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15 Timeless Ways to Use Gray Shower Tiles

By Blair Hagensen

Timeless Ways to Use Gray Shower Tiles

Tile: 2x8 Mist | Design: Hearth Homes Interiors | Image: Public 311 Design

Beautiful depth, timeless appeal, understated texture–there’s a lot to love about gray tile in the shower, especially when that tile has unique handcrafted characteristics. The artisanal craftsmanship of handmade tiles brings out the rich depth and texture in every shade of gray, transforming your bathroom into a serene sanctuary.

From soft dove gray to deep charcoal, we offer a wide range of hand-mixed gray glazes on multiple materials here at Fireclay. Our two Ceramic Tile product lines, Original Ceramic and Natural Press, will give your space a classic tile look with a glossy, satin, or matte finish. Glazed Thin Brick offers stunning texture, while sleek Glass Tile gives any space a modern edge. Prefer patterns? Our Handpainted Tile is right up your alley. Best of all, every single tile we sell is manufactured responsibly right here in the USA so you can rest assured that your tile matches your vision and your values.

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Gray tile isn’t limited to modern, minimalist spaces–it can easily fit into any design style. We’ve rounded up 15 of our favorite showers with gray tile to inspire your next project–let’s get into them!

1. A Curved Ceiling

Gray Shower Tiles Arched Ceiling Built In Shelf

Tile: 2x8 Mist, Large Star & Cross Driftwood + Skipping Stone | Design: Hearth Homes Interiors | Image: Public 311 Design

This custom walk-in shower has no shortage of luxe details, from the built-in shelf to the multicolored Star & Cross floor. But the crowning jewel is the beautifully arched ceiling, covered in offset gray subway tile that seamlessly stretches up the walls from the floor.

2. Traditional Subway Tile

Gray Shower Tiles Traditional Subway Tile Niche Crown Molding
tile Overcast Gloss

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Tile: 3x6 Overcast | Design: Anne McDonald Design | Image: Taylor Hall O'Brien

There’s a reason subway tile has remained a constant in interior design for decades–it’s hard to beat a classic! This staple looks especially beautiful in a soft gray shade outlined in white grout. Extend your tile from the shower surround to tile wainscoting to nail a modern traditional look in your bathroom.

3. A Spectrum of Variation

Gray Shower Tiles Modern Minimalist Color Variation Niche

Tile: 2x6 Mist | Design: Taylor and Taylor | Image: Taylor G Studio | Installer: Two Red Bowls

If you’re a fan of our handmade color variation, our gray tiles can display large amounts of variation in your shower as the space above illustrates. Mist, a subtle grey infused with a noticeable crackle finish, features wide-ranging painterly variation–perfect for creating misty neutral backdrops.

4. Mosaic Minimalism

Gray Shower Tiles Mosaic Minimalist Niche Bench

Tile: 2x2 Pumice | Design + Image: Working Holiday Studio

Take a more subdued approach with neatly stacked mosaic tile in a matte finish. Decorating the walls, floor, bench, and built-in niche, our putty-colored Pumice gives this spacious spa-like shower a peaceful palette and minimalist Japandi look.

5. Complement a Handpainted Floor

Gray Shower Tiles Subway Tile with Handpainted Tile Floor

Tile: 2x6 French Linen, 8x8 Sintra Neutral Motif | Design: Becki Owens | Image: Rebekah Westover Photography

Have you fallen in love with one of our Handpainted Tile motifs? Soft gray tile is a beautiful complement to these artisanally crafted pieces, allowing the Handpainted Tiles to be the star of the show while still adding dimension and visual interest to the rest of your space.

6. A Niche with Pattern Play

Gray Shower Tiles Subway Tile Pattern Play Niche

Tile: 2x6 Driftwood | Design: High Street Homes | Image: Jen Morley Burner

We’re big fans of built-in shower niches here at Fireclay, and if you are too then what better way to emphasize your niche than with a standout design detail? The all-gray shower above inlaid a vertically offset pattern within a shower of traditional horizontal offset to create a unique niche.

7. A Tale of Two Tones

Gray Shower Tiles Modern Two Toned Square Subway Tile
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Tile: 3x3 Cloud Cover Gloss, 3x9 Puget Sound Gloss | Design: K Smith X | Image: xoMe Studio

Gray comes in many shades, so why limit yourself to just one? This shower upped the ante with two shades, two shapes, and two patterns for one unique design. The cherry on top? Both of these tiles are part of our budget-friendly Essentials Collection and ship in 5 days or less!

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8. Organic Texture

Gray Shower Tiles Modern Brick Organic Texture
brick Wind River

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$22.00/sqft $22.00/sqft

Brick: Wind River | Design: Jesse Beer | Image: J. Jordan Creative

There’s nothing quite like Glazed Thin Brick to add an organic feel to your shower. Embrace the texture of this timeless material with one of our hand-mixed gray Brick glazes, and take your shower up a notch by using tonal grout like the space above.

9. Modern Checks

Gray Shower Tiles Modern Checkered Walk In Shower
tile Dolomite Matte

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Tile: 4x4 Dolomite + Feldspar, 2x8 Feldspar Gloss | Design: Natalie Myers, Veneer Designs | Image: Jessica Alexander Photography | Installer: Lion Builder

Go for gorgeous contrast with a gray and white checkered pattern in your shower. This look puts a softer, modern twist on classic black and white checkerboard, especially if you continue the pattern across the floor.

10. Spa-Like Glass

Gray Shower Tiles Modern Fully Tiled Glass
glass Egret Matte

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$44.00/sqft $44.00/sqft

Tile: 3x12 Egret Matte | Design: Kyla Ray Creative | Image: Angela Price

Indulge yourself in the glow of glass tile, an ideal tile for bathrooms since it’s impervious. Our matte USA-made Glass decorates the shower walls and niche in the spacious bathroom above, subtly reflecting the neutral hues of the concrete floor and tub.

11. Fresh & Clean

Gray Shower Tiles Modern Minimalist Vertical Niche

Tile: 2x6 French Linen | Design + Image: Amanda Jane Jones

Minimalist spaces and gray tile are a quintessential design pairing, so if you’re drawn to an edited look a light gray like our French Linen in a neat vertically stacked pattern is a perfect choice for your shower.

12. Handpainted All Over

Gray Shower Tiles Morroccan Handpainted Tile

Tile: 6x12 Marrakech Lace Neutral Motif | Design: Chelsea Sachs Design | Image: Meghan Bob Photography

On the other hand, if you prefer a little more design oomph one of our Handpainted Tiles in a neutral motif can make a splash in your space. Our Marrakech Lace Tile fills the spacious shower above with distinctive detail, creating a custom one-of-a-kind space.

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13. Gray Plus a Pop

Gray Shower Tiles Subway Tile Bright Blue Floor

Tile: 2x8 Shetland Wool, 1x4 Glacier Bay | Design: Noz Design | Installer: O'Reilly Tile Design Inc.

Just because you go with gray doesn’t mean you can’t also embrace bright colors. Renowned color lover Noz Nozawa demonstrates this in the space above where she paired Shetland Wool subway tile with a splash of modern mosaic bathroom floor tiles in cool blue Glacier Bay.

14. Neutral Gradient

Gray Shower Tiles Spa Braided Picket Gradient
tile Dolomite Matte

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$34.00/sqft $34.00/sqft

tile Feldspar Matte

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tile Calcite Matte

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Tile: Picket Dolomite, Feldspar, Calcite | Design: Nest Design Co. | Image: Thomas Kuoh Photography

That said, bright colors aren’t required to make a statement–choose a specialty shape like our Picket Tile and build a gradient with neutrals. The combination of flowing patterns and shades makes for one unforgettable shower.

15. Weathered Herringbone

Gray Shower Tiles Herringbone Brick
brick San Gabriel

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$22.00/sqft $22.00/sqft

tile Ivory Matte

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$32.00/sqft $32.00/sqft

Brick: San Gabriel, Tile: 2x2 Ivory | Design: Sara Combs + Rich Combs | Image: Margaret Austin Photography

A textural herringbone pattern lends a relaxed and rustic allure to this shower courtesy of our blue-gray San Gabriel Brick. We love how the glaze’s color variation is made all the more evident thanks to the lively pattern.

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