Design focus: 10 eye-catching statement tile ideas for contemporary bathroom schemes

From colour blocking to chequerboard laying patterns, a striking tile combination can offer designers endless scope for creativity – we bring you 10 schemes to inspire you with your next bathroom project. 

1 - Adobe Cobalto Brillo and Tierra is a standout ceramic pairing from Cevica's Adobe Collection, through Tile of Spain. Brillo features a high-gloss finish in a deep vibrant blue, while contrasting Tierra is designed to mimic earthy terracotta – the combination of the 2 creates a contemporary, vibrant design. Both tiles measure 10.2 x 10.2cm and are primarily suited for interior wall applications.

2 - Cevica's Tile Crafts rustic wall tile collection is structured around 3 versatile formats – 7.5 x 15cm, 15 x 15cm and 15 x 30cm – that can be mixed and matched to build unique architectural layouts. There are 6 elegant colourways – here the combination of Off White and Teal makes for a bold and high-contrast look – and the tiles have a high-shine finish combined with irregular edges to enhance the hand-made aesthetic. 

3 - Fragmenta Azul by Dune through Tile of Spain is a gorgeous terrazzo-style ceramic tile featuring a combination of large and tiny chipped shapes against a white background. It comes in a 20 x 20cm format and is suitable for walls and floors. As well as Azul (blue), it comes in Terracotta, Arena (beige), Coral, Gris (grey) and Verde (green). It is paired here with the ridged Ima tile in Azul for added drama.

4 - The Alameda collection by ADEX through Tile of Spain is a rustic-looking, handcrafted-inspired ceramic wall tile featuring layered and textured glazes that naturally catch and reflect light. Pictured in an impactful combination of soft Blush and warm Dalia, the tiles come in a variety of sizes including 7 x 15cm subway format, shown here.

5 - In this beautiful project by Wadebridge-based JJ Bathrooms, Ca' Pietra's Deck Chair Porcelain Rose wall and floor tiles are used to stunning effect with their playful and characterful stripes. Also available in Sage, Royal Blue, Pastels and multi-coloured Rainbow, the tiles come in a 20 x 20cm format and feature a matt finish.

6 - Cerámicas Vilar Álbaro's Nairobi tiles through Tile of Spain prove perfect for colour blocking in this 2-tone bathroom scheme. Here White is combined with Moss for a fresh and natural feel, with the colour palette also extending to deep Green, Slate, and Blue. Available formats are 7.5 x 30cm, 5 x 30cm and 20 x 20cm, with the collection also offering designers 2 types of surface finish, as shown here in the niche.

7 - The new Adobe 10.2 x 10.2cm collection from Tile of Spain combines tradition and contemporary design. It features 4 matte shades in an R10B anti-slip finish, along with 5 bright colors that provide decorative contrast. Its design sets out to balance the authenticity of rustic style with the elegance of enamel, creating versatile compositions. Shown here is warm Cotto and soft Cream.

8 - In this design by Edit Bathrooms, the walls and bath panel are all laid with Ca' Pietra's Maroc Ceramic Khaki tiles with borders in Beige and Mint. These Moroccan Zellige-inspired wall tiles are the perfect blend of classic and contemporary and come in a broad selection of jewel-like tones. They're available in a 9.9 x 9.9cm format.

9 - The popular New Country collection by Monopole through Tile of Spain brings a rustic, classic charm to interior spaces. With slightly uneven edges and subtle tonal variations, the collection offers an authentic, traditional aesthetic, and the tiles are available in square 15 × 15cm and rectangular 7.5 × 15cm formats. Colours include Clay, Green, Blue and Asfalt – pictured here in a classic chequerboard laying pattern are Blush and Bordeaux.

10 - The Auralis tile collection by Decocer from Tile of Spain is a range of relief tiles inspired by nature. Pictured here in a striking combination of White and Bordeaux, the white body tiles come in a 6.1 x 25cm format, and feature a a glossy, textured surface to give an artisanal feel.