge? Tumbled marble, like the Meram Blanc Carrara tile shown here, is a high-end stone that has been tumbled with rocks to give it a uniquely rugged appearance. Shop marble tile for a wide assortment of tumbled finishes.

8. Win Your Design With Checkerboard

Checkerboard is a classic design that doesn’t require much space to create a big sensation. This elegant foyer features a checkerboard pattern made of Hampton Carrara and Black Marquina marble, but you can achieve this highly versatile look with any two complementary colored or patterned square tiles.

9. Create a Breezy Coastal Chic Design

The Laura Ashley Wicker Sea Spray tile sets the tone for this coastal-inspired space, designed by Timber Trails. Bright whites and wicker accents complete the beachy vibe, making this the perfect entryway to a stylish, laid-back home. For more ideas on bringing this chill aesthetic into your home, check out our guide to coastal chic design.

Updating your space is easier than you think! Shop our wide assortment of entryway tiles to find your perfect style. Need more assistance? Visit your local Tile Shop showroom, where you’ll find the tile, tools and expert advice you need to get started.

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Welcome to The Tile Shop’s Year in Review Series! To wrap up the year, we’ll be looking back at some of your favorite spaces from 2024. First up: Best Bathrooms. From soothing neutrals and charming checkerboards to marvelous marble and marble-look tiles–read on for a countdown of the 10 bathrooms you liked, shared and pinned the most.

10. Serene Handmade-Look Bathroom

Warm neutrals were the trend of the year, and the Coco Canvas tile was the most popular of them all. Three of the top bathrooms feature this charmingly detailed, handmade-look tile. This serene bathroom showcases the Coco Canvas matte tile in a horizontal stack, complemented by a double band of glossy tile in a vertical stack. The glossy finish captures the light, creating a stunning yet subtle effect.

9. Alison Victoria’s City-Chic Shower

HGTV star Alison Victoria’s pretty-yet-edgy shower features tile from her Tile Shop-exclusive collection. The subtle brick-like texture of the Brick x Brick by Alison Victoria Petal tile adds grit to the feminine pastel tone, while the vertical brick-lay pattern gives the space a contemporary feel. If you love her signature city-chic style, shop our newly expanded Alison Victoria collection.

8. Renovation Husbands’ Relaxing Shower

This soothing shower, designed by Renovation Husbands, is a richly textured retreat. The entrance is tiled with the luxurious and expressive Firenze Carrara, while handmade-look wall tile and a granite tile floor soothe the senses in this beautiful transitional-style space. Want more ideas on how to achieve this contemporary-meets-traditional look? Check out our helpful guide to transitional design.

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7. Nikki Chu’s Quiet Luxury Office Shower

This serene shower from Nikki Chu epitomizes the understated elegance of one of our favorite 2024 trends–quiet luxury. The rich beige and grey veining in the Savannah Antique marble-look wall tile, along with the natural coloration of the Modena mosaic floor tile, add soothing movement to the space. Discover more ideas on how to infuse your space with rich and relaxing quiet luxury here.

A shower wall with pink brick-look subway tile in a vertical offset pattern and shower niche trimmed with gold metal.
Featuring: Savannah Antique and Modena Mosaic. Design by Nikki Chu.

6. Mary Lauren’s Tranquil Retreat

We could linger all day in this calming, cool-neutral bathroom, designed by Mary Lauren. The stone-look Metro Anthracite and Metro White tiles, installed in a charming checkerboard pattern, create stunning visual texture on the floor, while the Riad White wall tiles create a pleasing undulating effect on the shower walls.

This elegant bathroom features handmade-look shower tile and a white and grey stone-look checkerboard tile floor.
Featuring: Riad White, White Pebbles (Small), Metro Anthracite and Metro White. Design and photography by Mary Lauren.

5. Jessica Smith’s Checkmate Bathroom

This bathroom, designed by Jessica Smith Home Design, is a winning combination of warm, textured neutral tiles. The handmade-look wall tile–the popular Coco Canvas–and the beige and white marble checkerboard floor create a beautiful, transitional space.

4. I SPY DIY’s “Boho Chic” Sanctuary

For the second year in a row, I SPY DIY’s beautiful blue bathroom has made it to your top 10, and we can see why! This sophisticated yet playful space is rich in color and detail, featuring Marrakesh Blue and Off White tile walls and a Cross Black floor dotted with Cross Snow White tiles. For more ideas on how to transform your space with this cool, artsy style, check out this comprehensive guide to boho chic.

This chic bathroom features blue and white handmade-look tile in a checkerboard and black with white cross-shaped tile floor.
Featuring: Marrakesh Blue, Marrakesh Off White, Cross Black and Cross Snow White. Design and photography by I SPY DIY.
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3. Mary Lauren’s Marvelous Primary Bath

Bright and airy, this elegant bathroom features luxurious, feminine details like the gold and crystal light fixture and floral print step stool. The Hampton Brookfield mosaic floor tile is framed by the Hampton Carara 12″ x 24″ tile and the Black High Pencil Liner, giving the space an elevated, highly designed look.

Elegant white marble and black and white marble mosaic tile complete this luxurious bathroom.
Featuring: Hampton Brookfield, Hampton Carrara and Black High Pencil Liner. Design and photography by Mary Lauren.

2. Mosaic Masterpiece

The subtle variations in surface texture on the Track Stak White Two Tone mosaic tile add visual interest to this contemporary bathroom wall. The white with beige detailing creates a pleasing tonal variation that perfectly complements the grey and beige veining in the Hampton Carrara tile. The result is a stunning yet understated mix of neutrals, creating a relaxing and rejuvenating space.

1. Soothing Neutrals

We saw a lot of love for neutral bathrooms this year, so it makes sense that the most-liked, most-shared and most-pinned bathroom features a stunning array of creams and whites. This serene shower showcases the Coco Canvas Glossy handmade-look tile, with a focal point of the Penny Round Gloss White tile. The pairing of subway tiles with penny rounds creates rich texture while maintaining tonal consistency, and the brass fixtures and trim add a touch of refinement to the space.

Featuring: Coco Canvas Glossy and Penny Round Gloss White. Design and photography by Kubik House.

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14 Marvelous Marble Tile Bathroom Ideas https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/14-marvelous-marble-tile-bathroom-ideas/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/14-marvelous-marble-tile-bathroom-ideas/#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:13:46 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=9999 From crisp white to jet black, marble tile comes in a range of naturally rich colors. If you’re dreaming of...

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From crisp white to jet black, marble tile comes in a range of naturally rich colors. If you’re dreaming of a luxurious and beautiful bathroom, these fourteen marvelous marble tile ideas are sure to spark inspiration.

1. Embrace a Marble Collection

Our stone collections include a wealth of tile sizes, shapes and trim pieces so you can get an refined all-over marble look. This elegant bathroom features Calacata Evora marble throughout. The effect is a splendid space that will make your daily bathroom routine feel like a trip to the spa.

This transitional bathroom features white marble with beige and grey veining.
Featuring: Calacata Evora 12 x 24 in., Calacata Evora Hex, Calacata Evora 4 x 12 in., Calacata Evora Somerset, Calacata Evora Barnes, Calacata Evora Skirting, Calacata Evora Corner Shelf, Calacata Evora Curb and Alison Victoria Precious Metals 24 Karat Pencil.

2. Mix Marble with Travertine

Mixing marble with other natural stone, such as travertine, is an excellent way to add visual texture to your space. This beautiful bathroom features a combination of Arctic White marble and Claros Silver travertine. The expressive details and veining inherent to the natural stone add to the richness of this space that integrates elements of “traditional” and “contemporary” design. If you love this look, read our comprehensive guide to “transitional design” for more ideas.

An elegant shower featuring a decorative picture frame with mosaic herringbone and marble and travertine tile.
Featuring: Arctic White Large Herringbone, Arctic White 8 x 20 in., Arctic White Barnes, Claros Silver Somerset, Arctic White Skirting, Arctic White 12 x 24 in., Claros Silver Curb, Claros Silver 2 x 2 in. and Claros Silver Small Versailes.

3. Add Elegance with a Waterjet Mosaic

High-powered water jets are used to create intricate, curved designs in marble resulting in these gorgeous mosaics. The Havana with White Nacre Stone tile shown here features gorgeous grey marble with mother-of-pearl floral details for a feminine and highly decorative look. Perfect either alone or paired with a matching marble tile, a waterjet mosaic tile will add charm and grace to your space.

White marble mosaic with grey flower pattern on wall of elegant powder room.
Featuring: Havana with White Nacre Stone.
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4. Add Drama with Rich Veining

The expressive veining of the Macchia Vecchia tile used in this grand bathroom, designed by Nikki Chu, creates dramatic movement throughout this space. Though this tile is marble-look porcelain, the multiple tile faces provide variation, giving it a realistic appearance. The porcelain tile is paired with the Calacata Evora marble floor for a richly opulent space. For more of Nikki Chu’s fashion-forward room designs, check out this home tour.

A luxurious bathroom with beige tile floor and a dramatic brown and ochre veining porcelain tile walls.
Featuring: Calacata Evora, Macchia Vecchia and Shapes Elongated Hex Off White Two Tone. Design by Nikki Chu.

5. Make it Moody with Grey Marble

Another lavish bathroom designed by Nikki Chu, this space features floor-to-ceiling Ashford Carrara marble. This lush grey-toned stone is available in several sizes and shapes, including hexagon tiles and trim tiles, to achieve this highly designed look.

This luxurious bathroom features marble with dramatic grey veining.
Featuring: Ashford Carrara 12 x 24 in., Ashford Carrara Hex, Ashford Carrara Skirting and Hampton Carrara Shower Curb.

6. Create an Enviable Space with Green Marble

Marble comes in many colors and can display dramatic or subtle veining. Here the opulent emerald tones of the Gem by Alison Victoria tile create a chic shower space. We love how the green shade of the wall tile is complemented with the green veining in the marble-look tile in the shower niche.

This chic shower features a green marble scalloped-shaped tile with a green and white marble-look shower niche.
Featuring: Gem by Alison Victoria, Marradi Calacatta Emerald and Alison Victoria Precious Metals Rose.

7. Win the Design with a Checkerboard Pattern

Add some whimsy to your luxurious marble design with a checkerboard pattern. This stylish bathroom, designed by Timber Trails, features the Hampton Carrara and Black Marquina tiles. The subtle veining in the black and white squares add depth to this simple design. Find more winning checkerboard tile patterns here.

Black and white marble checkerboard tile floor with double sink vanity.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara and Black Marquina. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

8. Marble Bathroom Floor Tile Ideas

Marble tile makes for a luxurious and expressive bathroom floor, as evident in this refined space designed by Renovation Husbands. The Firenze Carrara tile features shades of white and light grey with dark grey veining that complements the rich cream of the walls and the black shower floor and accessories.

This beautiful bathroom features a white marble floor with grey veining.
Featuring: Tribeca Gypsum White, Firenze Carrara Skirting, Firenze Carrara, Shanxi Black Flamed and Noir Stanton. Design and photography by Renovation Husbands.

9. Create an Elegant Tile Wainscoting

This elegant bathroom, designed by Timber Trails, uses a tile wainscoting finished with the Siberian Pearl Cornice tile moulding. The inclusion of the hexagon tile on the floor gives this space both cohesion and distinction.

This luxurious bathroom features white marble with grey veining on the floor and walls.
Featuring: Siberian Pearl Cornice, Siberian Pearl 4 x 12 in., Siberian Pearl Hex 12 in., Siberian Pearl Hex 3 in., Siberian Pearl Somerset and Siberian Pearl 12 x 12 in. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

10. Elevate Your “Modern Farmhouse” Design with a Marble Hex

Love everything modern farmhouse? This comfy, cozy, chic style is even more elevated when you incorporate marble into your design. This bathroom, designed by The Grit and Polish, is a case in point. The Firenze Carrara Hex floor tile adds an air of luxury to this rustic space. For even more ideas on how to incorporate this style into your bathroom, check out these 11 Charming Modern Farmhouse Bathroom Ideas.

This rustic modern farmhouse bathroom features a small hex marble tile floor.
Featuring: Firenze Carrara Hex. Deign and photography by The Grit and Polish.

11. Create Movement with a Herringbone Pattern

Marble subway tiles offer a wealth of installation options, like this chic herringbone tile floor created with the Victoria Grey Dark tile. The zig-zag pattern enhances the rich movement of this dramatically veined tile for a floor that draws the eye across the room. For more subway tile layout ideas, checkout this helpful guide.

A bathroom floor with grey marble in a herringbone pattern.
Featuring: Victoria Grey Dark.

12. Add Traction to Your Shower with a Marble Mosaic Floor

An intricate mosaic not only adds beauty and interest to any space, it can also add traction to your bathroom or shower floors, helping prevent slippage. The Modena tile used on this chic shower features marble cut in diamond-shaped mosaic pieces. The effect is a lovely, unique and practical design.

A luxurious shower featuring beige marble-look tile and marble mosaic tile floor.
Featuring: Savannah Antique and Modena. Design by Nikki Chu.

13. Showcase Your Favorite Marble in a Shower Niche

If all-over marble isn’t your style (or isn’t in your budget), you can showcase a favorite tile in a smaller format by using it in a shower niche. The leaf-shaped Elia Polished by Alison Victoria tile, shown here, creates an elegant moment in this chic shower.

This brick-look tiled shower features a niche with leaf-shaped marble mosaic tile.
Featuring: Elia Polished by Alison Victoria, Brick x Brick by Alison Victoria Petal and Alison Victoria Precious Metals Rose.

14. Stretch Your Budget by Pairing the Real Thing With Marble-Look

Love marble, but floor-to-ceiling application doesn’t fit in your budget? Pairing marble-look tile with the real thing can give you a luxurious space without breaking the bank. This room, designed by Jaimie Nelson, features the Bianco Puro Hex marble floor tile and the Lombardi White Matte marble-look wall tile. The effect is a gorgeous bathroom that expertly mixes natural and man-made materials.

This bright white modern bathroom features marble-look wall tile and marble hex floor tile.
Featuring: Lombardia White Matte and Bianco Puro Hex. Design by Jaimie Nelson.

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9 Winning Checkerboard Pairings https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/9-winning-checkerboard-pairings/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/9-winning-checkerboard-pairings/#respond Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:02:21 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=9852 A classic layout that’s making a resurgence in interior design, this mixable, matchable tile pattern is a game-changer. Read on...

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A classic layout that’s making a resurgence in interior design, this mixable, matchable tile pattern is a game-changer. Read on for nine inspiring checkerboard pairings. We think you’ll agree that they are a check-mate!

1. Brilliant Black and White

The quintessential checkerboard pairing, black and white is a high-contrast design that will create an air of classic drama. This bathroom vanity, designed by Timber Trails, features Hampton Carrara and Black Marquina marble for an elevated and elegant space.

Black and white marble checkerboard tile floor with double sink vanity.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara and Black Marquina. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

2. Handcrafted Harmony

Authentic Zellige tile is used in this charming checkerboard fireplace, designed by @DaryaKaras. The squares of the Alabaster Gloss and White Gloss tiles feature slight variations in color, size and finish, creating a truly unique design.

This chic fireplace features white and beige Zellige tile in a checkerboard pattern.
Featuring: Zellige Alabaster Gloss and Zellige White Gloss. Design and photography by @DaryaKaras.

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3. Beautiful Blue and White

This room, designed by I SPY DIY, has us singing the praises of blue. The shower wall features the Marrakesh Blue and Off White tiles for a gorgeous and unexpected checkerboard moment. We love how the texture variations in the handmade-look tile create soft movement along this space.

Bathroom with dark blue vanity and wall paint, and dark blue tiles on walls. Past the vanity is a walk-in shower with a floor-to-ceiling wall of dark blue and off-white tile arranged in a checkerboard pattern. The floor is covered in a mosaic of dark blue tiles with occasional small accents of white tile.
Featuring: Cross Snow White, Marrakesh Blue, Cross Black, Black Marquina Somerset and Marrakesh Off White. Design by I SPY DIY.

4. Sophisticated Stone

Alternating white marble and beige travertine tiles give this stylish checkerboard an air of sophistication. The border of Bucak Light Walnut mosaic tile works to create definition and a refined edge.

This elegant bathroom features white and beige checkerboard stone floor.
Featuring: Bucak Light Walnut, Bucak Light Walnut Mosaic and Arctic White. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

5. Charming Cross and Star

Evoking traditional Moroccan design, star- and cross-shaped tiles creates extra interest when colors are mixed. Here the Kasbah Cross Terracotta is paired with the Kasbah Star Bone tile for a striking orange and white design. Get a similar look in black and white with the handmade Zellige Charcoal Chabone Cross and Zellige White Chabone Star tiles.

Terracotta and off-white star and cross checkerboard floor.
Featuring: Kasbah Cross Terracotta and Kasbah Star Bone.

6. Stunning Silver and Black

Our Silver Mist and Noir limestone tiles make a powerful pair in this beautiful mudroom floor. The key to this design is the alignment of the veining on the stone tile, the Silver Mist tiles are intentionally installed so that the veining is all flowing the same direction at the diagonal. Discover more about Timber Trail’s home design on this home tour.

A mud room with silver and black limestone checkerboard tile floor.
Featuring: Noir and Silver Mist. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

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7. Antique Appeal

Patterns in different colors offer another great checkerboard design. This gorgeous floor uses Inlay Proper by Kelli Fontana in Florence Lace and Eden Ode. The beige and white tones of these tiles shifts as the sun passes through the room for a stunningly romantic space. Shop our exclusive Kelli Fontana collection for more bold and whimsical styles.

A stunning living area with a black and white floral-patterned checkerboard tile floor.
Featuring: Inlay Proper by Kelli Fontana in Florence Lace and Inlay Proper by Kelli Fontana in Eden Ode.

8. Plaid Power

Switch up your checkerboard by including a third color. This monochromatic laundry room, designed by The Divine Living Space, features black, grey and white encaustic tiles for a gingham-inspired twist on classic black and white.

A chic laundry room with a white, black and light grey check tile floor.
Featuring: Encaustic Black, Encaustic Light Grey and Encaustic White. Design and photography by The Divine Living Space.

9. Stunning Beige

Legno limestone and Volakas honed marble are paired in this elegant entryway designed by Timber Trails. We love how creams, beiges and whites all mix together for a serene neutral space.

This bright entryway features white and beige stone checkerboard floor tile.
Featuring: Legno and Volakas. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

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Top 15 Modern Bathroom Tile Ideas https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/top-15-modern-bathroom-tile-ideas/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/top-15-modern-bathroom-tile-ideas/#respond Fri, 29 Mar 2024 16:14:18 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=8235 Modern trends of sustainability, wellness and personalized luxury aren’t likely to go out of style any time soon. Whether you’re...

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Modern trends of sustainability, wellness and personalized luxury aren’t likely to go out of style any time soon. Whether you’re constructing the primary bath of your dreams or renoing your powder room, these sleek and chic modern bathroom design ideas are sure to spark inspiration for your next project. Shop our full selection of bathroom tile to find your personal style.

1. Modern Bathroom Floor Tile Ideas

Checkerboards are a modern design win! But we’re thinking beyond black and white for a floor that uses natural stone to create the classic style. This bathroom designed by Timber Trails features the Bucak Light Walnut travertine tile and the Arctic White marble tile to create a chic and unique floor.

2. Dark Industrial Look

This bathroom designed by West Bay Homes is a chic take on modern industrial design. The Softcement Graphite cement-look porcelain floor and wall tile give this bathroom a cool, contemporary feel, while the black marble-look shower tile provides an extra sense of drama. The plant and the nature print on the wall add some softness to the space.

3. All-Over Marble Tile

Personalization is key to luxury. If your space fills you with joy and a sense of well-being, then it will feel luxurious to you (and ultimately, that’s all that matters). For this lavish bathroom, designer Nikki Chu chose to go all out with Ashford Carrara. This marble collection includes everything from large-format tiles to mosaics and trims, making it possible to create a highly designed and cohesive space.

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4. Blush Bricks

The Brick x Brick by Alison Victoria Petal is as chic as it is pretty. The pink is light enough to be neutral while lending a gentle feminine hue to this elegant bathroom. The brick-look tile gives this space the charm of a city loft but with an extra air of refinement.

This chic modern bathroom features blush-colored brick-look shower tile and mosaic floor tile.
Featuring: Brick x Brick by Alison Victoria and Genoa Mosaic. Design by Alison Victoria.

5. Sleek & Chic Marble Look

The luxury of marble is combined with the durability and easy maintenance of porcelain tile for a sustainable and elegant design. Shades of deep blue and grey create a dramatic contrast to the winter white background of the Alvarado matte tile. Man-made porcelain and ceramic marble-look tiles can feature colors not found in nature, but with the realistic look of marble veining, they create a striking modern design.

This modern bathroom features stunning grey large-format marble-look tile with bold dark grey veining.
Featuring: Alvarado Matte. Design by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang. Build by Rick and Kelli Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

6. Brilliant Blues

The color of the sky and sea, blue can brighten your mood like no other hue. The emphasis on wellness in modern design is about choosing colors and materials that connect with the natural world for a serotonin boost to get you through the day. Check out 12 of Our Best Blue Bathroom Tile Designs and shop our full selection of blue tile for more ideas on how to incorporate this brilliant hue in your design.

7. Authentic Handmade Zellige

Handcrafted using centuries-old techniques, no two perfectly imperfect Zellige tiles will ever be alike. The beauty of this tile lies in its uneven surfaces and natural color variation. What makes this ancient tile modern is the authenticity that will infuse your space with one-of-a-kind luxury.

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8. Fluted Wood-Look Tile

Wood-look tiles connect you to nature and increase feelings of wellness. With their added shading and texture, fluted wood-look tiles will create a space with lots of visual interest that will nonetheless relax your mind. We love how this ceramic tile captures the essence of an outdoor retreat.

Bathroom sink with fluted, wood-look tile backsplash.
Featuring: Filetto Camel.

9. Vintage-Made-Modern Hexagon

Trends are cyclical, meaning colors and styles that were in vogue in the twentieth century are making a resurgence. Vintage hexagon tiles are starting to appear in modern designs like this chic white and gold bathroom designed by Alison Victoria. Notice how the subtle veining in the marble hexagons adds a sense of movement to the floor.

This bright modern white bathroom features a small hexagon marble tile floor.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara Hex. Design by Alison Victoria.

10. Soft Wavy Edges

Curved edges will add softness to your tile design. Popsicle, scalloped and penny rounds are all excellent choices for creating a gentle edge, but we love the ultra-modern Wave tiles (shown here in Old Cream). The tiles can be installed in a variety of ways for a personalized design that’s sure to make a splash!

Bathroom wall with cream-colored, curved tile.
Featuring: Wave Old Cream.

11. Modern Bathroom Shower Tile Ideas

Make a statement in your shower with a modern mosaic or patterned tile. The Mondrian Mosaic tile, inspired by the abstract art of the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian, mixes marble and travertine for a space that’s full of beauty and movement. The effect is sleek and modern, creating a focal point in the shower.

12. Good-Vibe Greens

Like blue, green is associated with the outdoors. Infuse the serotonin-inducing hue into your bathroom design for a modern style that focuses on wellness and the natural world. This chic bathroom designed by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang features the Sawyer Emerald picket tile, complemented by the mint green bathroom walls for a lush and inviting look. For more wellness- and outdoor-focused ideas, check out our guide to “biophilic design.”

A modern green bathroom featuring a dark-green picket tile shower wall.
Featuring: Sawyer Emerald, Versatile Dark Grey Mosaic and Softcement Graphite. Design by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang. Build by Rick and Kelli Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

13. Picket Tile

A twist on the classic subway, picket tile is a modern trend with a lot of staying power. The neat, orderly lines and the characteristic pointed edge give this tile a chic and unique look that’s compatible with a multitude of styles. We love how the Lanse Matte Black Picket is installed diagonally and paired with modern fixtures for a look that’s at once elegant and edgy.

14. Cool and Contemporary Limestone

Authentically unique natural stone embodies everything we love about modern style. This limestone shower is bright and clean and contemporary while still feeling classic. The subtle veining in the stone creates a sense of movement to this space, while the shower niches add functionality and design.

15. Unique Subway Patterns

Rethink your subway tile design for an ultra-modern, personalized look. Mix up your vertical and horizontal layout for an unexpected design that will add interest to your walls. This blocked vertical and horizontal stack design is a contemporary and fun way to showcase subway tile.

A shower wall with an alternating pattern of horizontal and vertical stacked subway tile.
Featuring: Tribeca Oatmeal.

Ready to give your bathroom a modern facelift? Schedule a free design consultation or visit a store near you to get started. For more inspiration, check out these bathroom tile ideas.

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Updating or adding a bathroom will add value, convenience and pleasure to your home. Whether you’re designing a powder room or your dream primary bath, we’ve put together a list of our favorite floor tile ideas to inspire your next project.

Go Bold With a Geometric Pattern

Want to make your floor the focal point? A bold geometric pattern is sure to be a show-stopper. Tie it into other design elements in the room through color or pattern, or use white tile or paint on the walls to keep the floor the main feature. Whether you choose bold colors like the encaustic-look Artisan Tiare tile or a black-and-white design, the clean lines of a geometric tile will make your bathroom feel neat and orderly.

Bathroom featuring bold, geometric Artisan Tiare floor tile.
Featuring: Artisan Tiare. Design & Photography by Kate Pearce Vintage.
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Embrace Ultimate Luxury With Marble

Nothing is more luxurious or unique than natural stone, and no stone exudes elegance quite like marble. Most of our marble collections include tile in a variety of sizes and shapes so you can match a square or rectangular tile with a mosaic to create distinction on the floors while still maintaining cohesion in your space. Designer Nikki Chu has done just that in this bathroom covered in floor to ceiling Ashford Cararra. We love how the smaller format hexagon floor tiles provide some relief from the large-format wall tiles. Read A Step Inside: Nikki Chu’s Neutral-Luxe Total Home Reno for more of her design philosophy and inspiring spaces.

Bathroom with grey Ashford Cararra marble wall and floor tile.
Featuring: Ashford Carrara, Ashford Carrara Hex, Ashford Cararra Skirting and Hampton Carrara Shower Curb. Design by Nikki Chu.
A shower floor featuring grey Ashford Cararra hexagon tile.

Create a Coastal Chic Vibe

Want a bathroom that radiates beach vibes year-round? Our Summeland by Jeffery Alan Marks tiles, inspired by the California Shoreline, will infuse your bathroom with warm and inviting coastal charm.

Bathroom featuring Summerland by Jeffery Alan Marks, blue patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Tribeca Gypsum White and Summerland by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Miramar Hex.

Extend the Floor

Tile doesn’t need to stop where the floor ends. If you’re loving your floor tile, take it up the tub or shower wall. The Laura Ashley Sunflower tile on this tub wall is an unexpected detail that adds charm and character to this bathroom. View more spaces featuring tile inspired by the iconic British brand here.

Bathroom featuring Laura Ashley Sunflower blue and grey floor tile.
Featuring: Laura Ashley White Beveled, Laura Ashley Leaf Cloud Blue, Laura Ashley Sunflower Charcoal with Cloud Blue and Imperial Bianco Gloss Square Pencil
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Play With Scale Using Large-Format Tiles

Want to make a small bathroom appear bigger? Large-format tiles require fewer grout lines, making your floor feel more cohesive and your space more expansive. The 24 x 47 in. Aqua Blu tile used in this bathroom designed by Rashida Banks makes this bathroom feel luxuriously spacious.

Bathroom featuring Aqua Blu large-format marble-look floor tile.
Featuring: Aqua Blu and Aqua Blu Mosaic. Design by Rashida Banks. Photography by Perry Peprah.

Add Elegance With Marble-Look Tiles

If you like the look of marble but not the price point, porcelain marble-look tiles, like the Tresana Blanco used in this gorgeous bathroom designed by Brooke Pavel, are a durable and cost-effective alternative that’s sure to dazzle. We have a wide variety of marble-look tiles ranging from crisp white to black. Choose soft, subtle veining or go dramatic with thick, bold hues. Whatever style, marble-look tiles will add a touch of class and elegance to your floor.

Bathroom featuring Tresana Blanco marble-look floor tile.
Featuring: Tresana Blanco and Picket Florencia Super Bianco. Design and Photography by Brooke Pavel.

Create Vintage Charm With Penny Rounds

Small and neat penny rounds are as classic as they are chic. We have a wide selection of penny rounds, mounted on a mesh backing for easy installation. Choose a pre-made pattern or create your own using the wealth of colors available. The delightful pattern below designed by Timber Trails was created using the Penny Round White Gloss and the Penny Round Cloudy tiles.

Bathroom featuring Penny Round Gloss White and Penny Round Cloudy floor tile.
Featuring: Penny Round Gloss White, Penny Round Cloudy and Imperial Bianco Gloss. Design by Timber Trails Development Company, Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

Keep it Simple With Black and White Patterns

If you want to infuse color in your walls, mirrors or fixtures, a simple black and white tile floor pattern will complement rather than detract from the rest of your room. The Cloth Black and White tile used in this bathroom designed by Zig & Co. adds to the whimsical character of the room while allowing the bright colors and fun butterfly-patterned wallpaper to shine.

Bright bathroom featuring Cloth Black and White floor tile, with yellow sink and butterfly wallpaper.
Featuring: Cloth Black and White. Design & Photography by Zig & Co.

Marvel With a Beautiful Mosaic

Mosaics don’t just make for gorgeously intricate floors, the small tile pieces also require more grout lines, which provides more traction on floors prone to wetness. Mosaic tile comes in a wide variety of shapes–from hexagons to basketweaves to petals and more–and comes on a mesh backing for easy installation. Choose a mosaic in a mix of colors, like the Modena tile in this shower designed by Nikki Chu, to add exciting detail to your floor.

Shower featuring Savannah Antique wall tile and Modena Marble mosaic floor tile.
Featuring: Savannah Antique, Modena Marble Mosaic. Design by Nikki Chu.
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Create a Classic & Classy Checkerboard

If you want to add character to your floors, a checkerboard pattern is a style that is simultaneously sophisticated and fun. The alternating tiles create a dynamic movement that will enliven your floors with energy and playfulness. Whether you use traditional black and white, a muted white and cream or a bold color paired with a pattern, checkerboard tile is a versatile classic that’s always in style.

Bathroom with black and white marble checkerboard floor and Casablanca Mosaic wall tile. Featuring Hampton Carrara and Black Marquina.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara, Black Marquina, Casablanca Mosaic and Black Marquina Barnes. Design by Timber Trails Development Company, Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

Mix Colors and Patterns

Have a wallpaper you love for your bathroom? Pair it with a patterned floor tile. When you keep to the same color palette, you can play with patterns and not clash. A lot is going on in this bathroom designed by Zig and Co., but keeping everything in blue, green and white maintains an intentional design scheme.

Featuring: Laura Ashley Mr Jones Midnight. Design & Photography by @zigandcompany

Keep it Neutral

If bright and bold isn’t your style, don’t be afraid to embrace a neutral color palette. Beige doesn’t have to be boring–a fun shape and subtle pattern can add interest to a floor without becoming overwhelming. We love how the Blot Noon Hexagon tile creates a pattern that’s as appealing as it is calming.

Neutral bathroom featuring Bulevar Grey shower tile and Blot Noon Hexagon floor tile.
Featuring: Blot Noon Hexagon, Bulevar Grey and Africa Tempesta Hex Mosaic. Design by Timber Trails Development Company, Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

Create a Natural Look With Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Want the natural look of wood in your bathroom, but are afraid it will be difficult to maintain in a room prone to wetness? Luxury vinyl flooring is an easy-to-maintain, 100% waterproof flooring option that will mimic the look of natural wood and stone. It is also easy to install, making it a great option for a DIY project. We have luxury vinyl flooring in a wide variety of wood and stone styles, so you can get exactly the look you want.

Bathroom in luxury home with double vanity, bathtub, mirror, sinks, shower, and wood-look luxury vinyl floor.
Featuring: Cyrus Plus Akadia Luxury Vinyl Floor Tile

We hope one of our favorite trends for 2023 sparks an idea for your next project! If you end up using one of these ideas, or a great bathroom floor idea of your own, we hope you will share it with us by tagging us on Instagram–we love to see your tile creations!

You can find even more inspiration on Customer Room Gallery where our tiles are used in a variety of real spaces! 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.

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