15 Patterned Bathroom Floor Tile Ideas to Enhance Your Space

If there’s one way to make a big impact in your bathroom, patterned tiles are it.  Switching plain for patterned floor tiles is a small change but one that will inject instant character and interest. 

Patterned tiles will uplift tired bathrooms, add personality and warmth and can even help to enlarge the appearance of small spaces.

From interlocking Mediterranean-inspired designs to bold, geometric styles, there is a patterned tile to suit every bathroom.

Keep reading to discover our pick of the most unusual, interesting and all-round gorgeous patterned floor tiles to make a serious style statement in your bathroom.

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Recommended Tile: Damask Series 8 Decor

Patterned Bathroom Floor Tile Ideas

Whether you’re tiling a palatial-sized bathroom or a compact en-suite, adding a feature floor will have a transformative effect on the space.  We’ve selected our pick of the most beautiful patterned floor tiles and tiles you can create patterns with to make the ultimate style splash in your bathroom.

Lily pad tiles

These simple, geometric hexagonal tiles are perfect for adding a subtle touch of pattern to your bathroom floor. Available in a range of colours, they’ll match all decor styles, adding a modern twist. As hexagonal tiles are small, they’ll help to provide a reassuringly non-slip surface, perfect for bathroom floors.

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Recommended Tile: Ava Gris Decor

Stripy tiles

If you want your bathroom floor to make a statement, black and white tiles in a bold, linear design will do just that. Choosing tiles with a diagonal stripe allows for myriad design possibilities; create zigzags, squares or stripes or lay them randomly for eye-popping goodness.

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Victorian style tiles

Victorian-style mosaic tiles come in various shapes and colours and are some of the best for creating custom patterns. You can stick to classic Victorian designs or create your own. Modern Victorian-style tile ranges include bright colours and softer pastel shades for even greater impact.

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Recommended Tile: Chelsea

Black and white tiles

One of the most popular colour combinations for patterned floor tiles, black and white is timeless and elegant and goes with all other colours.  This attractive repeating tile pattern is perfect for pepping up a plain bathroom and the classic style means it won’t date.

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Recommended Tile: Damask Series Decor 1

Terrazzo tiles

Originally a mix of concrete and discarded marble chips, terrazzo tiles can be found lining the floors of public buildings and stairwells all over the world. More aesthetically pleasing modern porcelain versions provide an attractive and durable solution for bathroom floors. 

There’s a wide range of colours and chip sizes to choose from making terrazzo-style tiles a versatile option for bathroom flooring.

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Recommended Tile: Monarch Terrazzo Pearl Matt

Star tiles

These beautiful, celestial-inspired tiles are perfect for adding a vintage touch to a bathroom floor.  Star tiles come in a few colourways, so you can choose the style that best suits your space. These striking tiles work beautifully well with simple white metro wall tiles and plain, painted walls.

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Recommended Tile: Regal Negro Star Tile

Marble tiles

The most natural of patterned tiles, the veins within marble vary from subtle to spectacular. Each natural marble tile is unique and using them to line the bathroom floor will create a luxurious, glamorous feel.

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Recommended Tile: Elgin Matt White Marble

Marble mosaic tiles

Marble is one of the most popular and versatile tiling materials for bathroom floors. There is a wide range of tile sizes, shapes and finishes to choose from, including finely detailed mosaics.  Try basketweave marble tiles for a seriously sophisticated look.

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Recommended Tile: Waxman Ritz Diamond Carrara

Checkerboard tiles

One of the most iconic floor designs, the checkerboard floor pattern is created by laying square tiles in two alternating colours. Black and white is the most common colour combination but you can use any colour, or tile materials, that you like. When laid diagonally, this pattern can help to visually widen smaller rooms, making it a popular choice for compact bathrooms, hallways and kitchens.

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Recommended Tile: Cambridge

Patchwork tiles

Add a quirky touch to your bathroom floor with colourful patchwork floor tiles. Stick to porcelain tiles for the most durable finish.  Multicoloured tiles will have the most impact when used in conjunction with large areas of plain, neutral colours. 

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Recommended Tile: Provenza Deco Floor Tile

Geometric tiles

Bold patterns work especially well in smaller spaces, helping to provide a sense of visual harmony.  Use geometric tiles to make an impact in an otherwise all-white bathroom.

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We suggest: Aqua Decor

Penny tiles

With their small size and large grout-to-tile ratio, round or hexagonal penny tiles are one of the best non-slip tile options for bathroom floors. Their versatility, durability and a huge range of colours make them the perfect mosaic for creating custom designs and pretty tile patterns.

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Multicoloured floor tiles

Like Victorian-style and penny mosaic tiles, metro tiles are ideal for creating unique floor tile patterns.

Try combining rows of different coloured rectangular tiles in a classic herringbone pattern. You can opt for two or three different colours, use varied shades of the same colour, go for bold rainbow brights or choose different shades of natural marble.

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We suggest: Coral Brick Lapis and Moss

Celtic-inspired tiles

Add calm and order to your bathroom floor with aesthetically pleasing, repeating pattern tiles. This subtle, Celtic-style floor tile is perfect for adding a touch of pattern without being overbearing. A subtle colour scheme provides warmth and interest and opting for a classic style means it will endure the test of time.

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Recommended Tile: Damask Series Decor 4

Mediterranean inspired tiles

Bring a touch of sunshine into your bathroom with gorgeous Mediterranean-inspired bathroom floor tiles. Simple patterns and nature-inspired designs provide a timeless and attractive flooring option.

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Recommended Tile: Damask Series Decor 5

Are patterned floor tiles on trend?

Patterned tiles are a definite design trend to watch this year. From retro vintage-style designs to modern geometric styles and timeless classics, patterned floor tiles will enhance your bathroom space like no other.

Bathrooms can be pretty sterile-looking spaces so adding patterned tiles to your bathroom floor is a brilliant way to lift the space. They will add personality and much-needed interest and they’re also super practical. 

Patterned bathroom floor tile tips

• Increase the impact – Make your patterned floor tiles go further by using the same tiles for tiling a bath panel or a feature wall or take them partially up the wall. You can also use leftover tiles for lining a wall niche or windowsill.

• Grab a few samples – Struggling to decide which patterned tiles to choose? Pick a few sample tiles out to see how they’ll look in situ before making your final decision.

• Get creative – Mosaics and Victorian-style tiles are fantastic for creating custom patterns. Small tiles are also a great non-slip option for bathroom floors.

Atlas Ceramics has a wide range of modern and more traditional patterned bathroom floor tiles to make an impact on your home. Browse our selection yourself or call one of our friendly experts for advice.