Looking to give your bathroom a fresh, stylish upgrade? Transforming your space with the right tiles can be an easy and exciting way to breathe new life into your bathroom. From sleek, modern designs, to cosy, classic styles, the options are endless. We’ve gathered some of the most innovative and stylish bathroom wall tile ideas to inspire you. Whether you’re planning a full renovation or just a small refresh, you’re sure to find something that sparks your creativity.
Which Tiles are Best for Bathroom Walls?
We’ve seen so many bathroom designs over the years, and when we come across one that works well, it’s worth pinpointing what it is that makes it look so good! As a general rule, gloss wall tiles are always a safe, practical and stylish option for your bathroom design. They ensure simplicity when it comes to cleaning away soap and water marks from your walls, and are great at reflecting the light around the space, aiding in the illusion of space and opulence. Matt wall tiles are better across dry spaces and can add a certain depth to the room for character and intrigue.
Above, Linear White Gloss Wall Tile
1 – White Metro Tile Simplicity
For true elegance and versatility within your bathroom design, opt for something simple like a white metro tile. They embody elegant bathroom style, while maintaining that versatility we all love. Whether you use them to brighten the space for a dazzling white bathroom finish or plan to let them fade into the background of a more colourful design, the possibilities are endless.
Above, Metro White Wall Tile
2 – Deep Blue Bathrooms
For something a bit more characterful, that perhaps reflects your personality a bit more, try our a deeper coloured tile, like blues, greens, oranges or pinks. We love the use of deep blues within the bathroom, as it acts as a nod to the classic blue and white bathroom style while maintaining a modern and personalised aspect. Pair with chrome hardware for a modern look and feel or with brushed brass for a nod to traditional, opulent design.
Above, Manacor Ocean Blue Wall Tile
3 – Hexagon Wall Elegance
For something a little more unique and bespoke, hexagon wall tiles can act as a feature across the walls of any bathroom. They welcome a sense of depth and texture that square or hexagon tiles may not, creating an interesting geometric design with dynamic grout joints. We offer hexagon tiles in a variety of styles and colours, and these (Oasis) are even suitable for your bathroom floor, for a seamless overall design.
Above, Oasis Aquamarine Hexagone Matt Porcelain Wall and Floor Tile
4 – Grey Stone Effect Styles
If it’s something a little more natural you’re looking for, try one of our many nature-inspired designs, like wood, concrete, marble or stone effect tiles. A choice we’ve seen a lot of within recent years is grey stone effect walls. This style offers a neutral backdrop with a touch of industrial elegance, making the perfect backdrop for a modern bathroom design. Pair with chrome accents for a truly sophisticated design, oozing expense and class.
Above, Cliff Grey Porcelain Wall and Floor Tiles
5 – Luxurious Onyx Marble Wall Tiles
Creating a more visually striking bathroom wall can be a great way of welcoming a sense of excitement into an often forgotten-about room. To do this and welcome pure opulence, consider the use of an onyx marble effect tile. These tiles are perfect for injecting variation that acts as a statement within your bathroom design. The depth of the onyx marble effect offers detailing that other marble effects don’t providing a unique and sophisticated style.
Above, Onyx Marble Effect Blue Polished Porcelain Wall and Floor Tile
6 – Perfectly Pink Bathrooms
We’re seeing more and more pink bathroom designs as the years go on, and we love them! Pink doesn’t have to be the super girly, feminine shade we know it as. It can evoke a sense of calm and joy, perfect for refreshing yourself in the bathroom! For a pretty pink scheme, try pairing pink tiles with whites and natural tones. For something more modern and striking, try darker tones, maybe even black!
Above, Artesano Rose Mallow Wall Tiles
7 – Bold Black Tile Design
Following on from the brave and adventurous theme of black, black wall tiles are a great way of injecting true depth into your bathroom design. Using black anywhere in the home is a bold choice. The perfect place to welcome the daring shade? The bathroom, especially the downstairs loo, making it a talking point among friends and family. Try complementing black with similar dark tones, maybe a navy blue or deep forest green, or for a juxtaposition, go for the monochromatic style of black and white, a look that will never go out of style!
Above, Apollo Hexagon Black Wall and Floor Tile
8 – Geometric Design with Square Tiles
For a geometric style without fuss, opt for smaller square tiles, creating a grid look in the colour and design of your choice. For best results, use a contrasting grout colour that will make your grout joints stand out amongst the tiles. Smaller square tiles mean you don’t need to spend time hunting for the perfect grid pattern tile, instead, you can create the desired effect yourself! Perfect for sink splashback or shower walls, they create intrigue without becoming too overpowering within your design.
Above, Manacor Blush Pink 100x100mm Wall Tile
What Colour Tiles are Best For Bathrooms?
It’s down to personal preference, but typically, white or cream is a good choice for bathrooms, as they ensure versatility. When used as a backdrop, white or cream tiles will allow you to be fluid with your bathroom design over the years, swapping out paint colour and accessories without needing to retile the whole space. White tiles especially ensure the chance to inject a sense of personality, whether it be through a contrasting grout colour, bright and vibrant accessories, or the choice of your hardware. Lighter, brighter colours will also ensure your space feels larger and more open, perfect for creating the illusion of space.
Above, Inari Cream Matt Wall Tile
We hope our bathroom wall tile ideas have sparked some inspiration for your next renovation. Whether you’re aiming for a sleek modern look, a timelessly classic design, or something completely unique, we’d love to see images of your bathrooms over on Instagram! Tag us @Tilemountainuk, and you may get featured on our site! Happy decorating!
