70 Gorgeous Bathroom Tile Ideas for 2025

These designer spaces showcase all the creative possibilities.

If you’re looking for ways to make your bathroom stand out from a design standpoint, then you likely already know you can’t rely on the bare minimum to do so. You need some embellishments and accents to make this space memorable. One of the most impactful ways to do this is through your use of tile. This is a long-term design decision—you won't be able to change your tiles as easily as your bathroom paint color or even your light fixture. Whether you’re ready for a full bathroom remodel or just a simple switch-up, we have you covered with 70 great (and designer-approved) bathroom tile ideas.

Like paint colors and textile patterns, bathroom tile designs evolve with the trends. In 2025, we’re seeing bathroom design trends that are meant to engage the senses. Glossy zellige, textured terra-cotta, and a twist on the typical subway tile are all on the rise in renovations across the country. For a dramatic statement, you could forego small blocks and opt for a large marble slab or bookmatched panels. Regardless of trends, it’s important to choose a bathroom tile idea for your space that you’ll love for years to come.

The best bathroom tile ideas enhance aesthetics while ensuring safety, cleanliness, and waterproofing. Be it spa-like serenity or bright and pristine, whatever your bathroom tile ideas may be, the designer examples below offer the perfect solutions for your floors, walls, and shower stalls.

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For a bathroom painted in bold colors, choose a bathroom tile idea that’s a bit more subdued. In this guest bathroom for our 2024 Whole Home, designer Laura K. Sullivan chose a ceramic, textured tile from Nemo Tile + Stone to create a sense of depth in this smaller space.

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Give your bathroom an elevated feel by choosing to decorate it in grayscale, from the tile to the vanity. These gray rectangular tiles that Laura K. Sullivan of ID.ology Interiors & Design put into the primary bathroom in our 2024 Whole Home add a sense of warmth and elegance to the room while still remaining rather neutral.

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In this fun powder room by Samantha Stathis Lynch, the designer used tile to add a nice glossy shine to the walls without stealing the spotlight away from the playful wallpaper. By choosing a simple white tile, Stathis Lynch was able to create more visual interest than a simple painted wall would’ve.

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Design indecision can be a major renovation roadblock. For this bathroom tile idea, simplify your materials by opting for one kind of stone tile across your walls and flooring. In this Studio Thomas James-designed space, a pale pink terrazzo adds both color and texture to the powder room.

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If you live in a home full of architectural character, let your bathroom tile ideas reflect that. This Spanish-style California ranch has a bathroom decked out in antique tile, along with an antique case-turned-vanity.

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If you're adorning your bathroom walls with patterned wallpaper, balance that with solid or monochrome tile. This lightly veined marble and geometric floor tile perfectly complements the wall covering without making the small space feel too busy.

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While monochrome spaces can often feel smaller, designers Hilary Colia and Jennifer Kostohryz of Fort Design Studio used the green hue in three different patterns, shapes, and tile types. In this bathroom tile idea, classic squares and penny tiles are combined with a larger stone slab to ground the entire shower stall.

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For this bathroom tile idea, a natural stone mosaic wall is the star of the show. In place of traditional tile, designer Cathy Chapman honored the Vermont home's history with a real stone wall. The slate floor tiles are a simple yet stunning pair.

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Rather than adorn the entire shower stall in tile, design firm Studio McGee chose to use the bathroom tile as a framing accent around the shower fixtures.

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In this bathroom, large slabs of marble are bookmatched, creating a perfectly mirrored image across the vanity wall. Pair with a simple, contrasting tile, like these terracotta floor tiles, to let the marble really shine.

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Want a creative way to showcase a bathroom tile idea? Look to your floorboards for inspiration. This herringbone-patterned tile wall helps accentuate the glossy finish without looking too busy.

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Rather than debate over paint chips and color swatches, artfully tile your bathroom walls. This bathroom tile idea features a subtle gradient amongst the all-blue tiles.

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In splash-prone zones around the sink and bathtub, you'll want to protect your drywall from too much water exposure. Opt for a half- or 3/4-high tile installation. This one even creates depth with a small shelf for vanity essentials.

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Guest or second bathrooms are great places to experiment. In this bathroom designed by Gina Sims, this “random” tile layout adds visual interest without looking predictable.

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Taking color cues from both the paint and the wall of hanging plates, these quaint tiles are nearly a perfect color match. To bring this bathroom tile idea to life, always bring color swatches with you when shopping to ensure you like the pairing.

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For those with more minimalist sensibilities, tile design can often feel too busy. A great alternative is to keep the walls and countertops simple and reserve all visual interest for the flooring. This graphic tile pairs perfectly with the antique vanity.

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The beauty of natural stone or zellige comes down to the different textures of each individual tile. When placed together in a simple grid formation, the textures help to bounce light around the space and add depth.

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Brown ochre is a color trend with staying power. This bathroom tile idea features warm brown with a golden undertone. Just take it from this room by designer Sarah Magness, which is covered in small square tiles in varying ochre shades.

In the bathroom of a New Jersey home designed by Toledo Geller, a starry floor tile pattern complements the cross pattern on the vanity without overwhelming the space. Sage green zellige tiles on the wall add a bit of shine.

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This lavish bathroom by Corey Damen Jenkins is also a library. Featuring Art Deco-inspired tilework, Greek Revival columns and arches, and bold artwork hanging in the bathtub alcove, every stylistic flourish hits the mark.

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