Dark Grey Bathroom Tile Ideas – 9 Ways to Style this Sophisticated Shade

A mixture of bold black and pure white, grey is neutral, understated and incredibly versatile.  

This cool and sophisticated shade continues to dominate interior design schemes and, although some designers are moving to warmer-toned neutrals, grey is very much here to stay.

Part of the popularity of grey is the huge number of shades to choose from. From the palest cloud greys to deeper slate tones, there is a grey for all styles. Grey provides a subtle, calming backdrop against which all other colours pop and its timeless qualities make it a leading choice for the interior colour palette.  This article focuses on the darker shades of grey, guaranteed to add impact to a bathroom. Keep reading to discover how dark grey tiles can create a sense of understated luxury and cosiness in your home.

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Recommended Tile: EcoStone Antracite

Dark grey bathroom tile ideas

If you’ve set your heart on dark grey tiles for your bath or shower room, you’ve made an excellent choice. Dark coloured tiles will always look elegant and you can match them with a vast range of different colours and textures.  Keep scrolling to discover our pick of the most divine dark grey bathroom tiles. 

Natural slate tiles

One of the toughest and most stylish of the natural stones, slate is well suited to bathroom floor and wall areas. Slate tiles aren’t the cheapest option, but their durability means they’ll last a lifetime if well looked after, making them a worthwhile investment. Real stone tiles can also boost the value of your home and it’s hard to beat the unique beauty of natural materials. 

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Recommended Tile: Welsh Slate Newport Grey

Charcoal grey floor tiles

Whatever the size of your bathroom, a dark-coloured floor will always look good. Dark floors are practical and stylish and, if you’re worried dark grey tiles might be a little too much in a smaller space, you can offset them with brighter wall tiles. 

Plain, dark grey porcelain tiles are an excellent budget-friendly option and they’ll instantly smarten up a tired bathroom floor.

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Recommended Tile: PJ Dust

Subtly patterned tiles

Add a twist to a grey colour scheme by choosing tiles with a delicate pattern.  Patterns can help soften edgier styles and add unexpected interest and a subtle hint of character.

We love this combination of deep grey and warm wood-effect tiles with both tiles bringing out the best in each other. Grey tiles can be paired with all colours of tile to great effect.

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Recommended Tile: Ventoux Graphite

Multi-textured tiles

There are many different styles of grey tile to choose from and it can be hard to settle on one style. If you’re struggling to choose the right design, why not combine two or more different tile styles? Look for tiles with different textures and opt for different sizes to add depth and interest to your bathroom walls and floors.

Recommended Tile: Bayeux Grey

Splitface tiles

With their irregular surface and rustic aesthetic, splitface tiles are perfect for adding depth and interest to bathroom walls. Cut from real slate or produced from realistic stone-effect porcelain, splitface tiles are perfect for adding a new dimension to vertical surfaces.

You can use splitface tiles to cover feature walls, line shower walls, create a striking wall panel or clad a shower wall niche. 

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Recommended Tile: Arun Dark

Glass tiles

If you’re choosing dark tiles for a small space, glossy glass tiles are an inspired choice. Light-reflective, durable and easy to clean, glass tiles are also an eco-friendly option.

Glass tiles have an edge over porcelain and stone tiles when it comes to space-enhancing qualities. Their reflective surface will bounce light around, helping even the most compact bathrooms look larger.

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Herringbone floor tiles

Classic and timeless, this ancient tile pattern has become a fixture in modern and traditional homes alike.  The herringbone tile pattern can be used on floors and walls and it works brilliantly on floor surfaces as the multiple grout lines help to provide a safe, non-slip surface.

The colour of grout you use can have a big impact on dark tiles. Light-coloured grout will emphasise the tile design, whereas darker colours will create a more seamless finish.

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Recommended Tile: Naturae Wood Effect Silver

Stone effect tiles

Adding tiles with texture to your bathroom is a great way to inject interest into one of the smallest rooms of the house. Stone effect tiles have come on in leaps and bounds and now rival the real thing. Stone effect porcelain tiles have many advantages; they’re lightweight, easier to maintain than natural stone tiles, impermeable and resistant to scratches and stains.

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Recommended Tile: Corfe Stone Grey

Hexagonal tiles

These super-stylish and incredibly versatile geometric tiles are perfect for enhancing bathroom walls and floors. Available in a huge range of sizes, colours and materials, hexagon tiles are one of the most attractive tiles on the market.

If you’ve chosen a dark neutral colour scheme, adding interest through unusually shaped tiles is a brilliant design trick. It’ll add a layer of interest and a tactile finish, elevating your bathroom to new levels.

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Recommended Tile: Ava Gris

Is dark grey a good colour for a bathroom?

With its calming vibes and laid-back looks, grey is a simple yet sophisticated choice for a bathroom.

Grey is achromatic, meaning it lacks colour. It might sound dull, but grey’s strengths lie in its timelessness and ability to pair with all other colours. 

Dark grey shades are perfect for creating a spa-like vibe in your bathroom, they’re also versatile enough to fit in with more rustic and industrial-style interiors. Deep colours add a layer of luxury and alongside bright white sanitary ware, shouldn’t make a small space feel too enclosed.

You can choose from a wide range of porcelain and beautiful natural slate tiles to enhance your bathroom area.

What colour goes well with dark grey tiles?

Because grey is completely neutral, it will go with all other colours, making it an excellent choice for your bathroom walls and floors. We particularly love the combination of grey with wood, natural stone and brighter shades of pink, green and blue.

How do I add warmth to my grey bathroom?

Dark grey tiles shouldn’t feel too cold and stark, but you can up the warmth factor with gold brassware, warm brick and wood tones and plenty of cosy accessories.

Is dark tile flooring a good idea?

Absolutely, yes. Dark floor tiles will add a layer of luxury to any bathroom, they are easy to clean and they’re extremely practical.

Atlas Ceramics stocks several shades of grey tiles for bathroom floors and walls. Browse our selection yourself or call one of our helpful experts for advice.