7 Ways Bathroom Tiles Can Elevate Your Space

Your bathroom deserves to be more than just functional; it should be a space you truly enjoy. With the right bathroom tiles, you can elevate this essential room to an oasis that rejuvenates you with stunning design. Durable enough to handle steamy showers and busy mornings, tiles add both beauty and practicality to your daily routine.

At Fireclay, we're passionate about crafting tile that elevates your bathroom's aesthetic and stands the test of time. Our Ceramic, Brick, and Glass Tile are all expertly made for bathroom applications, bringing durability and handcrafted beauty to your most personal spaces. Whether you're dreaming of a serene, light-drenched sanctuary or a bold, personality-packed powder room, our tiles can help you achieve the bathroom of your dreams.

Let's dive into seven ways that the right tiles can completely transform your bathroom’s floor and walls – and beyond.

1. The Perfect Foundation

Your bathroom floor sets the stage for the entire space, and it's also the foundation – literally! – for your design. In this moisture-prone area, slip-resistant surfaces are a must, making our matte glazes an excellent choice for bathroom floor tile. The DCOF-passing finish helps prevent slips and falls in both residential and commercial bathrooms.

For a classic look that never goes out of style, consider a Mosaic Tile pattern like the timeless hexagon. These smaller tiles offer the added benefit of increased grout lines, which provide even more traction underfoot. Hexagon bathroom floor tiles are a designer favorite for a reason – they're chic, enduring, and offer that perfect blend of vintage charm and modern appeal.

Discover how to choose your floor tile by room.

2. Custom-Crafted Shower

Step into a shower that truly revitalizes your senses. All our tiles are suitable for shower walls, but our Glass Tile really shines in this environment. Its radiant, modern look adds a touch of luxury, while its completely impervious nature makes it ideal for wet areas. Glass Tile is also incredibly easy to clean, which is a major plus in a shower setting.

If you prefer the enduring charm of ceramic, explore our extensive palette of over 100 glaze colors and seemingly endless pattern possibilities. From playful herringbone to classic subway tile, you can create a shower that's uniquely yours with our Ceramic Tile. We also offer specialty shapes like Star & Cross, Picket and Ogee Drop for those who love a touch of the unexpected.

Learn if Ceramic or Glass Tile is best for your shower project.

3. A Statement Splash

Don't underestimate the power of a well-designed backsplash! In the bathroom, a backsplash is an easy and incredibly effective way to add personality and visual interest.

Whether you're drawn to the sleek sophistication of our Glass Tile, the artisanal beauty of our Handpainted Tile, or the vibrant hues of our Ceramic Tile, a backsplash is the perfect canvas for expressing your unique style.

Explore some of our favorite green backsplashes for kitchens and bathrooms.

4. Stunning Storage Solutions

A shower niche is more than just clever storage; it's an opportunity to add a design flourish to your shower. Use tile to create a focal point within your niche, highlighting its beauty and functionality.

Our Glazed Thin Brick, with its rich color variations and inherent texture, can add a touch of charm to your niche, while our Handpainted Tile brings a one-of-a-kind flair that will instantly draw the eye.

More niche inspiration right this way.

5. Wall-to-Wall Wonder

Bathroom walls offer endless design possibilities. Go for a full wall or classic wainscot using our Ceramic Tile in a timeless shape like subway tile for a look that you’ll adore for years to come – especially if you select a color you’re absolutely in love with.

Alternatively, opt for a bold statement with vibrant Handpainted Tile in a showstopping pattern. The custom colorway on our Valencia Tile below evokes the homeowner’s Puerto Rican roots, telling a story that’s both personal and visually appealing.

If you love to play with texture and materials, consider combining different tile types. A ceramic wainscot paired with Glass Tile above it, for instance, adds visual interest and dimension to the space as illustrated below.

Wondering how high you should take your bathroom wall tile? Learn the answer here.

6. Underfoot Artistry

When it comes to shower pan tile, mosaics are a perfect choice. Not only are they more slip-resistant (a must for wet areas!), but they also offer a chance to infuse your shower with artistic expression. We recommend sizes 4” and under for the shower pan, and offer a variety of shapes of mosaic tiles in this size range including squares, rectangles, hexagons, triangles, and more. Explore them all below.

Whether your taste leans modern, traditional, or something entirely your own, you can easily create a custom mosaic design that perfectly suits your space and transform your shower pan into a true work of art.

Discover all the answers to your questions about shower floor design here.

7. Elevated Enclosures

Pony walls, often used to create a sense of separation in bathrooms or to provide a bit of privacy in a walk-in shower, are an ideal surface for tile. The water-resistant properties of our tiles, combined with the discreet coverage of a pony wall, create a beautiful and functional element.

Continuing your shower’s tile around the pony wall provides a sense of cohesion to your space, especially if you choose a pattern. We love how the grey and white checkered pattern in the bathroom below adorns the shower just up to the height of the pony wall before being complemented by vertically stacked white subway tile.

Explore more pony wall ideas here.