We usually don’t use the same type of tile all over the bathroom and mix them up using some on the walls, some on the floor and maybe some more for accenting. How to mix and match bathroom tiles right to achieve a cool and not tasteless look? Here are some tips.
How To Mix And Match Tiles Right?
Pick your must have tile first and then look for a match. Typically when we start a bathroom renovation we have one tile that we dream of including in our design. Sometimes it is a really special or unique accent tile and sometimes it is as simple as knowing that you want white subway tile. Rock not more than three different tiles to achieve a stylish look – too many different tiles won’t bring elegance. Consider maintenance: tiles made from natural stone require more maintenance and do have to be sealed. Bathrooms are very wet areas and you may want porcelain or ceramic tile since they are almost maintenance free.
Take special note of tile finishes, especially when designing a bathroom/kitchen in a home where there are elderly/young occupants. Pick non-slip tiles and also options that are less dark because they suit conventional design tastes better. Black tiles are the best ones for family homes because they tend to require more upkeep to maintain their look.
An important rule is that there should only be one tile finish on a single surface. For example, if a homeowner wishes to have an accent wall in their bathroom’s shower area, they should stick to using either all glossy or all matte tiles – mixing tiles with two different finishes would just create a clashing look. Moreover, by sticking to one finish, it’ll make it easier to accommodate a wider range of tile shapes on the same wall. At the same time, it’s important not to go overboard with shapes and colors because having too much of either creates visual clutter. Unless you’re feeling adventurous or have a good eye, leave the mixing-and-matching to a designer! It might seem like a tiny detail, but the corners and/or edges of a surface will make or break the look of tilework, so it’s important to get them right. Now let’s take a look how to mix and match.
a bathroom with pale blue and navy skinny tiles and white hexagon ones, with a large shower space and a tub clad with tiles
a beach bathroom with white marble large format and hex tiles, a navy vanity, a white bench and some baskets and towels
a beautiful bathroom clad with pink zellige tiles, a shower, a floating vanity, an arched mirror and some greenery
a beautiful black and white bathroom with white subway and black hex tiles, a free-standing sink, a black vintage bathtub and a window
a beautiful coastal bathroom clad with light blue hex tiles, a large floating vanity, touches of black and brass
a beautiful contemporary coastal bathroom with a navy wooden wall, white skinny tiles, a woven lamp and a plant in a basket
a beautiful farmhouse bathroom with various tiles, a grey vanity, a curtain and an oval tub plus white appliances
a beautiful grey bathroom with skinny and large scale tiles, a floating vanity, a shower space, a wooden stool and copper fixtures
a beautiful mid-century modern bathroom with white subway and black hex tiles, a stained vanity, brass and black fixtures
a beautiful modern spa bathroom clad with neutral and green tiles, with a glazed wall, an oval copper tub and black fixtures
a beautiful monochromatic mini home space with large scale white and printed tiles, a tub surrounded with tiles, candles, candle lanterns and a niche for storage
a beautiful tropical bathroom with white subway and black and white star tiles, a peachy pink bathtub, a blush vanity and a free-standing sink
a bold monochromatic bathroom with white subway tiles and black hex ones, a floating vanity and bowl sinks plus black fixtures
a bright and airy coastal bathroom with mint green tiles, a floating vanity, an oval tub, a woven pendant lamp and some lamps
a bright bathroom with a mosaic floor, white tiles with built-in shelves, a window and gold hardware
a bright modern bathroom with white square tiles with orange grout and orange penny tiles, a timber vanity, an oval mirror and brass fixtures
a catchy and chic bathroom with white herringbone tiles, a black backsplash, a concrete wall-mounted sink and vintage lamps
a charming coastal bathroom clad with very pale green glazed tiles, a tub, a wooden vanity and a pendant lamp
a cheerful bathroom with yellow tile walls, a penny tile floor and white appliances for a chic look
a chic bathroom with grey tiles and penny ones on the walls, a pony wall, brass touches and a vintage bathtub
Same Color, Different Tiles
If you want to achieve a timeless bathroom design, this is the look for you. Floors and walls are draped in the same color tile, yet different sizes and maybe different shapes are used on the walls to break up the consistency and to create interest and intrigue. The space looks cohesive yet not boring at all.
a chic bathroom with mustard walls, white herringbone tiles, a double vanity with bowl sinks and round mirrors
a chic bathroom with white furniture and appliances and lovely pink and tan zellige tiles covering the walls in the bathing space and giving it a soft and warming glow
a chic black and white bathroom with a mosaic floor, black and white walls, a tub and a white vanity
a chic mid-century modern bathroom with black hex tiles on the floor, a boho rug, a wooden floating vanity and touches of gold
a chic tiny bathroom with light blue tiles, a floating white vanity with a cocnrete countertop, black fixtures and bold linens
a classic mid-century modern bathroom with white square and penny tiles, a boho rug, a wooden vanity and touches of brass
a coastal bathroom with blue herringbone and white marble tiles, a shiplap wall, a white vanity and an oval tub, a side table
a coastal shower space done with white and blue tiles, a niche, a bench, some towels and gold fixtures
a contemporary bathroom clad with mosaic tiles, with a floating vanity, a half wall with glass to separate the shower space and a potted plant
a contemporary bathroom with black hex tiles, a mosaic tile floor, a shower enclosed in glass and a black radiator
a contemporary bathroom with dusty blue herringbone tiles, an oval tub, a shower, a basket and a stool is welcoming
a contemporary bathroom with mosaic tiles, white tiles on the walls, potted greenery and a basket for storage
a contemporary bathroom with penny and herringbone tiles, a free-standing tub, a wooden vanity and a pink sink and brass touches
a contemporary bathroom with penny and subway tiles, built-in shelves, a sink and a wooden stool
a contrasting bathroom with white subway tiles and black hex ones, a black clawfoot tub and wooden furniture
a contrasting mid-century modern bathroom with white subway and black hex tiles, a rich stained vanity and touches of gold
a contrasting modern bathroom with white square tiles and hex tiles on the floor, a black wall-mounted sink, a mirror and some potted plants
a cozy mid-century modern bathroom with white subway and black hex tiles, with a wooden vanity, a boho rug and windows
a cozy small bathroom clad with small scale blue and white subway tiles, with a tub, a gallery wall, side tables and colorful textiles
a delicate bathroom with green hexagon tiles, a skylight, black frames and potted plants, white appliances
a dove grey bathroom with penny and large scale tiles, a wooden ceiling, an oval tub and black fixtures is very stylish
a fancy and whimsy bathroom with a gorgeous printed tile floor, a black vintage tub, a crystal chandelier and vintage furniture and a potted plant
An Accented Floor, Plain Walls
This is an effective way to get creative with your tiles and make the floor the hero of the space, besides it’s a very trendy idea that you may often see today. Wall tiles are kept plain and subtle allowing the floor to shine and stand out.
a farmhouse bathroom with a black and white tile floor, grey curtains, a floating vanity and black fixtures for a modern feel
a glam tropical bathroom in neutrals, a pink tub, a pale pink vanity, a pink rug and potted plants, gold touches
a grey minimalist bathroom with terrazzo tiles and a marble tile floor, a large vanity, a shower and a tub
a laconic modern bathroom clad with yellow and neutral square tiles, a floating vanity with a bowl sink, wooden beams and a round mirror
a lovely coastal bathroom with aqua glazed tiles, a shower clad with grey marble tiles, touches of wood and a basket
a luxorious bathroom with a black and white tile floor, white subway tiles and black walls, a chic tub, gold fixtures and a lovely chandelier
a mid-century modern bathroom with black skinny and white hex tiles, a stained vanity, a shower space, brass fixtures and potted plants
a mid-century modern bathroom with grey and graphic black and white tiles, a stained vanity, white appliances and gold fixtures
a mid-century modern bathroom with long grey tiles and white square ones, black frames and a floating vanity with two sinks
a mid-century modern bathroom with white skinny and black hex tiles, a stained vanity and a bench, gold fixtures
a mid-century modern bathroom with white skinny and black hex tiles, a stained vanity, a blue accent wall, gold fixtures
a minimal bathroom with mustard tile walls and a mustard bathtub, a dark stone tile floor and baskets
a minimalist black and gold bathroom with a stone floor, a bubble chandelier and a pretty free-standing tub
a modern bathroom with grey square and white subway tiles, a large vanity, potted greenery, a basket with towels
a modern bathroom with marble skinny tiles and black ones on the floor, a floating wooden vanity, a built-in niche for storage
a modern bathroom with penny tiles and blue zellige ones around the tub, a timber vanity, gold and brass fixtures
a modern beach bathroom with a shower clad with bright blue tiles, a round sink, vintage faucets and a gorgeous weathered wood vanity
a modern beachy bathroom in neutrals, with aqua fishscale tiles, a tree stump, a large vanity and potted greenery
a modern black and white attic bathroom with a bathtub clad with black palnks, a black vanity with a white sink, a square tile floor
a modern eclectic bathroom with a hex tile floor, an oval tub, a wooden vanity, black fixtures and a ledge with artworks
a modern farmhouse bathroom with an arched niche and built-in shelves, black herringbone and white skinny tiles, a timber vanity and some decor
a modern farmhouse bathroom with black hex and white skinny tiles, a shower space, a timber vanity, a round mirror, gold fixtures
a modern farmhouse bathroom with printed and grey subway tiles, a black vanity, a round mirror, a shower space and a basket
a modern farmhouse bathroom with white subway, blue mosaic tiles, a white vanity, a mirror cabinet and a clawfoot tub
a modern moody bathroom with catchy tiles and black marble, a floating vanity, gold fixtures and a mirror
a modern Scandinavian bathroom with teal skinny and grey marble tiles, a timber vanity, a mirror and cool lamps
a monochromatic bathroom with white subway tiles and black hex ones, a wooden vanity and black fixtures for a bolder look
a nautical bathroom clad with white subway and navy hex tiles, a navy vanity, a shower space and a tub, navy shades
a neutral bathroom clad with neutral zellige tiles, a timber vanity, a mirror, some lovely vintage sonces and a basket
a neutral bathroom with white square tiles and a printed tile floor, white appliances, a wooden stool and black fixtures
a neutral bathroom with white Zellige tiles and geometric ones, an oval tub and brass and gold fixtures
a neutral boho bathroom with white penny and subway tiles, a bathtub, potted greenery, a stained stool is welcoming
a neutral farmhouse bathroom with a two wooden vanities, an oval tub, a shower space with a large window with frosted glass
Accented Walls, A Plain Floor
Similar to above but in reverse. Wall tiles are the show-stopper in this bathroom style and floor tiles are kept neutral and plain in color.
a neutral small bathroom with beadboard, printed tiles, subway tiles in the shower, gold touches and a star-shaped chandelier
a powder room with peachy and rust and mint tiles, a wooden vanity, niche shelves and some artwork
a refined mid-century modern bathroom with plaster walls, a wooden vanity, marble hex tiles and a navy skinny tile wall plus brass touches
a simple mid-century modern bathroom with white penny and skinny tiles, a wooden vanity and ceiling and a round mirror
a simple white bathroom with white square tiles and a grey marble tile floor, a black shelving unit, some greenery and decor
a small and bright bathroom with a mosaic floor, a wooden ceiling, a black clawfoot tub and a free-standing sink
a small and welcoming modern bathroom with white and grey tiles, a catchy wooden vanity, a mirror cabinet and touches of brass
a small bathroom with white herringbone tiles and black hex ones, with a frosted glass window and gold fixtures
a small boho bathroom clad with white subway tiles, with black and white penny ones, with lots of plants for a forest feel
a small boho bathroom with a mosaic tile floor, grey and white tile walls, a tub, potted greenery and baskets for storage
a small bright bathroom with white tiles in the shower, printed tiles on the floor, a navy vanity and brass fixtures
a small contemporary bathroom with herringbone clad tile walls, a printed floor, a small sink and a shower with a glass divider
a small green bathroom with skinny tiles, a cane vanity, a wooden stool and some plants and white towels
a small modern bathtoom with eye-catchy hexagon tiles, white appliances and black fixtures
a small monochromatic bathroom clad with printed and white subway tiles, a black vanity, a black framed glass divider and brass touches
a small neutral bathroom with white square tiles, a green and white tile floor, a window, neutral appliances and black touches
a small vintage bathroom with green subway tiles, a vintage stained vanity, artwork and a mirror, blooms and some decor
a small white bathroom with large scale and fish scale tiles, a shower space, a white vanity and a basket plus gold fixtures
a stylish modern bathroom with white subway and printed tiles, a sink on a stand, a white tub and a wooden stool
a stylish white and graphite grey mid-century modern bathroom with grey hex tiles on the floor and a round mirror and a floating sink
a tiny bathroom with white and printed tiles, a navy vanity, white appliances, brass fixtures and black touches
a tiny neutral bathroom clad with white long and marble tiles, a stained vanity, a wooden stool and black shelves
a unique contemporary bathroom clad with taupe tiles and glossy mint chevron ones, with a basket for storage and some neutral textiles
a welcoming modern bathroom with black large scale and light blue herringbone tiles, an oval tub, a timber vanity and dark towels
an airy and fun tropical bathroom with catchy wallpaper, a green vanity, cascading greenery and touches of gold
an airy attic bathroom with blue geometric tile floor, large scale subway tiles and white appliances
an airy mid-century modern bathroom with white geo and green skinny tiles, a floating vanity and a tub, a shower space
an airy mid-century modern space with blue printed tiles, a gallery wall, wooden furniture and touches of gold
an airy neutral bathroom with white subway tiles and printed ones on the floor, a white vanity, a stool and a tree stump
an amazing mid-century modern bathroom with white subway tiles and black hex ones, a bright rug and a wooden vanity with gold touches
an attic boho bathroom with printed and square white tiles, a wooden stool, a tub clad with wood, a ladder and potted plants
an earthy bathroom with skinny green and grey hexagon tiles, a large shower space, built-in shelves and white appliances
an eclectic bathroom with black and white geometric tiles on the floor, white beadboard walls, a floating vanity with a whiet stone countertop
an eclectic bathroom with white and star printed tiles, a blue clawfoot tub, white appliances, potted greenery and green towels
an eclectic space done in navy and white, with grey touches and natural wood plus potted greenery
an elegant black bathroom with glossy subway tiles with white grout and a mosaic tile floor
an elegant mid-century modern bathroom with skinny green tiles, a shower and a tub, a mosaic tile floor, a stained vanity and a rug
an elegant mid-century modern bathroom with white penny and subway tiles, rich stained furniture, black and gold touches
an ethereal mid-century modern bathroom with white penny and subway tiles, an oval tub, a floating vanity and a wooden stool
an ocean-inspired bathroom with a skylight, large format tiles, a navy accent wall, a floating vanity with navy sinks and gold touches
white tiles - subway ones on the walls and hex penny tiles on the floor for a soothing and calming look
white marble tiles - graphic ones on the floor and square ones on the walls create a harmonious and cohesive space
the same green color and different sizes of tiles with white grout for a relaxing and soothing little bathroom
same grey stone tiles - longer and narrow ones on the walls and large ones on the floor
neutral tiles - square ones and penny hex tiles plus an accent with blue and white mosaic tiles over the sink
Carrara marble tiles on the walls and floor, smaller ones and larger ones on the floor for a neutral look
grey marble tiles - square ones on the walls and penny hex tiles on the floor create a chic and neutral combo for a bathroom
a neutral bathroom with white subway tiles and large grey tiles on the floor that stand out in these light shades
black and white graphic tiles on the floor, white subway tiles with black grout on the walls in a walk-in shower
black hex penny tiles and white subway tiles create a bold look, and wood adds warmth and intrest to the space
black marble tiles on the floor bring luxury and chic, and white marble tiles on the walls just add to it
bold blue and yellow mosaic tiles on the floor set the tone in the bathroom, and white tiles on the wall just calm them down
bold mosaic tiles with catchy patterns and white tiles on the walls that accent the floors even more
catchy black hexagon tiles on the floor and white tiles on the walls that help accent the floor
chic black and white mosaic tiles on the floor and white subway tiles with black grout on the walls for a bold look
grey marble hex tiles on the floor are a refined and stylish accent, and white subway tiles on the walls are a cool backdrop
hex penny tiles forming floral patterns on the floor and neutral white subway tiles with black grout on the walls
navy hex tiles on the floor ad white tiles on the walls create a bold and catchy combo for a modern bathroom
white subway tiles with black grout on the walls make up a cool combo with black and white mosaic tiles on the floor
white tiles on the floors for making up a neutral space and black and white mosaic tiles on the floor for a statement
a bold turquoise fish scale tile wall is a statement in the bathroom, and neutral grey tiles on the floor
beautiful marble tiles on the walls are highlighted with grey tiles on the floor for a catchy look
beautiful white marble tiles on the walls and black matte tiles on the floor create a stylish and timeless combo
catchy small black tiles on the walls give your bathroom a sexy feel, and grey tiles on the floor make it calmer
chic patterned mosaic tiles on the walls and neutral light grey ones on the floor plus brass accents