encaustic tile Archives - The Tile Shop Blog Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:50:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 147117943 Top 20 Small Laundry Room Tile Ideas for 2025 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/top-20-small-laundry-room-tile-ideas-for-2025/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/top-20-small-laundry-room-tile-ideas-for-2025/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:22:20 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=11074 Only have a small space dedicated to doing the wash? The right laundry room tile makes even the tiniest space...

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Only have a small space dedicated to doing the wash? The right laundry room tile makes even the tiniest space feel luxurious. Read on for 20 of our favorite tile ideas to add cheer to your chores. 

1. Choose a Durable Hardwood Alternative

If you like the look of hardwood but are hesitant to install it in a space where spills and heavy machinery are a given, water- and scratch-resistant wood-look tile is the answer. The Woodsman Deep Forest tile, shown here, embodies the rustic characteristics of natural wood while providing the durability of porcelain.

This rustic, yet cozy, laundry room features a weathered wood-look tile.
Featuring: Woodsman Deep Forest Wood Look. Design and photography by @ahoneyofafarmhouse.

2. Transform Your Space Into a Spanish Villa

Your laundry room tile has the ability to transport you to another time and place. The terracotta-look Provenzal Alhama Cotto tile features a unique shape and terracotta coloring you’d expect to find in a Mediterranean home. If you love an unusual silhouette, shop our wide selection of uniquely shaped tile.

This stylish laundry room features a terracotta-look tile floor.
Featuring: Provenzal Alhama Cotto. Design and photography by Eden + Gray Design Build.

3. Add Elegance With a Marble Mosaic

Don’t be afraid to display your delicates—a marble mosaic exudes dainty, elegant style. This luxurious laundry room, designed by Ela Bobak, features the Meram Blanc Carrara Chevron mosaic tile. The zig-zag tile format and soft grey and beige veining add a subtle sense of movement, creating a beautiful and serene space.

An elegant laundry room featuring a chevron marble mosaic backsplash.
Featuring: Meram Blanc Carrara Chevron. Design and photography by Ela Bobak.
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4. Choose a Retro Pattern

Add a vintage flair with the Hex Matte White With Black Flower tile. This cute mosaic is a classic black-and-white pattern that harkens back to 1960s and-70s flower-power designs. Want to recreate this design in a custom color palette? Shop our wide selection of hexagon tiles.

5. Create an On-Point Look

Like neatly folded sheets, the Picket Florencia Super Bianco tile backsplash features crisp lines and precision corners. A twist on traditional subway tile, picket tile offers a sense of movement as well as the orderliness of a picket fence. If you love this pointed design, shop our wide selection of picket tile.

This chic laundry room features a white picket tile backsplash.
Featuring: Nord Ris Hex and Picket Florencia Super Bianco. Design and photography by @ke_interiordesign.

6. Throw a Color In The Load

Pops of blue enliven this well-ordered laundry room, designed by Personal Pride Construction. Choose a patterned tile with a small amount of color—like the fine blue details in the Talavera Encaustic tile—and add matching painted accents to achieve this joyful design.

A charming laundry room featuring a blue, black and white patterned tile floor and blue cabinets.
Featuring: Talavera Encaustic. Design and photography by Personal Pride Construction.

7. Add Fabric Details With a Textile-Inspired Tile

The faded linen details on the Jeffrey Alan Marks Summerland Toro tile give this laundry room floor the look of sheets drying in the sun. Discover more sun-drenched coastal chic looks when you shop this tile in all three colorways: Miramar (blue), Rincon (grey) and Toro (black).

A stylish laundry room with a black and white patterned hex floor tile.
Featuring: Summerland by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Toro Hex. Design and photography by @redbirdredsesign.

8. Embrace Old-World Charm

You don’t need to revert to Medieval washing methods to infuse your space with the charm of the old country. Encaustic tiles, like the Liria Negro tile shown here, utilize the centuries-old tradition of inlaying a pattern into a cement tile. Shop our wide selection of encaustic tiles for more delightful and durable designs.

This chic laundry room features an encaustic black, white and grey patterned tile floor.
Featuring: Liria Negro Encaustic. Design and photography by Chelsea Lear Design.

9. Create an Elevated Modern Farmhouse Aesthetic

Cozy and chic, modern farmhouse design connects you to the tradition of living off the land, even if you’re settled in the suburbs. This refined space, designed by Timber Trails, takes the typical modern farmhouse style up a notch by including the Sampson tile along the backsplash. This basketweave mosaic uses a classic pattern and luxurious marble to create an elegant, yet homey, design.

This modern farmhouse laundry room features a beige and white basketweave patterned marble tile backsplash.
Featuring: Sampson. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

10. Fill Your Space With Color and Pattern

Clockwork Designs didn’t shy away from color and patterns in this cozy laundry room. The Zara Blue tile, featuring a deep blue floral scroll design, complements the forest green cabinetry, while the wooden bench adds another layer of visual texture. Shop our wide selection of patterned tile to find a design that works for your space.

This chic laundry room features an ornate blue and white patterned tile floor and dark green cabinets.
Featuring: Zara Blue. Design and photography by Clockwork Designs.
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11. Create Elevated Drama With Black Marble

Uniquely luxurious, marble tile takes any space to the next level. Make your laundry room a space you want to linger between loads with the Black Marquina Hex tile. The grey and white veining adds visual texture to the floor and can also help mask the appearance of dirt and spills.

This elegant laundry room features a black marble hex tile floor.
Featuring: Black Marquina Hex. Design and photography by @jennylynn_mitchell.

12. Use a Small Hex Tile to Create a Dotted Pattern

This well-ordered laundry room, designed by @prettyhouseproject, features a small hex tile backsplash. The 1” x 1” Hex Gloss White tile creates a dotted effect, adding interest to this monochromatic space. Choose any small hexagon-shaped tile or penny round tile to achieve this look.

This chic laundry room features a small white hex tile backsplash.
Featuring: Hex Gloss White. Design and photography by @prettyhouseproject.

13. Protect Your Wall With a Backsplash

Guard your walls against splashes and spills with a tiled backsplash. A glass tile, like the Glass Burlap Subway tile shown here, provides an easy-to-clean surface, making mishaps with the detergent less of a headache. Shop our wide selection of glass tile to find a look that reflects your style.

This cute laundry room features a brown glass subway tile backsplash and floral wallpaper.
Featuring: Glass Burlap Subway. Design and photography by Becker Design Build.

14. Use a Neutral Palette for a Serene Space

Neutrals add a sense of tranquility to your space, making even a chore a calming activity. Here, the Hampton Carrara Hex tile features an elegant mix of warm beige and cool grey veining on a crisp white background. The mix of warm and cool neutrals creates a contemporary palette that complements a variety of colors and styles.

A charming and calming neutral laundry room with a beige marble hex tile floor.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara Hex. Design and photography by @the_bonne_fete_home.

15. Embrace English Cottage Charm

The whimsical patterns featured in our Laura Ashley collection perfectly suit a range of popular cottage-core styles, from English Country Cottage to the trending Granny Chic. This cozy space, designed by @theendofthegraveldrive, pairs the Laura Ashley Mr Jones Dove Grey tile with light blue cabinets for a soft but slightly quirky design.

This charming laundry room features a greige floral patterned tile floor.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Mr Jones Dove Grey. Design and photography by @theendofthegraveldrive.

16. Use a Marble-Look Tile for an Elegant & Durable Floor

Your laundry floor probably withstands a lot of traffic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create a luxurious space. Marble-look tile combines the elegance of marble with the durability and easy maintenance of porcelain. This traditional-style laundry room pairs stylish black-and-white Marble Star floor tile with taupe cabinets for a space that feels both elevated and relaxed.

This stylish laundry room features a black-and-white star patterned marble-look tile floor.
Featuring: Marble Star. Design and Photography by KCBR Design | Remodel.

17. Go Natural with Slate Tile

Natural stone features unique variations between pieces making this a one-of-a-kind design trend that has been around for literally ages. With colors ranging from black to rust, slate tile is popular for its rustic look and natural surface variation. The Adoni Black tile shown here has a natural grey tone that elevates this laundry room, while the colored veining adds a sense of movement that softens the space.

This chic laundry room features a sleek slate tile floor.
Featuring: Adoni Black. Design and photography by Remodeling by J.R. Graves.
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18. Make Your Walls Pop

Add texture to your walls with a sculptural or 3-D wall tile. The Flow 1 Greige tile used for the walls in this traditional-style laundry room adds a stylish pattern that will appear to change as the light moves through the room.

19. Mix Your Darks and Lights

You wouldn’t think of mixing your lights and darks together in the washer, but a black-and-white patterned tile can enliven your laundry room floor. We love how the Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal tile brings bold design to this simple space. Shop our wide selection of black-and-white tile for more chic and unique designs. 

A chic laundry room featuring a black-and-white star patterned tile floor.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal. Design and photography by Royce Homes.

20. Break Out the Plaid

A checkerboard tile floor is a design win, but if you want to add an extra element to your room, try adding squares in a third color. This black, white and grey tile floor is classy and fun and the simple color scheme keeps this small space looking clean and orderly. Shop our vast selection of square tile to achieve this (or a more traditional two-tone checkerboard) look.

We hope these small space ideas have sparked some big ideas! For more inspiration, check out these laundry room tile design ideas, or visit our Instagram and Customer Room Gallery to see our tile in action in real customer spaces. Ready to tackle your reno? Set up a free design consultation to get advice from our tile experts.

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From soft sand to dark chocolate, brown is an elegant and earthy neutral that can both soothe and spice up your space. Read on for 10 kitchen backsplash ideas that use brown tile to stunning effect.

1. Create a Unique Subway Layout

A custom subway tile layout takes center stage in this boho chic kitchen, designed by I SPY DIY. The Aura Bronze tile is installed in an alternating vertical and horizontal stack, adding a sense of movement and individuality to the space. Discover how to incorporate this worldly and eclectic style in your space with our guide to boho chic design.

This boho chic kitchen features a dark brown subway tile backsplash in a mix of vertical and horizontal stack.
Featuring: Aurea Bronze. Design and photography by I SPY DIY.

2. Add Brightness With a Glossy Beige

A glossy finish reflects light, creating a brighter space for kitchen prep. The warm beige tones of the handmade-look Tribeca Oatmeal tile provide a soft, neutral base for the kitchen, making the backsplash appear almost white when the light hits it. Shop our wide range of beige tiles to recreate this serene look.

This contemporary kitchen features a light brown handmade-look subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Tribeca Oatmeal.

3. Reflect Your Personality With a Glass Tile

Glass tile features a naturally reflective surface, so even a dark color will add brightness to your prep area. This stunning kitchen, designed by @eleven11tileanddesign, features the Glass Burlap Amalfi tile. The warm brown tile and white grout lines create an inverse effect of the golden-veined white marble countertops, resulting in a rich and cohesive design.

This stylish kitchen features a soft brown subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Glass Burlap Amalfi. Design and photography by @eleven11tileanddesign.
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4. Make Waves With a Unique Shape

Unique shapes offer a wealth of design possibilities that go beyond typical straight edges. Here, the Wave Old Cream tile creates a pillowy effect on this backsplash, adding playful movement and a softer edge. Shop our wide assortment of uniquely shaped tile for more interesting profiles.

A bright, modern kitchen with a beige wave-shaped tile backsplash.
Featuring: Wave Old Cream

5. Choose a Charming Pattern

Warm neutrals are paired with an elegant pattern in the Bolshoi Taupe tile. The white, star-shaped design elevates the space, providing a focal point that complements a wide range of cabinet colors. Discover more delicate and eclectic designs when you shop patterned tile.

This elegant kitchen features a brown with white patterned tile backsplash.
Featuring: Bolshoi Taupe. Design and photography by @designsbysimony.

6. Add Texture With an Architectural Tile

Characterized by uneven surfaces, rough-edged architectural tile adds both visual and tactile texture to your space. Available in a wide range of materials, from wood to natural stone–like the Copper Rust Random Rectified Slate tile shown here–these authentic details bring a rustic feel to the room.

This rustic kitchen features an architectural slate tile backsplash.
Featuring: Copper Rust Random Rectified. Design and photography by JDR Renovations.

7. Add Elegance With a Diamond Shape

The charming silhouette of the Legno Wheaton tile draws the eye up this kitchen wall. The white chevron pieces outlining the brown diamond-shaped tiles add a sense of movement. Shop our vast selection of diamond-shaped tile for an on-point design for your space.

This elegant kitchen backsplash features a diamond-shaped travertine tile.
Featuring: Legno Wheaton. Design and photography by @foxscozy.
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8. Create Old-World Vibes With an Encaustic Tile

Encaustic tiles are decorative cement tiles with a history in classical design. The pattern is inlaid into the tile, so it will remain even as the tiles age. This kitchen, designed by Georgia Pepperberry, showcases the Lira Negro Encaustic tile. The brown, black and white tile perfectly complements the white cabinets and wood-and-black range hood.

This stylish kitchen features a black, brown and white patterned encaustic tile backsplash.
Featuring: Liria Negro Encaustic. Design and photography by Georgia Pepperberry.

9. Choose Travertine for a Natural Look

A type limestone formed in mineral springs, travertine tile boasts rich color variation, with shades from black to silver. The Volcano Brushed Amalfi tile shown here, with its mix of chocolatey browns, beiges and greys, demonstrates the colorful range of this natural stone. Shop our wide selection of travertine tile to find the shade that fits your style.

This transitional kitchen features a brown and grey travertine tile backsplash.
Featuring: Volcano Brushed Amalfi. Design and photography by @wanderlustmattyrkp.

10. Embrace Authenticity With Zellige Tile

Crafted, painted and glazed by hand, each Zellige tile is authentically unique. The Zellige Alabaster Gloss tile features varied tones that range from beige to pink to grey, creating a perfectly imperfect backsplash. If you love this handcrafted look, shop our full line of Zellige tile.

Updating your space is easier than you think! Shop our wide assortment of kitchen backsplash tiles to find your perfect style, and check out our guide on how to tile your backsplash yourself. 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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Whether you’re looking to add functionality to your home or simply refresh an existing bath in anticipation of holiday guests, these stylish powder tile ideas will make the most of your small space. Read on for ideas with mosaics, marble and everything in between and for more inspo, check out our Bathroom Tile Ideas for 2024.

1. Create a Tiled Accent Wall

Tiling only one wall can create a focal point and add the illusion of depth to your space. In this beautiful bathroom, Timber Trails tiled the wall behind the sink with the Alato Beachwalk Chevron glass mosaic tile, which doubles as a backsplash and enhances the space with a space a sense of movement.

This bathroom backsplash features a white and beige glass chevron mosaic.
Featuring: Alato Beachwalk Chevron. Design and photography by Timber Trails. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

2. Embrace Classic Encaustic Patterns

Made from cement using centuries-old techniques, encaustic tiles will lend an air of timelessness to your design. The classic pattern on the Britianna Camden tile is a case in point. In this half bathroom, the tile creates interest above the sink, while the warm neutral palette lends softness to the space.

This bathroom features an encaustic tile wall in a warm neutral pattern.
Featuring: Britannia Camden. Design and photography by @river_stone_tile.

3. Go Back to Basics With White Subway Tile

White subway remains a popular tile for a reason–the sleek and clean design is endlessly versatile, making this a great tile choice if you anticipate wanting to change up your bathroom decor with the seasons (or your moods). Here, @talk_repurposed installed the Imperial Bianco Matte tile with black grout, creating continuity of color between the walls and the black and white penny tile floor.

This bathroom features white subway tile and black and white penny round tile floor.
Featuring: Imperial Bianco Matte, Penny Round Matte White and Penny Round Matte Black. Design and photography by @talk_repurposed.
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4. Add Shape & Movement with Marble Hexagon Tile

An elegant marble instantly elevates any room’s design. Choose a dynamic shape, like the Hampton Carrara Tumbled Hex tile shown here, to add even more interest to your space. The veining in the marble creates subtile variations in color between the tile pieces for a natural sense of movement.

A bathroom with a marble hex accent wall.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara. Design and photography by @sweetshome1979.

5. Expand Your Wall Space with Large-Format Tile

Large-format tile requires fewer grout lines, which will give your space a more expansive and cohesive look–perfect for a small powder room! And you don’t need to tile the entire room to get the effect. This bathroom, designed by Domicile 37, uses oversized Invisible Grey tile as a wainscoting. Installed vertically, this tile gives the space the illusion of height as well as depth.

This stylish bathroom features a marble-look tile wall with dramatic grey veining and hexagon-shaped tile floor.
Featuring: Invisible Grey and Imperial Ivory Matte Hex. Design & Photography by Domicile 37.

6. Create a Wellness-Focused Space With Wood-Look Tile

Wood-look tile offers the same connection to nature and serotonin-boosting benefits as natural wood. The Fileto Camel tile used in this chic bathroom features a soothing fluted look that adds to the tactile experience of this space. For more ideas on the nature-inspired benefits of “biophilic design” check out this helpful guide.

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

7. Add Texture With Sculptural Tile

Like fluted tile, sculptural or 3D tile will add to the sensory experience of your space. The wavy ridges of the Ritual tile, shown here, create texture and soft movement. As the light catches on the raised portion of the tile and casts shadows, the effect is a dynamic space that can be changed with the simple addition of a candle.

This bright white bathroom features a fluted marble-look tile backsplash.
Featuring: Ritual.
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8. Soften the Edges with Wave-Shaped Tile

Tile is a hard design element by definition, but tiles with a curved shape–like the Wave Grey Owl tile shown here–will lend softness to your space. The curves of the mirror, circular wall sconce, and even the sink basin all work with the curved tile to give this space a feeling of ease.

A modern bathroom with a white wave-shaped tile backsplash and a black pedestal sink.
Featuring: Wave Grey Owl.

9. Create a Beachy Vibe

Give your powder room a relaxed seaside update with “coastal chic” design. Characterized by charming blues and warm neutrals, this sleek style goes beyond basic nautical nods. We love how the Big Sur by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Off the Hook tile uses an abstract, wave-like pattern to evoke the ocean shore. For more beachy tile ideas, check out this comprehensive guide.

A coastal chic bathroom vanity with abstract blue tile.
Featuring: Big Sur by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Off the Hook.

10. Pair a Pattern With a Pattern

Because it’s a relatively small area of the house, and perhaps not a room you’ll use on a daily basis, the powder room is a great place to explore your style. Patterns that might feel busy in the master bathroom can provide an unexpected surprise for your guests. Here, a bold floral wallpaper is paired with a black-and-white marble-look patterned tile for a visually stimulating space.

A funky bathroom with a floral patterned wall paper and black and white patterned tile floor.
Featuring: Marble Star. Design and photography by construction2style.

11. Create a Chic (and Cozy) Space

“Modern farmhouse” embraces comfy, homey and effortlessly stylish design. If this is your aesthetic, then your powder room is the perfect place to put it on display. For this rustic-chic bathroom I SPY DIY based their design around the hexagon mirror, using the simple Silver Hex tile to highlight this shape and tie in to the neutral tone of this space.

This stylish modern farmhouse bathroom features a silver hex floor.
Featuring: Silver Hex. Design and photography by ISPYDIY.

12. Soften Your Space With a Pastel Palette

Create a dreamy space that relaxes your senses with soft pastel tile. This lovely powder room, designed by Rodi Homes, features the Color Market Alice tile installed in a herringbone pattern. The light pink tile makes this space light and feminine, while zig-zag grout lines add bold movement.

A feminine bathroom featuring pink subway tile in a herringbone pattern.
Featuring: Color Market Alice. Design and photography by Rodi Homes.

13. Mix Old and New With Transitional Design

This elegant bathroom from Timber Trails perfectly encapsulates the timeless charm of transitional design. Blending traditional elements (the grey paneled walls and regally shaped mirror) with the contemporary light fixture and diamond-shaped tile, this space transcends trends. If your style falls between classic and contemporary, discover more ideas in our Tile For Every Style guide to transitional design.

This transitional bathroom features a stone mosaic tile floor.
Featuring: Montauk Dark Grey. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

14. Add Depth to Your Space With Glossy Tile

Make your small space feel larger with a slightly reflective glossy tile that catches the light. The gloss finish of the Tribeca Basalt tile used in this bathroom creates the illusion of depth and also brightens the room. Glossy tile is perfect for a space that includes a natural light source.

This chic modern bathroom features a black handmade-look subway tile wall.
Featuring: Tribeca Basalt.

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9 Kitchen Tile to Wood Floor Transition Ideas https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/9-kitchen-tile-to-wood-floor-transition-ideas/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/9-kitchen-tile-to-wood-floor-transition-ideas/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:35:00 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=10147 When choosing tile for your kitchen, you need to consider not only how it will look in that room but...

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When choosing tile for your kitchen, you need to consider not only how it will look in that room but also how your flooring choice will look as it transitions to your great room, dining room or living room. Here are nine tile and wood floor pairings that provide easy flow from room to room.

1. Pair Wood With an Ornate Patterned Tile

A beautiful patterned tile will give your space distinction as well as provide an elegant pairing with a wood floor. The ornate Morris & Co. Pure Net Black Ink tile elevates this space and complements the natural wood floors (as well as the gorgeous floral wallpaper) giving this home a hand-crafted feel.

This kitchen features a black lace pattern floor and white marble wall tile.
Featuring: Meram Blanc Carrara and Morris & Co. Pure Net Black Ink. Photography by Blackstock Photography.

2. Ceramic Tile to Wood Floor Transition

Man-made ceramic and porcelain tiles offer a wide range of styles, shapes and designs. The Star ceramic tile gives this space, designed by Callaway Homes, an elevated “modern farmhouse” aesthetic. The flooring creates a clear delineation between the kitchen and living space, yet the black and white patterned tile pairs well with the wood floors.

This spacious kitchen features black Americana star floor tile and white handmade-look wall tile.
Featuring: Star and Riad White. Design and photography by Callaway Homes.
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3. Use Wood-Look Porcelain for a Cohesive Look

If you want to extend the look of wooden floors into your kitchen, durable and easy-to-clean wood-look porcelain will give you a natural appearance in a material well-suited to handling traffic and mess. Wood-look tile can be used to create cohesion between two separate but closely related rooms, as At Home With Ashley has done in this kitchen/dining space.

This bright, colorful kitchen features white subway tile backsplash and a wood-look porcelain tile floor.
Featuring: Baltimore Beige Wood Look and Regent Bianco. Design by At Home with Ashley.

4. Tile Your Kitchen Island

If your kitchen or great room already features wood flooring, consider showcasing a favorite tile in a more unconventional spot, such as the side of a kitchen island. In this cozy-chic kitchen by @courtneypillion, the Star tile adds a delightful, unexpected design element.

This kitchen features a black star-patterned tile kitchen island.
Featuring: Star. Design and photography by @courtneypillion.

5. Add Interest With a Diamond-Shaped Tile

Shape is another way to add distinction to your floors. Consider using tile shapes with diagonal lines, such as diamonds, chevrons or hexagons, to play up the contrast in a tile to wood transition. This stylish kitchen, designed by @jenpanattoni, featuring the Diamond White City tile is a case in point.

This kitchen features a white stone-look floor tile.
Featuring: Diamond City White and Riad Sand. Design and photography by @jenpanattoni.
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6. Create a Classy Pairing With Stone-Look Tile

Stone or stone-look tile and hardwood are a natural pairing. This kitchen, designed by Rashida Banks, uses the Aqua Nero Matte porcelain tile. The rich veining in the tile adds visual texture that complements the organic woodgrain in the living room floor.

This bright and open kitchen features black stone-look tile floor and white marble wall tile.
Featuring: Aqua Nero Matte and Royal Satin White. Design by Rashida Banks. Photography by Antwon Maxwell Photography.

7. Extend Your Kitchen Floor With Luxury Vinyl Planks

Another option for a cohesive look from your kitchen and beyond is to continue your floor beyond the culinary space. Here the Arbour Midlands Hickory Tavern luxury vinyl flooring extends from the kitchen into the dining room, but this stain- and scratch-resistant flooring is suitable for an entire first floor. This easy-to-install option is perfect for a DIY project. Discover just how stress free vinyl flooring can be with our helpful guide.

Green kitchen with brown, wood-look vinyl flooring.
Featuring: Arbour Midlands Hickory Tavern. Design & Photography by Pinch Plate Party.

8. Tile Your Counter Wall

The counter wall provides another opportunity for you to showcase your style. This chic kitchen features the Liria Negro tile. The ornate black, white and beige pattern complements the dark wood floor for a chic and unique design.

Featuring: Liria Negro. Design and photography by @KateBennett_DC

9. Pair Wood With a Beautiful Neutral Pattern

In this stunning space designed by @alexandria.by.design, the warm dark brown wood floor is beautifully complemented by the cool grey and light blue pattern of the Cybele Blue tile. While this design uses pattern to achieve a cool, neutral look, you can achieve a similar effect with grey marble or marble-look tiles.

This kitchen features a patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Cybele Blue. Design and photography by @alexandria.by.design.

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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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12 Beautiful Black Bathroom Tile Ideas https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/12-beautiful-black-bathroom-tile-ideas/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/12-beautiful-black-bathroom-tile-ideas/#respond Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:06:36 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=9418 Elegant or dramatic, retro or modern–black is a versatile hue that lends itself to a range of styles. Read on...

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Elegant or dramatic, retro or modern–black is a versatile hue that lends itself to a range of styles. Read on for 12 black tile ideas that will inspire you to turn your bathroom design to “dark mode.”

1. Make a Statement With a Globally Inspired Design

Graphic, bold and beautiful–this tribal-inspired tile from celebrity designer Nikki Chu is both contemporary and timeless. The choice to extend the floor tile into the wall backsplash, coupled with the simple gold, white and black fixtures, makes this space feel elegantly modern. Shop our exclusive new and exclusive Nikki Chu collection for more global-chic designs.

This chic modern bathroom features a black-and-white abstract-patterned tile on the floor and backsplash.
Featuring: Nikki Chu Zulu Graphite.

2. Start Off Strong: Black Bathroom Floor Ideas

Like a stylish suit jacket, a black bathroom floor provides a neutral layer to which you can add color and pattern to showcase your style. This beautiful boho bathroom designed by I SPY DIY uses the Cross Black tile with dots of the Cross Snow White tile to add some lightness to the floor. The black with white floor is a subtle but elegant complement to the rich handmade-look Marrakesh in Blue and Off White wall tile.

A  beautiful blue bathroom that features blue and off-white handmade-look tile and black and white cross-shaped floor tile.
Featuring: Cross Black, Cross Snow White, Marrakesh Blue and Marrakesh Off White. Design and Photography by I SPY DIY.
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3. Create Contrast With Grout

The high contrast between light and dark gives this backsplash dimension, while highlighting the distinctly shaped picket tile. Together with the pink shelves and retro pedestal sink, this black tile-white grout combo makes for a fun and funky washroom.

This chic bathroom features a black picket tile backsplash  with painted pink walls and a vintage white pedestal sink.
Featuring: Lanse Matte Black.

4. Get Your Space in Shape: Black Hexagon Tile

The hexagon is a classic tile shape with enduring appeal, and this white with black polka-dot hex floor shows how to put a modern spin on a retro look. The Imperial Gloss Hex tiles in Pewter and Ivory are installed in a custom pattern for a chic and unique design. The black-and-white theme is carried throughout the space, making this bathroom easy to update as trends and personal aesthetics change.

This black and white bathroom features black subway wall tile and white with black polkadot hex floor tile.
Featuring: Imperial Pewter Gloss Hex, Imperial Ivory Gloss Hex and Imperial Pewter Frame Gloss. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by Spacecrafting.

5. Embrace Zellige Tile’s “Quiet Luxury”

Authentic Zellige tile is crafted, painted and glazed by hand, creating perfectly imperfect tiles that are distinct piece to piece. This gorgeous bathroom features the Zellige Charcoal Chabone tile in Cross Gloss and Star Matte for a traditional Moroccan pattern. In embracing ancient traditions and designs, this space keeps with modern values of sustainability and authenticity, for a look of “quiet luxury.” Shop our full assortment of Zellige tiles, for more wonderfully one-of-a-kind tile designs.

Bathroom with square handmade tile in varying shades of white, grey and cream.
Featuring: Zellige Charcoal Chabone Cross gloss, Zellige Charcoal Chabone Star Matte and Zellige Alabaster Gloss.

6. Create a Black and Gold Masterpiece

This transitional bathroom beautifully mixes the elegance of traditional pieces with contemporary accents. The Effect Dark AC tile features a delicate lace-inspired raised gold pattern on a matte black background and is paired with the Imperial Black Matte REL tile for a sleek design. There are many surface textures and designs at play in this visually rich space, but the simple black, white and gold color palette maintains cohesion.

This all-tile bathroom combines multiple styles of black tiles. The vanity wall features a textured gold and black patterned tile, while the adjacent shower wall features oversize black subway tile arranged in a straight horizontal stack.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara Chevron, Noir polished somerset, Camilla with Gold Antique Mirror, Effect Dark AC and Imperial Black Matte REL.
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7. Infuse Your Space with Sleek & Chic “Industrial Style”

One of our favorite trending design styles, “industrial design” uses dark, sleek materials to create modern warehouse-style spaces. This ultra-cool bathroom, designed by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes, pairs a dark-grey cement-look tile in the main bathroom space with the Livingstone Nero black marble-look tile in the shower. The effect is a deceptively simple space rich in visual texture.

This modern bathroom features large-format grey floor and wall tile and dark grey with white veining shower tile.
Featuring: Softcement Graphite, Noir honed hixton, Noir honed threshold, Noir honed mosaic, Alvarado matte and Livingstone Nero. Design by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang. Build by Rick and Kelli Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

8. Go Bold (or Basic) with Black-and-White Patterns

A simple black-and-white tile design can provide the base for a host of styles from basic to bold. This posh bathroom, designed by Construction 2 Style, pairs a playful dark floral wallpaper with the Marble Star porcelain floor tile. The elegant marble-look tile’s understated geometric pattern adds interest without clashing with the vivid statement wall.

This funky bathroom features a marble-look black and white star patterned tile floor.
Featuring: Marble Star. Design and Photography by Construction 2 Style.

9. Go Natural with “Biophilic Design”

Leaves of deep forest green pop against a black background on this dramatic patterned tile. The rich tones of the Arwen tile create a lush nature-inspired tableau that is as relaxing as it is rejuvenating. For more ideas on how to incorporate serotonin-inducing “biophilic design” into your space, read this comprehensive guide.

Overhead view of bathroom floor, showcasing patterned 8" encaustic floor tile arranged to form a wreath design that runs wall to wall underneath the white soaker tub.
Featuring: Arwen Encaustic Square.
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10. Win the Space With a Whimsical Pattern

A playful pattern in elegant black and white creates a design of elevated whimsy in this charming bathroom. The Laura Ashley Louise Star Charcoal Hex tile is based on textile designs from the iconic British Laura Ashley brand. We love how the sleek silver-framed hexagon-shaped mirror continues the tile’s form. This tile’s simple pattern and classic shape lends itself to many styles and color pairings. Shop our exclusive Laura Ashley collection for more whimsical patterns.

Bathroom with charcoal hexagon tile on the wall and cement look tiled floor.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Louise Star Charcoal Hex and Versatile Dark Grey Matte.

11. Express Your Personality with Handmade-Look Tile

The smooth, glossy finish on this black handmade-look backsplash creates a reflective surface, adding brightness to what could be a dark space. Perfect for a bathroom with lots of natural light, the Tribeca Basalt tile features surface and color variation that will infuse your space with visual texture. If you like this perfectly imperfect look, shop our full assortment of handmade-look tile.

A modern bathroom sink with a glossy black subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Tribeca Basalt.

12. Return to Retro with a Funky Floral Design

This bathroom designed by Tydy Spaces is everything we love about retro glamour. The black-and-mint-green color scheme is complemented by the Hex Matte White with Black Flower tile floor. The simply cute flower design adds a hint of whimsy to this vintage space.

A retro mint-green bathroom featuring white with black flowers hexagon tile floor.
Featuring: Hex Matte White with Black Flower. Design and photography by Tydy Spaces.

Ready to go dark on your bathroom design? Shop our wide selection of black tile to find everything from handmade-look to rich and expressive natural stone. Or explore bathroom designs in a range of hues on our bathroom tile ideas page.

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Top 10 Gorgeous Green Tile Bathroom Ideas for 2024 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/top-10-gorgeous-green-tile-bathroom-ideas-for-2024/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/top-10-gorgeous-green-tile-bathroom-ideas-for-2024/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:25 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=8051 Considered the new neutral, green is trending in interior design for its versatility and connection to nature. The serotonin-inducing color...

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Considered the new neutral, green is trending in interior design for its versatility and connection to nature. The serotonin-inducing color can improve your mood and your enjoyment of your space. Since the bathroom is usually the room where you begin and end your daily routines, incorporating green into your design will create a wellness space that’s at once invigorating and relaxing.

Read on for enviously gorgeous design ideas, and shop our full selection of green bathroom tile to find the right style for your bathroom. For more about creating spaces that increase your connectivity to nature, read our guide to “biophilic design”.

1. Modern Jeweled Picket Tile

This chic bathroom designed by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang features picket tile for a modern twist on the classic hexagon. The Sawyer Emerald tile’s rich jewel tone is very much on-trend. The shape and shade variation in this tile creates a sense of movement that is highlighted by the contrasting white grout.

Shower with green mosaic tile walls with dark grey mosaic floor tile.
Featuring: Sawyer Emerald, Versatile Dark Grey and Softcement Graphite. Design by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang. Build by Rick and Kelli Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

2. Uniquely Shaped Tiles

The unique shape of the Texto Emerald Glossy was inspired by text bubbles. This tile makes for an enviously charming green shower the rounded shapes create a fun wave-like pattern in the contrasting grout. The Tory White half-hexagon-shaped floor tile provides some lightness to this space while maintaining interest.

This shower features green text-bubble-shaped wall tile and white half-hexagon floor tile.
Featuring: Texto Emerald Glossy and Tory White. Design & photography by Holly Campbell.
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3. Moody Green Patterned Tile

Dark green leaves on a black background create a rich and moody space with the Arwen encaustic pattern tile. The graphic leaf shapes create movement and interest on this bathroom floor. If you’re afraid your space will become too dark, try pairing this tile with a chic white subway tile.

Overhead view of bathroom floor, showcasing patterned 8" encaustic floor tile arranged to form a wreath design that runs wall to wall underneath the white soaker tub.
Featuring: Arwen Encaustic.

4. Wavy Green Patterned Backsplash

A lined geometric patterned tile will add movement to your backsplash. The Eclipse Verde tile can be installed in a variety of ways to add a unique pattern to your space. The large format means that this tile requires fewer grout joints and the pattern will extend, giving your space an expansive feel.

Geometric patterned green and off-white bathroom tile with sink.
Featuring: Elipse Verde.
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5. Green Shower Tile Ideas

Green will invigorate you and increase your sense of well-being, making it a great color choice for your shower. This shower designed by Artisan Tile Interiors uses a deep jade subway tile for a stunning space that feels at once modern and timeless. The dark color could be too dark for a small space, but the brass fixtures, white grout and the reflective nature of the glossy tile add light.

This shower features green handmade-look subway tile with white grout.
Featuring: Look Oliva. Design and Photography by Artisan Tile Interiors.

6. Vertical Off-Set Subway Tile

Add height and interest to your space by installing your subway tiles vertically. Shown here in a vertical offset pattern, the Glass Shamrock tile makes this space feel modern and classy. The glass tile is slightly reflective, which adds light to the space.

Hexagonal porcelain tile with green tones and floral print on wall. Green glass tile on backsplash.
Featuring: Glass Shamrock.

7. Light Green Glass Tile

For a cool new neutral, choose light green tile. The New Haven glass mosaic tile has a soft sage green coloring with horizontal blue striations for a watercolor effect. The result is a beautifully tranquil backdrop that complements the Laura Ashley Sunflower White with Charcoal tile floor.

This bathroom feature mint green subway tile shower wall and a black-and-white floral pattern floor.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Sunflower White with Charcoal and New Haven. Design and photography by Minaya Construction.

8. Botanic-Patterned Accent Wall

A green jungle-scape pattern makes for a beautiful accent behind the tub in this naturally stunning bathroom designed by The Lazy Lavender. We love how the hexagon-shaped Amazon Emerald Tropic tile is only used on half the wall, creating a pleasingly organic-looking edge in this space full of shape and movement.

This bathroom features a black marble-look chevron patterned floor tile and a jungle-patterned hexagon wall tile on an accent wall.
Featuring: Amazonia Emerald Tropic and Tinos Black Chevron. Design and photography by The Lazy Lavender

9. Jade Green Subway Tile

The Hackney Jade tile features rich deep-green shades and subtle color variation for a perfectly imperfect handmade look. We love how the wonderful visual texture of this tile matches with the silver fixtures and white sink for a space that feels very modern.

This bathroom backsplash features jade-colored subway tiles in varied green tones that have been installed vertically to create a distinctive look.
Featuring: Hackney Jade.

10. Vintage Green Tile Bathroom Ideas

Teal green and hexagons are two retro trends that are seeing a resurgence. This beautiful shower designed by Judy Raynard features both, and we love the cool vintage vibe! The hexagon tile creates a highly designed look to this shower shelf, and the shape is echoed in the black tile floor.

This vintage bathroom features teal subway tile and hexagon tile shower shelf and a black hexagon tile floor.
Featuring: Glass Teal Blend Hex, Glass Teal Subway, Black Hex and Imperial Black Gloss Hex. Design and photography by Judy Raynard.

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Whether you’re building a place where friends and family can gather over tap beer or a small station for mixing drinks, a bar will add comfort and value to your home. Here are fifteen backsplash ideas that are sure to make your bar the toast of the town. Ready to tackle your reno? Browse our full selection of bar backsplash tile to find a tile that fits your style.

1. Unique Bar Backsplash Ideas

A bar is a great place to showcase your personality. For this bar backsplash, HGTV star Alison Victoria used the Skyline Vintage Patina tile to create a distinct space that fits her bold personal aesthetic. If your style leans whimsical or quirky, browse our full selection of unique tile or patterned tile to find your personal style.

Vintage stone and patina diamond-shaped bar backsplash.
Featuring: Skyline Vintage Patina Mix Stone. Design by Alison Victoria.

2. Glass Tile Backsplash

Stylish and easy to clean, glass tile is an excellent choice for a bar backsplash. Available in a wide array of colors and styles, glass tile will add a touch of shine to your space, perfect for a recessed bar or a corner bar that doesn’t get much lighting.

Grey and white chevron marble bar backsplash.
Featuring: Victoria Grey Harlow with Glass Snow Mix Mosaic.
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3. Scalloped Tile Backsplash

If you’re only tiling half the wall, consider using a scalloped tile to add interest to the edge of your tile. This beautiful gold and green bar uses Gem by Alison Victoria tile for a charming bar area. The rounded edges of the deep green marble soften the design, creating a look as classy as it is chic.

Green scalloped marble bar backsplash.
Featuring: Gem by Alison Victoria.

4. Tile Behind a Shelf

Want a bar, but don’t have any place to build one? Adding a shelf or two (or repurposing some existing shelves) is an easy way to create a drinks station that fits your existing layout. But just because you’re limited on space, doesn’t mean you need to limit your style, install a chic tile (like the Annie Selke Goldleaf Speckle tile shown here) behind your bar shelves and your personality will really shine through.

Gold speckled white tile backsplash with bar shelves.
Featuring: Annie Selke Goldleaf Speckle. Design by Annie Selke. Photography by Bethany Nauert Photography.

5. 3-D Tile Backsplash

Add dimension to your wall with a 3-D or sculptural tile backsplash. Tile that literally pops from the wall like the Diamante Negro tile shown here will add interest through light and shadows, for a cool patterned effect that will change as the light shifts in your space.

Contemporary bar with dark grey geometric 3-d tile.
Featuring: Diamante Negro Matte.

6. Basement Bar Backsplash Ideas

If you have the space in your basement to install a full sit-down bar (or have an existing bar that needs a facelift), consider tiling the backsplash to match the bar itself. This fun and glamorous bar repeats the Doree Mosaic tile picture frame behind the bar on the back of the seating area. The effect is a stunning and cohesive space.

Island area with counter and tile focal wall complementing bar front.With wood-look porcelain combined with clean white carrara marble combined with geometric design adding clean, classic colors.
Featuring: Doree Mosaic, Noir Honed Hixton, Hampton Carrara Hixton and Hampton Carrara Subway.
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7. Textured Bar Backsplash Tile

Add organic texture to your bar backsplash with beautiful natural stone. Travertine and slate tile come in a variety of shapes, textures and colors to fit your space, and since no two pieces of natural stone are alike, you are guaranteed a unique design. We love all the textures at play in the beautiful Harmony Silverleaf travertine mosaic tile shown here.

A bar backsplash using 12" x 12" mosaic tiles  with a three -dimensional design, highlighted by a metallic silver finish offering a range of textures, incorporating modern lines, tumbled stone and softer touches.
Featuring: Harmony Silverleaf Mosaic.

8. Contrasting Color Blocks

Create a fun, bold space that showcases your favorite color–or two or three. A checkerboard pattern will add a touch of whimsy to your space while a tricolored pattern like the one shown here using encaustic tiles, adds another layer to your bar backsplash.

Feature wall behind bar area with 8" square tiles stacked in three colors, blue, black and grey.
Featuring: Encaustic Black, Encaustic Cobalt and Encaustic Light Grey.

9. Art Deco-Inspired Backsplash

Create a space that harkens back to The Prohibition Era with the elegant arches and bold graphic shapes of Art Deco-inspired tile. The gold, grey and white motif in the Lalique marble mosaic perfectly mimics the arches of this decorative bar area, adding to the softness of the space.

An elegant home bar backsplash features Art Deco-inspired waterjet marble mosaic tile in shades of white and grey marble, with gold accents.
Featuring: Lalique Marble Mosaic.

10. Wet Bar Backsplash Ideas

If you have the space and the plumbing, a sink will add convenience to your bar area, especially if your bar is far from the kitchen. A tile backsplash is essential for a wet bar, as it will protect against spills and splashes. If you’re looking for something simple that will match virtually any decor, like the Retro Perla tile shown here, shop our full assortment of subway tile.

Grey handmade-look tile bar backsplash.
Featuring: Retro Perla. Design & Photography by Rambling Renovators.

11. Patterned Tile Backsplash

Turn your bar area into a work of art with a beautiful patterned tile backsplash. Colorful, floral or geometric, patterned tile will protect your walls while still making a statement. We love how the Annie Selke Aylin Black tile makes a statement on this classy black and white bar.

Bar display with black hextagonal tile on floor white subway on walls and printed tile as feature wall.
Featuring: Annie Selke Aylin Black, Annie Selke Artisanal White and Black Hex.

12. Terrazzo-Inspired Tile

Traditionally used on Roman terraces, Terrazzo tile is known for its distinct flecked pattern. The Terrazzo Bianco Macro tile shown here combines the easy maintenance of porcelain with the authentic look of real Terrazzo. The warm flecks of brown and tan in the tile work nicely with the hardwood features of this bar and add a fun and unique pattern.

This is a small bar area with white with brown flecks terrazzo-look tile.
Featuring: Terrazzo Bianco Macro. Design by Susan Hill Interior Design. Photography by Dustin Peck Photography.

13. White Tile Backsplash

This creamy white bar designed by Timber Trails is the epitome of elegance. The Riad White handmade-look tile features subtle shade and surface variation for a subtle sense of movement. The effect is an almost satiny wall. If your style is bright, fresh and clean, shop our full selection of white tile.

The wall of this butler's pantry features white square handmade-look tile in durable ceramic with a glossy finish.
Featuring: Riad White. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

14. Mirrored Tile Backsplash

Choose a tile that adds depth to your bar with mirrored tile. We love the twist on the classic bar mirror that’s created with the Antique Mirror Bevel tile shown here. The reflection is slightly blurred, capturing only the shapes and colors of the room, for an incredibly unique effect.

This is a large bar with mirrored glass tile.
Featuring: Antique Mirror Bevel. Design by West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

15. Handmade Tile Backsplash

Authentically unique handmade Zellige tile, like the Zellige Alabaster Gloss tile shown here, are crafted and glazed by hand for a distinct look from tile to tile. The effect is a bar that embraces modern trends toward unique luxury while celebrating ancient techniques. For true one-of-a-kind character, shop our entire Zellige collection.

Grey-beige colored handmade Zellige tile bar backsplash.
Featuring: Zellige Alabaster Gloss.

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Cottage on the Coastline – A Curated Collection https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/cottage-on-the-coastline-a-curated-collection/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/cottage-on-the-coastline-a-curated-collection/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:13:34 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=5823 Thoughtfully selected to work in harmony, the tiles in our Cottage on the Coastline curated collection feature calming influences from the natural beauty of the Australian coast, complete with aged, artisanal details fit for a cozy cottage.

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Thoughtfully selected to work in harmony, the tiles in our Cottage on the Coastline curated collection feature calming influences from the natural beauty of the Australian coast, complete with artisanal details fit for a cozy cottage. Explore a few spaces in the home below to discover how effortlessly three tiles within this collection offer their own unique style while still working cohesively from room to room.

Laidback Vintage Dining Area

With charming vintage appeal achieved through lightly weathered details and a classically aged black and white palette, the Yard Black ceramic tile – designed by interior architect Francisco Segarra – is the perfect flooring choice for this casual, sunlit dining area.

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Cozy Coastal Kitchen

Named after a seaside town in Melbourne, Australia, the Portsea Grey porcelain tile brings muted, coastal hues to this quaint artisanal kitchen, while its curved lines and rounded shapes layer in soft movement.

Featuring: Portsea Grey.

Soothing Bathroom Sanctuary

Simplistic in style yet rich in dimensionality, the KitKat White porcelain mosaic transforms the walls of this contemporary bathroom into beautiful, yet understated works of art.

Featuring: KitKat White.

Explore the full Cottage on the Coastline curated collection to discover even more coastal-meets-artisanal tile pairings!

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