10 Showstopping Geometric Bathroom Tile Ideas
Almost all tiles are geometric in shape, whether four-sided or round. Geometric tiles are designed to create beautiful, regular patterns which can include one or more different tile shapes and include a variety of different layouts.
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What are geometric tiles?
The basic geometric shapes are square, circle, rectangle and triangle as well as multi-sided shapes like hexagons and octagons. Triangles, hexagons and quadrilaterals all tessellate, fitting together perfectly with no overlaps.
Most tiles are geometric in shape, allowing them to interlock neatly and minimise wastage. Geometric patterns are also easy on the eye, especially symmetrical designs. When talking about geometric tiles, we tend to think of bold, eye-catching designs that spark interest and make a statement.
Keep reading to discover some innovative geometric bathroom tile ideas to transform your bathroom.
Geometric bathroom tile ideas
Whether you’re partial to a parallelogram or a sucker for squares, we’ve found some of the most gorgeous geometric bathroom tile ideas to inspire you:
Add interest with rhombus mosaic tiles
Perfect for creating a range of geometric patterns, rhombus mosaics are a stylish choice for modern bathrooms. Small geometric mosaic tiles are a great idea if you want to put a creative stamp on your bathroom walls and floors.
We love how the designers of this bathroom have incorporated the star detail at the bottom of the shower enclosure.
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Revamp a floor with lily pad tiles
Hexagonal tiles are fantastically versatile, working well in traditional and modern spaces and fitting perfectly alongside other shapes and styles of tile.
Available in a range of attractive colours, lily pad tiles are usually made from porcelain so they’re a perfect choice for wet areas and can be used to line shower enclosures or for bathroom floors.
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Shine bright like a diamond
Add the wow factor to your bathroom walls with attractive diamond-shaped tiles. Perfect for adding a luxurious look to your bathroom, diamond-shaped tiles can be laid in many ways.
Using more unusual geometric shapes is a great way to liven up your bathroom walls. You can stick to more neutral colours or inject personality with bold brights.
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Recommended Tile: Emilia Papaya
Opt for classy hexagonal tiles
Hexagonal tiles are one of the most attractive geometric tile shapes. They’re perfect in all styles of homes and, if you’ve got an unconventionally-shaped space, hexagons are one of the best tile shapes to use.
Hexagon tiles have a timeless quality and are highly decorative, there’s a wide choice of sizes, colours and materials and you can effectively combine different colours to stunning effect. From rustic terracotta to glass and versatile porcelain, there’s a style of hexagon tile for every bathroom.
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Recommended Tile: Ava Blanco Plain
Go for traditional Victorian floor tiles
Victorian tiles are among the most striking geometric tiles. Usually arranged in repeating patterns, there are several gorgeous colours and interesting shapes to choose from.
From simple chequerboard patterns to more complex designs incorporating borders and multiple shapes, if you want to create a statement floor in your bathroom, Victorian tiles are a great option.
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Recommended Tile: Cambridge
Fit classic octagon and dot tiles
Along with the iconic chequerboard design, the octagon and dot tile pattern is a style classic. Inspired by fine Victorian homes, this tile pattern can be replicated in any colourway and with a range of different tile materials.
Try swapping the traditional black dot tile for a brightly coloured alternative for a modern spin on a timeless design.
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Create a bold zig-zag design
Part of the beauty of geometric tiles is their ability to create a huge range of patterns. Use one of the most versatile shapes of all, the rectangle, to create bold and brilliant tile designs to make your bathroom stand out from the rest.
Combine contrasting colours to great effect or use several different shades to create a beautiful tiled artwork on your bathroom wall.
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Recommended Tile: Emilia Range
Choose retro penny tiles
Penny tiles might look modern but they’ve been gracing bathroom and kitchen walls since the early 1900s. A tiny ¾ inch in diameter, these miniature tiles are firmly back in fashion.
Due to their circular shape, penny tiles have a relatively large area of grout compared to other tile shapes. This adds to their charm and you can make the most of the extra grout by choosing grout in a contrasting or bright colour. It also helps to provide an excellent non-slip surface so they’re ideal for shower enclosures, wet rooms and on bathroom floors.
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Recommended Tile: Waxman Rita Round Statuario
Make patterns with diagonal print tiles
Tiles with a diagonal design print allow you to be really creative with the layout. You can use them to make a range of different patterns from squares and zig-zags to more abstract designs.
These tiles are ideal for adding interest to smaller bathroom floors and walls and are the perfect way to revamp a tired bathroom.
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Recommended Tile: Diagonal Blue
Make a splash with metro tiles
Arguably the most versatile geometric tile style, rectangular metro tiles can be used in myriad ways. Available in just about every material, colour and size, metro tiles are always a good choice.
As well as the vast choice of tile styles, metro tiles can be laid in many different ways, from traditional brick bond, basketweave and herringbone patterns to more contemporary stacked designs. There isn’t a style of home that these tiles won’t suit.
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Geometric bathroom tile tips
- Mix and match
With so much choice, it’s easy to mix and match different styles of geometric tiles. We love combinations of metro tile layouts on adjoining walls, different-shaped tiles on the floors and walls and varying colours of the same tile design. All completely different looks and all equally effective.
- Get creative with your design
Geometric tiles lend themselves perfectly to creative designs. Play around with colours and shapes to create breath-taking borders, experiment with different tile layouts and be inspired by vintage Victorian-style designs.
Atlas Ceramics has a wide range of geometric tiles to help bring your bathroom walls and floors to life. Browse our selection yourself or call one of our experts for advice