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25 Floor Tile Designs to Try in Any Room

From a bathroom with art-inspired tiles to a kitchen with a marble checkboard pattern, these designer-approved ideas are worth recreating.

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There's something to be said for looking down: Whether you love a traditional grid pattern or are ready to make an edgy statement under your feet, the right floor tile design can truly transform a space. To help you start brainstorming for a floor makeover, we rounded up our favorite designer spaces. From a bathroom with art-inspired tiles to a kitchen with a twist on the classic checkboard pattern, prepare to lose your footing and pick your jaw up from the floor when you see these tiles. They're so good that you'll want to incorporate more than one concept into your home.

1

Art Inspired

bathroom with black and white tiles and pink walls
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.

2

Tropical Touch

bathroom with teal tile
Jeff Herr

For a 2,000-square-foot pool house in Atlanta, designer Charlotte Lucas used small hexagonal tiles in a deep teal color that perfectly tie into the color scheme of the tropical Mokum wallcovering.

3

Checkerboard Twist

kitchen
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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4

Muted Color Palette

bathroom with patterned tile
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.

5

Slim White and Gray

bathroom with thin tiles
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.

6

Playful and Historic

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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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7

Organic Feel

bathroom with clay colored tiles
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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.

8

Sophisticated and Neutral

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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.

9

Art Deco Inspired

art deco floor tiles
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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10

Wood Transition

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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.

11

Straight Lay Motfis

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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.

12

Modern and Architectural

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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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13

Colorful Alfresco

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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.

14

Herringbone Foundations

herringbone floor design
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.

15

Tonal and Playful

millenial pink tile ideas
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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16

Running Bond Basics

running bond floor tiles
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.

17

Bold and Non-Repeating

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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.

18

Large-Scale and Offbeat

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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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19

Multi-Dimensional

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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.

20

Painted illusions

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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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