Beige tile design: 9 ideas to elevate your space

Beige has become more popular as the go-to neutral colour for homeowners and designers. With a wide variety of shades available, this makes it more versatile. If you're looking for a timeless colour-way, beige ranges from pale tones to deeper hues. It can also work well in minimalist design settings with other neutral colours, such as as whites and creams. Choosing a beige tile is an easy way in which to introduce modern neutrals to your bathroom.

How to use beige tiles

Beige can be the perfect colour if you're looking for luxury bathroom tiles. They will instantly evoke a spa-style atmosphere and, if you pick floor tiles, you can team them with underfloor heating for a cosier finish.

Exploring beige tile colour options

These botanical-inspired tiles - Original Style Canopy Bamboo - consist of a couple of different shades with a cream background and beige bamboo to create a striking room with beige walls

Beige tiles can be divided into three colour collections - paler shades, such as creams, mid-tones and deeper, earthy hues. These form part of the modern neutrals trend and can range in application from a beige bathroom with floor tiles to a fireplace surround in a living area.

Pale tile shades

Ivory hues can create a perfect beige bathroom scheme, which will emulate that of a luxury spa. Remember, the lighter the colour you choose, the more light and airy your room will feel. This is because lighter tones of beige can help to bounce more light around the room, which can give the illusion of space.

You can also pair this colour with others so it provides a neutral backdrop for brighter colour-ways. Beige bathroom tiles look particularly stylish when you use them in warm, off-white shades. This can be a great way in which to transform your bathroom into a relaxing retreat.

Mid-tone shades

These shades balance elegance with warmth in a bathroom, which makes them the perfect choice if you're looking for a cosier setting in which to relax in. They offer a contemporary alternative to more traditional beige tones and can look super-smart in the form of wood effect tiles, for example.

Earthy tones

One of the best ways to add more depth to a neutral environment is with deeper colours, including beige tiles. These will instantly introduce natural elements from the outside into your home, whether you choose taupe, mushroom or deeper browns. You can contrast these with a different colour and still embrace warmth in your design.

Material matters

Our Beige Hawaii Pebble Mosaics in stone add the perfect finishing touch to this rustic bathroom

Beige bathroom tiles come in a variety of materials, which can help you to create a more relaxed, inviting environment. For example, porcelain can be used to produce travertine effect tiles. This material is highly durable so porcelain tiles for the floor, for example, will last for years to come. Other materials include natural stone and ceramic.

Embrace beige with wood effect floor tiles

If you love the look of wood and you're considering which bathroom tiles to buy for an elegant, neutral colour scheme, wood effect tiles could make the perfect choice. With neutral tones of beige, if you choose porcelain, these tiles will provide you with sophisticated flooring which will stand the test of time.

Creating a focal point

If you produce a focal point, such as a feature wall or patterned floor, this will add visual interest and sophistication to a space. The herringbone and chevron patterns available for these tiles are often used as a focal point, adding visual appeal to the space. Additionally, a glass or marble-effect can bring luminosity and an added dimension to the space, further enhancing the sophistication and creating a timeless and elegant aesthetic.

Some inspiring examples of successful interior designs that pair these tiles with bold and bright colours include pairing beige with vibrant blue, orange, green, or burgundy for a striking look or combining beige with navy for a bold and sophisticated style.

Using eye-catching patterned tiles in bold colours to add focus to a beige bathroom can also create a unique touch and elevate the overall design.

Our Ca' Pietra Pottery Porcelain Oatmeal Brick Tiles add a warm neutral finish to this bathroom 

Choosing textures & finishes

You can choose from a variety of finishes from high gloss to a satin or matt tile. There are unglazed and glazed versions and texture can add a more realistic finish if you're looking for a wood effect tile, for example.

Should I pick glazed or unglazed tiles?

This will depend on the finish you're looking for. If you pick glazed tiles, you can benefit from a gloss finish, which can reflect more light around your bathroom. Unglazed versions could be ideal if you're looking for beige tiles for the floor, which need to be slip resistant. They may be more porous so make sure you check which material they are made from before you buy. You can also mix the two for a striking contrast between each texture, which will add to the aesthetic appeal.

Textured beige tiles

If you pick textured tiles, this can be a great way to make more of a feature of your bathroom walls or floor. These instantly feel more tactile to touch and they can create more depth to a bathroom scheme. These beige bathroom tiles enhance natural variations in the colour too.

Pairing beige tiles

Beige bathroom tiles don't have to make your bathing haven feel plain. You can use these as a backdrop when it comes to refreshing your retreat.

Fixtures & fittings

This base colour can then be teamed with black or gold accents for your fixtures and fittings and crisp, white towels and a matching bath robe for a luxurious finishing touch.

Accent colours

Don't forget to consider which accent colours will work with your beige bathroom tiles. Whether you prefer more subtle hues or bold, vibrant colours, both can work well to personalise your retreat. Sage green can work well with beige for a calming retreat whereas orange can introduce more warmth into your design and a cosy, autumnal feel.

Why not consider pastel shades, such as soft blues and pinks, if you want to produce a calm colour scheme? These accent colours will provide the perfect blend for a more inviting, chilled-out bathroom sanctuary.

Beige bathroom tiles on walls

If beige is your go-to colour for your home, then don't forget they are not only designed for your floor. Why not pick a collection, which can work on both the floor and your walls? Imagine extra large beige tiles, which will create a seamless division between both for a contemporary design aesthetic in your bathroom. You could also create a feature wall with mosaic beige bathroom tiles for instant spa-style appeal.

Adding beige tiles to the kitchen

Beige walls in this kitchen add a rustic touch featuring Original Style Hemp Brick Tiles

Beige tiles are not only fit for bathrooms as they can work just as well in a kitchen setting. Whether you choose large format limestone beige tiles for your floor or smaller tiles for a backsplash wall, the design possibilities are almost endless.

Our Original Style Montblanc Brick Taupe Tiles add a striking colour against the dark walls and cabinetry in this kitchen

Going large

One of the benefits of picking large format beige tiles is the way in which they can make a room feel more spacious. They are also easier to install (although they will weigh more) with fewer grout lines and they can create a more seamless finish. Large beige bathroom tiles tend to look super-stylish in an ultra-contemporary bathing sanctuary or wet room.