20 Bathroom Wall Tile Ideas to Inspire Your Next Renovation

Spruce up your bathroom with these wall tile ideas.

Bathroom tile is functional, but that doesn’t have to be its only purpose. There are lots of ways to have fun with tile in the bathroom by using a variety of colors, patterns, and placements. Here are 20 bathroom wall tile ideas that will add flair to any size bathroom.

Striped Subway Tile

Subway tile is a classic because it’s affordable and goes with most fixtures and paint colors. Add interest to this bathroom standard by choosing white and black subway tiles. Arrange them in a horizontal stripe pattern for modern play on classic black and white bathroom decor.

White Subway Tile

White rectangular subway tiles work great in a bathroom because they reflect light and can make a small space feel larger. Here, the tiles are arranged in a classic running bond pattern. Dark grout adds interest to the walls and plays off the dark floor tiles.

Marble Tile

Give your bathroom a spa-like feel with marble tile. Large rectangle tiles run from floor to ceiling behind the vanity. The hexagon floor tiles are also marble. Mixing and matching tile shapes in the same color or pattern is a way to add visual interest without overwhelming the space.

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Blue Tile

Blue is a relaxing color and a perfect choice for a room with a lot of water-based activities. Blue square floor tiles are used as wainscoting in this bathroom to create a lake-like effect. The white stand-alone bathtub breaks up the blue and becomes the focal point in the space.

Bold Colored Tile

Add a pop of color in the bathroom by choosing a bold color for the wall tile. Rectangle tiles in shades of green create an accent wall behind the vanity. In the shower, white tiles in the same size and shape add function and separate the two spaces without distracting from the statement wall.

Bold Patterned Tile

Bold pattern tiles are the star of this bathroom! The tiles flow seamlessly from the bathroom floor to the shower. Extending the tile up the wall for wainscoting keeps the space playful. Inside the shower, white subway tiles create a place for the eye to rest without competing with the colorful tile.

Mix-and-Matched Tile

Mix and match tile patterns in the same hue to add interest in the bathroom. Mosaic square tiles create a border and break up the larger white wall tiles. Using the smaller tiles adds color without pulling focus from the patterned tile on the bathroom floor. Repeating the patterned tile in the storage nook is a great way to connect the spaces.

Wavy Tile

What’s a nautical theme without ocean waves? Blue and white square tiles come together to make waves in this bathroom. Containing the pattern to one wall creates an accent wall that’s on theme but not overpowering.

Neutral Tile

Pattern tiles in a neutral color scheme are a great way to add interest without relying on bold colors. Here, the black and white tiles in a mix of patterns go well with the marbling in the vanity countertop.

Navy Subway Tile

Navy subway tiles in this shower add a twist to the classic bathroom tile. The contrast between the navy tiles and the white grout turn the shower area into the focal point of the bathroom. Outside of the shower, the same tiles in a vertical arrangement create a border around the bathroom floor and connect the shower area to the rest of the space. Marble tile trim around the shower doors, the marble sink tops, and marble hexagon floor tiles become neutral spaces for the eye to rest.

French-Inspired Tile

Add a fresh take to French-inspired black and white bathroom decor by mixing up the tile patterns. Wall tile in a basketweave pattern above the black beadboard paneling adds interest to the space while keeping with the theme.

Herringbone Patterned Tile

Arrange tiles in a herringbone pattern to add dimension and direct the eye. The backsplash tile draws the eye down to the pattern floor tiles like an arrow. Using tile patterns to direct the eye is a smart design choice in a small space.

Brick-Like Tile

Create a relaxing neutral bathroom by using natural colors and materials. A brick-look tiled half wall in the bathroom gives the feel of exposed brick but is easier to clean. The marble tile border connects the wall to the bathroom sink above the floating vanity.

Pink Tile

A pop of pink tile in this bathroom adds color and harkens back to the 1950s pink bathroom trend. The pink stripes differentiate the vanity areas from the rest of the space. Sticking with the small square tiles in different colors is an easy way to add interest and stay within the same price range when picking tile.

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Gold Mosaic Tile

Play up architectural elements in a space by highlighting them with tile. Gold mosaic tiles in the bathtub area act as both a focal point and a neutral element by playing off the wood and natural fiber decor throughout the space. Hexagon floor tiles in black and white add a fun pattern without distracting from the shower alcove.

Hexagon Tile

Switch things up by using unexpected tile patterns on the walls. Hexagon tiles are typically seen on bathroom floors, but here they add texture when used as wall tile.

Black Tile

Add a modern feel to a bathroom that gets a lot of light with black tiles. White grout between the dark squares reflects the light to keep space from becoming too moody. This is a fun design choice in a bathroom where people don’t have to do makeup or spend a lot of time in the mirror.

Vertical Tile

Want to make a room feel taller? Hang tiles vertically to elongate a bathroom with a low ceiling. Here a beveled marble tile border along the ceiling adds luxury to the space and is easy to clean. The marble tile floor and white wall tiles work together to create a traditional, yet modern space.

Floor-to-Ceiling Tile

Add a spa-like experience to your steam shower with floor-to-ceiling tile. The black and white marbling throughout the hexagon tile offers enough color variety so the space isn’t overwhelming. The brass accents in the fixtures, shower nook border, and door handles break up the space.

Wall Tile

Use a bold tile wall to define an area in the bathroom. Here, the square tiles work with the eaves of the bathroom walls and flow over the floating sink area to create a vignette. The natural brown tones in the tiles play off the brass fixtures and wood floor to connect the various materials.

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