1Art Inspired
Nick Glimenakis Bold black-and-white floor tiles inspired by the homeowner's love of art stand out in this bathroom by designer Eneia White. “We found this floor tile to mimic something an artist might paint," the designer says.
2Tropical Touch
Jeff Herr 3Checkerboard Twist
Lindsay Salazar Checkerboard flooring is timeless. For a subtle twist on a solid black-and-white display, consider a marble version that lowers the overall contrast for a softer look. Here, The Fox Group used the style to liven up a narrow kitchen.
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4Muted Color Palette
Emily Followill In a bathroom with mixed metals, designer Meredith McBrearty incorporated tiles with a detailed pattern in muted colors to add interest but not overpower the space.
5Slim White and Gray
Annie Schlechter Skinny tiles in a herringbone pattern ensure this bathroom by designer Philip Mitchell is anything but basic. A black-and-white claw-foot tub and black hardware add some edge.
6Playful and Historic
For a fun atmosphere that feels delightfully aged, select floor tiles with a playful design and worn finish. Add a freestanding marble tub with Victorian, old-school fixtures and a wall with wainscoting to complete the look, as designer Anna Spiro did in this bathroom.
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7Organic Feel
Thijs de Leeuw/Space Content/Living Inside Neutral, clay-colored tiles punch up the organic feel in this bathroom by Nicole Dohmen of Atelier ND Interior. Walls in a similar shade make the colorful, abstract curtains stand out.
8Sophisticated and Neutral
Studio DB Making the complex hexagonal design even more interesting with offset triangles, this marble tile pattern by Studio DB is the perfect balance between understated and impactful. Now that's how you make an entrance.
9Art Deco Inspired
2LG Studio From the minty green wall tiles to the freestanding sinks, matte finishes, terrazzo vanity, and hairpin frame, it's pretty hard not fall in love with bathroom by London-based 2LG Studio. The Art Deco inspired floor tiles in fan formation lay the perfect foundation.
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10Wood Transition
Studio DB Take a cue from Studio DB and put your gorgeous freestanding tub (or whatever other statement piece you want to anchor the space) in even more of a spotlight by making it pop with its very own backdrop of floor tiles. This is also a good idea if your bathroom is mostly wood, which can be harder to take care of in high-moisture areas.
11Straight Lay Motfis
Thomas Kuoh Incorporate a colorful motif like this one for a hypnotizing effect. And if you're choosing an intricate pattern like designer Grant K. Gibson did, consider laying tiles straight instead of offsetting them—this will prevent things from looking too chaotic.
12Modern and Architectural
Nicole Franzen Play with the classic grid pattern by giving it a more modern, architecturally inspired twist. The abstract bench cushions and wall-too-wall windows in this breakfast nook reflect the grid pattern in an interesting way, too.
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13Colorful Alfresco
Nicole Franzen Bring some oomph to your outdoor space with colorful tiles. These cheerful blue Mediterranean-inspired tiles make a small outdoor patio feel special.
14Herringbone Foundations
Dustin Askland In this London dining room, Elizabeth Roberts adds subtle interest with floor tiles in a herringbone pattern (when tiles are laid at alternating 45 degree angles, making repeating V-shapes). It's visually intriguing without being chaotic, making it the perfect floor pattern for minimalists with an edge.
15Tonal and Playful
2LG Studio This bathroom by 2LG Studio is a great example of a classic grid tile design, but in an unexpected, playful pop of pink. Envelop your bathroom in them from floor to ceiling for consistent yet cutting-edge design.
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16Running Bond Basics
Dustin Askland Rather than doing a grid or straight tile pattern, offset your tiles in a running bond design. It's another classic floor tile design that's easy to lay, but it creates a little more visual variation, like in this kitchen by Elizabeth Roberts. Keep things industrial and modern with a concrete tile.
17Bold and Non-Repeating
Felix Forest Use a larger, non-repeating pattern in a bold and cheerful color to create a unique aesthetic in the bathroom. We love how the tiles extend from the shower throughout the rest of the space in this Arent & Pyke bathroom, ensuring visual flow.
18Large-Scale and Offbeat
Flack Studio Make a splash in any room with large-scale, colorful marble tiles that speak for themselves. It'll set the scene for a fresh, unique, and cutting-edge aesthetic, like in this kitchen by Flack Studio.
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19Multi-Dimensional
Dustin Halleck Linear and graphic, the tile pattern in this bath has a 3-D effect—we could get lost in its optical illusions for hours. This style works well in bathrooms and other small spaces, and tends to look best in grayscale.
20Painted illusions
Annie Schlechter Instead of laying tiles, paint your floors in the shape of tiles with bold colors, like Gary McBournie did in this kitchen. It's a good alternative to a full-on renovation, and the flatness of the paint provides an interesting backdrop that textured tiles don't deliver.
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