Grey Bathroom Tile Ideas – 12 ways to work the grey trend
You only need to scroll through Instagram or flick through the pages of an interior design magazine to see that grey interiors are still very much in vogue. Calming and sophisticated, grey is a versatile neutral that looks incredible in all properties.
Part of the popularity of grey is that it goes with just about every other colour. It’ll sit happily alongside other neutrals, or provide the perfect backdrop for pops of brighter colour.
Depending on the mood you want to create, you can opt for calming and peaceful light grey, or add drama with deeper shades.
Recreate this look: Ava Gris Decor
What colours go with a grey tiled bathroom?
Because grey is a neutral colour, it’ll go with everything. You don’t need to stick to all grey walls, you can combine it with shades of pink or blue, match it with other key neutrals like beige and black or add a luxurious touch with metallics.
According to the X Window System’s definition of the colour, there are more than 50 shades of grey, 101 to be precise. This gives you several options when it comes to choosing the perfect shade for your bathroom. Not all grey shades are alike, however. If you’ve ever painted a room grey you’ve probably noticed that it has undertones of blue, green or purple. It’s worth bearing this in mind if you’re combining different greys in the same room. Grab some tile samples and make sure that they look good together.
Darker shades of grey will add a cosier, dramatic feel to a room whereas brighter, fresher greys will help a room feel more spacious. You can opt for darker grey floor tiles and light grey walls, or keep the same colour tile throughout for a more fluid look.
Gorgeous grey bathroom tile ideas
If you’re ready to go grey in your bathroom, take a look at our pick of the most glorious grey bathroom tiles. From natural stone to intricate patterns and rustic textures, you’re spoilt for choice:
50 shades of slate
Natural slate comes in a range of different shades. We love how this bathroom has combined light grey floor tiles and dark slate wall tiles in different tile sizes and textures. Slate is a beautifully versatile material and its water resistance and durability make it especially well-suited for wet rooms.
Recommended Tile: Welsh Slate Black
Grey porcelain tiles
Keep it sleek and simple with understated grey porcelain tiles. Rectangular grey tiles are perfect for creating a seamless, modern look in a bathroom. You can play around with tile layouts to create different looks too. Laying tiles horizontally will help a small room look wider, and a vertical lay will help a room appear taller.
Recommended Tile: Eco Stone Grigio
Mini mosaic tiles
If you fancy something a little different to standard-sized grey tiles, mix it up with beautiful patchwork mosaic tiles. Fitting multi-textured tiles will help to add depth and interest to a room. Mosaic tiles are most effective when used to define specific areas, so use them to line a shower enclosure, create a feature wall or as a standout splashback.
Shaped grey tiles
If you love the look of metro tiles but would like something a little different, try these attractive geometric tiles. As flexible as metro tiles in terms of layout choices, you can keep it simple or create more elaborate herringbone patterns.
Recreate this look: Warwick Quicksilver
Grey metro tiles
If your mind is blown by the sheer variety of grey tiles on offer, you can always opt for stylish grey metro tiles. One of the most versatile tile types, metro tiles are guaranteed to make your bathroom look fantastic.
You can choose from a range of shades, sizes and textures and even mix several different shades of grey together. Glossy tiles are a great choice in small, bright rooms where they will help to bounce the light around.
Lily pad tiles
These beautiful hexagonal tiles will add the wow factor to your bathroom. Whether you choose to use them on the walls, floor, or both, these in-demand tiles are available in a range of colours.
One of the many attributes of shaped tiles is that you can leave whole tiles at the end of a tile run, it creates an attractive and unusual finish and saves you from having to use tile edging strips.
Delicately patterned tiles
Add interest to your bathroom with patterned tiles. Perfect for highlighting certain areas or using throughout the bathroom, patterned tiles are a classy choice and great for adding warmth and character to a room.
Splitface tiles
Bring the outdoors in with textured splitface tiles. Splitface tiles are perfect for creating rustic or industrial-looking bathrooms. Often used as splashbacks or in shower enclosures, irregular splitface tiles create an attractive staggered surface.
Stone or stone-effect tiles are always a good choice as they don’t date. Splitface tiles might look like a high-maintenance option, but they’re very easy to keep clean and won’t show water marks, unlike a glossier tile.
Boldly patterned tiles
Create a feature wall in your bathroom with show-stopping patterned tiles. If you want to introduce pattern into your bathroom but are a little worried about going off it, sticking to a neutral colourway is a good option.
Industrial-style concrete tiles
Get the urban look in your bathroom with concrete-look porcelain tiles. A great addition to modern homes, large-format concrete effect tiles are perfect for small and large bathrooms alike. Mix concrete tiles with black metal and wooden accessories to get the sought-after industrial look.
Grey Moroccan-style tiles
Both timeless and on-trend, Moroccan-style tiles never fail to liven up a room. Use them to highlight specific areas and combine them with plain tiles for the best effect.
Traditional, encaustic Moroccan tiles are beautifully hand-painted and hand-glazed, making them a luxurious and expensive item. Commercially produced Moroccan-style tiles are usually made from porcelain so they’ll be extremely durable and suitable for use in wet environments.
Recommended Tile: Rustic Heritage Taco Black
Grey veined marble
If you prefer a hint of grey, you can create a subtler look with soft, grey-veined marble. Marble-effect porcelain tiles look just like the real thing, and they’re virtually maintenance-free, no sealing required and no worries about stains, marks or discolouration.
Marble is an elegant and timeless material that suits both modern and traditional homes.
Recreate this look: Elgin Matt or Gloss
Top tips for a grey tiled bathroom
Because grey is a neutral colour, it’ll go with most other colours. You can mix grey tiles with coloured ones, combine them with black and white or experiment with different tile textures and sizes.
Although grey is neutral, it can definitely be used to make an impact. Consider combining different tile materials or pairing bold patterns with plainer tiles.
If you’ve opted for an all-grey bathroom, consider adding pops of colour with a pastel pink sink or some well-chosen coloured accessories.
There are many different shades of grey, so take time to pick the right shade/s for your space.
Atlas Ceramics has an impressive range of grey tiles to help you achieve a similar look in your bath or shower room. Browse our selection yourself or call one of our experts for advice.