15 Brilliant White Bathroom Tile Ideas

Thinking of redesigning your bathroom? Check out our 15 brilliant white tile design ideas so that you can begin to plan your renovation.

White is a staple colour choice that is very popular when redesigning a bathroom. White tiles are versatile and can create a fresh and bright atmosphere. Get tile ideas sure to set the tone for your bathroom, make a statement with your renovation, beautiful enough to make jaws drop. Whether your bathroom is a busy family space or a cosy en suite, white bathroom tiles can be considered in many styles.

If you are considering a redesign or a complete renovation, we have listed our favourite white bathroom tile ideas, check it out!

White Bathroom Tile Ideas

1. Marble Effect
2. Herringbone
3. Metro Tile
4. Hexagon Tile
5. Mosaic Tile
6. Rustic Tile
7. Fish Scale Tile
8. Matt vs Glossy
9. Pair with a Statement Floor
10. Floor to Ceiling
11. Textured Walls
12. Get into a Grid Formation
13. Layering
14. Half Tiled Walls
15. Pair with Brass Fixtures

1. Marble Effect

Marble effect tiles are a common feature in many bathrooms. They are a dynamic feature that can be used for an effective floor tile or a subtle statement wall tile. Consisting of neutral tones, they are ideal for creating a warm and relaxing atmosphere by bringing colour to your style in a natural and authentic way.

Our Jardine White Marble Effect tile is a choice you should consider for their durability and style. Ideal for busy bathrooms in family homes or shared spaces, they are a convenient choice for their small expense.

2. Herringbone

Herringbone tiling is making a strong comeback (and we are most certainly not mad about it). If you are wanting to add a playful and creative design to your bathroom then herringbone is a choice to consider. By placing chevron tiles in the herringbone layout, you can add movement to your design which can make smaller spaces feel bigger and more spacious.

Victorian Plumbing customer Charlotte used the herringbone design in her stunning en suite, showing how this layout can create the illusion of opening up your space with its zigzag style.

3. Metro Tile

Metro tiles continue to dominate the bathroom tiles game. Owing their name to the tiling found most commonly on underground railway stations, they suit many modern and traditional styles for bathrooms. With credit to their popularity, they owe it to their versatility of different styles and layouts. A white metro tile can be used to create a focal point within your bathroom or to support any other features you are wishing to stand out, adding to the WOW factor!

4. Hexagon Tile

A unique design that is gaining a lot of popularity is the hexagon tile. With its dynamic style, the six-sided shape can bring a ton of diversity to your bathroom that is an ideal way to be evocative. They can be used for both flooring and wall tiles to contrast other designs in your space or create a uniformed finish that is chic and timeless. A great choice for a complete redesign.

To take your hexagon design even further, you can use a terrazzo patterned white hexagon tile to add a pop of flare and create a statement.

5. Mosaic Tile

Being a winner for their extreme versatility, mosaic tiles are also attributed for their practicality. Being a number of smaller tiles in one batch, they are more practical when laying your tiles, being ideal for a DIY project. As they come in one batch, they can be easily adapted to fit awkward corners, any piping and fixtures and also windows and doorways. As they can be easily amended and adapted to your space, they can be adapted to your design as well, allowing you to go extremely creative and style it however you please. This really is taking versatility to the next level!

6. Rustic Tile

If your goal when redesigning your bathroom is to emphasise the natural, then a white rustic tile is a perfect option. Using white as a neutral tone to set the foundations of your design, it is the perfect way to compliment and bring focus to other statements in the bathroom, such as a  brushed brass shower or natural stone basin.

7. Fish Scale Tile

A trend that is solidifying its place in 2022 is the white fish scale tile. Due to its unique design, they make a great statement piece within your bathroom and with its dynamic design, they can be installed in a variety of ways that will make a design custom to you. They can also be used to enhance an art deco style in your space, creating a sense of neo-1930s luxury and glamour. They can be used as a feature wall in your shower that creates a lasting impression or as a funky splashback to give your bathroom a funky pop!

8. Matt vs Glossy

The age old debate of interior design: matt vs glossy. Some may say you can only choose one or the other, however their contrast can be used effectively to create an impressionable design. Pairing these together creates a dynamic style that adds tension. This tension can ultimately be softened by using an effective white tile which can set the tone of neutrality, giving you a lasting and relaxing experience in your bathroom.

9. Pair with a Statement Floor

Some people may think that a white tile design can be plain and boring, however this can be used to your advantage. Using white tiles on your walls sets a clean and fresh tone ready for a statement floor to be introduced. Using white tiles doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice on character, using ideas such as a hexagon or metro design is the perfect way to add a subtle dose of personality to complement your flooring choice.

10. Floor to Ceiling

If you are wanting to create the illusion of a bigger and more spacious room, using large tiles on your wall that stretch from floor to ceiling is a perfect technique. Using large tiles opens up your space making the atmosphere fresh and airy. As your tiles are white, this will allow natural light to bounce around the room, making the most of small windows and skylights.

Check out our Esta White Stone Effect Tile. These are large tiles that would be perfectly suited to both modern and classic styles. As they have a natural stone effect, they are ideal for making the most of natural light for a bright finish.

11. Textured Walls

Adding depth and giving your walls an extra bit of flare is easily done through using a textured whitewall tile. These are ideal for adding focal points into your tile designs, whether it is with a splashback in your shower or a strip in your wall design to highlight a luxury vanity unit they are great at focusing attention to your statements. By avoiding making your surfaces look flat and closed in, their texture adds to the dimensions of the tile which creates a rugged surface that adds depth and character.

12. Get into a Grid Formation

Adding personality to white tiles is not only done through their own design; making the most of grout types can also give your tile designs some extra character. Using dark grout with square and rectangle white tiles gives your design a grid effect that allows for a uniform finish that is both modern and a timeless aesthetic.

If you are wanting to take matters into your own hands, make sure you are doing it to an expert standard by checking out our blog on How to Tile a Bathroom Wall.

13. Layering

Layering is a familiar technique that we see a lot in interior designing and it doesn’t excuse bathroom tiling. You can effectively use alternate white tiles within your layout that will add a subtle sprinkle of personality whilst also keeping your design clean and slick. Whether you choose to layer with herringbone and metro or mosaic and hexagons, you can let your creative side loose by trialling different designs together.

You can also make use of other tile tools such as tile trims and grout to break your layering up and make your design unique to you.

14. Half Tiled Walls

Another trend that could be sailing through into 2023 is a half-tiled wall. Using statement white tiles that only meet the ceilings half way creates an evocative and lasting impression on your guests. This method is incredibly versatile and can be used as a statement feature or as the main design on your walls, either way it is made to STUN!

15. Pair with Brass Fixtures

White tiling is the ultimate hype man. Due to their neutral and soft colour, they can make a bright atmosphere that reflects light all around your space. With this bouncing light, using a warm metal colour, such as brushed brass, in your bathroom allows your fixtures to have a glamorous and sparkling effect, which is enhanced by your white tiling. Combining these two together is an underrated technique that will make your bathroom feel fresh and modern whilst making your experience even more relaxing.

Well there you have it, our favourite and most brilliant ideas for using white tiles in your bathroom. We hope this has made you consider using white tiles to their full effect, and if they are used to their full potential, you will have the whole neighbourhood round to show them off!