Brown Bathroom Tile Ideas – How to enrich your bathroom with the earthiest colour
From pale, creamy latte to rich chocolate brown, this earthy, natural shade is welcoming, cosy and elegant.
If you’re thinking of re-tiling your bathroom but haven’t quite decided on the colour, you might want to consider brown. Although not as popular as blue, black or white, brown is warm and rich and can create a surprisingly striking look in a bathroom.
The colour of wood and the earth, brown is a relaxed, calming colour, it’s perfect for making spaces feel relaxed and it’s a good choice if you favour a more neutral colour palette.
What colours go with brown tiles in a bathroom?
Brown is a warm colour and actually a shade of deep orange. You can match brown tiles with neutral white, grey or black, or go for a more tropical feel with green, bright turquoise, orange or purple. Gold will also sit well alongside brown tiles.
Depending on the shade of brown tiles you choose, you might want to add brighter touches with white walls, or if the tiles are pale brown, you could opt for darker painted walls or floor tiles.
Beautiful brown bathroom tile ideas
From practical and warming wood-effect tiles to dramatic deep brown tiles, we’ve selected some of the most brilliant brown bathroom tile ideas to inspire you.
Wood-effect wall tiles
If you love the warm and natural look of wood, installing wood-effect porcelain tiles is one of the most practical ways to get the look in your bathroom without the worry of water damage.
Of course, wood-effect tiles look incredible on the floor, but why not use them on the wall too? Adding wood-effect tiles is a great way to achieve a fresh, spa-like feel in your bathroom. Realistic wood-look tiles will go with any other colour and they look fantastic with other materials like marble, smooth or textured porcelain and slate.
Soft brown wall tiles
There are so many different shades of brown tile to choose from that finding one you like is an easy task. If you prefer softer shades, this glossy, truffle-coloured tile is a super-stylish option.
Warm neutral shades like brown and beige are becoming increasingly popular and make a refreshing change from more clinical greys and whites.
Mixed brown mosaic tiles
If you want to add a touch of drama to your bathroom, covering a wall in miniature mosaic tiles is one of the best ways to do this. Glass mosaics often contain elements of metal and they’ll shimmer and shine, giving a sleek look to any space.
Mosaic tiles are perfect for creating feature areas in a bathroom. You can use them to clad a shower cubicle, make a statement wall behind a bathtub or get creative and build attractive borders or panel sections.
Patterned Tiles
Using patterned tiles in the bathroom can completely transform the space. Adding character and interest, you can choose to install patterned tiles to highlight a specific area of your bathroom, such as the shower enclosure, or cover all the walls in beautiful designs, the choice is yours!
Brown Marble
Radiating luxury and sophistication, tiling the floor and walls with marble is one of the most elegant options for a bathroom. Often seen in more contemporary bathrooms, polished marble-effect tiles are non-porous which makes them a more practical option than real marble. If you’re after a hotel-like feel for your bathroom, you can’t go wrong with this magnificent material.
Chocolate brown metro tiles
Create a calming shower sanctuary with rich brown metro wall tiles. Metro tiles are a firm favourite because they are so versatile. Stack them or lay them in more intricate patterns, mix them up with other colours or combine them with other tiles. However you choose to use these humble tiles, rest assured that they will make a stylish addition to any bathroom.
Copper-coloured tiles
Add a touch of lustre to your bathroom with copper-coloured tiles. Metallic-effect tiles can be used to create an industrial or rustic look and are a great way to revamp a tired bathroom.
Combine copper tiles with rich, warm-hued tiles or contrast them with brilliant white or marble tiles.
Warm terracotta tiles
Create a laid-back Mediterranean feel in your bathroom with rich terracotta tiles. Made from natural clay, these tiles range in colour from brown to deep orange, red and even pink.
Terracotta tiles will need to be sealed, but when looked after well, they’re incredibly durable and make a beautiful addition to your home.
Neutral stone effect tiles
Add interest to your bathroom with intricately patterned stone-effect tiles. Matt finish tiles won’t reflect the light like glossy tiles, but they are extremely easy to clean and won’t show pesky watermarks, this is especially useful if you live in a hard water area.
Boldly patterned tiles look fantastic when used in shower cubicles or as splashbacks and they work particularly well in smaller bathrooms and ensuites.
Top tips for using brown bathroom tiles
1. There are many different shades of brown tiles to choose from, make sure to order some samples before placing the final order to see which shades best suit your room.
2. As brown sits in the neutral colour palette, you can match it with many other colours. Stick to neutrals like white, black and cream or go for more vivid colours like blue, bright turquoise, orange and red.
3. Brown bathroom tiles will work equally well in a period or contemporary home. Consider using metro tiles or marble for a modern feel and going for natural wood and stone if you prefer a more traditional look.
4. If you love brown but aren’t sure about full-on chocolate brown walls, add elements of this warming colour by choosing patterned tiles, fitting mixed brown-hued mosaics or adding a border of brown tiles.
Atlas Ceramics has a huge range of brown bathroom and cloakroom tiles to help you achieve a similar look. Browse our selection yourself or call one of our experts for advice.