Bathroom Tile Design Ideas...
Classic to Contemporary!

The distinctive bathroom tile design ideas featured here reflect a diverse array of styles from traditional . . . to transitional . . . to cutting edge contemporary. Soft and subtle to bold and daring patterns and color schemes offer a veritable smorgasbord of design options. Adding to their diversity is a variety of surface finishes . . . . . from smooth to textural, and matte to metallic.

Classic Elegance

The classically inspired tile design below is from the "Grand Ele- gance" Collection by Petracer's Ceramics, based in Modena, Italy.

Wall tiles with bold, richly con- trasting stripes are crowned -- and softened -- by delicate curvilinear forms evoking Re- naissance motifs.

Timeless Tradition

The following shower tile designs embody traditional shapes and patterns that have withstood the test of time. Below, left, a richly colored composition by Motawi imparts a sense of mystery.

Squares, rectangles and octagons come together (below right) in a striking tile design from Moore-Merkowitz. Rope border tiles add visual and textural appeal.

Vintage Charm

The old-fashioned warmth of beadboard wainscoting is faithfully captured in ceramic in this quaint bathroom tile design from Ceramiche Grazia (below). In addition to verti- cally oriented tile sections, the "Boiserie" series includes a beautifully proportioned baseboard tile and cap moulding -- all of which are available in 3 color options.

For a more exotic -- albeit equally soothing -- look, the "Ceramica Alhambra Classic" series (below) from Walker Zanger features an old world blend of Spanish and Mo- roccan motifs. Available in a wide range of shapes, sizes and colors, the tiles offer an unlimited array of creative possibilities!

Transformative Twist

New Ravenna "transforms" textiles to glass tiles. Named for a centuries' old dyeing technique used to pattern textiles -- one that continues to this day -- its stunning "Ikat" Collection celebrates this ancient and increasingly popular art form while providing a durable surface covering for today's baths and powder rooms (below).

More Stunning Bathroom Tile Designs from New Ravenna

Bold & Daring Bathroom Tile Design Ideas

The bathroom tile design ideas that follow push the envelope of "conventional" de- sign. Below, left, is an eye-catching black and white mosaic from Bisazza. The metallic mirrored bath pictured below, right, features porcelain tiles from Ann Sacks.

Making a BIG design statement are BIG tiles from Italian manufacturer, Fap Ceramiche (below). A horizontal band of alternating ribbed square tiles, intersected by a ver- tical band of same, presents a striking contrast in color and texture to the smooth rectangular "field" or background tiles

Sleek & Chic

An interplay of light and shadow brings out subtle variations of color and pattern in this sleek bathroom tile design from Villeroy & Boch's "Moonlight" series (below). Rectangular in shape, the tiles are available in 15 x 90 cm. (approx. 6 x 36 inches) and 30 x 90 cm. (approx. 12 x 36 inches).

Stacked rectangular tiles with horizontal bands of sharply contrasting hues create a crisp, clean, backdrop for ultra-contemporary bathroom fixtures (below). From Serenissima's "Glossy Capri" Collection, the 8 inch x 22 inch ceramic tiles feature lined patterns for added visual interest.