There’s something magical about the transformative power of tile. Seeing a previously bland or derelict room turn into an unforgettable space with the help of handmade tile is incredibly satisfying–so we’ve rounded up 32 of our favorite before-and-after tile transformations for your viewing pleasure.
And if these get you thinking about your own potential transformations, remember that you can preview how a design will look in your home with our photorealistic drawing program!
1. Bathroom Carpet to Calming Refuge
If you think carpets shouldn’t be allowed in bathrooms, Liz Stanley of Say Yes blog is right there with you. The very first thing she did when she got the keys to her new home was rip up the stained green carpet in the primary bathroom.
Using soothing Oyster Shell and White Wash from our budget-friendly Foundations collection, Liz created a two-toned spa-like sanctuary full of symmetrically stacked tile–and not a hint of carpet to be seen.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 2x6 in Oyster Shell, 3x6 in White Wash // Design + Image: Liz Stanley
2. A Kitchen that Shot for the Moon
Elena of This House 5000 started with an uninspiring canvas thanks to this dark galley, but she had a vision.
With the help of a handpainted half-moon Tile floor, her new and virtually unrecognizable kitchen is a boho-chic space drenched in natural light.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: Handpainted Fallow in custom colorway (for a similar look, try Cool Motif) // Design + Image: Elena Lohse // Installer: This House 5000
3. Swathed in Rainbow Stripes
This dated bathroom needed some help, and instead of playing it safe, the homeowner decided to take a risk that paid off in a big way.
Boldly wrapped in colorful rainbow-striped tile, the final result is an instant pick-me-up that brings all the smiles.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 3x12 in White Wash, Amalfi Coast, Turquoise, Neptune, Lemon Cream, Koi, Sorbet, Desert Bloom, Glacier Bay // Design: Brittany Buchser, Kelly Lavery // Image: Cameron Behbahany // Installer: C. Cook LLC, Custom Interiors
4. A Work of Arch
Lauren Bradshaw thought outside the box for this remodel–specifically, outside of the tiny box of a bathroom in this historic Tudor home.
By punching through a wall and adding a tub/shower clad with warm-toned Sand Dune Tile and framed by a gorgeous archway, Lauren created an unforgettable showpiece.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 4x4 in Sand Dune, 2x6 in Sand Dune, Brick in Olympic // Design: Lauren Bradshaw Design // Image: Joseph Bradshaw // Installer: Dan Company
5. Elevated Entryway
Nondescript and completely unmemorable, this entryway wasn’t exactly the warm welcome home its homeowner was craving.
Eclectic wall accents, fresh plants, and a positively magnetic black floor in our specialty-shape Picket Tile gave the entryway a breath of fresh air.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: Picket in Basalt // Design: Elisa Valldeperas // Image: Raquel Wyckoff
6. A Touch of Sporty Spice
The basement bathroom in Emily Vallely-Pertzborn’s Foxcroft Estate was dated and lacked personality…until Emily got her hands on it.
Now bursting with preppy vibes in every square inch, the renovated bathroom features Clover green walls and a shower interspersed with two bright rugby-style yellow stripes. Groovy!
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 6x6 in Clover and Lemon Cream, 8x8 in Dawn // Design + Image: Foxcroft Estate
7. Star Light, Star Bright
Dark tones didn’t make this kitchen the inviting heart of the home Laura Gummerman knew it could be.
So she brightened it up with lots of white and a stellar theme, from the rug full of constellations to the Star and Cross Tile backsplash.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: Star & Cross in White Wash // Design + Image: Laura Gummerman
8. A Salton Sea Sanctuary
DIY maven Kenna of The Flip Hubb wanted a serene sanctuary, and her very 90s bathroom wasn’t doing it for her.
Good thing our Salton Sea tile is made for serenity. A rejuvenating tile wainscot helped turn this bathroom into the perfect place to spend some me-time.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 3x6 in Salton Sea // Design + Image: The Flip Hubb
9. Chef’s Kiss Traditional
This kitchen featured dark tones that didn’t match the rest of the home’s bright and sunny interior.
Enter a stunning transformation to timeless traditional, full of soothing colors like the warm tile backsplash and soft blue cabinets.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 2x8 in Milky Way // Design + Image: Erin Kestenbaum
10. A Spruced Up Sunroom
When plant stylist Hilton Carter bought his house, he immediately knew he wanted to transform the south-facing sunroom into the lushest space in the home.
And transform he did! With a muted confetti-style floor of Hexite Tile, this space is a verdant indoor-outdoor terrarium perfect for Hilton’s love of plants.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: Hexite in Halite, Tumbleweed, Ivory, Chateau, Dolomite, Feldspar // Design + Image: Hilton Carter
11. From Tired to Two-Toned Craftsman
This bathroom started out bathed in neutral hues, but the owners wanted something with a little more soul.
The renovated bathroom is an elevated two-toned showpiece that designer Julie Rose describes as an “Autumnal Craftsman-Meets Contemporary Spa Bathroom.”
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 3x6 in Rosemary, 3x3 Sheeted in Peabody // Design: Velinda Hellen Design // Image: Sara Ligorria-Tramp
12. Break on Through to the Other Side
How do you breathe new life into a windowless, boxed-in kitchen?
Break down the unnecessary wall and add lots of blue tile, including a Handpainted Tile backsplash full of concentric circles.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: Hexite in Blue Velvet, Handpainted Maze in Warm Motif // Design: Elemental Green // Image: Jill Tiongco Photography
13. Graph Paper Gorgeous
When you have a petite galley kitchen, you need to make the most out of every square inch both functionally and aesthetically.
Alison Mazurek took that to heart when remodeling, using a white square tile backsplash that makes her space appear bigger, brighter, and calmer with its soothing symmetry.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 3x3 Sheeted in Calcite // Design + Image: Alison Mazurek // Installer: Method Tile
14. A Retro-Inspired Upgrade
Designer Sam Ushiro of Aww Sam is all about retro-cute, so when structural issues caused her to remodel her 1979 bathroom she went all out.
Her new space is a sunny haven, with a retro-patchwork handpainted tile floor and glass tile giving the original sunken tub a subtle glow.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: Handpainted Harvest in custom colorway, 4x4 in Daffodil, 2x2 Sheeted and 4x4 in Egret Matte // Design: Sam Ushiro // Image: Madeline Harper
15. Modernizing the Mudroom
This dinged-up and dated area was no match for Liz Stanley of the Say Yes blog.
With a floor of neutral and slip-resistant Gypsum tile, she transformed the space into a family-friendly mudroom perfect for Montana winters.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 8x8 in Gypsum // Design + Image: Liz Stanley
16. A Sweet Bridal Suite
The best thing this room had going for it previously was its great source of light–hence the houseplants.
Designer Emily Vallely-Pertzborn had grander ideas, using an unconventional checkerboard floor to turn it into the prettiest spot to prepare to say “I Do” at her Foxcroft Estate rental.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: Handpainted Squiggle in Charcoal Motif // Design: Foxcroft Estate // Image: Madison Kim-Poppen
17. Same Color Scheme, New Look
White and pink is a classic combination, but this bathroom needed some love that Laura Gummerman was happy to give.
Switching up the tub and tile colors, Laura used blush pink glass tile and a white herringbone tile floor to give the space a modern facelift.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 2x12 in Rosy Finch Gloss, 3x12 in Calcite // Design + Image: Laura Gummerman
18. Handpainted Underfoot
Sarah Dubbeldam of Darling, Magazine wanted to give her kitchen a little more personality instead of another uninspiring kitchen floor.
Enter Handpainted Kasbah Trellis Tile in a custom colorway, which added a spectacular granny square design into the kitchen, completely transforming the space.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: Handpainted Kasbah Trellis in custom colorway // Design + Image: Darling, Magazine
19. Bathroom Carpet Begone, The Sequel
Shag carpet in the bathroom rears its ugly head again, this time in an otherwise charming A-frame that designer Callie Blanks was remodeling.
Callie took great pleasure in replacing the worn carpet with an attractive pattern of 2x6 and 6x6 Ceramic Tile from our budget-friendly Foundations collection.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 2x6 in French Linen, 6x6 in Shetland Wool // Design + Image: Callie Blanks Interiors
20. A Lovingly Restored Historical Preservation
Sometimes original design gets lost to time, like this 1927 Palo Alto building that went through significant modifications through the decades.
With the help of historically accurate materials, including Ceramic Tile and Handpainted Tile, the building was lovingly and happily restored to its original glory.
From left to right here is the original 1927 exterior, the building after significant modifications, and the final restored result.
Tile: 4x4 in Lapis and Huckleberry, Mini Star & Cross in Blue Velvet, 1x1 in Lapis, Handpainted Old California 5, 9, and 10 in Cool Motif, Handpainted Almeria in Cool Motif // Design + Image: Randolph Popp Architect
21. Desert Oasis Gets Checked
This backyard patio didn’t provide much respite in the desert heat, so designer Claire Thomas took matters into her own hands.
Claire used non-slip Sorbet and Sunflower Tile in a sunny checkerboard pattern to create an inviting patio with a built-in bench back, perfect for entertaining.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 4x8 in Sunflower and Sorbet // Design + Image: Claire Thomas
22. A Rejuvenating Transformation
Straight from the 90s, this walk-in shower was in need of a refresh.
Soothing green tile to the rescue! Our grey-green Rosemary tile sets a peaceful mood in this beautiful and approachable before-and-after.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 3x9 in Rosemary // Design: Lindsay Wolfe-Assaf of The Home Stylist // Image: Hilary Maxwell
23. From Dated to Dapper
Designers Kele Dobrinksi and Christina Valencia of Colossus said goodbye to this dated kitchen with its retro yellow backsplash.
The new space is light and lively thanks to its white handmade tile backsplash featuring a playful pattern with contrasting blue stripe.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 2x8 in Tusk and Nautical // Design: Colossus // Image: Stephanie Russo
24. The Power of Pink Brick
The best way to describe the previous version of this bathroom might be “very rustic cabin.”
The refreshed space is completely unrecognizable thanks to designer Rae Rockwell, who reached for soft pink Mojave Brick that nods to the old rustic interior with its organic textural feel.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Brick: Mojave // Design: Rae Rockwell // Image: Stephen Paul
25. Bobby Berk’s Bathroom Brings the Drama
When interior designer and Queer Eye star Bobby Berk bought the 1950s Casa Tierra in Palm Desert, he knew it needed a major overhaul–like this bathroom!
Keeping the original terracotta floor, Bobby and Paula Oblen took the space from meh to memorable with a gorgeous black Brick wainscot.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Brick: Black Hills // Design: Paula Oblen, Bobby Berk // Image: Sara Tramp // Installer: Casa Tierra
26. Powder Room Gets Checked
Builder-grade and bland, this bathroom got revitalized when its owners turned the Whistler condo into a modern mountain retreat.
The Canadian space got a taste of California cool with a monochromatic color palette and muted checkerboard floor.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 3x3 Sheeted in Eucalyptus, 6x6 in Tusk and Dolomite // Design: Autumn Hachey, TWENTY-TWO TWELVE, You Should Stay Here // Image: Michelle Johnson
27. Brick Redefines The Bedroom
Amanda Walker decided her perfectly-fine guest bedroom could use a little oomph, so she reached for Fireclay Brick.
From perfectly fine to properly fantastic, our desert-neutral Mojave Brick gave Amanda an easy way to get the look of an exposed brick wall.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Brick: Mojave Norman // Design + Image: Amanda Walker
28. Banishing Bathroom Carpet, Part 3
The crusty old bathroom carpet trend strikes again, this time in yet another of Liz Stanley’s bathrooms.
From bathroom carpet to black and white beauty, this bathroom went from nondescript to well-designed thanks in no small part to our White Wash and Basalt Ceramic Tile.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 2x8 in Basalt, 3x6 in White Wash // Design + Image: Liz Stanley
29. Builder-Grade to Color Block
Designer Camille Kurtz started with a builder-grade kitchen and a dream that took 8 months of DIY work to come to fruition.
Her hard work paid off with this absolutely incredible tri-color transformation, featuring our handmade Ceramic Tile in Basalt, Blue Velvet, and Dust Storm.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 3x6 in Dust Storm, 2x8 in Basalt, Blue Velvet, Dust Storm // Design + Image: Camille Kurtz
30. Guest Bathroom Goes Verdant
Quaint but bland, designer Erin Kestenbaum decided she wanted to put some life into her guest bathroom.
Inspired by the old-growth forests surrounding her Connecticut home, Erin upgraded the bathroom with tree motif wallpaper and verdant green Rosemary Ceramic Tile.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 2x8 in Rosemary // Design + Image: Erin Kestenbaum
31. A Major Garage Glow Up
On their HGTV show Mash-up Our Home, designers Kele Dobrinski and Christina Valencia turned this homeowners’ garage…
…into a charming bungalow! Using white Tusk tile interspersed with a line of peachy pink Tumbleweed, the backsplash adds eye-catching visual interest to the newly transformed space.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 2x8 in Tusk and Tumbleweed // Design: Colossus // Image: Stephanie Russo
32. Tiki Bar Transformation
When Emily Vallely-Pertzborn bought her Foxcroft Estate, the basement was a mostly-neglected storage area.
Not under her watch! With a playful floor of Scalene Triangle Tile in Palm Tree and Desert Bloom and a cheerful Lemon Cream Tile wainscot, Emily created her own tropical Tiki Bar in the heart of Iowa.
Here are the before and after photos side by side.
Tile: 6x6 in Lemon Cream, Scalene Triangle in Palm Tree and Desert Bloom // Design: Foxcroft Estate // Image: Madison Kim-Poppen
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