30 Walk-In Shower Tile Ideas for Your Home

If you’re looking for shower tile ideas for your bathroom floors and walls, there are a variety of options for every design style. Whether you’re renovating the shower in a modern, contemporary, farmhouse, rustic, or any other style of bathroom, choose tiles such as ceramic, porcelain, stone, handmade, and more to complement your space.

Thanks to its durability and resistance to water damage, the right type of tile can make any bathroom shine. This is especially important when designing a walk-in shower, which is the focal point of the bathroom.

Check out these walk-in shower tile ideas for inspiration.

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Classic White Subway Tile

Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Simple and clean white subway tile is always a great pick for your walk-in shower. It works especially well in smaller showers and bathrooms, as the white brightens up the space and makes it feel larger in the process.
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Matte White Glazed Tile

Desiree Burns Interiors

For a coastal-inspired bathroom, choose glazed white glass tile with a rustic matte finish. The shell-colored tile will make you feel like every shower is a trip to your favorite seaside destination.
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Two-Tone Tile

Design by Max Humphrey and Beebe Skidmore for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Kaitlin Green

For a tile look that feels fresh and bespoke, install tile in two different orientations. Start with horizontal tile at the bottom of the walk-in shower, then finish with vertical tile, which will make the shower look extra tall.
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Large-Format Tile

Cathie Hong Interiors

If your walk-in shower is first and foremost a place of refuge, pick tile with a minimalist, non-distracting look. Large-format tiles in neutral colors are great for this.

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Shiny Glazed Tile

Design by Max Humphrey and Beebe Skidmore for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Kaitlin Green

Green glass tile adds a healthy touch of drama to your walk-in shower. Look for handcrafted tile for slight variations in color that will look stunning once installed.
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Accent Tile

Devon Grace Interiors

Walk-in shower tile can have accent color too. Take a page out of Devon Grace Interiors' book in the shower above by using a ribbon of colored tile amidst a sea of white.
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Small-Scale Tiles

Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

For a walk-in shower with a subtle tile look, use extra-small tiles with matching grout. The combo will make the tile blend into the surface of the rest of the shower. Try small penny tiles for an affordable option.
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Marble Tiles

Devon Grace Interiors

Use small marble tiles to create a graphic pattern like this wraparound herringbone shower tile design from Devon Grace Interiors.

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Vertical Tile Stacks

Cathie Hong Interiors

Want a picture-perfect tile and hardware pairing? Try using copper shower fixtures alongside matte white vertical stacked tile.
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Concrete-Effect Tile

Cathie Hong Interiors

For a more industrial take on the walk-in shower, use beige or concrete-colored tiles. Make sure they're oversized to complete the chic industrial look.
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Patterned Floor Tile

Cathie Hong Interiors

Who says your walk-in shower has to be all one tile, or even two? Mix it up by using three types of tile—start with a fun, patterned floor tile, then accompany it with two more neutral types of tile for the wall.
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Stone-Effect Tile

Bespoke Only

For a moody walk-in shower look, install deep gray or black stone-effect tiles alongside darkly colored bathroom walls.

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Wood-Effect Tile

Devon Grace Interiors

Ready to make your shower a little more sauna-like? Try installing tile with a faux wood look in narrow rows to imitate the look of a wooden sauna.
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Monochrome Tiles

Cathie Hong Interiors

When trying to determine the best color for your walk-in shower tile, start by picking a color that's featured prominently in the rest of your bathroom for an easy monochrome look.
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Tile Accent

Devon Grace Interiors

If you want a mostly-marble shower but are still looking for ways to incorporate some unique tile, mix marble slabs with tile detailing to add texture and detailing.
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Custom Tile Layout

Cathie Hong Interiors

If you have the extra resources, create a custom tile layout like the one above in the bathroom from Cathie Hong Interiors. The mix of white square tile and graphic sage green and cream accents adds a whimsical vintage-inspired touch to this minimalist shower.

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Two-Directional Tile

Michelle Berwick Design

If your walk-in shower tile comes in sets (like mosaic tile sheets), try rotating the tile in patterns in vertical and horizontal directions for a dynamic look.
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All-Over Tile

Devon Grace Interiors

For an immersive tile look, use the same type of tile on the bathroom walls outside your walk-in shower as the one you use inside of it.
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Terrazzo Tile

Cathie Hong Interiors

Another way to bring a vintage look into your walk-in shower is by using the midcentury darling that is terrazzo tile. Created with shards of colored tile and concrete, terrazzo adds tons of retro personality wherever it goes.
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Chevron Pattern Tiles

Cathie Hong Interiors

Another popular tile pattern for a walk-in shower is the classic chevron look. With this layout, tiles are installed in repeating 'W' patterns up and down the wall.

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Zellige Tile

Pure Salt Interiors

On-trend handmade zellige tile brings a handcrafted look to your walk-in shower. The individual tiles have slight variation in color and texture to create interest in a neutral bathroom.
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Penny Tile

Cathie Hong Interiors

To give penny tile a touch of extra personality in your walk-in shower, consider using contrasting grout. Try an extra-dark color for lots of drama, or pick a light gray for a more subtle look.
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Tile Wainscoting

Cathie Hong Interiors

To make your walk-in shower feel bigger, consider installing larger, floor-sized tiles at the bottom of the space for a wainscoting effect. Finish the wall above with smaller tiles to make the shower feel taller than it is.
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Skinny Stacked Tiles

Cathie Hong Interiors

For a stunning brutalist look in your walk-in shower, stack narrow vertical tiles in a relaxing neutral color. The striking repetition gives off a great sense of structure and purpose.

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Industrial Subway Tile

Devon Grace Interiors

Subway tile is an enduring classic. Give your walk-in shower an industrial feel by pairing white tiles with dark grout and enclosing it with a glass and black metal partition.
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Geometric Patterned Tile

Cathie Hong Interiors

For a dynamic tile look, try installing tile in a repeated pattern, like an L-shape or sharp angle. It may not be noticeable at first glance, but it's a subtle style addition that shows thoughtfulness.
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All-Black Tile and Grout

Devon Grace Interiors

For a walk-in shower look that's elegant and a little bit mysterious, pick tile in a rich black or navy, and use matching grout.
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Black and White Tile

Devon Grace Interiors

When in doubt, use black and white tile. This elegant and classic color combo works well in nearly any space, walk-in showers included,

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Penny Tile Floor

Devon Grace Interiors

For an extra-grippy walk-in shower surface, use penny tile on the floor of your shower. You can pair it with penny tile on the shower walls as well, or choose a different tile entirely.
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Mosaic Tile

Desiree Burns Interiors

Another fantastic tile and hardware combo is gray mosaic tile alongside brass shower hardware. The gray tile adds a calming affect to your walk-in shower, while the brass adds a touch of pizazz.

FAQ

How much does it cost to install a walk-in shower?

The cost to install a walk-in shower varies depending on your location and your desired shower's size and complexity. But on average, installing a walk-in shower will cost you between $700 (should you use a prefab shower insert) to upwards of $6,700 (should you install something more custom).
What tile is best for walk-in showers?

Almost all types of tile will work in a walk-in shower, from stone to porcelain. However, avoid concrete tile, which is too porous for a shower, and laminate tile, which isn't waterproof enough.
What color shower tile is best?

Shower tile colors vary widely depending on your own preferences and style. But if you're looking for a simple and stylish tile color pick, use a neutral like white, gray, or beige.
What should you use on the floor of a walk-in shower?

Invest in slip-resistant or textured tile to prevent accidents in a walk-in shower. Install a non-slip mat with suction cups or adhesive treads. Ensure that your shower floor is sloped properly toward the drain to prevent excess water build-up that can become a slip hazard.

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