We can’t decide which is our favorite.
From the tile to the porcelain, paint, and linens, white was the go-to.
While we still love white, were expanding our horizons to the world of intriguing colors.
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These days, interior designers are opting for more unique bathroom looks.
Among them, tile can be a particularly impactful choice with seemingly endless options.
And dont even get us started on grout.
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These tiles are laid out in a herringbone formation to build additional interest.
They’re an intriguing addition that ties in with the bathroom’s black paint.
Here, they’re paired with smaller, darker tiles on the floor.
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Zellige
Handmade and one-of-a-kind,zellige tilehails from Morocco but brings beauty to homes across the South.
Blue and white tiles are a stunning combination that has yet to fail us.
An alluring border transformsthis white-tiled floorinto an eye-catching statement.
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Don’t be afraid to switch it up.
Meanwhile, the floor complements the wall wonderfully with the same colors in a basketweave pattern.
Their differentiation also allows the floor to match multiple other brown tones throughout the room.
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Mandala Patterns
A pretty pattern can instantly spice up an otherwise simple bathroom.
This delicate blue and steady pattern do just the trick.
Match Shades
If possible, we recommend choosing your tile first.
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From there, it will be much easier to choose shades of paint and otherdetailsto match.
Rectangular and square tiles are a lovely option, but here, hexagons were certainly the right choice.
Use the same tile for the floor, walls, and/or ceiling, or try different ones.
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Stripes
Tiles can form patterns in multiple ways.
Statement Color
Colorful tiles in an otherwise neutral room are a powerful focal point.
Plus, you might always take Feldman’s advice and re-paint them a new shade.
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Quilted Colors
Weaving different hues of square tiles, this bathroom floor gives off a quilted effect.
This is a pattern these homeowners won’t soon tire of.
Oversized Tile
This bathroom uses big tile and them one-ups itself with even bigger tile.
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These larger slabs allow the marble’s beauty to really speak for itself.
Herringbone Layout
There’s so many ways to arrange tiles depending on their shape and size.
Zig-zagging rectangles are anappealingand classic choice.
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Choose a stone that matches your bathroom’s color palette andmaintenanceability.
Here, rectangles are combined with small squares and arranged to mimic a woven pattern.
Abstract
When working with patterned or multi-colored tiles, geometric formations are the usual choice.
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This homeowner decided to be lead astray with incredible results.
Grounding Black
Black details can be incredibly grounding in a room.
An all-black floor can be stunning, but small black tiles speckled in may be enough.
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Ocean Floor
In this beach house, tiles were selected to mimic the seawater nearby.
Small tiles in arange of blue, green, and aqua shades create the illusion of shimmering waves.
Colorful Shower
Reserve the colorful tiles for the shower enclosure.
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The shower is a wonderful place to be bold with tile and take a vibrant leap.
Tile Panels
Alternate tile with other materials for a layered, dynamicbathroomthat’s got it all.
Glossy Tiles
Tiles are available in a wide range of finishes.
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While some are rougher or matter, these glossy black tiles shine when clean.
Pebble Tiles
Below blue rectangular tiles laid like bricks, teeny tiny tiles grace the floor.
These oval-shaped tiles mimic pebbles in the prettiest way.
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Get inspired by your favorite destination to decorate your bathroom.
Opt for black and white tiles like this bathroom, or choose any two other shades.
Alternatively, stick to just one color for both shapes.
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Multicolored
Why limit yourself to just one or two colors of tile?
This lovely bathroom is striking and pretty as a peach with three.
Use darker grout to enhance the contrast of the pattern.
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Adorn the ceiling with them, too.
This black and white bathroom is particularly beautiful withmetallicaccents.
Square Tile
Thisbathroomis adorned with not one, but two types of square tiles.
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Some rectangular tiles are also thrown in as a baseboard.
These endlessly interesting, neutral hexagon tiles are the proof.
Green Tiles
Lately, green, has been taking over the home by storm.
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Let other elements shine with simple, large-scale tile that is white or gray.
Flow Into The Shower
These art deco tiles are too amazing to limit to just one space.
you’ve got the option to feel them underfoot, she says.
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Theyre very tactile and natural.
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