11 Inspiring Ivory Bathroom Tile Ideas

A refreshing change from the brilliant but starker white, ivory is a perfect choice if you’re looking to create a tranquil, relaxing and luxurious-looking bathroom.

Ivory is defined as an off-white shade, based on the colour of elephant tusks. Containing a hint of yellow or beige, ivory is a softer option than white but it retains the same benefits and will help a bathroom to feel bright, spacious and sparkly clean.

Ideal in traditional and modern spaces, there is a vast choice of ivory-coloured bathroom tiles to choose from. Take your pick of natural stone tiles, opt for gorgeous marble-effect tiles or add texture with striking splitface, zellige or mosaic tiles.

Ivory tiles create a serene, relaxing and lavish looking bathroom and are always offer a bright, spacious and immaculate feel.

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Recommended Tile: Brick Ivory

What goes with ivory tiles?

As a neutral colour, ivory has the advantage of going with all other colours. It’s easy to create a beautiful all-ivory bathroom, but if you prefer, you can mix it with other shades.

Create a striking contrast by pairing ivory tiles with more dramatic black, green or blue tiles or keep it neutral with softer pink, grey and beige shades. You can also add an opulent touch by mixing cream tiles with magnificent metallics.

Ivory bathroom tile ideas

If you’re inspired by the subdued beauty of ivory-coloured tiles, keep reading to discover some of the most eye-catching bathroom ideas:

Metro tiles

Always a good choice, classic metro tiles are one of the most popular tiles. Their shape and size make them really easy to fit, and you can choose from a range of beautiful tile layouts from more complex herringbone and basketweave designs to neat brick bond and stacked styles.

Cream tiles are a timeless option that will suit period and modern homes. They’ll add warmth to a room whilst retaining a bright, refreshing feel.

Cream tiles add warmth whilst maintaining a fresh feel in your room.

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Recommended Tile: Dorset Smooth Honey

Ivory and gold marble-effect tiles

If you like a touch of luxe in your bathroom, marble-effect porcelain tiles are a fantastic option. Looking just like the real deal, but with minimal maintenance, you can create a gorgeous-looking hotel-style bathroom in your home.

We love the rich gold veins in these porcelain tiles, but you can choose from a range of realistic, ivory marble-effect tiles and go for grey or black veins if you prefer.

Tip: Go for the best quality marble effect tiles that you can afford to minimise pattern repeat.

Recommended Tile: Canaletto Gold Marble 

Travertine tiles

Natural travertine is a type of limestone and it’s available in a range of colours. Although travertine is one of the pricier tiling options, it’s a good choice if you want a bathroom that will stand the test of time. Stone is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful materials for cladding your bathroom and you’ll be unlikely to ever want to change it.

If you want a bathroom that will stand the test of time, Stone is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful materials you can chose and you’ll be sure to enjoy it for many years.

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Recommended Tile: Avon Malo

Stone effect tiles

Stone effect tiles are a wonderful option if you want the look of real stone without the maintenance. Top of the range stone-effect porcelain tiles cost about the same as real stone, but you really won’t be able to tell the difference.

Stone effect porcelain tiles are a super choice to create a beautiful chic bathroom

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Recommended Tile: Ecostone 

Mother-of-pearl mosaic tiles

If you love neutrals but want to add a more decadent touch to your bathroom, real mother-of-pearl mosaic tiles are a stunning solution. Mother-of-pearl, also known as nacre is the inner shell lining of molluscs like oysters, mussels and abalone.

The delicate beauty of these tiles is hard to beat and if you don’t fancy going overboard, use mother-of-pearl mosaics to decorate a splashback, tile a bath panel or create a beautiful border.

Mosaics are always inspiring and available in a vast array of colours and designs, to suit all needs. Tile a bath panel, spashback, boarder or feature wall to create your own unique display.

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Recommended Tile: Seashell 

Zellige tiles

Use textured tiles to help you achieve a beautifully rustic, Mediterranean-style bathroom. Irregular tiles are fantastic for adding detail and depth to neutral-coloured bathrooms and are one of the best ways to create a relaxed and casual look.

Use textured tiles to help you achieve an inspiring rustic, Mediterranean-style bathroom.

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Herringbone subway tiles

Add interest to neutrally coloured tiles by laying them in a classy herringbone pattern.  The herringbone tile pattern dates back to Roman times so you’ll be safe in the knowledge that it’s not a passing trend.

You can vary the look of the tiles by choosing grout that’s the same colour as the tiles or going for a contrasting shade.

Herringbone pattern is a classy design and you’ll be safe in the knowledge that it’s not a passing trend since it dates back to Roman times.

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Recommended Tile: Rio Blanco

Splitface tiles

Bring the outdoors into your bathroom with rugged splitface tiles. You can opt for real stone or stone-effect porcelain tiles. Either way, these multi-surface tiles are wonderful for creating areas of interest and work especially well when used on feature walls, in shower cubicles or as splashbacks.

These stony effect splitface tiles help you bring the outdoors in and create a unique effect in your bathroom.

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Recommended Tile: Cubics White

Colour mix tiles

Ivory tiles are a great choice if you want to combine them with other colours. Go for a traditional, art-deco inspired look with classic metro and square tiles, or keep it more modern with ivory tiles and natural stone, pretty glass or metallic tiles.

The beauty and neutrality of Ivory tiles mean that they can easily be combined with a multitude of stunning colours to create your own distinctive look.

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Recommended Tile: Emilia

Gloss and tumbled marble tiles

Tumbled tiles have a matt, worn texture that’s achieved by placing the tiles into a drum with water and sand.  Tumbled tiles have rounded edges and a weathered appearance and will look perfect in rustic and more luxurious bathroom settings.

Combine the glitziness of high gloss tiles with the more subdued, worn look of tumbled tiles for a perfect match.

Combine high gloss tiles with tumbled effect tiles for a luxurious look.

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Recommended Tile: Elgin Gloss White Marble 

Pebble mosaic tiles

Tantalisingly tactile, pebble tiles feel incredible underfoot and are a wonderful addition to a coastal or rustic beach-themed bathroom. Perfect for adding character (and a non-slip floor surface), pebble mosaic tiles are a great choice if you’re looking for something a bit different.

Top Tips for Ivory Tiled Bathrooms

• Ivory is one of the most versatile tile colours and will go with all other colours. You can also vary the colour of the tile grout depending on the look you want.
• You don’t need to stick to porcelain tiles, many natural stones like travertine, limestone and marble are ivory or off-white in colour.
• Often associated with traditional interiors, ivory looks incredible in modern spaces too. It’s less harsh than white and can help make a bathroom feel cosier and more luxurious.

Atlas Ceramics has a fantastic range of ivory bathroom and cloakroom tiles to help you get the luxe look. Browse our selection yourself or call one of our experts for advice