porcelain tile Archives - The Tile Shop Blog Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:39:35 +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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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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12 of Our Best Blue Bathroom Tile Designs for 2025 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/12-of-our-best-blue-bathroom-tile-designs-for-2025/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/12-of-our-best-blue-bathroom-tile-designs-for-2025/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:27:02 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=11120 From vibrant cobalt to dreamy sky, blue is a versatile hue that is having a much-deserved moment in interior design....

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From vibrant cobalt to dreamy sky, blue is a versatile hue that is having a much-deserved moment in interior design. Blue tile has the ability to rejuvenate your space and brighten your mood for the day. Here are twelve of our favorite bathroom tile ideas that will have you singing the praises of blue.

1. Pastel Patterns

Is there anything like a clear, blue-sky day to brighten your mood? Start your day with color therapy with the soft-pastel patterned Annie Selke Flora Vapor Blue floor tile. The Annie Selke Artisanal White handmade-look subway tile adds a craftsman look to this room.

Featuring: Annie Selke Flora Vapor Blue and Annie Selke Artisanal White.

2. Cloudy Mosaics

Even a cloudy sky can be beautiful. We love the mood created with the Winter Morning Glass and Athens Glass Mosaic blue shower tile shown here. The cool, reflective blue-grey tones give off calming vibes that will ease you into your day.

Featuring: Blanco Waves, Bianco Carrara Pol Curb, Winter Morning Glass, Hampton Carrara Cobble, Winter Morning Athens, Hampton Carrara Hixton, Hampton Carrara and Hampton Carrara Bullnose.

3. Artisanal Handmade Looks

The stunning artisanal appeal of handmade and handmade-look tile infuses your space with vibrant visual texture. The Cool Blue tile, shown here, offers the perfectly imperfect aesthetic of authentic handmade tiles, but with the added benefit of being easier to install (and more budget-friendly) thanks to its 12″ x 24″ format and pre-scored grout lines.

This large modern bathroom features a blue handmade-look accent wall.
Featuring: Cool Blue.
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4. Abstract Patterns

Show off your artistic side with the Big Sur by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Off the Hook tile. The abstract blue glossy patterns, overlaid on a cream-colored matte base are designed to resemble glazed pottery. With six distinct tile faces, you can create a custom design that’s uniquely you.

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

5. Ornate Patterns

A charming floral or lace-like pattern adds a touch of grace to any space. In this cozy bathroom, Danielle Deming Home & Design paired the Zara Blue tile with a blue accent wall and modern fixtures, creating a unique transitional space. Discover how to achieve this traditional meets contemporary look in our guide to transitional design.

Featuring: Zara Blue. Design and photography by Danielle Deming Home & Design.

6. Bright Bold and Geometric

Add dimension to your walls with a bold geometric tile. The dark- and light-blue lines in the Blu Window Hex tile create dynamic visual interest on this wall. This blue bathroom tile works well with the simple accents and white fixtures.

Featuring: Blu Window Hex.

7. Beach Vibes

The Summerland by Jeffery Alan Marks is everything we love about laid-back, seaside summers. The blue bathroom floor and wall tile is designed to look like faded linen embroidery, this patterned hexagon tile looks great paired with neutral accents and tile like the Tribeca Gypsum White. Discover more beachy style ideas in our guide to coastal chic design.

Featuring: Summerland by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Miramar Hex and Tribeca Gypsum White.

8. Denim Pattern

The Laura Ashley Star Cloud Blue is blue-jean dreams. With the fun and dimensional hexagon shape and the playful star pattern, this tile is casual yet chic. Pair it with a subtle white tile like the Penny Round Matte White to make this tile a standout.

Featuring: Laura Ashley Louise Star Cloud Blue, Penny Round Matte White, Hampton Carrara Shower Curb and Hampton Carrara Flat Corner Shelf.

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9. Stylish Shower

A beautifully patterned or mosaic tile makes for a stunning tile focal point, sure to enliven any shower. Much like a decorative throw pillow on a white couch, placing the Annie Selke Aylin Blue tile in the center of the shower creates a designer moment without overwhelming the space.

Featuring: Annie Selke Aylin Blue and Penny Round Thunderstorm. Design and photography by GMH Construction.

10. Sleek Subway Tile

Always on trend and endlessly versatile, subway tile is a bathroom staple. This contemporary bathroom features Look Avio tile, which is installed in a grid pattern for a chic style that draws the eye. Discover more design ideas in this guide to subway tile layouts.

This chic modern bathroom features blue subway tile in a grid-shaped pattern and geometric-patterned hex floor.
Featuring: Firenze Carrara, Hall Bianco, Look Avio, Firenze Carrara Honed Somerset, Firenze Carrara Coner Seat, Imperial Bianco Rhombus and Ragno Taupe Hex.

11. Boho Chic Design

This sapphire-hued bathroom from I SPY DIY is a boho dream! The Merrakesh Blue tile is used on the sink backsplash, while the Merrakesh Off White tile is incorporated in a checkerboard pattern along the shower wall, giving the space a unique yet simple design. If you love this artistic, eclectic style, check out our guide to boho chic design.

Featuring: Cross Snow White, Marrakesh Blue, Cross Black, Black Marquina Somerset and Marrakesh Off White. Design and Photography by I SPY DIY.

12. Blue Star

Modern farmhouse design tends to favor warm, earthy tones, but the Star Blue tile with its folk-art-inspired pattern will add a pop of cool color to your decor. We love how Z & Co. Designs paired this Americana pattern with contemporary hardware for a sleek, yet homey aesthetic. Discover how to achieve this cozy-chic style in our guide to modern farmhouse design.

Featuring: Star Blue. Design and photography by Z & Co. Design Group.

Convinced that blue is your hue? Browse our wide assortment of blue bathroom tiles, and explore tons of unique tile combinations in real spaces with our Tile Visualizer, or schedule a free design consultation with our tile experts to get a jumpstart on your next project.

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There are many factors to consider when choosing the right flooring for your home, including the longevity and durability of the product, ease of installation, and daily maintenance. This article will discuss wood-look ceramic and porcelain tiles pros and cons to help you determine if they are the right choice for your space.

Wood-Look Tile Pros

Superior Durability

No need to worry about splinters–wood-look porcelain and ceramic tiles can withstand the wear and tear of everyday living for years, even in high-traffic areas. These man-made tiles are made from clay and fired in a kiln at high temperatures, making them resistant to scuffs and scratches from shoes, pets and furniture.

This stylish mudroom features a light-wood look tile floor in a herringbone pattern.
Featuring: California Wood Mini Parquet Wood Look. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

Easy Maintenance

Tile makes cleanup a breeze! Porcelain and ceramic wood-look tiles require little more than a mop, broom or vacuum to keep them looking like new. Unlike hardwood, porcelain and ceramic tiles don’t require regular sanding or refinishing. While you will need to clean the grout periodically, the materials are relatively inexpensive, and the process is easy to do on your own.

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Water Resistance

Porcelain tile offers superior water resistance, making it ideal for areas where wood isn’t typically used, such as bathrooms and showers. It’s also an excellent choice for outdoor spaces, as its high-density composition can withstand the elements, even in regions with freeze-thaw conditions. Note: Always check the manufacturer’s recommendations for outdoor tile installation.

This farmhouse-style bathroom features porcelain floor tiles in a realistic wood-look beige tone.
Featuring: Truewood Beige Wood Look. Design & Photography by Haneen Matt of Haneen’s Haven

Style

Man-made wood-look tile offers styles you won’t find in nature, including patterns, colors and surface textures. For example, the current trend of fluted wood-look tile features raised “fluted” surfaces, adding a tactile element to your design. The textured wood look is becoming increasingly popular for walls, especially shower walls, due to its ability to stimulate the senses and create a stronger connection with nature.

A stylish shower featuring fluted wood-look tile and blue handmade-look tile.
Featuring: Violin Decor, Cool Blue and DURAL Black Matte Square Edge.

Cost

The Tile Shop offers wood-look porcelain and ceramic tiles for under $3 per sq. ft., while natural hardwood typically ranges from $5 to $15 per sq. ft. If cost is a consideration in your renovation, consider durable and easy-to-install luxury vinyl flooring, which offers a wide range of wood-look styles starting at just $1.79 per sq. ft.

Wood-Look Tile Cons

Authenticity

While technological advances have made the wood-grain details on tile nearly indistinguishable from the real thing, it still doesn’t fully replicate the natural look and texture of hardwood. However, wood-look tile is a great option for extending your wood design from the great room to high-traffic, high-spill or damp areas like a mudroom, kitchen or bathroom.

Installation

The tools and materials needed to lay tile (and the possible cost of hiring a professional) may make installation more expensive than hardwood. However, for a low-cost, DIY-friendly alternative, consider wood-look luxury vinyl flooring, which offers many of the same benefits as porcelain and ceramic tile but with easier installation.

This bright and open living area features a blonde wood-look luxury vinyl plank flooring.
Featuring: Arbour Lowlands Summer Oak.

Updating your space is easier than you think! Shop our wide assortment of wood-look tile to find your perfect style. Want to tackle your reno yourself? We have a vast resource of How-To Articles to help you every step of the way. 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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Year In Review: Top 10 Before and Afters of 2024 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/year-in-review-top-10-before-and-afters-of-2024/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/year-in-review-top-10-before-and-afters-of-2024/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:54:40 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=10705 This week’s Year In Review is all about celebrating the big reveal. From stunning shower transformations to kitchen glow-ups, read...

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This week’s Year In Review is all about celebrating the big reveal. From stunning shower transformations to kitchen glow-ups, read on for the “blah”-to-brilliant moments you liked, shared and pinned the most. (They might even inspire your own space makeover!)

10. Handcrafted Excellence

Authentic handcrafted Zellige tile adds artisanal appeal to this boho chic bathroom, designed by Carmeon Hamilton. We love how the traditional star and cross design complements the abstract art, graphic wallpaper and decorative fans, creating a unique, worldly aesthetic. For ideas on incorporating this global, eclectic style into your space, check out our guide to boho chic design.

Featuring: Zellige Charcoal Chabone Cross Gloss, Zellige Charcoal Chabone Star Matte and Riad White. Design and photography by Carmeon Hamilton.

9. Transitional Kitchen

Jennifer Janeway Designs paired the Volakas Honed Large Herringbone tile with white cabinets and countertops to create a bright and inviting kitchen. The designer crafted a beautiful transitional space by mixing marble–often found in traditional design–with contemporary cabinet pulls and a black faucet. Discover how to achieve the perfect balance between old and new styles in our guide to transitional design.

Featuring: Volakas Honed Large Herringbone. Design and photography by Jennifer Janeway Designs.

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8. Relaxing Shower

This stunning shower, also designed by Jennifer Janeway Designs, uses a mix of neutrals to create a stylish, contemporary space. The grey and beige Aspire Hex Ash mosaic tile focal point extends to the shower floor, creating a pleasing waterfall effect. Shop our wide selection of mosaic tiles to replicate this design in your style.


Featuring: Aspire Hex Ash and Colorgloss White. Design and photography by Jennifer Janeway Designs.

7. Magnificent Fireplace

Warm grey paint and a blue-and-grey mosaic fireplace surround transform this cozy living room from “okay” to OH YAY! We love how the color variation in the Penny Round Cloudy tile adds visual texture to the space (and how the blue and grey tones complement the rug). For more ideas on upgrading your home hearth, shop our wide selection of fireplace tile.

Featuring: Penny Round Cloudy. Design and photography by Jennifer Janeway Designs.

6. Sleek & Chic Backsplash

This stylish kitchen update is on point! The Picket Florencia Super Bianco tile offers a modern twist on the traditional subway. The horizontal and diagonal lines create movement in the backsplash, giving it a chic, contemporary feel. If you love this sleek shape, shop our full selection of picket tile.


Featuring: Picket Florencia Super Bianco. Design and photography by RLH Residential.

5. Oasis Bathroom

Large-format stone-look tiles give this space a cohesive, expansive appearance. The Carrara Gris wall tile features subtle grey veining for an authentic marble look, while the Linear Stone Black tile, with its expressive grey coloring, mimics the appearance of limestone. Both tiles offer the durability and easy maintenance of porcelain. The result is a luxurious space that will retain its beauty for years to come.

Featuring: Carrara Gris and Linear Stone Black. Design and photography by Jennifer Janeway Designs.

4. Marble Shower

Luxurious Ashford Carrara marble completes this elegant bathroom. The subway tile shower walls and Niles mosaic tile floor are classic shapes that complement the curved silver hardware and Victorian-inspired door handle, creating a timeless, traditional design.

Featuring: Ashford Carrara Polished Nilse with Black Dot and Ashford Carrara Subway. Design and photography by @thebirdsdothus.

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3. Boho Bathroom

With unique style and worldly sensibility, I SPY DIY completely transforms this small bathroom. The custom subway tile walls and Moroccan-inspired cross-and-star-shaped floor tiles add a personal, stylized touch, taking the space from simple to stellar. If you love this perfectly imperfect style, shop our vast selection of handmade-look tile.

Featuring: Villa White Gloss, Villa Warm Grey Gloss, Kasbah Star Terracotta and Kasbah Cross Terracotta. Design and photography by I SPY DIY.

2. Serene Shower

The gently flowing 3D waves of the Nora White tile create a soothing, tactile experience in this shower, designed by @juliachristinehomes. The brilliant white, textured surface awakens the senses, making it the perfect space to start the day.

Featuring: Nora White. Design and photography by @juliachristinehome.

1. Contemporary Bathroom

We can see why this contemporary bathroom update, designed by All About Bathrooms, was your favorite project of 2024! The vivid Look Avio tile, installed vertically with a horizontal offset, is so chic! While the large-format, marble-look floor tile makes this spacious bathroom feel even more expansive. The effect is a luxurious and revitalizing space.

Featuring: Look Avio and Everest White Natural. Design by All About Bathrooms. Photography by @raemirue.

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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.

Inspired to add a bathroom refresh to your 2025 to-do’s? Shop our wide assortment of bathroom tile or explore even more bathroom tile ideas. Don’t forget to share your project by tagging us @thetileshop on Instagram or uploading it directly to our Customer Room Gallery –you might just be featured in our Best of 2025 series!

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The term “bohemian,” when referring to an aesthetic rather than the citizens of the Bohemia region in Eastern Europe, was first coined in France in the 19th century. The term refered to the artistic, avant-garde lifestyle of the semi-nomadic free spirits who frequented Parisian cafes and nightclubs, writing poetry and donning eclectic apparel.

Today, “boho” style embodies the spirit of its carefree beginnings. Bold patterns, global influences and layered textures create spaces that celebrate an artistic and worldly sensibility. Whether you’re drawn to bright colors or neutrals, visually rich or serene spaces, you’ll find something to love in the modern interpretation of “boho chic.” Read on for eight expressive and inviting tile ideas to incorporate this timeless and worldly style into your space.

1. Celebrate the Antique

Vintage furniture and decor have a natural home in boho design. Incorporate this retro sensibility in tile with an antique-inspired pattern. Here, the Inlay Proper by Kelli Fontana tile, in Eden Ode and Florence Lace, is installed in a checkerboard pattern for an elegant yet whimsical arrangement. The ornate leaf motif is reminiscent of Victorian designs, creating a timeless appeal.

This chic dinning space features ornate black and white patterned tiles arranged in a checkerboard.
Featuring: Inlay Proper by Kelli Fontana in Eden Ode and Florence Lace.

2. Embrace Bold Patterns

Display the artistic sensibilities at the heart of boho chic design with a bold, graphic patterned tile, like the Nikki Chu Tangier Graphite tile shown here. The geometric pattern is inspired by artwork that celebrity designer Nikki Chu encountered on her travels. The hand-drawn shapes complement the organic textures of the soft off-white fabrics and wooden shelves, creating a visually rich space that embodies this expressive aesthetic. For more graphic patterns in a range of neutral tones, shop our exclusive Nikki Chu collection.

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3. Find Inspiration in Global Design

Look to classic and worldly prints and patterns to create the eclectic appeal of boho style. This gorgeous kitchen, designed by I SPY DIY, features the Annie Selke Ikat Black tile, which is inspired by traditional Indonesian tie-dye designs. The black and brown pattern resembles weathered textiles, and this visual texture complements the stunning organic and tactile elements in the room–namely the plants, woven lamp shade and wooden ceiling, shelf and countertop.

This kitchen features a brown handmade-look subway tile backsplash and Ikat patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Aurea Bronze and Annie Selke Ikat Black. Design and photography by I SPY DIY.

4. Use Unique Shapes

Besides pattern, a great way to add visual interest to your space is through eye-catching silhouettes. Curved, diamond-shaped and arabesque tiles demand attention with their unorthodox forms, as shown in this boho chic bar backsplash featuring the Gem by Alison Victoria tile. The scalloped edges and expressive green marble add a sense of movement to this space, and the antique appeal is heightened by the faded gold wallpaper and the glass shelves with decorative brass fixtures. Shop our wide selection of uniquely shaped tile to find a silhouette that expresses your individual style.

5. Experiment with Layouts

Lean into the unconventional aspect of boho design by creating your own bold layout. Endlessly versatile, subway tile is perfect for developing a design that’s all your own. This bathroom is a great example, featuring a unique design that alternates horizontal and vertical stacks of the Villa tile in Warm Grey Gloss and White Gloss. The result is a stand-out wall that still maintains the space’s soft neutral color scheme. We love how this wall tile pairs with the Moroccan-inspired Kasbah Cross and Star Terracotta tile floor.

6. Start with a Neutral Base

Though boho chic allows for bold patterns and bright colors, you can still express your bohemian sensibilities in more muted tones. In fact, more and more modern boho spaces are embracing a neutral color palette as a base and adding eclectic elements as accents. That’s what West Bay Homes achieved in this gorgeous beige and pink bathroom. The Legno travertine floor tile grounds this space in soft tones, while the wicker light shades, light pink cabinet details, and smooth polished marble countertop give this space the rich visual texture characteristic of boho chic design.

This bathroom space features limestone floor tile and beige, grey and pink accessories.
Featuring: Legno. Design by West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.
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7. Dazzle With Jewel Tones

Another way to achieve a sleek and unique boho interior is to saturate your space with bright jewel tones. This stunning bathroom features brilliant sapphire blue throughout. The Marrakesh Blue handmade-look tile creates a color-drenched tableau that extends to matching paint across the walls and ceiling. The checkerboard shower wall adds a whimsical touch and provides a slight respite from the bold color. If you love this jewel-tone effect, shop our full assortment of blue, green and purple tile.

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

8. Add Texture

Pattern, material and finish can add visual texture to a space, but for a highly tactile experience, consider adding a fluted or sculptural tile. This shower features the wood-look fluted Violin Decor tile. The raised “flutes” add to the sensory experience of this space, contributing to its relaxed vibe. Much like the wicker, burlap and woven fibers characteristic of boho chic, fluted wood-look tile adds organic texture to your design.

This shower features a fluted wood-look tile wall and blue handmade-look tile.
Featuring: Violin Decor and Cool Blue.

Ready to incorporate boho chic design into your next reno? The Tile Shop is here to help you every step along the way with tiles, tools and expert advice. Stop by your local Tile Shop showroom or schedule a free in-person or virtual design consultation to get started!

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Two of our favorite hues–green and blue–are becoming increasingly popular in interior design due to their ability to boost serotonin and create connection to the natural world. From pale neutrals to brilliant jewel tones, here are 10 unique tile ideas to inspire you to incorporate blue and green into your kitchen backsplashes and walls.

1. Add Charm With “English Cottage” Patterns

The delicate florals and whimsical shapes of our exclusive Laura Ashley collection tiles embody the cozy charm of “English cottage” style. Here, the Wexbord tiles in Midnight and Fresh Green combine historic prints from the iconic British design company with natural hues. The results are spaces that are both bright and fun, yet as soothing as a warm cup of tea.

2. Add Softness With Curved Tile

Make waves in your kitchen with the Wave Blue Reef tile. The curved edges add softness to your design, and the tile can be installed in a variety of layouts for a personalized look. The offset pattern of this kitchen backsplash creates gentle “pillowy” lines that give this space a sense of movement.

Wavy blue ceramic wall tiles behind a kitchen counter and brown cabinets.
Featuring: Wave Blue Reef.
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3. Embrace Authenticity With Handcrafted Tile

Zellige tile is popular for its authentic artisanal qualities. Crafted, painted and glazed by hand, each tile is completely unique, creating natural tonal variations on your kitchen wall or backsplash. Our Zellige tiles come in a range of sizes, shapes and colors, including Azul, Turquoise, Shamrock and Dirty Blue (shown here in a petite subway).

A kitchen sink backsplash featuring artisanal green handmade Zellige tile.
Featuring: Zellige Dirty Blue Gloss.

4. Incorporate An Ornate Pattern

Gorgeous cream and weathered green come together to create this lovely lace-like pattern from Morris & Co. Inspired by iconic British designer William Morris’s historic wallpaper patterns, the Morris & Co. Pure Net Linen tile creates a soft and sophisticated space. Shop our exclusive Morris & Co. tiles for more historical designs and charming colors.

This kitchen features an ornate wallpaper-inspired patterned tile wall.
Featuring: Morris & Co. Pure Net Linen.

5. Infuse Your Space With Soothing “Neutral” Tones

This bright and inviting kitchen, designed by A Life Unfolding, is the perfect place to enjoy a refreshing matcha tea. The Glass Green Tea subway tile backsplash is serene enough to serve as a neutral. The color blends nicely with the blonde wood range hood and white shelving.

This bright kitchen features a light-green glass subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Glass Tea Green. Design and photography by A Life Unfolding.

6. Add a Touch of Blue

You needn’t saturate your entire kitchen in blues and greens if that’s not your aesthetic. A touch of color adds visual texture to your space. This cozy “modern farmhouse” kitchen, designed by I SPY DIY, is case in point; the Look Avio tile used on the side of the kitchen island complements the neutral color scheme while standing out enough to create interest.

This modern farmhouse kitchen features a white handmade-look backsplash and blue subway tile kitchen island.
Featuring: Riad White and Look Avio. Design and photography by I SPY DIY.
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7. Embrace a Groovy Pattern

The mesmerizing geometric lines of the Eclipse Azul tile create a striking kitchen backsplash in this modern kitchen. Available in four distinct blue and green colorways, this tile is a homage to mid-century psychedelic style.

Kitchen sink and counter with a blue and off-white tile wall.
Featuring: Elipse Azul.

8. Infuse Your Space With Natural Colors

Energize your space with natural green tones like those of the lush Hackney Jade tile shown here. This vibrant, handmade-look tile features tonal variations that create movement from piece to piece. Discover more nature-inspired style ideas in our comprehensive guide to “biophilic design.”

This kitchen features dark green handmade-look subway tile.
Featuring: Hackney Jade.

9. Make Your Space Shine With Jewel Tones

Invigorate your space with vibrant jewel tones like emerald and sapphire. Here the bright bejeweled hue of the Canatina Blue tile creates a brilliant focal point for the stove backsplash. We love how this vintage-look tile coordinates with the eclectic elements of this kitchen; the leafy wallpaper and dark wood range hood contribute to the unique character of the space.

This chic kitchen features a cool blue tile backsplash.
Featuring: Catania Blue. Design and photography by @shaw_erin.

10. Keep It Cool With a Blue Kitchen Backsplash

The fluctuating tones of the Marrakesh Blue tile create a water-like feel for this kitchen backsplash. The handmade-look tiles vary in color and surface texture, and the glossy finish captures the light as it plays across the surface. The effect is stunning and serene. If you love this tile’s perfectly imperfect appearance, shop our wide assortment of handmade-look tile.

Blue square ceramic tile kitchen backsplash.
Featuring: Marrakesh Blue.

Whether you’re doing a complete remodel or refreshing your backsplash, The Tile Shop has the tile, tools and expert advice to help at every step in the process. Discover more kitchen tile ideas, shop our wide selection of blue and green tile, or visit your local Tile Shop to get started.

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