Bold and Edgy Black Tiled Bathrooms

Black tiled bathrooms feel bold and grown up in the best way. Whether you want a full dark tile bathroom or just one bathroom wall with black tiles as a feature, we’ve got you covered.

Black tiles have a bit of a reputation, but in real bathrooms they behave more like a neutral. They frame your bath and basin, hide everyday splashes better than pale tiles and give you that “I’ve thought this through” look without much extra effort. Think glossy black metros, soft matt stone, tiny mosaics and luxe marble effects rather than one big block of black.

On our black bathroom tiles page you’ll find everything from classic metro and subway tiles to terrazzo, patterned designs, wood effect and slate style finishes. That means every look in this guide can be built from our range, whether you want a full dark tile bathroom or just one bathroom wall with black tiles as a feature.

If you’ve saved a few moody black bathroom ideas on Instagram or Pinterest and you’re not sure where to start, this is your shortcut. Below you’ll find 25 simple ideas to help you plan black tiles on the wall, the floor or both, so you can dial the drama up or down to suit your space.

25 Ideas For A Black Tiled Bathroom

1. Gloss Black Metro Brick Walls For A Classic Or Stacked Look

Classic brick shaped tiles are the easiest way to try black tiles in your bathroom without overcomplicating things. A wall of gloss black metros feels timeless, a bit “boutique hotel”, and works in both small and large bathrooms. The shine bounces light around, so the wall looks dramatic rather than heavy.

To recreate this, tile one main wall or the inside of the shower in brick bond. Keep the other walls light and simple and let the black do the talking. White grout gives you a strong graphic grid. Dark grout feels smoother and more grown in. Tiles like our Victoria Metro Black wall tiles or Metro Flat Gloss Black tiles are ideal here. Pair them with a simple white suite and black framed mirror and you’re done.

2. Rustic Rippled Gloss Metros For A Handmade Feel

If you love the idea of metro tiles but want them to feel softer and more characterful, go for rippled or rustic finishes. These tiles have gentle waves and shade variation, so the surface catches the light rather than reading as one flat block of black. It is a lovely way to add depth without using pattern.

Use rustic black metros on a basin wall or behind a freestanding bath. Team them with warm metals, a timber vanity and off white paint to keep the room cosy. Glossy, slightly uneven tiles like our Vernon Rustic Black or Gabriela Rustic Black ranges are perfect if you want a bathroom with black tiles on the wall that still feels relaxed and lived in.

3. Matt Black Subway Walls For A Soft Modern Scheme

Matt black wall tiles have a velvety, chalky look that feels calm and modern. They are a good option if you like the idea of black but glossy finishes feel a bit too sharp. A matt surface absorbs light gently, so it gives a cocooning feel without turning the room into a cave.

Use matt black subway tiles on one main wall, or run them as a half height dado around the room and finish with paint above. Keep the floor pale and simple so the room still feels open. Metro shapes like our Victoria Metro Flat Matt Black tiles or graphite tones sit well with slim black taps, a frameless mirror and soft grey towels.

4. Patterned Black And White Victorian Style Floor Tiles

Black and white patterned floor tiles are great when you want a classic, period feel with a bit of drama. They give you impact underfoot while keeping your walls free for simpler finishes. In a small bathroom, the floor becomes a patterned rug that anchors the bath and basin.

To get this look, tile the whole floor in a Victorian style pattern, then choose plain white or very light walls so the pattern has room to breathe. Keep the sanitaryware simple and use black taps or a black towel rail to tie everything together. Ranges like our Alderford, Chester or Molyneux patterned tiles are ideal if you want that traditional encaustic look in a practical porcelain finish.

5. Star And Moroccan Inspired Black Patterned Tiles

Star, border and Moroccan style prints bring a playful twist to black tiled bathrooms. They are bold enough to stand alone, so you often only need them on one surface to make the whole room feel styled.

Use star or Moroccan patterns on the floor in a simple shower room, or wrap them around all four walls in a tiny cloakroom for a jewel box feel. Keep the rest of the palette tight to black, white and maybe one accent colour so it doesn't feel busy. Lines like Stellar Black Star, Elba Star or Arba Moroccan patterned tiles work well here and can be mixed with plain black tiles in the shower for balance.

6. Small Format Black And White Mosaics (Hex And Octagon)

Small scale mosaics are brilliant for grip, curves and detail. Hexagon and octagon sheets in black and white are especially handy on shower floors, sloped wet room areas and tight corners. The joint lines add texture, which helps underfoot, and the pattern looks classic.

To recreate this, use mosaic sheets on the floor of a shower or wet room and run a simple larger tile on the walls. You can also use them as a border strip under a basin or around a bath plinth. Hex and octagon blends like our Hex Black mosaics, Ashford hexagon sheets and Chatsworth octagon mosaics all offer that neat, slightly vintage look.

7. Kit Kat And Finger Mosaics Laid Vertically For Stripes

Finger or kit kat mosaics are those slim, stick like tiles that pop up all over design feeds. Laid vertically, they create soft stripes that make walls look taller and add a lot of texture without using strong pattern. They work especially well in small bathrooms because the scale feels delicate.

Try running black finger mosaics from floor to ceiling behind a vanity, or as a full height panel inside a shower. You can also wrap them around a slim column of wall to highlight a niche. Keep surrounding tiles simple and let the tiny stripes do the work. Sheets like our Otsu Kit Kat Matt Black or Gloss Black mosaics are made for this kind of feature.

8. Mini Kit Kat Mosaics For Feature Panels And Niches

Mini kit kat mosaics are even finer, so the effect is more like a textured fabric than a tile. They are perfect for small areas where you want detail, such as shampoo niches, alcoves or the back of open shelving.

For a simple update, tile only the recesses in a shower with mini black finger mosaics and use a larger plain tile everywhere else. The contrast in scale looks very considered. You can also frame a mirror with a slim border of mini sticks. Our Otsu Mini Kit Kat sheets in black are an easy way to add this look without needing lots of cuts.

9. Black Fish Scale And Scallop Tiled Feature Walls

Scallop tiles add curve and softness to all that dark drama. In black they feel glamorous, a bit art deco, and they stop a small room feeling like a box. The repeating scale pattern gives movement and looks lovely with both brass and chrome.

Use black scallop tiles on one main wall, perhaps behind a freestanding bath or basin. Let them run from floor to about shoulder height and finish with paint above, or go full height if your ceiling is tall. Keep the floor calm and light so the wall can shine. Our Asheville Black scallop tiles are a strong choice if you want this “mermaid meets city hotel” look.

10. Black Hexagon Field Tiles In Solid Or Mixed Tones

Hexagon field tiles give you a strong shape even when the colour is simple. In black they read as a modern honeycomb and work just as well on floors as on walls. You can keep them solid or mix in marble effect and patterned hexes for more interest.

To copy this, choose one area to focus on. A black hexagon bathroom floor with white grout looks crisp and graphic, while a hex feature wall behind the basin feels more playful. Try solid black hexes on the floor and a mix of black and marble hexes in the shower. Tiles like Kai Black hexagons, Gatley marble effect hexes or Belmont Art Deco hex designs all give a slightly different take on the idea.

11. Chevron And Herringbone Black Marble Style Layouts

Chevron and herringbone layouts give you pattern without using pictures or prints. In black marble style tiles they feel smart and subtle, and the veining stops the colour from looking flat. This works well if you want movement in the room but still prefer a grown up palette.

Lay narrow black marble planks in herringbone across the floor and keep the walls light, or run a chevron up one wall to highlight a vanity. The zig zag draws the eye and can make a small room feel longer. Our Gatley chevron marble tiles and small format marble effect planks are good building blocks for this sort of scheme.

12. Black Marble Effect Wall And Floor Slabs For Luxury

If you want your bathroom to feel like a hotel suite, black marble effect tiles are the way to go. Large format slabs with pale veining look expensive and make a huge impact, especially around a bath or walk in shower.

You don't need to tile every surface. One wall of black marble behind a freestanding bath, balanced with simple white tiles and plenty of light, is often enough. In a larger room you can take the same tile across the floor as well for a proper spa feel. Ranges like Palor, Erica, Malavita and Nueva give you different levels of shine and veining so you can go as subtle or dramatic as you like.

13. Black Terrazzo Effect Tiles With Pale Speckled Chips

Black terrazzo style tiles feel playful and modern. They keep the depth of a dark base but the pale chips break things up and hide day to day marks. The result is still quite neutral, just with a bit more personality.

Use black terrazzo on the floor in a family bathroom, then pick out one or two chip colours in your towels and accessories. You can also wrap it up the side of a bathtub to create a tiled plinth. Tiles like Maroni, Pertosa and Pella black terrazzo styles, including hexagon versions, all give you that speckled look in different sizes.

14. Black Stone Effect Tiles For Spa Style Bathrooms

Stone effect tiles are ideal if you want a dark tile bathroom that feels calm rather than loud. Charcoal and black stone designs usually have soft movement and a slightly textured surface, so they feel more like natural rock than flat colour.

For a spa inspired space, run the same stone effect tile on the floor and across the shower walls, then add a simple white basin, a wooden stool and fluffy towels. Keep your lighting warm and layered. Ranges like Salvo, Finnian, Oscura and Gio give you everything from gentle veining to stronger slate effects in black and deep anthracite.

15. Charcoal Concrete Effect Tiles For Industrial Schemes

If you like an industrial look, charcoal concrete effect tiles are your friend. They give you that poured concrete feel without the cracks or staining. The colour is softer than jet black but still moody, so it's a nice base for black fixtures.

Use concrete effect tiles on the floor and one shower wall, then mix in plain black metro tiles or black framed screens to sharpen things up. Add a simple oak shelf, a round mirror and green plants to stop it feeling cold. Tiles like Element Charcoal and Calanna anthracite stone effect work well for this sort of urban scheme.

16. Black Wood Effect Planks For Warm, Characterful Floors

Wood effect tiles keep the warmth of timber but add the practicality of porcelain. In deep black and charcoal tones they bridge the gap between cosy and edgy, which is helpful if you share a bathroom with someone who loves darker schemes.

Lay black wood effect planks in a straight run or herringbone on the floor, then keep the walls light and simple. The “grain” stops the black feeling harsh and ties in nicely with real wooden furniture and baskets. Beacon Black wood effect tiles and Amos black wood effect wall tiles are good options if you want that textured, slightly rustic feel underfoot.

17. Split Face Black Stone Tiles For 3D Feature Walls

Split face stone tiles have a rugged, 3D surface that can turn a plain wall into a real focal point. In black they feel moody and dramatic, especially when lit from above. You only need a small amount to make an impact.

Choose one wall, often behind a bath or basin, and use split face tiles there only. Keep the other walls flat and simple so the texture can stand out. Good lighting is important. A wall washer or downlights will pick up every ridge. Options like Palamas black split face stone and Arenzo black stone effect split face tiles are ideal for these 3D moments.

18. Zellige Effect Black Tiles With Tonal Shade Variation

Zellige effect tiles take their cue from handmade Moroccan ceramics. In black and graphite tones they usually have gentle colour shifts and a soft sheen, so the surface looks alive rather than flat. This is perfect if you want a dark wall that still feels warm and inviting.

Use zellige style tiles around a basin, in a shower or as a half height splashback. Because each piece is slightly different, the wall will have a dappled, watery look that pairs beautifully with brass taps and natural wood. Our Beauvais Rustic Graphite tiles, in both square and brick formats, and Delphine hexagon zellige tiles are great examples of this style.

19. Fluted And Ridged Black Wall Tiles For Art Deco Texture

Fluted and ridged tiles give you vertical lines and built in texture. In black they feel a bit Art Deco and instantly make a wall look more expensive. The ridges catch and soften light, which can be really flattering in a small space.

You don't need to cover a whole room. A band of fluted tiles behind a vanity, around a mirror or on a half height wall is usually enough. Team them with smooth tiles elsewhere so the contrast in texture is visible. Stonehouse Studio Matteo fluted tiles and Lamego ridged wall tiles in black are ideal if you want that ribbed, panelled look without installing actual timber.

20. Bold Geometric Monochrome Patterns

Geometric black and white tiles are made for people who love pattern and are not afraid to show it. Triangles, grids and optical designs all work well in bathrooms because they give energy without adding extra colour.

Use bold monochrome patterns on the floor and keep the walls simple, or flip that and put them on one feature wall behind the vanity. In a tiny downstairs loo you can even wrap them right around the room, then calm everything down with a plain white basin and black taps. Ranges like Prism Jet, Pinnacle Jet, Stockholm, Helsinki and Kingsbridge patterned tiles give you lots of different ways to lean into this look.

21. Deck Chair Style Striped Tiles As Bold Borders Or Floors

Striped tiles feel playful and can change the way a room looks by drawing the eye along the lines. In black and white they suggest deck chairs and seaside changing huts, which is fun in a bathroom.

Lay striped tiles in the direction you want to exaggerate. For example, run them along the length of a narrow bathroom to make it feel longer, or across the width to make it feel wider. You can use stripes across the whole floor, as a border around plainer tiles or as a single strip behind a basin. Tiles like Positano Deck Chair Jet and similar striped designs are perfect for these bold moments.

22. Large Format Black Tiles With Minimal Grout Lines

Large format tiles give you big, simple surfaces with very few grout joints. In black this feels sleek and calm, which is ideal if you like a minimal look. Fewer joints also makes cleaning easier.

Use large format black tiles on the floor of a walk in shower, across a long wall or around a bath. Keep grout close in colour so the surface reads as one plane. You can also mix matt and polished finishes in the same colour for a bit of contrast. Ranges like Altona matt black, Salvo large format stone effect and Nocturne or Nueva large format marble tiles are good places to start.

23. Self Adhesive Black Tiles And Splashbacks As Quick Updates

Not ready to retile the whole bathroom? Self adhesive tiles and splashbacks are a handy way to test drive a black tiled look without dust or grout. They are also great for rented homes where you need something more temporary.

Use a black self adhesive splashback behind a cloakroom basin, or lay peel and stick floor tiles over tired vinyl in a tiny WC. Keep to small areas that avoid constant standing water and follow the prep steps so the surface is smooth and clean first. Products like our Venice matt black splashback panels and Raven style self adhesive floor tiles let you add a hit of black to your bathroom with very little commitment.

24. Black Border, Pencil And Dado Trims To Frame Tiled Areas

Sometimes a bathroom already has plenty of tiles, it just needs finishing touches. Black border tiles, pencil trims and dado pieces are brilliant for this. They frame tiled areas and link black fixtures back into the rest of the room without taking over.

You can use a slim black border to outline a splashback, to cap off half height metro tiles or to separate a patterned floor from plain skirting tiles. A dado border above white metros with a deep charcoal wall above looks very smart. Victoria Metro Black dado borders and other slim black trims are ideal if you want to give existing tiles a more finished, tailored edge.

25. Layered Black Finishes Mixing Gloss, Matt And Textured Tiles

One of the nicest ways to work with black is to layer different finishes together. When everything is the same colour but not the same texture, the room feels rich and considered rather than flat. This is also a simple way to build a full black tiled bathroom that still feels soft.

Try a gloss black metro in the shower, a matt black stone effect tile on the floor and a small area of fluted or zellige effect tiles behind the vanity. Or pair black terrazzo on the floor with smooth matt wall tiles and a split face feature panel. Because the palette stays tight, you can be brave with texture. Our black tile range covers gloss, matt, rustic, stone, terrazzo, fluted, split face and zellige styles, so it is easy to pick three finishes that play nicely together.

Planning A Black Tiled Bathroom

When you plan a dark tile bathroom, it helps to think about balance first. Decide where you want the drama and where you want calm. If you go bold with black tiles on the floor, keep most of the walls light. If you cover one whole wall in black, keep the opposite wall simple. White sanitaryware, clear glass and pale ceilings stop things closing in.

Grout colour makes a big difference. Dark grout with black tiles gives a smooth, almost seamless look that feels quite grown up. White or pale grout turns the joints into a pattern, which can be great if you want more energy. In small spaces, glossy tiles bounce light around, so they are handy on feature walls. Matt and textured tiles feel softer and are nice underfoot, especially in showers.

Think about how you use the room as well. Black floors are very forgiving in busy family bathrooms and wet rooms because they hide splashes better than pale tiles. A bathroom with black tiles on the wall behind the basin or bath is usually easier to keep looking clean than one with plain painted plaster there.

Ready To Create Your Black Tile Bathroom?

Black tiles are one of those choices that can feel brave at first, then quickly become the thing that pulls the whole room together. Whether you go all in with marble effect slabs and stone floors, or just add a single gloss black metro wall and a few trims, you can change the feel of your bathroom in a big way.

When you are ready to start, explore our full range of black bathroom tiles, from metros and mosaics to terrazzo, wood effect and large format slabs. Save a few favourites, think about where you want impact and where you want breathing space, then build a scheme that suits how you actually use the room. With the right mix of tiles, lighting and accessories, you can have a bold, edgy black tiled bathroom that still feels cosy and timeless every time you step in.