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Tile the Floors and Walls
Don’t limit yourself to just the floors—tile is an excellent material for laundry room walls too. It can help protect the drywall from moisture and water splashes, plus it’s easy and convenient to clean.
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Extend It to the Ceiling
For a grandiose look, try extending your wall tile from the countertops all the way to the ceiling like Britt Design Studio. Opt for a simple, neutral tile for the walls to keep it feeling bright and airy, particularly if you’re low on natural light.
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Go for a Patterned Backsplash
Bring some bold color and pattern to your space with a patterned backsplash. We love the way that the cupboards are painted to match the tile.
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Opt for a Geometric Look
Go bold and geometric. This laundry room showcases bold geometric floor tiles paired with equally eye-catching wallpaper for a totally show-stopping look.
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Try a Hexagon Backsplash
Tile comes in so many different shapes and sizes, so if you’re looking for something that’s not square or rectangular, why not try hexagon tiles? They make excellent backsplash tiles for a pretty, contemporary look.
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Keep It Simple
No need to get too fancy: keeping the tile simple leaves space for other elements in the room to shine. For example, opt for a simple square floor tile and then choose a bold wallpaper or paint color to add some visual interest to the space.
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Get Creative With Your Backsplash
Don’t be afraid to think outside the box when it comes to your backsplash, you’re not just limited to white subway tile (although we love a good subway tile too). This laundry room showcases how thin rectangular tile can be installed in a creative way for an eye-catching look.
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Add Interest With Hexagon Floor Tiles
Hexagon tiles can be a great option for the floor as well. For a sleek, modern look opt for tiles with a shiny or semi-gloss finish (hint: they’ll be easier to clean and mop too).
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Go for Marble-Effect Flooring
Add an elegant touch to your laundry room by opting for marble-effect tiles. That’s right, you don’t need to go for genuine marble if it’s not in the budget. A porcelain lookalike will do just as well.
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Try Angled Checkerboard Floors
For a fun twist on a classic design, try angling your checkerboard tile like Whittney Parkinson Design. This will give your space an unexpected twist that feels fresh and exciting.
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Make a Statement With Mosaic Tile
Mosaic tiles are tiny tiles that are held together on a sheet for easy installation. They present endless creative opportunities and make quite the statement in any space.
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Stick to a Classic Checkerboard Tile
Checkerboard tile offers a timeless, classic feeling to any space. If you’re not up for high-contrast black and white, opt for something a little softer like this muted blue and off-white combo chosen by Whittney Parkinson Design.
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Go Oversized
Add some understated drama to your laundry room by opting for large, oversized floor tiles. It’ll add a touch of glamour to your space while still being functional and practical.
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Stick to a Classic Subway Tile Backsplash
Sometimes, something is popular because it just works so well. You really can’t go wrong with a classic subway tile backsplash. It’s stylish, timeless, and effortlessly modern.
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Go Blue
Blue is a popular color for laundry room tiles, and for good reason. It evokes feelings of cleanliness and calm, something we could all use more of while doing the laundry. Opt for a soft, muted blue for a chic, sophisticated look.
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Make a Statement With a Slab Backsplash
Slab backsplashes and countertops are a popular choice, and it’s not hard to see why. As it turns out, they’re not just for the kitchen either. Try installing a slab backsplash in your laundry room for a touch of elegance and glamor.
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Add Texture With a Layered Design
Did you know you can achieve a layered effect with tile? Hearth Homes Interiors shows us how with this stunning tile flooring that adds tons of texture and visual interest to this serene laundry room setup.
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Go for a Mini Backsplash
Don’t feel pressured to install a mᴀssive backsplash if you don’t want one—a mini backsplash behind the sink is all you’ll need. We love the tiny tile used for this small laundry room backsplash, which adds some visual interest and texture to the space.
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Go Minimal With Slate Tile Flooring
If simple, minimal design is your thing than large slate tiles may be the look for you. Pair them with sleek marble countertops, clean white walls, and minimal decor for a quietly luxurious look.
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Opt for Bold Patterned Floors
On the other hand, if you’re a fan of big, bold patterns and color then why not take the opportunity to infuse some major personality into your space using your floor tile? While there are endless options, we are partial to this Moroccan-style floor tile as chosen by Interior Impressions.
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Go Rustic With Natural Stone
Ceramic and porcelain tile are popular but they certainly aren’t the only options. For a more rustic and organic look, opt for natural stone tile. It’ll help to create a warm and inviting space that is equal parts earthy and refined.
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Add a Modern Touch With Dark Herringbone Floors
Herringbone is another classic tile design that works well in a number of different design styles. For a more modern twist, try using dark tile on the floor to add some contrast to bright white walls. Pair it with dark appliances and countertops for an effortlessly modern and luxurious look.
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Opt for Brick-Style Tile
Brick-style tile is another great option for laundry rooms. It’s a particularly popular choice for modern farmhouse or cottagecore styles where a rustic touch goes a long way. Try installing it end-to-end for a classic and simple look.
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Try Stone Hexagon Floor Tiles
Another rustic option for tile is natural stone. Opting for a hexagon shape is reminiscent of garden pavers and stones which further plays into its earthy look. Pair these tiles with colors like green, off-white, and brown to create a relaxing and harmonious space.
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Try an Exposed Brick Floor
Opting for brick floors in place of traditional tile is a great way to add a romantic and sweet touch to your laundry room. We love the natural terracotta tones paired with the muted blues and greens in this laundry room by Jessica Nelson Design.
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Keep It Stylish With Herringbone Floor Tiles
For a more simple and refined look, try herringbone tile in a neutral or light tone. Shinier tiles will reflect light and create a more sophisticated space, while matte tiles will create a more rustic and earthy look.
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Add Texture With Large Stamped Tiles
Want the look of intricate tile flooring without the work (and cost) of installing it? Try large, stamped tiles instead. These textured tiles give the appearance of numerous tiny tiles installed together without the added work. Pair it with simple walls and a sleek backsplash to balance out the busy flooring.
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Add Contrast With Dark Floor Tiles
Add a touch of contrast to a bright white laundry room using dark floor tiles. Depending on the style of your space, you can opt for sleek and shiny black tiles for a more elegant look, or natural dark stone tiles for a more earthy, organic look.
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Add Color to Your Space Using Floor Tiles
Floor tiles can present a fun opportunity to go big and bold with color and this eclectic laundry room proves it. Balance out the colorful floor by adding touches of color throughout the rest of the space too using decor, accessories, and linens like curtains.
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Play With Pattern
Even if you don’t want to go wild with color, there are tons of different ways you can bring in some fun patterns to the space with tile. Take, for example, this bold black and white patterned tile in this laundry room by Kate Marker Interiors.
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Keep It Clean and Minimal
Sometimes, unfussy and simple is the way to go, especially when you’ve already got a lot going on with your walls and cabinetry (think expansive built-ins, shiplap, and other features). In those cases, a simple oversized tile in a muted tone is the way to go.
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Try Picket Tile
Picket tile is a shape of tile that is considered a modern twist on the classic hexagon tile. It also has six sides, but the middle is elongated for a more rectangular appearance. In fact, it got its name from the classic picket fence, which it resembles. It’s a great choice for both flooring and backsplashes.
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Switch It Up With Rectangular Checkerboard Tile
Another fun twist on a classic checkerboard tile is the rectangular checkerboard. It offers the same timeless aesthetic as a traditional checkerboard with a modern flair. We love how Kate Marker Interiors paired the glossy checkered floor with sleek countertops and cabinetry for an elegant yet traditional look.
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Pair Simple Floors With an Intricate Backsplash
Balance out a busy backsplash with simple and plain tiled floors. This will keep the focus on the backsplash while keeping the rest of the room equally as functional. For the most cohesive look, try to choose a color for the floor tile that matches the pattern in the backsplash.
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Try Tiny Hexagon Tile Floors
Another hexagon tile look, because we just can’t get enough. These tiles come in various different sizes, but if you want a slightly more intricate and retro look, smaller is better. We’d recommend opting for a glossy finish to make these small tiles as easy as possible to clean.