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11 Stunning Limestone Bathroom Ideas to Add a Natural and Luxurious Touch

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Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is formed when seashells, coral, and other marine debris accumulate over millions of years. This durable natural stone is a popular choice for tile and other interior finishes. However, it is a porous stone so it needs to be sealed for proper care and maintenance. If you’re thinking of changing the look of your bathroom, limestone can transform this space in a major way.

From chic limestone tiles on the bathroom floor to sleek stone shower walls, these limestone bathroom ideas will inspire you to add a natural, luxurious touch to any space. Check out these beautiful, creative concepts to help you get excited about your next bathroom renovation.

Large Limestone Wall Tiles Lend a Modern Vibe

In this bathroom, the designer chose to apply large limestone tiles to the wall. The oversized shape and sleek design give the space a decidedly modern, luxe style and a high-end aesthetic.

Note how the vanity top material is a bit different in terms of color and texture. This creates a visually stunning juxtaposition that breaks up the room so it’s elegant rather than monotone.

A modern bathroom with large limestone tiles, paired with an oak vanity

via Tradition Makleri

Make it Match with Similar Tile Throughout

For this design, the limestone tiles cover the walls and the floors, and they also surround the sink for a sleek, cohesive look. Installing the same tile throughout the bathroom gives this space a feeling of cohesion and warmth.

The use of matte black fixtures and a matte black mirror helps to make the tile pop and adds a nice visual contrast.

Beige limestone tile paired with a black mirror frame and black fixtures

Styled by Gärde, photographed by Mia Borgelin for Historiska Hem

Incorporate Natural Materials

While limestone itself is a natural material, adding other natural materials gives a bathroom a welcoming, earthy feel. For this design, light brown wood was chosen for the vanity and to frame the large mirror.

The use of woven rattan baskets adds convenient storage, and they help to warm things up so the sleek, shiny surface of the limestone doesn’t feel too cold.

A beige limestone bathroom paired with natural tones in the finishes

Photographed by Therese Jahnson for Historiska Hem

Go For the Gray

Limestone tile comes in a wide range of colors, and gray is a great choice for modern bathroom designs. The large tile in this space features unique shades of gray throughout that give it a sleek, contemporary look.

Adding the same tile to the shower ceiling not only protects it but also makes the shower look and feel much more luxurious. A “floating” toilet keeps it off the floor and allows the limestone to shine.

Grey limestone on the floors, walls and shower ceiling

via Entrance Makleri

Use Limestone Tile as an Accent

While limestone is mostly found throughout this bathroom, a piece is used as a backsplash accent on one wall. A wide strip of limestone tile placed just underneath the mirror and behind the sink brings a touch of texture to the room.

When added against the stark white wall, this section of tile stands out and gives the bathroom a beautiful finishing touch. The designer could have chosen not to include it here, but adding it helps to tie the bathroom together quite nicely.

Limestone tiles on the walls and shower of this bathroom, paired with a limestone backsplash behind the sink

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Frederik J Karlsson for Alvhem

Update a Guest Bath with Limestone

Other stones like granite and travertine also look lovely in bathrooms, but limestone has a very distinct appeal. You can use it as flooring and wall tiles to finish a guest bathroom and give the space a nice, luxurious touch.

The skylight in this particular space adds a bath of natural light that shines directly onto the limestone below for a sleek, reflective finish that makes using limestone an excellent choice here.

A limestone attic bathroom paired with a minimal white soaking tub and black fixtures

Styled by Yngfalk interior, photographed by Mia Borgerlin for Historiska Hem

Go Dark and Earthy

Darker-colored stone was used in this bathroom for a rustic, earthy environment. The dark gray color and large square limestone tile make this an interesting design choice. Large exposed wood beams add a ton of drama to this unique master bath.

A large, raw chunk of stone serves as a step into the soaker tub for a truly unique finishing touch. Fortunately, two large windows in this bathroom bring in natural light so it doesn’t feel too dark and brooding.

A dark and earthy bathroom with grey limestone tiles, dark ceilings, and black fixtures

via Erik Olsson

Create a Two-Toned Bathroom with Different Stone Colors

Lighter-colored limestone tile adorns the floors, shower, and walls in this sleek modern bathroom. Meanwhile, a much darker black and white stone tops the vanity and sink to complement the black cabinet.

While this bathroom has mostly ivory and white features, the addition of black here and there gives it a bold, two-toned look. Note how the black fixtures, faucets, and accents add to the dramatic visual contrast.

A two-toned bathroom made with different stones, paired with black bathroom fixtures

via Alicia Edelman

Use Limestone Tile as Shower Shelving

This sleek limestone shower has a modern, monochromatic look. Sections of the same tile were also added to one corner of the shower to serve as handy shelves.

Instead of using a cheap-looking, traditional shower caddy, the homeowner chose to install tile for shelving so that everything looks neater and more uniform. This is also a great option for those with small spaces who need extra storage.

A limestone shower with shower shelves made out of the same material

Styled by Clindholm design, photographed by Therese Jahnson for Historiska Hem

Go Bold with Big Tiles

The oversized rectangle limestone tiles in this bathroom help to make a strong statement. A portion of the wall is recessed, and white tile was installed here for a storage shelf and a beautiful touch of contrasting color.

The vanity top is also a different color stone featured in black and white for a playful pop. Not how a small strip of that same black tile was also added to the bottom of the white stone shelf to give it a nice tie-in.

Beige limestone tiles on the walls and floors, paired with a black marble counter and natural wood tones

via Sjöman Frisk

Have Fun With the Details

The tiles in this bathroom are beautiful, but it’s the many other details that make this space so special. Wood cabinets and a matching wood vanity warm things up and give the room a welcoming, calming, spa-like feel.

Integrated LED lighting around the large mirror isn’t just a convenient feature — it also gives the bathroom a warm glow and a modern touch. Double sinks feature the same limestone tile to match, which helps to make this bathroom a beautiful, well-designed space.

A beige limestone bathroom with a dark oak vanity and cupboard doors

via Sjoman Frisk

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13 Stunning Herringbone Tile Bathroom Ideas for Every Style

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Herringbone tile is not actually a type of tile, but rather a pattern. This unique design features thin tiles laid at an angle to create a whimsical zigzag pattern that resembles the skeleton of a herring (a type of fish). You’ve probably seen herringbone tiles in a kitchen before, but what about bathrooms?

If you need some inspiration, these stunning herringbone tile bathroom ideas are suited to every design style. From the sleek and modern to the luxe and elegant, check out these amazing ideas for inspiration that’ll motivate you to update your bathroom.

Add Deep Brown Herringbone Tile in an Off-White Bathroom

The soft off-white walls are instantly contrasted by the dark brown herringbone tile in this space. Use darker-colored tiles if you want to make your bathroom pop. Choosing to go darker on the floors helps to “break up” this bathroom, and the herringbone pattern adds a sense of elegance.

A black herringbone floor in a classic bathroom with an impressive mirror

photographed by Mia Borgelin for Historiska Hem

Use a Herringbone Tile Pattern From the Floor to Along the Wall

Light gray stone herringbone tiles cover the bathroom floor and walls to give this space a sleek, luxurious look. Notice how the gray herringbone pattern is cohesive in the bathroom, yet another herringbone pattern is featured in the adjacent room.

In the next room, the homeowner installed wood herringbone floors so that everything flowed together nicely while still showing the difference between the two spaces.

A bathroom with a herringbone pattern wall and floor tile, paired with herringbone hardwood flooring in the bedroom

via File Under Pop

Try a Marbled Herringbone Pattern on the Bathroom Floor and Shower Walls

Luxe tones of green and gray give this herringbone tile a contemporary vibe. The homeowner chose to install the marbled herringbone pattern on the shower walls and the floors for a sleek and seamless flow.

Doing this also creates a clean look that makes the bathroom feel well thought out and nicely put together.

A marbled Herringbone Pattern on the Bathroom Floor and Shower Walls

via File Under Pop

Herringbone Tiles as an Accent in an All-Marble Bathroom

Marble tile completely covers just about every inch of this space. However, most of the bathroom features gray and white subway tile, except for the shower floor. Adding the same marble tile but in a herringbone pattern adds a fun touch and gives the shower area a fun, funky touch.

A tiny herringbone pattern on the floor of a shower in a full marble bathroom

via Alicia Edelman

Try Contrasting Tile Colors to Create a Unique Bathroom With Timeless Appeal

In this bathroom, black and pink come together to create a charming vibe. The herringbone tile floor features a sleek black hue, while the shower wall tile boasts the same pattern, but in a light pink. Creating a contrast with different tile colors makes the room look unique but also timeless.

Pink herringbone walls paired with pink wall paint in a modern bathroom

via File Under Pop

Pair Pale Herringbone Tile Walls With Dark Stone Flooring

Gorgeous pale glass subway tile in a herringbone pattern covers the walls in this contemporary bathroom. The dark stone flooring goes nicely with the darker-colored floating vanity and stone countertop.

Burnished gold hardware, faucets, and fixtures pop against the rest of the room and elevate the space to a new, modern level.

Light herringbone tile walls paired with dark stone flooring and burned gold hardware

via Sjöman Frisk

Install a Sleek Herringbone Tile Floor With Stone Slab Walls

The smaller black tiles on the herringbone floor of this bathroom help to ground the space. Large durable stone slab walls add a bold, dramatic touch and lots of visual depth.

Notice how the herringbone tiles are matte black or dark gray, while the slab is lighter and shiny to give it a sleek, shimmering look that’s perfectly suited for the shower area.

Dark grey herringbone floor tiles paired with stone slab walls in a modern bathroom

via File Under Pop

Dark Grout Lines Highlight a Classic Herringbone Pattern Made of Smaller Tiles

Small white herringbone tiles give this bathroom endless charm and classic appeal. Incorporating dark grout makes each individual tile stand out and brings it a fun pop. The herringbone tiles with dark grout are installed from the floor to the ceiling, giving the bathroom a cheery and playful vibe.

White herringbone tiles with dark grout covering the entirety of the walls in this bathroom

via Historiska Hem

Use Elongated Ceramic Tiles in a Spacious, Elegant Bathroom

This exceptional bathroom boasts a white soaker tub and a dramatic contemporary glass light fixture that brings it an elegant touch. The large window pulls a lot of natural light into the room, but it’s the elongated herringbone tiles that really stand out.

Using larger tiles like these works well in spacious bathrooms since you have more room to work with. Note that the designer didn’t just use the tiles for the floor, they also installed it up to the ceiling on the walls, too.

Beige elongated ceramic tiles in an impressive herringbone pattern in a historic bathroom with a soaking tub

via File Under Pop

Dark-Colored Herringbone Tiles Create a Bold and Dramatic Bathroom

This bathroom boasts a rich color palette including shades of deep red, navy blue, and dark gray. The dark-colored herringbone tiles play nicely with the other dark shades here, including the shiny red subway tiles on the wall. Touches of navy blue paint add even more drama to this space, while the mirrored door helps it look and feel larger.

Dark-colored herringbone tiles paired with glossy burgundy wall tiles in a characterful bathroom

Styled by Clindholm, photographed by Frederic Boukari, for Historiska Hem

A Stunning Jade-Toned Herringbone Tile Showcases a Uniquely Shaped Space

A curved cove creates the shower in this bathroom and makes it a truly uniquely shaped space. The use of jade-toned herringbone tiles helps to highlight this area well and makes it stand out against the flat white walls.

Instead of choosing a standard white tile for the shower area, the luscious jade green color adds more depth and excitement to the room while also shining the spotlight on the unusual silhouette.

A jade-toned herringbone bathroom wall and floor underneath a sloped ceiling

via File Under Pop

Add a Subtle, Mini Herringbone Pattern to a Chic White Marble Bathroom

White marble nearly covers every inch of this chic bathroom from the floors and ceiling to the sink and shower. Large rectangular marble tile slabs adorn the walls, and the shower floor features smaller matching square marble tiles.

However, the mini herringbone pattern on the shower walls brings this stylish bathroom a fun touch without going overboard. Finishes of brushed gold on the shower fixture, faucet, and hardware lend an air of elegance to this already beautiful space.

A herringbone tile shower wall paired with marble tiling on the bathroom wall

via Alvhem

Beige Herringbone Floor Tiles Paired with White Walls Tiles on an Asymmetrical Floor Plan

The asymmetrical bathroom design is characterized by the subtle beige floor tiles laid out in a herringbone pattern. The rest of the bathroom is kept rather simple, with chrome fixtures and elegant white wall tiles. The pink shower curtain adds a beautiful touch of color to the space.

An asymmetrical bathroom with subtle beige herringbone floor tiles and white tiles on the wall

Styled by Asa Copparstadt, photographed by Sylwan for Historiska Hem

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Bathroom with black fixtures: 14 contrasting ideas

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Designing a modern bathroom is easy with the incorporation of a few key design features. If you’re looking for new ways to give your bathing space an upgrade, installing black bathroom fixtures is a wise choice.

This classic color works well with virtually any design style, making it a smart option for both new and existing bathrooms. Adding black elements to a bathroom design will help you achieve a modern and contrasting look for a unique effect.

In the list below, you can find the most inspiring contrasting ideas featuring different bathrooms with black fixtures to help you get inspired to create a truly stunning bathroom design. Read on for some ideas about how to incorporate black into your next bathroom project.

Use Matte Black Bathroom Fixtures with White Marble

A white bathroom is nice, but installing matte black fixtures helps to give this space a bold contrast. The large rainfall showerhead, linear drain, faucet handle, and wand feature a modern matte black hue that adds to the contemporary vibe.

Marble is a key part of any contemporary bathroom, yet by combining white marble bathroom tiles with matte black fixtures you allow for contrast to elevate your bathroom design. Add a practical shower niche into your shower walls for a minimal way to store your soaps to create a truly contemporary look.

A white marble bathroom with a shower niche and matte black fixtures

for sale at Eie, photographed by Dag Sandven styled by Catrine Svellingen

Only Use Black for Hardware and Faucets

An overhead skylight provides a perfect reading light for relaxing in the tub in this luxurious space. Beige stone walls and flooring give this bathroom a chic, contemporary monochromatic touch.

By installing matte black accents in the form of towel holders, faucets, and a toilet paper holder, the designer has incorporated a fun contrast with a modern twist. While the matte black accents add a few subtle tints of contrast, the white freestanding tub brightens up the material palette of this gorgeous, modern space.

A light flooded bathroom with beige tiles and black fixtures

Styled by Yngfalk interior, photographed by Mia Borgerlin for Historiska Hem

Use Black Fixtures to Bring Modern Style to a Rustic Space

This unique bathroom design features a blend of modern and rustic elements like a large stone bathtub step and raw wood trim near the ceiling.

A black handrail, showerhead, and tub faucet are subtle yet dramatic in this unusual space. And while the bathroom features dark walls, it still has plenty of natural light through the use of windows, making it a cozy and luxe bathing space.

In a bathroom with dark tile like this one, you can use a black sink, a black clawfoot tub, or black fixtures to achieve a tone-on-tone effect rather than adding contrast.

A dark grey bathroom with a big tub and black fixtures

via Erik Olsson

Make Black Accents the Focal Point

Gray concrete bathroom walls and gray stone tile flooring make this bathroom a classic monochromatic space. However, the use of black accents like a black wall mirror, towel rod, black bathroom faucets, and black framing on the glass shower door draws the eye toward each element.

Using black here gives the bathroom a stunning aesthetic and due to the solid gray on the walls and floors, it allows the black accents to become the star of the show. Instead of a white vanity, a floating shelf and sink free up floor space to make the bathroom look larger.

Note that in this bathroom design, even the plumbing underneath the sink is black to match the look of the space.

A concrete bathroom with contrasting black elements

Designed by Lotta Agaton for Vallonia

Create a Modern Black and White Bathroom

Nothing pairs quite as well as black and white together. In this bathroom, the designer used white subway tile from the floor to the ceiling and marble hexagonal tile on the floors for a stylish aesthetic.

Instead of black walls, they installed a high-end black showerhead and black shower door trim to turn this small bathroom into a chic, modern space. The grey storage cabinet and vanity soften the contrast between the matte black accents and white elements in the room.

A white tile bathroom with a black glass shower wall and black fixtures

Styled by Emma Fischer and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Alen Cordic, for sale via Nya Kvadrat

Use Black Bathroom Accessories for a Modern Feel

In this bathroom, slender white tile on the half-shower walls creates straight lines for a crisp, contemporary touch. Black grout and black bathroom accessories including the showerhead and a small shelf elevate the space.

The designer chose to add some black paint on the walls above the tile, which helps to tie it all together for a stylish yet simple aesthetic.

A half-tile bathroom with matte black fixtures

Styled by Åsa Copparstad, photographed by Frederic Boucari, for Historiska Hem

Keep it Understated

If you adore the idea of a minimalist bathroom design, this simple design option works quite well. The monochromatic color of the concrete walls and floors is soothing, while wooden slats on the ceiling bring it a slightly rustic touch.

Only a few black components have been added, but they’re just enough to give this stylish bathroom the right amount of contrast. These matte black elements add a subtle contrast without taking attention away from the stunning exposed wooden ceiling.

A modern bathroom in an Andorra guesthouse by Danish design brand Vipp with concrete walls and black fixtures

via Vipp

Incorporate Black as Much as Possible

In this bathroom, black and white square floor tiles work beautifully with the white walls accented with black grout. Not only is black added in these subtle ways but it’s also found throughout the bathroom through the white vessel sink with a black vanity cabinet, matte black faucets, and a chick black showerhead.

A frosted glass shower door adds privacy, and this bathroom includes a washer and dryer for all-in-one convenience.

A white subway tile bathroom with black hardware

photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Keep Your Bathroom Renovation Simple

In this bathroom, the neutral tones give the space a warm, inviting feel over bright colors that could feel overwhelming. Solid stone shower wall tile and a glass enclosure lend it an elegant ambiance while the unique built-in niche with LED light fixtures adds convenience and versatility.

Everything is finished with a stylish matte black showerhead and wand, shower door hardware, niche trim, and faucet handle for a subtle pop of contrast.

A grey marble bathroom with black fixtures and a shower niche with LED lighting and a black trim

via Sjöman Frisk

Get Bold with a Black Bathroom Sink

A black bathroom sink and matching vanity add dramatic flair to this casual family bathroom. The soft bulb behind the round wall mirror gives the design a splash of modern style and added functionality.

Black shower door hardware, a black faucet, a black showerhead, and black wall shelves in the tub and shower combo help to tie the theme of using black fixtures together in perfect harmony. The black sink blends in with the black vanity and the black faucet for a cohesive effect in the space.

A white tile bathroom with a black vanity, black sink, black faucet and black shower head

Photographed by Mia Borgelin, styled by Lind, for sale via Historiska Hem

Use Black and Gray for a Trendy Combo

Black and gray go together beautifully like in the design of this new bathroom style. The use of gray and black brings this chic space a bold, modern feel.

Black trim on the transom window, the shower door, and matte black fixtures blend beautifully with the black vanity. A black countertop with a white bathroom sink helps to lighten things up just a bit for a light, bright bathing space.

A modern grey concrete bathroom with black fixtures, a black vanity and black accents

Styled by Emma Fischer and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Mariah Sahlander for Bjurfors

Incorporate Ultra-Modern Features for a Bold Bathroom

In the bathroom below, the color black is used to create an ultra-modern space thanks to a plethora of unique features. Black trim around the mirror’s light fixtures complements the black towel rack and floating shelves mounted to the wall.

You could hang white or black linens here depending on the mood. A sleek Japanese-style soaker tub lends an elegant aesthetic to this master bathroom, and the marbled stone countertop gives it a fun pop instead of a solid, traditional black.

A beige bathroom with contrasting black accents and a niche in the wall

via Alicia Edelman

Spruce Up an Existing Vanity with Black Fixtures

This bathroom is an excellent example of how to incorporate pops of black into an existing design. The black cage-style sconce lights bring it an industrial element, while the black faucet handle and black cabinet hardware complement each other nicely, especially against the more traditional white cabinets.

Adding the light fixtures adds a new focal point while making the bathroom brighter and more functional overall. Instead of a double sink, this bathroom offers a long countertop for plenty of storage and space to prep for the day ahead.

A modern bathroom with black cage lighting and black fixtures

via Wrede

Incorporate Black to Highlight Details

Here, the color black is used to create a visual line between the shower trim and other features. The dark color of the showerhead looks elegant against the gray and white marbled tile of the shower walls and floor.

Since this bathroom includes a toilet right next to the shower, black is also used to create a convenient shelf. Lastly, the black toilet flusher ties everything together perfectly.

A grey and white marble bathroom with a black trim and matte black fixtures

via Historiska Hem

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15 marble bathroom ideas for a modern and luxurious style

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Using marble in the design of your home instantly provides a feeling of ultimate luxury. With so many different colors, unique patterns, and tile shapes to play with, you can easily create visual interest as well as a luxurious atmosphere in any room of the home. That being said, marble is naturally water resistant, making it the perfect choice for bathrooms.

If you are thinking of using marble in your bathroom renovation, have a look at the list below. You can find the most inspiring marble bathroom ideas to help you create the bathroom design of your dreams.

All Over Gray Marble Bathroom With Cream Accents

One of the most eye-catching marble bathroom ideas is combining marble countertops with matching marble walls and floors. In this specific take on the trend, the color palette is very monochrome with the medium gray marble which allows for a cohesive look.

To complete the style, an off-white curtain is paired with smaller accessories in neutral tones for added warmth.

A beautiful marble bathroom with a curtain underneath the sink

Styling by team Lotta Agaton for Behrer and Partners 

Bright White All-Marble Bathroom

For those looking for white marble bathroom ideas, try pairing white marble with light gray veining and white walls, accents, and fixtures. This modern marble bathroom idea creates a clean, polished look that’s perfect for smaller spaces.

In addition, the marble shower walls that continue into wainscoting provide a sleek feel that plays with the existing wall space.

White marble tiles in a bathroom with chrome fixtures

via Entrance Makleri

Uniquely Patterned White Marble Bathroom

As mentioned previously, marble comes in a wide variety of patterns. This makes the design possibilities endless, especially when it comes to marble bathroom walls. This is a very simple, yet modern bathroom design that uses large marble tile pieces across both the walls and floor to maximize the impact of the pattern.

You can also add a bit of contrast to the space by including touches of black or other dark tones within your marble tile bathroom.

Marble tiles in a modern bathroom with an LED mirror

via Entrance Makleri

Dark Gray Modern Marble Bathroom With Industrial Touches

If you’re looking for marble bathroom ideas that have a dramatic impact, this interior design style is for you. The gray walls created from unique marble tiles are complemented by the black metal vanity which adds a slight industrial feel.

The freestanding tub is placed at center stage, the bright white creating a focal point without much effort. The dramatic nature of this design is balanced perfectly by the minimalist accessories, preventing the room from becoming overwhelming when combined with the texture.

The ceiling height in this space makes it one of the most impressive marble tile bathroom ideas on the list.

An impressive grey marble bathroom with a white porcelain soaking tub and a black metal vanity

via Nobis Hotel Copenhagen

Black Marble Shower Paired With White Subway Tile

To make a more subtle statement with your marble tile bathroom ideas, try pairing a black marble shower with large white subway tile. This design takes some of the other marble bathroom ideas and approaches the use of marble differently by treating it as an accent instead of the main event.

The naturally high contrast between the black and white tiles is pleasing to the eye while combining modern luxury and classic decor ideals.

A bathroom with black marble in the walk-in-shower and white subway tiles on the walls

You don’t have to rely on creating a marble wall, marble vanity, or marble shower to have a touch of luxury in your home. The simple use of tile marble on the floor is a common and more subtle way to achieve a “marble bathroom” feel. You can use the same design principles of contrast by pairing black marble with a white tile, such as subway tile, to create a timeless look. The addition of a modern tub and fixtures also helps to bring everything together.

A bathroom with black marble floors and white subway tiles on the walls

Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Maria Sahlander, for sale via Bjurfors

Small Marble Tiles in Mixed Shades and Patterns

For those who want the floor-to-ceiling marble design but with a bit of extra personality, pairing marble tile in different shapes and colors may be the answer. In this bathroom, the marble floor in the shower area ties into the whiter shade of the marble vanity top while adding further contrast through the use of a chevron pattern.

This combined with the brassy gold fixtures throughout the space creates a cohesive color scheme that’s very sleek and stylish.

A spacious bathroom with marble tiles on the walls and floors

via Alicia Edelman

Marble Tile With Sandy Tones and Brown Shades

So far, we’ve focused mainly on marble bathroom ideas that rest heavily on marble in shades of gray, white, and black. However, that are other, less common shades of marble available that aren’t often used in bathrooms. For example, choosing a marble that has more of a sandy tone allows you to play with wood and brown accents in a way that you wouldn’t have been able to before.

A bathroom with white marble tiling, chrome fixtures and wood details

via Historiska Hem

Large Marble Tiles Through the Entire Bathroom

One other unique way to maximize a marble bathroom is by continuing the same type of large tiles from the marble floors, up the wall to the ceiling, and across plumbing fixtures.

This design style creates a stunning marble sink that’s guaranteed to be one-of-a-kind. This works well in both a compact space or a more spacious bathroom, especially when used in conjunction with a glass shower door as this maximizes the visual space.

A white marble bathroom with a unique marble sink and chrome fixtures

via Sjoman Frisk

Bright White Floor to Ceiling Marble With White and Neutral Decor

If you enjoy bright spaces and your bathroom has a lot of natural light, you can elevate the effect by using a white marble floor in conjunction with white marble walls, a white vanity, and white or neutral accent pieces. In addition, mirrored medicine cabinets also reflect the natural light, brightening the space even more.

A white marble tiled bathroom with neutral accessories

via Simon Crest

White Marble Bathroom With Dark Wood Cabinetry

Anyone looking for a fresh take on the common marble bathroom ideas of pairing white marble with black or dark brown accents will love this bathroom. This design takes the all-marble bathroom trend and breaks up the white with a black wood vanity face and matching faucet. The subtle appearance of the wood grain also adds depth to the space by mixing textures.

A white marble bathroom with a contrasting black vanity and faucet

Styled by Laura Seppanen, photographed by Mikael Pettersson for Hevi Kivitalo

Uniquely Patterned Marble Tiles With Medium Brown Accents

If you’ve found a bold marble pattern that you love, but are unsure how to harness it in your bathroom, this is the design idea for you. Continue the unique pattern across the space by using it to create a marble floor and wall as well as a marble vanity.

This can easily produce an intensity in the bathroom, so to balance it out, you’ll want to use more neutral accents such as items in a medium brown, wicker texture.

A grey patterned marble on the floor, walls and sink in a bathroom decorated with warm accessories

Styling by Sundling Kickén, photographed by Rich Stapleton, Art Direction Therese Sennerholt for H&M Home

Mixed Marble With Other Patterns, Materials, and Colors

As mentioned previously, we can sometimes produce an eye-catching design by using marble accents or mixing marble with other materials and colors. In this bathroom idea, you can a combination of two popular materials used in modern bathrooms: marble and stone. This idea pairs a marble vanity with dark gray stone walls which allows both materials to stand out in their way.

A white marble bathroom sink and vanity paired with grey stone tiles on the wall

via Audo Cph

Light Gray Marble Bathroom With Black Accents

In this large marble tile bathroom, the popular gray marble pattern used along both the shower wall and floor continues outside of the shower space as we’ve seen in other designs. Unlike other designs, however, this bathroom utilizes solid black fixtures, accents, and trim for a bold touch. The small strip of bare white wall above the marble balances out with the solid white of the toilet to maximize the effect.

White marble bathroom tiles paired with black fixtures

via Historiska Hem

White Marble Tile Wainscoting With Gray Accents

In the last of our marble bathroom ideas, white marble tile with gray veining is being used as a material for wainscoting while the rest of the wall is a gentle, solid white. The sleek straight lines of the tile are echoed throughout the other elements in the room with the circular mirror contrasting beautifully. The dark smooth grey of the vanity topped by the white sink works well to pull each element together in a complete look.

A white bathroom with white marble wainscoting

styled by Josefin Håag for Fantastic Frank

White Marble on the Walls and Window Sill paired with Gray Stone Flooring

For an integrated look, the white marble on the walls in this bathroom is used on the window sill as well. This full marble look has a very impressive effect in the space and the marble sink on the vanity finishes things off nicely.

The gray stone flooring adds a beautiful contrast to all the white in this bathroom space.

White marble on the walls and window sill, paired with a marble sink and grey stone bathroom flooring

via Alvhem

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19 Subway tile bathroom ideas for a classic look

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When it comes to designing a clean, modern bathroom, subway tile is an excellent element that will give this space a classic look. These rectangular-shaped tiles are named after the tiles you see in the New York City subway system, which were first installed in 1904.

Most subway tiles are made of ceramic, but you’ll also find them made of other materials including porcelain, stone, and glass. Go for a bright white subway tile to create a clean look, opt for color to add a unique touch, or create a more dramatic look with a dark subway tile.

If you’re looking for some new inspiration for your next bathroom remodel, check out these inspiring subway tile bathroom ideas to help you create the perfect space.

A Floor-to-Ceiling Subway Tile Bathroom

In this bathroom, the subway tiles are installed from the floor to the top edge of the ceiling. This vertical stack pattern gives the bathroom a sleek yet timeless look and feel that carries the design through the entire space.

Note how the black and white checkerboard floor gives this bathroom a fun pop of contrast and different texture so it doesn’t look too overdone.

via Entrance Makleri

White Subway Tile with Black Accents

This bathroom boasts traditional white subway tile on the walls, while bold black accents give the space some added drama. The black windowpane glass shower door, black showerhead, and black vanity with a white top placed next to a black linen cabinet pop out against the tile’s classic white color.

The floor also features hexagonal white tiles, bringing this bathroom a fresh, modern finishing touch.

A white subway tile bathroom with black fixtures and a black metal shower door

Styled by Emma Fischer and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Alen Cordic, for sale via Nya Kvadrat

Vertical Subway Tile Creates Visual Interest

In a classic subway tile bathroom, the tile is installed horizontally. However, in this room, the designer chose to install the tile in a vertical position instead. This option is great for a powder room or smaller bathroom since it can help to make the space look larger.

Smaller white square tiles added to the floor draw the eye upward so that you’re focused on the room as a whole. Note that there is no vanity in this bathroom, which helps to free up floor space, making it look larger, too.

Vertical subway tile in a modern bathroom with chrome fixtures

Styled by Lotta Agaton Interiors  for Esny

Black Grout Lines Make Subway Tile Pop

The use of black grout can help make white subway tiles stand out. Not only did the designer use black grout in this tile bathroom, but they also installed some of the tiles vertically behind the bathtub and shower walls.

The tiles are also installed around the edges of the tub and cabinets to give the space a cohesive interior design.

A bathroom with white subway tile with black grout in different directions

Styled by Annica Clarmell, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem

Try a Mixture of Materials

With its sharply angled walls, this unique bathroom features two different subway tile materials. The tile on the walls appears to be made of ceramic, while the same shape and size tile on the floor appears to be made of marble.

Installing marble tile adds an elegant and natural element to the bathroom. In this case, the combination brings the bathroom design a nice contrast for both the look and overall feel of the space and highlights the beautiful modern soaker tub.

An attic bathroom with white marble floor tile and white tile with grey grout on the walls and sloped ceiling

via Historiska Hem

Install Subway Tile Along a Portion of the Wall to Add Elegance

The white subway tile in this bathroom is installed along a section of the wall, but it doesn’t go all the way to the ceiling. This design adds a wainscotting-like touch, while the top half of the room features a classic, neutral paint color.

The interior designer added a thin line of trim along the very top of the subway tile and a wider section along the floor to finish it off. Small black and white floor tile adds even more dramatic flair.

A half-tile bathroom wall with white subway tile and a trim, green vanity

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Use White Grout for a Fresh, Clean Look

White tile in any shape makes a bathroom feel bright and vibrant. Here, the interior designers opted for white grout between the subway tile so everything looks nice and cohesive throughout the room.

The addition of more traditional black and white floors makes for a classic choice that gives this bathroom an air of elegance and simplicity. A lovely crystal chandelier installed in front of the window adds a chic and luxurious finishing touch.

A classic bathroom with white subway tile and a black and white diamond floor tile

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Play with Patterns

In this bathroom, the classic white subway tile on the walls gives the bathroom a clean and polished look. A gray marble tub deck brings the room a sophisticated element, but it’s the use of bold black and off-white diamond-shaped tiles on the shower floor that gives it a contemporary touch.

The mixture of patterns here makes the bathroom more interesting, and the window adds natural light that highlights the playful design choice.

A spacious farmhouse bathroom with white subway tile on the walls and a checkered floor tile

Styled by Johanna Bradford, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Install Darker Flooring to Ground the Room

The large white subway tile here is certainly timeless, but it’s the darker-colored, larger floor tile that helps to ground the space.

Note how almost every element here is white, like the vanity and walls, but the floor is featured in a much deeper, darker hue. The choice to install dark charcoal gray floor tile brings the bathroom a bold, two-toned look.

A penthouse bathroom with white tiles with grey grout

styled by Emma Fisher, photographed by Henrik Linden, via Alvhem

Get Creative with Funky Elements

This modern subway tile bathroom features smaller wall tiles with a slightly raised beveled edge for added character. The swirling green and white large marble floor tiles give this bathroom a funky, eclectic aesthetic.

Note that the clawfoot tub, floating vanity, and upper half of the room are white, while the subway tile has a slightly more ivory or putty tone. Compared to a classic subway tile, both the size and color tone of the tile add a unique touch to the space.

Beige bevelled subway tile in a bathroom with a green marble floor

Styled by Anna Van Keppel, photographed by Mia Borgelin, for sale via Historiska Hem

Install Subway Tile at Different Heights

Subway tile makes the ideal backdrop for a shower, but here, the designer chose to add it to the walls at varying heights. The tile covers most of the wall height inside the shower, but it’s slightly lower along another edge of the bathroom.

Since this bathroom has a clear glass shower door, opting to install the subway tile a bit lower outside of the shower helps to separate the space. The black floor tile also adds a nice dramatic contrast against the stark white walls.

A bathroom with a black floor tile and white subway tiles on the wall

Photographed by Ozolappa, styled by Lingsell for Historiska Hem

Blend Natural with Modern Materials

Ceramic subway tile adds a modern component to a bathroom, but here, the designer opted to add some wood trim to the upper half of the space. This creates a gorgeous juxtaposition of materials by blending natural elements with modern ones.

A mixture of white, black, and gray also gives this bathroom a contemporary touch, and the modern light fixtures work nicely with the large wood ceiling beams for an eye-catching blend of old and new.

White subway tile on the bottom half of the bathroom and grey wood trim on the top half

via Kvänum

Use Subway Tile to Frame a Section of the Bathroom

While many bathrooms use this classic tile to cover the walls or a shower or tub enclosure, here, it’s used to frame out the vanity area. The classic white subway tile was installed on a recessed part of the wall that holds the bathroom mirrors, lights, and double vanity.

In the rest of the room, you’ll find gray-colored wood wall trim that matches perfectly with the gray floors and vanity, while the top of the vanity also features the same white color as the tile.

Subway tile in a recessed area in the wall, paired with light grey wood panels on the rest of the bathroom walls

via Kvänum

Mix Patterns for a Playful Element

The same type of subway tile was used throughout the entire bathroom here, however, the floor tile was installed in a chic herringbone pattern. Aside from the unique combination of floor versus wall patterns, this subway tile is much narrower than its classic counterparts.

The choice to use thinner subway tile gives this bathroom a decidedly modern, updated aesthetic. Since all of the tile is the same color, it allows the sleek bathroom fixtures to stand out.

Vertical subway tile on the walls and herringbone tile flooring

Interior by Lotta Agaton for BTH Bostad

Go Big and Bold

Large white beveled subway tile is installed throughout this space, including on the bathroom walls, the wall of the laundry cubby area, and around the toilet. The bright white tile gives this bathroom a fresh, airy feel while the beveled edges bring it a splash of bold modern texture.

Notice how the grout lines are barely visible, which allows the unique style of this subway tile to be the star of the show.

Bevelled subway tile in an attic bathroom with a sloped ceiling

Styled by Copparstad, photographed by Boukari for Historiska Hem

Add Vibrant Colored Subway Tiles

Not all subway tile has to be white. For example, this bathroom features a lively green subway tile in the shower on the walls, ceiling, and shower floor. The rest of the room is lighter in color, allowing the shower to stand out while giving it a playful pop of color for a fun and funky feel.

The green subway tile is installed vertically on the shower walls to help make it look a bit larger.

A shower with a bold green subway tile installed vertically

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Use Subway Tile to Highlight Other Features

White is an excellent color to help draw attention to more distinctive features in a room. For example, this bathroom features white subway tile all over the walls, which helps to draw attention to the sleek gold accents including wall hooks, vanity hardware, and gold bathroom fixtures.

The white subway tile bathroom is paired with intricate detailing in the pattern on the bathroom floor, which provides the space with a characterful look.

A spacious bathroom with gold fixtures and a white subway tile on the walls

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Bring Modern and Classic Elements Together

This bathroom boasts white subway tile around the edges of the wall for a subtle modern touch. The upper portion of the wall is painted in a neutral putty color that gives it a classic element. Combining these two accents gives the bathroom a nice mixture of slightly modern and traditional elements.

A half-tile bathroom with white subway tile and a putty wall color

via Alvhem

Get Dramatic with Darker Hues

If you need more inspiration, consider going darker. Here, shiny gray vertical subway tile with bright white grout adds a fantastic component to this contemporary bathroom. Black accents featured on the mirrors, shower door trim, and hardware tie everything together.

The white pedestal sink brings a pop of contrast, and the matching gray backsplash showcases gray tile trim that helps to give the bathroom a beautiful finish. Go for black subway tile if you want the contrasting effect even stronger.

Dramatic brown subway tile with white grout paired with chrome fixtures and a pink wall color

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Bathroom with gold fixtures: 20 elegant and stylish ideas

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Gold is a classic metal that can elevate any space by adding a pop of color and personality. The popularity of gold within the home has ebbed and flowed over the decades. That being said, when done correctly, gold hardware can be used to create a timeless space that never goes out of fashion.

It can sometimes be a challenge to match gold bathroom fixtures with a contemporary bathroom style and they need the right material to create a wonderful balance.

In the list below, you can find my favorite gold bathroom ideas, designed to inspire your next remodel.

Dark concrete walls and Brown Accents With Dark Gold Fixtures

Gold is a bold color by nature. One way to harness it and avoid having it overpower a chic bathroom design is to pair it with dark, earthy colors.

Dark concrete bathroom walls easily contrast with the smooth, flashy appearance of gold, toning it down for a more reserved but bold look.

For more dimension, add medium to dark natural wood accents. The browns in the wood will act as a touch point between the coldness of the dark concrete and the bright warmth of the gold hardware.

A dark concrete bathroom with brass fittings and a white tub

via Historiska Hem

Cool Gray Walls With Light Brown Accents and Subdued Gold Fixtures

If the dark gray walls are a bit too much for you but you like the feel of the space, you may prefer large gray tiles paired with light brown and white accents and more subdued tones of gold.

This combination creates an airier, lighter feel than the darker gray but keeps the gold fixtures subtle. The aged brass coloring of the shower head and other hardware almost blends in, providing a calming and cohesive feel to the space.

A bathroom with cool grey wall tiles, subtle wood accents and gold fixtures

via Alvhem

White Subway Tiles and Classic Gold Fixtures

For those looking to place the gold hardware center stage, a white and gold bathroom is a timeless choice. This pairing calls upon the feel of the Gilded Age with its white tiles, exposed plumbing, and elegant gold mirror, but adds a touch of modernity with the large gold shower head and glass partitions.

The combination is striking, blending traditional aesthetics with a touch of luxury. This is a simple way to elevate and add your personality to white bathrooms without a complete redesign of the space.

A classic bathroom with glossy white subway tiles and classic gold fixtures

Styled by Åsa Copparstad, photographed by Fredric Boukari, via Historiska Hem

Neutrals and Floral Prints With Polished Gold Fixtures

If you’re looking to mute the gold fixtures but maintain a bright space, try pairing gold with light, neutral colors and a splash of monochromatic, earthy floral print.

This combination with the addition of natural light creates a warm, inviting space that residents will enjoy and guests will find comfort in. The mirror with the thin gold frame and the wire-framed sink also work together to give the appearance of spaciousness in a small bathroom with a half-tile wall.

A half-tile bathroom with gold fixtures and a floral wallpaper design

via File under Pop

Light Gray Marble With Brushed Gold Fixtures

For a chic, modern white bathroom, a monochrome mix of a white vanity, white marble surface, and light gray marble tiling is ideal. Pair this with gold handles and plumbing fixtures that have an antique brass finish to add a bit of flare that isn’t too flashy.

This is a style that won’t go out of fashion any time soon. But if you decide to change up the look of the bathroom years down the road, the subtle touches of gold can quickly and easily be switched out for silver or other metals to better suit your evolving style.

a bathroom with light grey marble tiles and brushed gold fixtures

via Alicia Edelman

Bright White Mixed Materials With Brushed Gold Fixtures

Anyone wanting a simple, modern powder room can’t go wrong with a combination of bright white cabinetry and porcelain with white marble tiling. This simple design is not quite minimalist but still offers a sleek and clean look.

The marble wainscoting is an eye-catching way to break up the plain white walls while the hidden cabinet hardware completes the chic look. Adding in some pops of brushed gold and brass fixtures brings a touch of elegance to an otherwise white bathroom.

A small bathroom with a white marble wainscoting, white storage cabinets and brushed gold fixtures

via Alicia Edelman

Large, Dark Stone Titles With Minimal Gold Accents

Alternatively, you can shy away from a white bathroom with gold fixtures altogether and lean into a darker look. Making a deep, cool gray stone the dominant color can transform a plain, outdated bathroom into a statement.

This monochrome look can be completed with minimal decorations and just a couple of gold accessories. You can choose a deep gold that’s nearly brass or a brighter, more polished gold depending on your personal style. Both choices can add a slightly different impression to the overall space, maintaining the boldness in different ways.

A bathroom with concrete tiles around the tub and shower and subtle  gold accents

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White Subway Tiles With Black Accents and Polished Gold Fixtures

For a contemporary bathroom with gold fixtures, a combination of black and white is the perfect choice. White subway tiles with black grout go with nearly any type of decor, allowing for endless personalization.

Adding an accent wall of white tiles in a different pattern to the rest of the room provides a bit of depth to the space while a frame-less, round mirror completes the sleek look. Polished white gold hardware and some greenery is a fun way to put everything together in a way that’s both modern and timeless.

A white subway tile bathroom with black grout and polished gold fixtures

Styled by Annica Clarmell, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem

Dark Wood Statement Pieces With Dark Gold Hardware

If you’d like a bold look without changing every surface to a dark color, a single dark wood statement piece is the perfect option. This allows for a focal point in the room, drawing in the eye and providing a level of warmth to the traditionally cold bathroom.

The dark gold sconces, faucet, and shower head in this bathroom in particular balance out the bold, chocolate vanity while the lighter flooring, walls, countertop, and toilet ensure that the dark colors aren’t overpowering. A glass shower partition and large, frame-less mirror finish off this slightly industrial look.

a bathroom with grey walls, white marble finishes, a dark wood vanity and dark gold fixtures and wall sconces

via Sjöman Frisk

White and Black With Dark, Aged Gold Hardware

Similar to the previous idea, this bathroom features a statement piece. However, this particular room adds a twist that isn’t often seen: black cabinetry. Black is most often used as an accent color to a room, typically on items that you don’t want to stand out such as small hardware. In other cases, it may be used in flooring to add class and depth.

When used as the main color of one of the biggest parts of a room, it makes a bold object stand out even more. Paired with the ageless herringbone pattern on the walls and bronzed gold hardware, the result is a modern bathroom with a hint of mid-century modern styling.

A bathroom with a black vanity, herringbone wall tiles and aged gold hardware

via Sjöman Frisk

White and Cream Minimalist Space With Minor Gold Accents

Anyone searching for a clean, organized feel to their bathroom can’t go wrong with a minimalist design in white and cream. Placing a solid white tub in a prominent position and removing opportunities for clutter to gather leaves many with a sense of calm and peacefulness.

This is the perfect mix for those who like to use their bathroom as a place to relax and unwind away from the stressors of daily life. Include a few touches of gold to add to the elegance of the space overall without adding unnecessary distractions.

A minimal bathroom with a freestanding tub and subtle gold accents in the hardware

Design by Lis Design Studio

Unique Shapes Paired With Muted Gold Hardware

If you want to show a touch of personality while sticking with white as the dominant color and without introducing a dark color to the mix, muted gold fixtures and a matching statement mirror are the way to go.

This is a fresh take on the standard white and gold bathroom that keeps the simple white vanity and gold hardware while including a unique mirror with a gold frame to pull it all together. The key to this specific look is to choose a shade of gold that isn’t dramatic or overpowering. To add some warmth, decorate with some fun accessories in neutral, earthy tones.

muted gold hardware in a bathroom with light shades and an organic mirror

via Ferm Living

All-white Bathroom With Dark Floors and Gold Hardware

This new take on an all-white bathroom breaks up the monotony with a bold, black marble floor and hints of gold throughout. White square tiled walls, bright lighting, and a frame-less mirror work together to make a small white bathroom appear larger than it is.

This is ideal for anyone who wants to make the most out of their space. The brushed gold fixtures are the perfect accent pieces to bridge the gap between the intense black of the marble and the sterile white of the tile.

A white tile bathroom with black marble flooring and gold hardware

Sandstone Tiles and Neutral Accessories With Brassy Gold Fixtures

To incorporate a natural yet modern feeling into your bathroom, try pairing gold hardware with sandstone tiles. The neutral tan tones found in sandstone mesh well with duller, brassy gold fixtures and can take your bathroom a step further than many other predominantly white and gold bathroom combinations.

This is especially true in small spaces where you only have a limited number of surfaces to work with. For an extra layer of dimension, add touches of other earth tones such as brown and bronze. You can also add a decoration or two in a dark, dramatic black for a pop of personality.

A bathroom with sandstone tiles, neutral accessories and brass gold fixtures

Styled by Pella Hedeby, photographed by Ragnar Ómarsson for Bricmate

Mixed Grays and Stone Textures With Brushed Gold Hardware

In search of a little fun and creativity in your bathroom? Try playing with different materials and tones of the same color. For instance, a light gray stone combined with a dark gray marble is a pairing not often seen though they work well together.

Throwing in some dark gold fixtures and black and gold sconces provides a bit of fun in the space. You can even go a step further by including some dark brown wood accents. The golden tones of wood will play into the gold hardware and pull the bathroom together without any dramatic changes. For additional style, add a round mirror to balance the sharp, straight edges found throughout the rest of the room.

A bathroom with grey stones and warm wood elements, finished off with brass fixtures and a black and brass wall sconce

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Textured Accent Wall and Sink With Aged Gold Hardware

Modern and minimal without being spartan, this bathroom is an inspiration to anyone looking to experiment with pattern and texture by dipping their toe in. The gentle speckled pattern travels down the single wall and across the floor, including the sink so as not to create a jarring shift to a stark white surface.

The touches of aged gold found on the hardware and plumbing mesh well with the textured surfaces to create a unique look that isn’t often seen in bathrooms with gold hardware.

A textured terrazzo bathroom wall paired with aged gold hardware that stands out in this minimal bathroom

Designed by Frama, Photography by Erik Lefvander

Bright White Bathroom With Black and Gold Accents

A stunning take on a classic look, combining a solid black floor and accents with solid white walls and gold fixtures results in a bathroom that will never go out of style. The slightly industrial look of the hardware plays well with the pure white and deep black.

At the same time, the blend of both a modern shower head and faucet design with the older design of the curtain rod and mirror ensures that this room won’t need to be updated any time soon.

A white bathroom with black floor tiles, gold fixtures and a gold shower curtain rail

via Fantastic Frank

White Marble and Brown Accents With Coppery Gold Fixtures

A copper-toned gold in the bathroom can seem difficult to make work at first glance. However, thanks to the brown undertones of this shade of gold, any medium to light brown accessories can tie everything together.

A white modern bathtub and a white marble floor or wall (or both!) allow these colors to stand out without minimizing the overall look of the room.

a white porcelain bath tub with white marble bathroom walls and coppery gold fixtures

via Esny

A narrow bathroom with gold fixtures and green marble flooring

The beautiful texture of the green marble flooring of the narrow bathroom is complemented by white tile walls. In addition natural wood tones, and brass fixtures add a beautiful warmth. These different warm-tone materials balance the green tones of the floor and make the small bathroom cozy and inviting.

A small bathroom with green marble flooring, white tile walls, warm wood tones and brass fixtures

Styled by Anna Van Keppel, photographed by Therese Jahnson for Historiska Hem

Balance out a White and Gold Bathroom with Soft Wood Tones

This beautiful white bathroom example is enhanced with antique brass fixtures with a modern design. To balance out the white and gold, a light wood vanity and beige floor tiles are added to the material mixture.

A white and gold bathroom balanced out with a soft wood vanity

via Alexander White

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15 Half-wall Tile Bathroom Ideas for an expressive effect

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Rather than covering your entire bathroom walls with tile, you can achieve a striking effect by only tiling the bottom half. A half-tile bathroom offers a few advantages over a fully-tiled bathroom. You need fewer tiles, which makes installation easier and reduces your material cost.

When choosing half-tiled walls for your bathroom, there is room for creativity and individuality as the options for material combinations are endless. On top of a tiled section of your walls, you can use wallpaper, a beautiful paint color, or wood cladding to achieve a striking combination of materials.

If you are looking for inspiration to create your unique half-tiled bathroom, make sure to take a look at the ideas on the list below. Even if you have a small bathroom, there are some decorative and functional approaches you can take that will create just the right ambiance to make your bathroom design unique and stylish.

Light-colored tiles paired with a dark botanical wallpaper

The gold fixtures in this gorgeous half-tiled bathroom are complemented by the beautiful warm beige wall tile that is applied to the flooring and the bottom half of the bathroom wall. To contrast this warm, metallic color scheme, a dark botanical bathroom wallpaper design is applied to the upper section.

Let your imagination run wild for the upper part of the wall, and you can install some ornate wallpaper or just any contrasting color that matches your style.

Redecorating a half-tiled bathroom with a wallpapered or painted upper section is super easy, as you can keep the tiles and update only the upper area to provide your bathroom design with a whole new look.

Light-colored tiles paired with a dark botanical wallpaper

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A half-tiled bathroom with subway tile and a greige paint color

By painting the upper half of your bathroom wall in a slightly darker color, you’ll make the light-colored tiles on the lower half the focal point of the room. The white subway tiles in the bathroom below have a glazed edge on top that makes the separation between the wall tiles and the wall paint more apparent.

The white wall tiles with grey grout form the perfect backsplash for the classic green vanity and you can easily imagine this bathroom idea with another wallcolor. There is no right or wrong answer when pairing upper and lower halves together, just make sure your color palette in general works in the space.

Skirting boards make the transition between the beautiful floor tiles and the wall tiling more organic.

A half-tiled bathroom with subway tile and a greige paint color

via Cupboard and Goods

Light-colored lower tiles paired with dark grey wood panels

This beautiful half-tiled bathroom pairs crisp white tiling with dark grey shiplap cladding on the top for a contemporary design with a farmhouse touch. The black fixtures stand out against the white tiles and the tiled portion sticks out from the wall just slightly, creating a ledge to place bathroom items on top.

It doesn’t matter whether you install real wood panels or faux wood, although faux wood is probably better equipped to handle the moisture of the bathroom. Either choice can look great set against a light-colored lower wall of bathroom tiles.

Light-colored lower tiles paired with dark grey wood panels

via Kvänum

Shower wall tiles paired with half-wall tiling in the rest of the bathroom

It’s probably a good idea to fully tile the inside of shower enclosures, just for the sake of avoiding any kind of water damage. But that still leaves you free to do half tiling in the rest of the bathroom. Just make sure that the lower half tiling scheme matches well with your shower enclosure tiling so you don’t have conflicting areas.

In the example below, vertical brown tiling with a glossy finish is used to cover the entire shower and the half-tiled bathroom walls with a decorative trim on top. The upper portion of the wall is painted in a subtle pink wall color, creating a contemporary look in combination with the black metal shower door.

Shower wall tiles paired with half-wall tiling in the rest of the bathroom

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Three-quarter tiled shower wall for a contrasting effect

Even though most of the half-tiled bathroom ideas you see on this list will have tile applied halfway, dividing the bathroom walls into two more or less equal sections, you can also opt for a three-quarter tiled wall just like in the below example, with the vertical direction of the tile elongating the space.

This is also an option in case you don’t want a fully tiled shower. Shower water won’t usually reach past the three-quarter point going up your wall, so that can safely be finished with some other material.

Three-quarter tiled shower wall for a contrasting effect

Styled by Åsa Copparstad, photographed by Frederic Boucari, for Historiska Hem

Half marble bathroom walls paired with grey paint color on the upper half

If you’re someone who just doesn’t like bright or dark colors, you may want to avoid those possibilities altogether by simply installing neutral colors on both halves of your bathroom walls. In the bathroom below, the neutral color scheme accentuates the beautiful marble tiling on both walls and flooring.

Even when working with a more expensive material like marble, covering only half the wall will still be the more budget-friendly option.

The oversized round mirror behind the bathroom sink adds a modern aesthetic and reflects the separating line of the tile and wall paint, adding a striking visual effect to the elegant bathroom renovation.

Half marble bathroom walls paired with grey paint color on the upper half

via Sjöman Frisk

A half-tiled wall bathroom paired with a subtle cream wall color.

Depending on your personal preference, you can pair your tiled walls with a contrasting paint color, however, a more calm and tranquil effect can be achieved by picking out a lighter color. In the half-tiled bathroom below, the white subway tile with black grout is paired with a soft cream wall color that brightens up the color palette of the space.

A half-tiled wall bathroom paired with a subtle cream wall color.

styled by Livin Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg, for sale via Stadshem

A striking bathroom interior design with a bold color combination

This is the boldest of the half-tiled bathroom examples on the list, where the straight section of the walls in this attic bathroom space is fully tiled with a gorgeous vertical green tile. The bathtub has a pink limestone treatment, which makes it stand out against the bold color of the tile.

To make the color palette even more striking, the wall area underneath the sloped ceiling is painted in a bright blue color, resulting in a unique and playful design aesthetic.

A striking bathroom interior design with a bold color combination

via File under Pop

White marble tiles on the lower half, cupboards on top

Many homeowners like to use at least part of the bathroom for storage, including things like towels, linens, toilet paper, tissues, and cleaning equipment. This makes great sense since this is the room where all those items will eventually be used.

In the example below, the half-tile bathroom walls feature a beautiful white marble tile, with the upper section painted white and the area above the toilet filled with closed storage cabinets that blend in with the white wall color.

White marble tiles on the lower half, cupboards on top

via Alicia Edelman

A half-tiled wall behind the toilet in a neutral color scheme bathroom

Generally speaking, half-tiled bathrooms have an aesthetic reason, or they are applied while they are a bit cheaper than a fully-tiled bathroom. The wet areas in this neutral bathroom design are covered with a beige limestone tile, complemented by a beige wall color on the top half.

The area behind the toilet comes forward to allow for the flushing mechanism to be built in. This creates a ledge for towels and bathroom accessories and the height of this wall component also defines the division line between the tile and wall paint.

A half-tiled wall behind the toilet in a neutral color scheme bathroom

via Stadshem

A classic bathroom aesthetic with a contrasting effect

The white tile on the bottom half of this bathroom wall stands out against the contrasting pattern in the black-and-white floor tiling. To make the contrast even stronger, a dark green wall color is applied to the top half of the wall.

Rather than hanging the round wall mirror fully on the painted section, it connects both halves of the wall.

A half-tiled bathroom with a green painted upper half and a black-and white floor

via Alicia Edelman

Change Things up and Use Tiles on the Top Half

Usually, half-tiled bathrooms use tile on the bottom half. This beautiful and modern bathroom however has a fully tiled top half, paired with a smooth waterproof treatment on the bottom. The bathtub is treated with the same material as the lower half of the wall for a cohesive effect.

A waterproof treatment on the bottom and tiles on the top of this modern bathroom design

Styled by Lindholm Design, photographed by Frederic Boukari for Historiska Hem

A deep Mustard Paint Color meets the Tile Halfway

This classic bathroom, with a Victorian tile floor and a classic sink, is finished with white subway tiles and black trim. The warm addition of the paint makes the bathroom way more unique than fully tiling it, and the Art Deco-style mirror perfectly completes the look.

A half tile bathroom with a black trim, paired with a warm mustard paint color and Victorian floor tiles

Styled by Lindholm Design, photographed by Frederic Boukari for Historiska Hem

Achieve a Powerful Contrast with Half Tiled Black Marble

This modern bathroom design features black marble tiles on the bottom, paired with an off-white wall color on the top half for a strong contrast in the space. The white sink stands out against the dark tiling and the bottom tile creates a ledge for accessories and cosmetics.

A modern bathroom design with black marble tiles on the bottom and an off-white wall color on the top

via Fantastic Frank

Create the Illusion of More Space with a Half-Tiled Bathroom Wall

This gorgeous half-tile bathroom has majestic high ceilings, which are made to look even higher because of the half-tile wall. It’s a trick you can use to create the illusion of space in smaller bathrooms with lower ceilings as well.

A half-tile bathroom with beige  wall tiles paired with natural beige stone of the floor and bath tub

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13 Stylish Bathroom Wallpaper Ideas that will transform your space

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The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house. It’s a place where we start and end our day, so it’s important to make sure it reflects our style. One of the best ways to add personality and style to your bathroom is with wallpaper.

Not only can wallpaper take care of irregularities in your walls, but the right wallpaper design can elevate your space and give it the right look. In the list below, you can find the best bathroom wallpaper ideas for you to get inspired by.

Your best bet if you are unsure about your design choice is peel-and-stick wallpaper, however, you can also start with a single wall to try out the look in your space.

Benefits of Using Wallpaper in the Bathroom

Wallpaper is an easy solution to add color and pattern to any room. Wallpaper can brighten up a dull bathroom and can transform the space to make it stylish, modern, and inviting.

When you pick the right wallpaper kind, it can withstand the humidity and moisture in a bathroom space, allowing it to deal with a lot of condensation when showering. Wallpaper is also easier to clean than paint, allowing for easy maintenance.

Finally, wallpaper is relatively inexpensive, especially when compared to tiling. This makes it a great option for those on a budget. There are many different styles and colors of wallpaper available, so you should be able to find something to suit your taste and style.

Adding Personality and Style to your bathroom or powder room

Wallpaper designs come in all kinds of patterns and colors ranging from textured wallpaper, graphic wallpaper, or intricate patterns in many different shades and colorways.

Don’t be afraid to get creative with your bathroom wallpaper ideas. With so many options available, there’s sure to be a wallpaper that’s perfect for your space. And don’t worry if you’re not sure how to apply wallpaper to your bathroom. There are plenty of easy-to-use peel-and-stick wallpaper options that make the process quick and painless.

In the below example, a simple bathroom space is enhanced with a bold pattern wallpaper in deep blue tints, which adds a unique and personal effect to the space.

A classic bathroom with a modern wallpaper design in blue tones

via Sandberg Wallpaper

Versatility in Patterns and Colors

There is a plethora of wallpaper styles and colors to choose from. You can go with a classic pattern, like stripes or florals, or opt for something more modern, like geometric shapes or even a bold, graphic print.

When it comes to color, you can make a statement with a bright and bold wallpaper, or create a soothing and relaxing space with a neutral palette.​

Practical Benefits: Hiding Imperfections and Easy Maintenance

Bathroom wallpaper can be a great way to cover up imperfections in your walls, such as cracks, chips, and holes. Adding bathroom wallpaper can give your space a neater appearance and make it easier to clean.

The right bathroom wallpaper is much easier to clean than paint, and it won’t chip or peel over time. This makes it an ideal choice for high-traffic areas like bathrooms.

Considerations Before Choosing Bathroom Wallpaper

You don’t need to be an interior designer to pick out the right bathroom wallpaper, but there are some things you need to take into consideration. The size of your bathroom, the style and mood you want to achieve, the color palette, and the budget are all elements you need to take into account.​

Even more importantly, you should make sure the bathroom wallpaper design you pick can stand the moisture created in a bathroom space.

Moisture Resistance

The most important thing to keep in mind when selecting a bathroom wallpaper is that it’s moist and even water-resistant. ​Condensation from taking showers makes a bathroom a very humid place, where only a particular kind of wallpaper can be used.

Vinyl wallpaper is made from a type of plastic and does not degrade over time. It’s resistant to moisture, does not develop mold, and can even stand up to some splashes and spills.

Pre-pasted wallpaper has a special adhesive that is activated by water. Once the adhesive is activated, it creates a seal that helps to keep moisture out.

Whatever type of bathroom wallpaper you choose, make sure that you read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. This will help you to ensure that you are using the wallpaper correctly and that you are taking the necessary steps to protect it from moisture.

Consider the size of the bathroom when selecting a wallpaper design

If you have a small bathroom, you’ll want to select a wallpaper design that is relatively simple and not too busy. Too much pattern or color can make a small space feel even smaller. If you have a large bathroom, you can afford to be a little more bold with your wallpaper choice. A busy wallpaper design can make a large bathroom feel more cozy and inviting.

If you have a small bathroom, you can use wallpaper to make it feel larger. Choose a light-colored or neutral wallpaper and pair it with brighter accents to give the illusion of more space.

Choose a Pattern that Inspires You

There are a lot of different options to choose from when it comes to wallpaper patterns. If you want something classic and timeless, a striped wallpaper is a great option. If you are looking for something a little more modern, geometric patterns are a great choice.

There are also a lot of fun and unique patterns available that can add personality to your space. Floral patterns are always popular, and there are also a lot of options that feature animals, fruits, and other fun designs.

When it comes to choosing the right wallpaper for your home, the most important thing is to choose something that you love. With so many different options available, it is easy to find a pattern that inspires you.

Making a Statement with an Accent Wall

The bold patterns in this floral wallpaper make a statement in this small bathroom section. The contrast between the bold pattern and dark color of the floral wallpaper and the crisp white tiles on the bottom half of the wall has such a great effect on the room, which can elevate the design of small bathrooms especially.

A bathroom with a half-tile wall and a bold floral wallpaper on the top

via Sandberg Wallpaper

Achieving a Grand Effect with Luxe Wallpaper

When you pick out a bathroom wallpaper with saturated colors, you will achieve a grand effect. This luxe wallpaper design with a deep green color has a classic golden pattern that enhances the look of the walls in this classic primary bath.

The wallpaper pairs well with the elegant white wainscoting and with the subtle hexagon tile flooring in this space. These different patterns work well together and create an interesting texture in the space.

A classic and luxurious bathroom look with white wainscoting, a saturated dark green wallpaper design and hexagon floor tiles

via Sandberg Wallpaper

Traditional wallpaper with a floral pattern for a romantic look

Floral wallpaper can be bold, however, it can also add a very classic and vintage touch to your bathroom space. This white wallpaper with a delicate blue and grey floral pattern complements the vintage wall cabinet and the classic bathroom sink.

A charming wallpaper can add the finishing touch to your classic bathroom design and works great in a powder room as well.

A classic white bathroom with a subtle floral wallpaper and a vintage wall cabinet

via Sandberg Wallpaper

Eclectic Bathroom Makeover with a statement wallpaper design

While interior designers will typically advise you to keep the wallpaper pattern for a small powder room or guest bathroom small and subtle, there are exceptions to every rule. The bold patterned wallpaper in this small guest bathroom adds a modern take to a classic bathroom interior design.

The black and white zebra pattern on the dark green background contrasts with the white wainscoting and the white bathroom elements in such a powerful way.

A bold pattern wallpaper with a zebra print in a small powder room

Styled by Lingsell, photographed by Florbrant for Historiska Hem

Add a Touch of Glamour with a Metallic Wallpaper

A metallic touch can add a glamorous and elegant effect to a bathroom design. In this beautiful bathroom space with white wainscoting, a dusty pink wallpaper design with gold details creates a luxurious look and feel.

The beautiful designs on the floor and wall complement to gold and pink in the wallpaper perfectly.

A dusty pink and gold metallic wallpaper design in an elegant bathroom with white wainscoting

via Ferm Living

Add Drama with Dark and Moody Wallpaper

The botanical wallpaper used in this gorgeous bathroom with wooden windows adds a dark and moody effect to the space because of its dark color palette.

The dark green and beige tones in the wallpaper design make the white tiles and the one-of-a-kind stone sink stand out perfectly.

A dee green and beige wallpaper design paired with a stone sink

via Sandberg Wallpaper

Introducing Modern Patterns with Geometric Wallpaper

In this classic white bathroom, a geometric pattern wallpaper adds a variation in texture to the top half of the wall above the glossy subway tiles. The intricate pattern elevates the interior design of the space and the set of 4 art prints on the wall break up the patterned wallpaper.

A geometric wallpaper design above a glossy tile bathroom wall

via Sandberg Wallpaper

In the example below, a geometric wallpaper design in sage green accentuates the sloped ceiling and the distressed wood of the classic bathroom door and vanity. While this pattern works well in this spacious bathroom, it’s a versatile design that could also work in powder rooms, a guest bath, or a half bath.

A geometric sage green wallpaper design in a bathroom with distressed wood elements

via Sandberg Wallpaper

A focal point Wallpaper on top of subway tiles

The top half of this stark white bathroom with glossy white subway tiles and a vintage bathtub is finished with a green accent wallpaper that is a true focal point in this otherwise white space.

Large wallpapered bathrooms tend to look a bit overwhelming, yet by finishing half of the wall with tiles, the classic wallpaper pattern becomes an elegant addition.

A classic green wallpaper design on top of a half tile wall

via Sandberg Wallpaper

Art-deco-inspired wallpaper for a vintage touch

For this bathroom renovation, the interior designer picked out a bold and dark art-deco patterned wallpaper that adds a subtle and elegant vintage appearance to the space. Dark shades will work best in well-lit places and a large mirror will break up the dark bathroom wallpaper on the walls.

A vintage art-deco inspired bathroom wall paper with a dark and moody effect in the space

via Borastapeter

Pick a playful wallpaper to transform your bathroom

If you’re tired of your bathroom feeling like a bland, boring space, consider using wallpaper to inject some personality and style. Pick a playful wallpaper to transform your bathroom into a fun and inviting space.

In the example below, a blue and white bathroom wallpaper transforms this basic powder room into a space that looks like it was done by an interior designer. The blue and white shell pattern has a playful effect and adds a lot of fun to the white tiles and white sink.

If you like to change the look of your powder room often, or if you’re unsure about your choice, go for a removable wallpaper. Powder rooms tend to have such a small surface anyway, which makes them cost-efficient to renew every once in a while.

A playful bathroom wallpaper design in blue and white

via Sandberg Wallpaper

Subtle wallpaper designs for a modest bathroom look

If you like to add wallpaper to your bathroom design but want to achieve a modest and quiet look, you can go for light colors, or solid colors that have a subtle pattern. From afar, the walls will look like they are painted, yet from up close, you will notice the subtle pattern addition of the wallpaper.

This classic bathroom features beautiful white ceramic pieces, which stand out against the off-white wallpaper in a soft yet powerful way.

A subtle off-white wallpaper in a classic bathroom design

via Sandberg Wallpaper

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13 Modern hexagon tile bathroom ideas for a stylish effect

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Hexagon tile is popular in a variety of home project applications because of its unique shape and the playful effect it tends to add to a space. Hexagon tiles are often used for a kitchen backsplash, however, they add a subtle touch on a bathroom floor or wall as well, for a trendy yet timeless effect.

Hexagon tile is available in a variety of materials, colors, and styles. Depending on the bathroom style you want to achieve, you can go for a bold or modest tile design. You can finish the tile with your choice of grout color and create a unique look in your bathroom design.

In the list below, you can find my favorite bathrooms using hexagon tile for you to get inspired by for your next bathroom remodel or to spruce up any home project (from kitchen backsplash, shower walls, or even an accent wall in your bedroom).

Black hexagon tile in a contrasting bathroom setting

In this contrasting space, a white subway tile wall is paired with a black hexagon tile bathroom floor. The black tone of the floor tiles also comes back in the window framing, the black vanity, and the black metal and glass shower door to strengthen the contrast even better.

The black hexagon tiles are finished with white grout to make their unique shape stand out even better in the interior. The white tiles on the wall, on the other hand, are finished with black grout.

A contrasting bathroom with a black hexagon floor and white subway tiles on the walls

via Entrance Makleri

White marble hexagon tiles paired with subway tile on the walls

In this contrasting bathroom, it’s the dark grey vanity, the black fixtures, and the black metal and glass shower door that take up all the attention. The combination of the white subway tile walls and the hexagon tile flooring forms the perfect elegant backdrop for these beautiful dark accents.

I love the way the glass shower wall separates the bathroom floor plan and draws attention to the tile combination in the shower.

A bathroom with white subway tiles on the wall and white marble hexagon tiles on the floor

Styled by Emma Fischer and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Alen Cordic, for sale via Nya Kvadrat

Beige hexagon tile flooring in a farmhouse bathroom

The combination of neutral shades has a very calming effect in this modern farmhouse bathroom. Even though the color palette consists solely of whites and beiges, it’s the material combination that adds a unique effect to the style of the room.

The off-white vanity is paired with white marble counters, shiplap walls, and beige hexagon floor tiles with a dark brown trim. The hexagon tile design adds a playful effect to the bathroom interior and finishes off the look nicely.

A farmhouse bathroom with a beige hexagon tile on the floor and shiplap walls

Styled by Johanna Bradford, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

A subway and hexagon tile bathroom with brass finishes

The bold look of the black hexagon tile floor in this bathroom with an asymmetrical floor plan stands out against the white walls, white porcelain sink, and the wooden stool with a vintage look. The white subway tile on the wall has a subtle grey grout and is finished off with brass trim for a unique and elegant effect in the bathroom design.

A modern bathroom with a black hexagon tile floor and white subway tile walls

via Entrance Makleri

Small white marble hexagon tiles finish off a small guest bathroom

This small guest bathroom is finished with a dark grey vanity and black hardware, for a contrasting effect that stands out against the white bathroom walls. The natural stone floor tiles have a small hexagon pattern that adds a second shade of grey to this small but elegant space.

A small white marble hexagon tile on the floor in a small guest bathroom with a dark grey vanity

via Skandia Maklarna

Tiny hexagons in black and white for a classic look

The classic design of this bathroom features wainscoting on the walls, a freestanding tub, and an elegant green wallpaper design. The floor is finished with tiny hexagon tiles in black and white that form a beautiful pattern on the floor.

The ceramic sink rests on a vintage side table, which pairs elegantly against the dark green wallpaper, and the black and white hexagon tiles on the floor make the warm wood of the table stand out in a bold way.

Small hexagon floor tiles for a beautiful effect in a classic bathroom design with a dark green wallpaper

via Sandberg Wallpaper

Black accent floor tiles finish off a white bathroom design

The arrangement of the shower niches inside of the walls around the tub forms a great storage opportunity for soaps and other bottles. The white tub paired with the white subway tile used on the walls and inside the niche spots has a very bright effect in the trendy space, which is paired with modern chrome fixtures.

The black hexagon floor tiles add so much contrast to this trendy bathroom and I love that there is a small trim of black subway tile on the bottom of the tub to make the transition.

A bathroom with shower niches and white subway tiles paired with black hexagon tiles on the floor

Via Entrance Makleri, photography by Anders Bergstedt

Natural stone hexagon tiles in a modern bathroom design with chrome fittings

The white marble hexagon tile flooring in this beautiful bathroom with a walk-in shower adds a unique texture to the space. The medium white marble tiles are finished with grey grout and a grey vanity for a modest color palette that is finished off with a fresh green branch and a natural basket for a rustic touch.

The LED lighting underneath the ceiling and around the round mirror brings out the natural textures in the natural materials even better.

White subway tile bathroom walls paired with white marble hexagon floor tiles and a grey vanity

Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Hendrik Linden, for sale at Alvhem

Subway tile with black grout pared with black hexagon tiles with white grout

The combination of the black hexagon tile with the white wall tiles with black grout creates the perfect backdrop for the white ceramic sink, the brass hardware, and the brass vintage mirror decorating the wall for a classic look and an exciting combination of colors and materials in the space.

A small bathroom with white subway tile walls with black grout and black hexagon floor tiles with white grout

via Stadshem

Hexagon tile on the walls of a modern bathroom with a classic touch

In this modern bathroom with a classic look, hexagon tiles have been applied to the walls instead of the floors like the previous examples on the list. The tile brings out the beautiful classic metal elements in the fixtures and merges with a simple white tile design when reaching the beige floor tile.

On both of the wall tiles, a black grout is used to make the hexagon shape even more apparent in the space.

A white hexagon wall tile with black grout in a modern bathroom with a classic touch

via Alvhem

Large bi-color tiles mix well with more basic wall treatments

To enhance the look of basic white wall tiles, like in the example below, choose a bold bi-color hexagon floor tile to make the look of your bathroom bolder. The burgundy and beige colors highlight the pattern and the sophisticated shape of the floor tile.

A bathroom with basic white wall tiles and a sophisticated bi-color hexagon tile floor

Styled by Lindholm Design, photographed by Mia Borgelin for Historiska Hem

Pair small Hexagon Tiles with Different Types of Marble for a Textural Effect

The hexagon tile on the walls of this gorgeous bathroom example has a darker gray grout that pairs wonderfully well with the gray floor tiles and the veining in the white marble that finishes off the tub and sink.

Combining these textures on the stone surfaces makes this bathroom look sophisticated and stylish.

Different types of marble paired with small hexagon tiles with gray grout on the walls

via Entrance Makleri

White Hexagon tile paired with a few Black spots for Variety

This white tile flooring is enhanced with just a few black hexagon tiles, creating a subtle yet beautiful pattern on this modern bathroom floor. The black window frames enhance the black and white contrast in this setting.

White hexagon tile enhanced with a few black spots to create a beautiful pattern

Styled by Petra Yngfalk, photographed by Wichardt for Historiska Hem

Large Hexagon Marble Floor Tiles enhance a Modern White Bathroom

The simple white wall tiles that cover the walls of this modern bathroom design are enhanced with a beautiful marble hexagon tile on the floor. The hexagon shaped tiles are quite large, making their effect in the space more impactful.

A white modern bathroom with marble hexagon floor tiles

Styled by Anna van Keppel, photographed by Mia Borgelin for Historiska Hem

How to pick the right size of hexagon tile for your bathroom

Hexagon tiles come in a variety of sizes, so how do you know which one is the perfect choice for your room? Smaller tile tends to look more busy, as it adds a lot of texture to your space. While this can have an amazing effect on a small surface, this might easily become too busy when applied on a large surface.

If you are afraid a hexagon pattern might be too much for your bathroom, you can always go for a smaller surface only to add an accent to a shower floor or create a small backsplash behind your bathroom sink.

What pairs well with hexagon tile?

Since hexagon tiles have such a pronounced texture and pattern, you can balance is out with natural materials like wood or concrete to create a more modest look. When pairing it with another pattern like a subway tile wall, you can achieve a bolder expression in your bathroom.

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17 Shower niche ideas for storing your favorite soaps

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Bathroom designs that hide away the plumbing look more clean and elegant and you have the opportunity to turn the wall of your shower into extra storage space by adding shower niches when planning your renovation.

A recessed shower niche provides additional storage space for shampoo bottles, body wash, shaving supplies, or anything else you might need. Everything is always within reach while taking a shower and you don’t have to place anything on the floor or drill to create a soap holder attached to the shower walls.

The shower niche ideas in the list below include a variety of placement ideas and shower niches in different shapes, sizes, and finishes. You can work with a shelf-like niche that is custom-built into your walls or buy a ready-made niche that can be covered with the same tiles or wall treatment as the rest of your bathroom.

A clean and minimal walk-in shower with a storage niche

The beautiful white and grey color scheme in this elegant bathroom is finished off with a shower niche covered in the same white tiles as the ones on the shower walls. By picking out a beautiful selection of soaps, the shower niche becomes a fun and stylish element in the space that is functional at the same time.

The other side of the shower niche includes a towel rack on the wall, placing everything within reach while taking a shower. The mixture of white tiles on the walls, small floor tile in the shower, and marble floor tiles in the rest of the bathroom is paired up with a light grey trim underneath the ceiling that also comes back on the cabinet fronts of the bathroom vanity.

  • A clean and minimal walk-in shower with a storage niche
  • A clean and minimal walk-in shower with a storage niche
  • A clean and minimal walk-in shower with a storage niche
  • A clean and minimal walk-in shower with a storage niche

via Entrance Makleri

A shower wall with niches on both sides

When remodeling this bathtub combined shower in this beautiful bathroom with a white color scheme, the owners included a double shower niche: one against the bathtub wall and another one behind the shower head, which can be reached from the side.

This way, extra space is created to store products for multiple people or a large family. Both the bathtub and the shower wall are tiled with simple white tiles with black grout, which also covers the recessed shower niches, creating a cohesive look. The black hexagon floor tiles add a lovely contrast to the setting, which also comes back in the soap bottles and the black detail in the shower head.

A shower wall with niches on both sides, lined with white tiles

Via Entrance Makleri, photography by Anders Bergstedt

A horizontal shower niche that continues towards the bathtub

The shower niche design in this bathroom with beige wall and floor tiles includes recessed lighting for an elegant finishing touch. The modern design shower is finished off with a horizontal shower niche for toiletries, which can be used while showering or while taking a bath.

You can see the shower niche when you walk into the bathroom, even though the shower is hidden, which is a nice touch. The white tub, wood cabinet fronts, and chrome fittings stand out against the soft beige tile color and the shower niche adds depth to the bathroom layout.

via Skandia Maklarna

A shower bench and niche in a bathroom with marble tile

This is one of those shower niche ideas that includes both a recessed area for soaps, combined with a seating bench inside the shower, meaning you can sit down in the shower and quickly grab anything you need from the niche within reach.

The beautiful marble tiles are finished off with a chrome shower head and stainless steel finishes on the seams of both the niche and the bench, making the niche pop and turning it into a focal point in the room.

A shower bench and niche in a bathroom with marble tile

via Entrance Makleri

A beige bathroom with contrasting black accents and a niche in the wall

Both the ceiling and the back wall of the shower have been extended to be able to hide the plumping of the shower head on the wall and the rain shower on the ceiling. By moving the shower wall forward, there was an opportunity to leave out a niche space in the wall, which is accentuated by led lighting making it a focal point in this modern bathroom.

The large bathroom is finished off with beige stone tile and black fittings for a warm yet contrasting look that makes accessories and the white tub stand out in the space. The black marble countertop of the vanity adds another texture to the material palette that makes this contemporary bathroom design look complete.

The stone front on top of the shower niche extends slightly, hiding away the recessed lighting for a contemporary effect. The back of the shower niche is covered with black marble to make this spot for beautiful bottles stand out even more.

  • A beige bathroom with contrasting black accents and a niche in the wall
  • A beige bathroom with contrasting black accents and a niche in the wall

via Alicia Edelman

A Romantic Bathroom with Wallpaper and beige stone shelves in the Shower niches

This is the most romantic bathroom inspiration on this list, with the combination of gold hardware, bathroom wallpaper, and a beautiful soaking tub. The subway tile shower wall is enhanced with two niches that have a beige stone shelf that matches wonderfully with the color palette of this bathroom.

A romantic bathroom with beige wallpaper, gold hardware and shower niches with beige stone shelves

via Skandinaviska Shakerkok

A terrazzo bathroom with a narrow shower niche

The shower space in this wood and terrazzo bathroom design is finished off with a narrow and angled shower bench and a narrow shower niche that about just fits soap bottles (that’s really all you need though isn’t it).

The terrazzo tile choice in combination with the wood bathroom floor looks great throughout this bathroom design and different niche sizes can also be found back in the other section of the bathroom. The white countertop on the vanity and the white tub stand out against the tile in a powerful way and create a beautiful mixture of materials and colors in this space.

While the terrazzo adds a bit of a fun element to the space, the chrome fittings tone the look down a bit and add a beautiful finish.

  • A terrazzo bathroom with a narrow shower niche
  • A terrazzo bathroom with a narrow shower niche

via Alvhem

A large shower niche with glass shelves above a bathtub

The spacious shower niche in this concrete bathroom design is divided into three levels to keep everything organized. The walls and seams of the shower niche are finished off with micro cement just like the rest of the bathroom and two glass shelves are attached inside the niche for a subtle division that is barely visible against the dark backdrop.

The natural tones in the accessories and objects displayed on the storage shelves combined with the brass bathroom fixtures add a warm tone to the dark color scheme of the space.

A dark concrete bathroom with brass fittings, a shower niche and a white tub

via Historiska Hem

Three shower niches on top of each other

The shower niche in this small bathroom space is extended all the way up to the ceiling, allowing three sections in the long niche. When you like to store your products in your shower, you can reduce the size of your vanities this way.

The shower in this bathroom is finished off with simple white tiles, combined with contrasting black tiles on the bathroom floor and marble tiles on the wall of the toilet. The combination of these different stone materials is finished off with a chrome showerhead for a fresh and clean look.

A white tile bathroom with a three shower niches on top of each other

via Fantastic Frank

A long shower niche design that extends toward the sink

Minimal walk-in showers tend to be great candidates for shower niches, as there are typically not a lot of surfaces to attach a caddy to and it feels messy to place shampoo bottles on the floor in such a modern shower design.

In this modern design bathroom, the shower niche starts halfway through the shower module and continues over the toilet and bathroom vanity. The beautiful niche is finished off with an LED strip on top and the large mirror above it adds even more depth to this beautiful bathroom design.

A long shower niche design that extends toward the sink

via Bjurfors

A bathtub and shower combined with niches on each side

While this is not the most common solution, in this bathroom remodel the wall containing the shower head was pulled forward, leaving out two shower niche spaces on each side to place bathroom products. This effect was made even strong by picking different tiles for the shower design and the niche walls.

In this type of style of layout, you could even imagine adding shelving inside of the shower niche on one side to create even more storage space for the entire bathroom. You could even align the shelving with the grout of the big tiles to make them less apparent.

A bathtub and shower combined with niches on each side

via Alvhem

A shower bench inside of a micro-cement bathroom

This beautiful bathroom is completely covered with micro-cement, bringing out the beautiful wood ceiling in the room. The shower goes over into a built-in shower bench for storing towels and toiletries and the entire shower fills up the wall.

The black fixtures and the smoked shower glass add a contrasting element to the room, which is otherwise defined by the wood tones and the grey cement treatment. I especially love the intersection of the mico-cement above the bench with the exposed wood beams on the ceiling, showcasing a perfect merge of both materials and styles.

A modern bathroom in an Andorra guesthouse by Danish design brand Vipp

via Vipp 

A modern bathroom with exquisite lighting

The built-in lighting in this bathroom design really stands out and gives the space a modern look. The round mirror contrasts nicely with the clean lines of the horizontal shower niche and the concrete tiles on the wall give the room an even more modern appearance.

The shower niche is separated by a glass wall with a black metal frame which accentuates the clean lines of the bathroom design even more. A simple floating vanity fits perfectly next to the shower, with enough white space on each side.

A modern bathroom with exquisite lighting and a shower niche

via Erik Olsson

A shower niche with gold lining

This bathroom inspiration includes one of those shower niche ideas that is so powerful in its simplicity. This shower niche features gold border finishes rather than normal metal ones as seen in the previous examples for a luxurious touch in this minimal space.

Even though the shower niche is rather small, the brass seams turn it into a focal point in the space. A single glass shelf separates the shower niche into two sections, allowing access for more storage space in the shower.

  • A shower niche with gold lining
  • A shower niche with gold lining

via Entrance Makleri

A double shower niche in a corner shower

This asymmetrical shower includes a double shower niche with small tiles on the wall. The two niches are different in size for a more playful effect and I like that one is used as storage space, yet the upper one is a perfect spot for a little plant.

The small white tiles are finished off with a black floor and an elegant chrome showerhead that fills the small bathroom corner.

  • A double shower niche in a corner shower
  • A double shower niche in a corner shower

via Historiska Hem

A niche with a black frame around it

The beautiful black fixtures in this contemporary bathroom renovation with marble tiling add a contrasting effect to the space. The style is brought back in the frame around the niche area, accentuating the LED-lit storage area in a fun and stylish way.

A shower with a shower niche, black fixtures, stone tile walls

via Sjöman Frisk

A Modern Bathroom Completely Covered with Grey Limestone

This modern bathroom renovation has beautiful grey limestone on the floor, walls, and the ceiling in the shower for an impressive effect. A shower niche has been carved out in the shower and is covered with the same limestone as well.

A modern bathroom with a shower niche, grey limestone tiles and chrome fixtures

via Entrance Makleri

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