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Aug 15, 2025

30 Walk-In Shower Tile Ideas for Your Home

Cathie Hong Interiors The right tile can make your walk-in shower into a focal point or help it blend into the rest of your bathroom. Complement the shower floors and walls of a modern, contemporary,

Cathie Hong Interiors

The right tile can make your walk-in shower into a focal point or help it blend into the rest of your bathroom. Complement the shower floors and walls of a modern, contemporary, farmhouse, rustic, or any other style space with neutral, colorful, textured, or patterned tile in a range of sizes and formats.

Durable and resistant to water damage, there are tile options for every budget, from ceramic to porcelain, natural stone, glass, and mosaic tile.

Check out these walk-in shower tile ideas in a range of styles for inspiration.

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

Bring a color accent into your bathroom with walk-in shower tile. Choose glossy deep green vertical stack tiles finished with white grout to create a nature-inspired feel.

Finish your walk-in shower niche in the same tile as the walls for a streamlined modern look.

Devon Grace Interiors

Highlight interesting architectural details like an arched wall with a colorful tile accent. This neutral space has a strip of brick red tile that adds definition without overwhelming.

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Design a moody bathroom by pairing dark stone-effect walk-in shower tiles with textured walls in a similar tone. Choose a deep gray or soft black black for a relaxing feel.

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

Create a faux wainscoting effect in a spacious walk-in shower using two shades of the same tile. Lay the bottom third of walls in a darker color, then finish the wall above with the lighter color in a vertical stack to draw the eye upward.

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Pair white tile walls with colorful flooring to create contrast in a modern space. This bathroom mixes white tiles installed in a custom layout with pink terrazzo tile flooring for a warm feel.

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Mix neutral tiles with bold patterns for a dynamic look. This walk-in shower includes three types of tile, including exaggerated hexagonal encaustic cement tile flooring to create a striking focal point.

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On-trend handmade zellige tile brings a handcrafted look to your walk-in shower. The individual tiles have slight variation in color and texture that will create interest in a neutral bathroom while maintaining a zen feel.

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Give your walk-in shower a spa-like feel with wood-look tiles. Use vertical tiles to emphasize ceiling height in a smaller space, and pair with a simple glass partition for an airy feel.

Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Cover the walls of your walk-in shower with white subway tiles and matching grout for a classic and timeless look. Pair it with patterned floor tiles to add contrast.

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Play around with layout to turn simple marble shower tiles into something more elevated. Try a herringbone layout for a traditionally elegant effect.

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Finish an all-marble bathroom with mosaic floor tiles. Simple to install, they can be easily adapted to the slope and shape of your walk-in shower.

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Clad an open-walk in shower with a half-wall of terrazzo tile for a retro-inspired look. Pair neutral tile with warm gold-toned fixtures or choose a more colorful pattern for a splashier look.

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Choose large-format tiles to give your walk-in shower a sleek look without shelling out for slabs of stone. Match the grout color to the stone for a seamless finish.

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Pair white subway tile with black grout for a look that never gets old. Warm up a modern bathroom with wood accents, and complement the tile with black fixtures and a glass-and-metal shower partition.

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Add texture to a neutral walk-in shower with glazed white glass tiles. Pair it with aged brass or bronze fixtures to add warmth.

Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Add subtle texture to a small walk-in shower by using extra-small tiles. Pair with matching grout for a clean look.

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Pair simple matte white shower tiles with warm metal plumbing fixtures for a minimalist look that isn't short on style. Try copper or rose gold for a soft finish.

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Decorate a contemporary or industrial-style bathroom with large-format concrete-effect tiles. Pair with black fixtures for a striking minimalist look.

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Create a soothing tonal look by finishing your walk-in shower with shades of gray. Combine a few different styles on walls, floors, and your shower niche to add some dimension to the monochromatic look.

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Break up a large walk-in shower with accent tile. Keep it subtle by blending neutral tiles in different shapes and sizes, or add a patterned or color accent for a more vibrant effect.

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Add a hint of color to a neutral bathroom with a few randomly placed accent tiles. This will give your walk-in shower a signature look with minimal effort.

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Install mosaic tile sheets in an alternating vertical and horizontal layout to add interest to a neutral bathroom. Choose a color that is slightly darker than the walls to make it stand out.

Devon Grace Interiors

Make your walk-in shower blend into the background by tiling the entire room in the same material. This is an easy way to make a bathroom of any size feel more spacious.

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Penny tile is classic for a reason. This budget-friendly option works with any style, from traditional to modern.

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Make a deep and narrow walk-in shower feel wider by installing horizontal tiles in a rectangular pattern. Choose a single style and color or pair smaller and larger format tiles in complementary shades.

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Create a zen feel with Japanese kit kat or finger tiles. Stacked vertically and finished with a thick line of slightly darker grout, they will add a graphic quality to your bathroom while remaining subtle and soothing.

Devon Grace Interiors

Finish a black-and-white bathroom with a mix of black and white shower tiles in varying textures and sizes. Combine textured and flat white tiles with large format stone tiles to create dimension.

Devon Grace Interiors

Install penny tile flooring to help create a non-slip surface in your walk-in shower. The small format and multiple grout lines will help achieve this effect.

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Complement a contemporary bathroom with all-black walk-in shower tile. Matching grout will create a sleek feel.

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Elevate your shower tile layout with a chevron pattern. This will add interest to a neutral bathroom while modernizing the look.

The average cost to install a walk-in shower is from $700 for a prefab shower insert to $6,700 for a custom design. The final cost will depend on the size of your walk-in shower, plumbing work costs, and materials.

The best tile for a walk-in shower is porcelain or stone for durability. Natural stone is beautiful and luxurious, but requires more maintenance to keep it looking its best.

A neutral shower tile such as white, beige, or gray is best for a contemporary, Japandi, or minimalist bathroom. Blue tile will complement a coastal-inspired bathroom. Or try deep green tiles for a relaxing nature-inspired feel in a modern bathroom.

You should use slip-resistant or textured tile on the floor of a walk-in shower to prevent accidents. 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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