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Sophisticated and stately, hardwood is a natural choice for kitchen, living room and great room floors. Whether you’re updating your tile design to complement existing flooring or planning a whole new space, these 18 tile ideas offer the perfect pairings with light wood.

+ Plus, read to the end for four natural wood and wood-look designs to suit any space!

1. Add Authentic Craftsman Detail With Zellige Tile

Crafted, painted and glazed by hand, each piece of authentic Zellige tile is completely unique. Available in a range of colors and styles, its purposeful imperfections add rich visual texture to your design and beautifully complement a wood floor’s natural detail.

Notice the subtle shifts in tone and surface texture on the tile backsplash in this chic kitchen. The Zellige Dark Grey Gloss tile creates a resplendent handcrafted tableau that pairs nicely with the stone countertop and honey wood floor. Sleek, contemporary cabinetry and stone elements contrast the organic details, bringing balance to the gorgeous transitional design.

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2. Elevate Your Space With an Ornate Pattern

Wood flooring provides a natural neutral base, allowing the colors and patterns you pair with it to set the tone for your space. An ornate pattern—like the Morris & Co. Pure Net Linen tile featured here—adds dainty elegance. Inspired by the historic motifs of iconic British designer William Morris, this beautiful tile combines the look of wallpaper with the durability and easy maintenance of porcelain.

Explore our exclusive Morris & Co. designer collection for more iconic designs.

3. Create a Chic “Slab” Look Backsplash

The veining of a solid block of stone echoes the natural graining in wood, but if you don’t have the budget (or don’t have the energy for the maintenance) for a backsplash-size piece of marble, wonderfully expressive marble look large format tile can cover your space with near-seamless elegance. Here, large format Icono White tile covers the wide backsplash with just four pieces. Rectified edges require only thin grout lines, making the space feel as expansive as if it were covered with a single stone slab. We love how it pairs with the rich Arbour Midlands Hickory Tavern luxury vinyl in this contemporary kitchen, but the soft beige veining and crisp white background would look equally stunning with a blonde wood floor.

Explore our wide selection of large format tile for more expansive designs. 👉

4. Pair With Marble for Ultimate Luxury

Resplendent with organic detail, marble is the epitome of luxury. Its natural veining pairs wonderfully with woodgrain, creating a space full of expressive movement. In this stunning bathroom, Rigel Grey wood-look tile adds authentic appeal in durable, waterproof porcelain, complementing the lush grey-veined Volakas marble and Arabian Lenci White marble-look tile.

If you love this opulent design, explore our wide selection of marble tile. For a similar luxurious look on a budget, shop marble look tile.

5. Add a Whimsical Pattern

Cozy elegance with a spoonful of whimsy—English country cottage design has made its way across the pond, filling American homes with a distinctly British brand of quirky sophistication. Here, the Laura Ashley Wexbord Midnight tile features a delicate, petite floral pattern. The sweet geometric design—based on the iconic brand’s original textile pattern—is charmingly complemented by blonde wood flooring, and the navy cabinetry grounds the space with a refined touch.

Shop our exclusive Laura Ashley designer collection for more quintessentially British motifs.

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6. Pick Perfect Imperfection With Handmade-Look Tile

If you love the look of authentic handmade tile but want a little more consistency—or a slightly lower price point—perfectly imperfect handmade-look tile offers a stylish solution. With subtle variations in surface texture, size and tone, this tile pairs wonderfully with the natural graining of wood floors.

In this gorgeous transitional kitchen—designed by @britneyandco.interiors—the Tribeca Gypsum White tile creates a soft, refined backdrop. Its nearly imperceptible shifts in tone and texture add rich visual interest, working with the wood flooring to bring an organic warmth that makes the space feel homey and welcoming.

Discover a wealth of designs in our wide selection of handmade-look tile.

This elegant kitchen features a white handmade-look subway tile backsplash, white cabinetry and a light wood floor.
Featuring: Tribeca Gypsum White. Design and photography by @britneyandco.interiors.

7. Bring the Drama With Black Stone

Contrast light wood flooring with dark stone for a visually expressive look that adds drama to your space. This chic living room, designed by Timber Trails, features a Noir honed limestone tile fireplace. The natural stone details and subtle shade variation create texture that complements the woodgrain in the flooring. The white mantel provides a solid, neutral element, balancing the expressive stone and wood textures.

If you love this dramatic look, explore our wide selection of black tile. 👉

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8. Make Your Backsplash the “Star”

This star-studded kitchen, designed by @madewelldesigns, pairs a playful patterned backsplash with honeyed wood floors. The small black motif on the Star White tile adds a cheerful sense of movement, balanced by the stately grey cabinetry.

Fanciful, floral, geometric or bold—you can find a design to suit your taste in our wide selection of patterned tile. 👉

A chic contemporary kitchen featuring a white with black star pattern tile backsplash, grey cabinetry and a light wood floor.
Featuring: Star White. Design and photography by @madewelldesigns.

9. Choose a Dark Blue Hue

Contrast your light wood floor with a deep, dark hue. This cool kitchen features the Zellige Azul Gloss tile. Rich in craftsman detail, this authentically handmade tile brings a perfectly imperfect appeal to the sink backsplash. The undulating navy tones add depth to the walls, while the honeyed wood flooring lends a sense of lightness to the space. This vivid hue also looks stunning paired with a light blonde wood floor.

Is this the hue for you? Shop our vast selection of blue tile. 👉

This spacious kitchen features a dark blue petite subway tile backsplash, white cabinetry and a light wood floor.
Featuring: Zellige Azul Gloss.

10. Layer Visual Texture

A lot is cooking in this cozy kitchen—and we don’t just mean on the stove! Tiles with varying visual and tactile textures are mixed together to create a space that soothes and stimulates the senses. The Roku White fluted tile creates small, tactile grooves along the wall, while the Kelli Fontana Kloe tiles in Ivory and In Bloom Ivory disrupt the flow with a charming diagonal pattern behind the stove backsplash. (Bonus: The smooth surface also makes it easier to clean.) Tonally consistent, the tiles’ differences create distinction between the cooking and prep spaces, making each feel larger. The soft whites pair nicely with the blonde wood floor, while the dark wood cabinets add gravity to the space.

If you love this classic, bold, whimsical style, explore our exclusive Kelli Fontana designer collection.

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11. Add Magnificent Midcentury Details

You don’t need an A-frame house or an Eames chair to showcase your midcentury aesthetic. Celebrate the best of the Mad Men era with mid-1900s-inspired subway tile from Fired Earth. This Tile Shop-exclusive Stoneware tile features the sleek silhouettes, rich earth tones and speckled details emblematic of the period. Available in five retro colorways, these tiles pair wonderfully with light wood floors to create timelessly dapper spaces.

Shop Stoneware from Fired Earth in all three colorways: Linen Brick (beige), Powder White and Rainwashed (shown).

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12. Go for a Traditional Look With Subway Tile

Popularized in the Victorian era, subway tile’s sleek, clean design still feels contemporary. Pair it with timeless light wood floors for a look that defies trends, as seen in this classically chic yet modern kitchen from Timber Trails. The Signature Slate Blue subway tile backsplash adds depth to the cooking area without clashing with the lighter elements, while the brick-lay layout grounds the space in tradition.

Shop forever-on-trend subway tile in a wide range of colors, styles and sizes. 👉

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13. Pair White Tile With Blue Cabinets

When designing a kitchen, the color of your cabinetry is just as important as your tile selection. White tile—like the Retro Lino subway tile featured on this stove backsplash—works with virtually any cabinetry color, making it a great choice if you want the flexibility to update your style over time. We love how the slate blue cabinets, white backsplash tile, and blonde wood floor come together to create a fashionable and inviting space in this Timber Trails-designed kitchen.

Find more effortlessly elegant styles in our wide selection of white tile. 👉

14. Keep It Classy With Black-and-White Tile

Like a well-tailored suit, black-and-white tile exudes stately elegance. This sophisticated yet playful West Bay Homes-designed kitchen features Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal tile. The white geometric floral pattern against the faded black background creates a whimsical tableau with a sense of movement and order. We love how this charming patterned tile complements the muted wood floor, though it would look equally chic with honey-colored wood.

Explore more high-contrast designs in our wide selection of black-and-white tile.👉

This chic contemporary kitchen features a black-and-white geometric floral patterned backsplash tile, white cabinetry and a light wood floor.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal. Design by West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

15. Embrace Japandi Design

Made of short, thin rectangular pieces reminiscent of its namesake candy, KitKat mosaic tile—available in White (shown) and Grey—adds harmoniously symmetrical texture to your space. Neatly stacked, the small pieces draw the eye upward along this bar backsplash, creating a sense of height and soothing movement. The orderly texture contrasts beautifully with the organic wood grain of the floor and bar, creating a sense of natural tranquility that exemplifies Japandi style.

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16. Pick a Parisian Pattern

Bright and open, this European-inspired kitchen pairs the ornate, faded scrollwork design of the Alison Victoria French Connection Le Marais tile with honeyed wood floors, warm white cabinets and subtly veined marble countertops. The tile’s beige motif and crisp white background fit the serene neutral color scheme of this dreamy kitchen, but if you prefer more color, you could choose the same tile in light-blue Montmartre or dark-green Saint Germain.

Discover more of the HGTV star’s signature “city chic” motifs in our exclusive Alison Victoria designer collection.

17. Choose White Marble for Classic Elegance

Creamy or crisp, nothing epitomizes luxury like white marble. The grey veining in the Meram Blanc Carara Amalfi tile on this stately fireplace complements the movement and natural detail of the parquet floor. These organic details add expressive visual texture, drawing the eye to the fireplace while bringing warmth to the minimalist design.

Discover exquisite, understated beauty in our exclusive white marble collections: Hampton Carrara, Calacata Evora, Bianco Puro and Arctic White.

18. Create an Unexpected Checkerboard

Put a fresh spin on a traditional checkerboard design with an unexpected shape, size or color combination. This chic dining space features Fired Earth Stoneware tile in Linen Brick and Powder White. The subway tiles elongate the classic checkerboard pattern, creating a unique design that draws the eye upward. We love how the muted neutrals pair with the honeyed wood flooring, providing tonal contrast to the deep burgundy wall and dining booth.

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This chic dining room features a white and beige check subway tile wall, a red booth and light wood floor.
Featuring: Fired Earth Stoneware in Powder and Linen Brick.

Four Flooring Ideas for a Natural Light Wood Look

If your reno includes new flooring, you may be wondering which material is best for your space. The Tile Shop offers a variety of real wood and wood-look options to suit your lifestyle and budget. Here are four flooring ideas for achieving an authentic light wood look.

1. Add Naturally Sustainable Beauty with Engineered Wood

Experience the beauty of real wood in sustainable and durable engineered hardwood flooring. Featuring an eucalyptus core and a real wood veneer, this fashionable flooring solution offers easy installation and exceptional durability. Shop styles in a range of dark and light wood looks—like the honeyed Corelee Basking Ridge Oak shown here.

Explore all seven engineered hardwood styles. 👉

2. Choose Wood-Look Luxury Vinyl for Easy Installation

Get an authentic wood look with easy-to-install, affordable luxury vinyl flooring. Available in a wide range of light and dark designs—like the Arbour Lowlands Summer Oak shown here—luxury vinyl showcases real wood details in a waterproof material that is also scratch- and stain-resistant. It’s a perfect solution for high-traffic areas or if you want a uniform floor across multiple spaces.

Shop luxury vinyl for more realistic wood, stone and cement looks. 👉

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A stylish kitchen featuring a light wood-look luxury vinyl flooring and sage green cabinetry.
Featuring: Arbour Lowlands Summer Oak. Design & Photography by Pinch Plate Party.

3. Create a Durable, Waterproof Floor with Wood-Look Tile

If you love the look of real wood but need more durability, sturdy and stylish wood-look tile—made of waterproof, scratch- and stain-resistant porcelain or ceramic—offers an excellent solution. Featuring realistic woodgrain details and available in a wide range of styles—from blonde and honey to dark woods—wood-look tile is a perfect real-wood alternative for high-traffic spaces or for achieving a wood look in a bathroom or shower.

This charming kitchen, designed by At Home With Ashley, features Baltimore Beige wood-look floor tile. Its complex light tones pair wonderfully with the Signature Binaco subway tile backsplash, providing a neutral base that lets colorful accessories pop.

For an easy-to-clean, low-maintenance floor that can withstand the wear of a busy family, explore our wide selection of wood-look tile.

This bright and cheery kitchen features a white subway tile backsplash, white cabinetry and a light wood-look tile flooring.
Featuring: Baltimore Beige and Signature Bianco Gloss. Design and photography by At Home With Ashley.

4. Select Laminate Flooring for an Affordably Durable Solution

With realistic wood details and a soft bevel edge for smooth transitions, laminate flooring offers a refined, durable and cost-effective alternative to real wood for your great room, kitchen or basement. Here, the Hickory Scuol Guarda laminate flooring creates a bright and soothing space that seamlessly connects the living and dining areas.

Explore more wood-look laminate flooring styles as low as 1.99 / sq.ft. 👉

This bright and open kitchen features a light wood-look laminate floor and white walls.
Featuring: Hickory Scuol Guarda.

Let’s Create a Space You’ll Love!

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The iconic zigzag of a herringbone pattern brings instant movement and sophistication to any wall or floor. This timeless layout works beautifully with nearly any rectangular tile—from oversized formats to petite mosaics. Ahead, explore 12 of our favorite herringbone tile and flooring ideas to inspire your next project.

1. Serene Subway Tile Floor Design Ideas

A herringbone tile floor creates a sense of movement that draws the eye across the space, giving the illusion of added square footage. In this soothing design, the Coco Canvas Matte subway tile features perfectly imperfect detailing that enhances the layout’s natural flow.

Shop our extensive collection of subway tile to achieve this sophisticated look. 👉

A beige handmade-look subway tile floor in herringbone pattern.
Featuring: Coco Canvas Matte.

2. Turn It 45 Degrees

Herringbone tile is traditionally installed on a diagonal, but rotating the layout 45 degrees adds instant visual intrigue. In this luxurious marble bathroom, a picture-frame accent on the shower wall showcases a unique intersecting herringbone pattern. Calacata Evora Honed Marble subway tiles are laid in alternating vertical and horizontal rows, creating a stair-step effect where the tile points meet—adding depth and movement to the space. We especially love how the complementary grout shade blends seamlessly with the marble’s background tone, allowing the natural variation and veining of the stone to shine through. It’s an understated yet impactful design choice that speaks to refined elegance.

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Luxurious marble bathroom with a walk‑in shower featuring white and gray herringbone tile, brushed‑gold fixtures, built‑in shower shelves, and a white vanity with gold accents, candles, and a vase of pale pink hydrangeas.
Featuring: Calacata Evora Collection marble collection (tiles, trim and accessories) and Champagne Bronze Square Pencil.

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3. Change Sizes to Create Distinction

Herringbone is a versatile pattern that easily scales up or down. Herringbone mosaic tile comes in a range of sizes, colors and materials. This beautiful bathroom features Arctic White herringbone mosaic on the floors in both Large and Small sizes. The change in scale creates distinction between the main bathroom and shower while maintaining continuity between the spaces.

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4. Pick a Parquet-Look Design

Recreate this timeless look with waterproof, scratch- and stain‑resistant wood‑look tile. This Timber Trails–designed mudroom features California Wood Mini Parquet porcelain tile, whose distressed white wood-look details feel both rustic and refined.

From the French word for “little compartment,” parquet flooring is traditionally made from small, precisely cut wood boards arranged in a mosaic or geometric pattern (herringbone being the most popular of these layouts). Recreate this timeless look with waterproof, scratch- and stain-resistant wood-look tile for a floor that’s as durable as it is stylish. This Timber Trails–designed mudroom features California Wood Mini Parquet porcelain tile. With its distressed white wood-look details, this tile floor feels both rustic and refined.

This chic transitional mudroom features a mini-parquet wood-look tile floor and navy blue wall.
Featuring: California Wood Mini Parquet. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

5. Frame the Windows

Rather than abruptly cutting off the herringbone design at the windows, this kitchen backsplash, designed by @twiggandlu_designco, frames them with vertically and horizontally stacked Look Oliva tile. Contrasting white grout accentuates the pattern, highlighting the change in direction. While we love the consistency achieved by using the same tile for both the backsplash and window frames, you could add even more interest by introducing another color.

This stylish kitchen features a dark green handmade-look subway tile backsplash in a herringbone pattern.
Featuring: Look Oliva. Design and photography by @twiggandlu_designco.

6. Add Width with a Double Herringbone Design

Double up your herringbone layout for a chic look that’s twice as nice. Retaining the elegant sense of movement of the single pattern, the stacked layers of this style create a subtle basketweave effect. This pup-approved bathroom by @annagraham_interiors features Signature Slate Blue Gloss subway tile in a double herringbone layout, adding visual weight and texture to the wall.

This elegant bathroom features slate blue subway wall tile in a double herringbone pattern and a white marble hex floor tile. A cute brown and white dog sits before the wood sink vanity.
Featuring: Signature Slate Blue Gloss and Hampton Carrara Hex. Design and photography by @annagraham_interiors.
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7. Match a Field Tile With a Herringbone Mosaic

A “field tile” is the main tile that covers the majority of a space, providing a backdrop for decorative mosaic tile. Many of our herringbone mosaic tiles coordinate with large-format field tile, allowing you to create a beautiful, cohesive design.

Here, the Laura Park Seaside Marble large-format tile covers the walls, while the coordinating Seaside Marble Herringbone tile creates a decorative accent on the shower bench and floor. Stylish and practical, the grout joints provide traction on the shower floor for added safety.

Discover fresh, art-inspired designs for every space in our exclusive Laura Park designer collection. 👉

8. Switch Directions to Create Distinction

Your tile layout can help define a space—such as distinguishing the cooking zone from the prep area on a kitchen backsplash. This contemporary space features Tribeca Basalt subway tile installed in a bricklay layout along the prep area, then switching to a herringbone layout behind the stove. The change in layout visually separates the spaces while maintaining cohesion.

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Sleek black elongated subway tile kitchen backsplash installed in a brick-lay and herringbone pattern.
Featuring: Tribeca Basalt.

9. Create a Fashionable Layout with Patterned Tile

This unique layout features Nikki Chu Zulu Cement tile—also available in Graphite (black) and Pumice (beige)—installed in a herringbone pattern. By pairing two of the abstract arch designs, the patterned tile forms a zigzag that leads the eye upward and across the space, giving the chic shower dynamic visual interest.

Discover more fashion-forward, globally inspired tiles in our exclusive Nikki Chu designer collaboration. 👉

10. Use Large Marble for a Sense of Expansiveness

Just sort of the 23″ that designates large format tile, the 8″ x 20″ Volakas marble tile stretches across this elegant bathroom floor. The natural veining in the marble adds interest to the zigzag pattern, while the oversized tiles and complementary grout lines keep this design feeling refined and understated.

Explore our wide selection of large format tile to achieve this look. 👉

11. Make a Point With Chevron Tile

Add an edge to your dynamic design with chevron tile. A close kin of the herringbone pattern, this tile offers similar zigzag movement, but the ends are cut to meet at a point rather than overlapping like rectangles. The result is an invigorating geometric design, as seen in this beautiful Nikki Chu–designed space featuring Meram Blanc Carrara Chevron tile.

Explore our full selection of chevron tile for more on-point looks. 👉

A stylish kitchen featuring grey-veined  marble chevron patterned wall tile.
Featuring: Meram Blanc Carrara Chevron. Design by Nikki Chu.

12. Add Durable Style With Laminate Herringbone Flooring

Offering the timeless appeal of hardwood in a durable format that’s easy to install and maintain, laminate flooring is a stylish and affordable option for your great room, kitchen, entryway or basement. Available in two popular herringbone styles—Sundance Oak and Historic Oak (shown)—this modern flooring solution features realistic woodgrain details in a contemporary, easy‑to‑style format.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Laminate Flooring Buying Guide

This bright and open living room features honey brown wood-look laminate flooring in a herringbone pattern.
Featuring: Historic Oak.

Bring Your Dream Space to Life!

Invigorated by the possibilities of this dynamic design? Explore our complete selection of herringbone tile to choose from ready-made small-format mosaics, or create your own pattern using rectangular or subway tile.

Schedule a free design consultation or visit your local showroom to get started!

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Gaining popularity for their relatively inexpensive building cost and multi-purpose living and working usage, barndominiums—also known as “barndos”—are barn-style houses with large, open floor plans that typically range from 1,500 to 2,500 sq. ft. Whether you’re considering building a new barndominium or renovating the flooring in an existing structure, these eight flooring ideas will ensure your space is both comfortable and stylish.

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1. Reduce Noise With Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Affordable luxury vinyl flooring offers the timeless look of wood or stone with exceptional durability, making it a perfect choice for your barndominium. With wear layers up to 28 mil., luxury vinyl planks help absorb noise while providing comfort underfoot. Easy to install and maintain, this versatile flooring comes in a wide range of realistic wood and stone designs to match your style. Plus, because it’s a 100% waterproof material, it’s ideal for bathrooms and entryways. (Thinking about a DIY project? Read our complete guide on How to Install Vinyl Flooring to learn more.)

This large bathroom features dark wood-look luxury vinyl tile.
Featuring: Cyrus Plus Fauna.
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2. Choose Laminate Flooring for Easy Installation

Like luxury vinyl, laminate is a durable, easy-to-install, and low-maintenance flooring option that replicates the look of real wood. The key difference between the two is water resistance: laminate is not a waterproof material, so we recommend avoiding it in spaces like bathrooms, laundry rooms, outdoor spaces, or anywhere else where floors will experience exposure to high amounts of moisture. Available in a variety of wood-look designs—including herringbone patterns—laminate flooring offers both beauty and affordability.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Laminate Flooring Buying Guide

Light wood-look laminate tile great room floor.
Featuring: Natura Montreaux Oak.

3. Showcase Your Personality With Patterned Tile

If wood isn’t your style—or if you want to distinguish a specific area of your barndo—patterned tile offers a stylish solution. From floral to geometric, these designs let you showcase your personality and unique aesthetic. In this charming barndo mudroom designed by @plmdesignsllc, Laura Ashley Mr Jones Charcoal tile adds character with its whimsical floral pattern, inspired by the iconic British brand’s textiles. Explore our wide selection of patterned tile to find the perfect look for your space.

This modern farmhouse mudroom features a whimsical floral patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Mr Jones Charcoal. Design and photography by @plmdesignsllc.

4. Add Distinction With Natural Stone

While synthetic materials deliver style, durability and affordability, natural stone brings a one-of-a-kind character to your space—perfect for adding distinction to a prefab barndominium. In this @saramoltumyr-designed space, the natural beauty of Andoni Black slate tile creates a striking focal point. Like man-made tile, stone is a hard material, so it won’t absorb noise as effectively as vinyl or engineered hardwood. However, when used in an entryway, it sets a sophisticated, welcoming tone.

A stylish barndo entryway featuring black slate floor tile.
Featuring: Adoni Black. Design and photography by @saramoltumyr.

5. Protect Your Floors With Wood-Look Tile

Waterproof and scratch-resistant, wood-look porcelain or ceramic tile delivers both style and durability. Ideal for moisture-prone areas like bathrooms or entryways, it’s even suitable for showers and wet rooms—allowing you to bring the warmth of wood into spaces where real wood isn’t practical. However, because tile is a hard material, it won’t absorb noise as effectively as luxury vinyl or hardwood, making it a better choice for secondary rooms rather than main living spaces.

This chic bathroom features a porcelain wood-look tile floor.
Featuring: Truewood Beige. Design & Photography by Haneen Matt of Haneen’s Haven.

6. Extend the Floor With Versatile Cement-Look Tile

Cement is a popular flooring choice for barndominiums, but if you’d prefer to avoid the upkeep of regular sealing, cement-look tile (like the Softcement Graphite tile shown here) provides a stylish, durable and low-maintenance alternative. It’s also more versatile than cement, giving you the option to extend the look onto walls—or even a half-wall, as seen in this chic industrial-style bathroom designed by West Bay Homes.

A modern bathroom with large-format grey floor and wall tile and a shower featuring black with white veined marble-look tile.
Featuring: Softcement Graphite, Signature Black Matte Square Pencil, Alvarado Matte and Livingstone Nero. Design by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang. Build by Rick and Kelli Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.
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7. Add Natural Beauty With Engineered Hardwood

Sustainable, durable and easy to install and maintain, engineered hardwood delivers natural beauty in a modern format. Consisting of a real wood veneer and a composite eucalyptus core (up to 15 mm thick), it also helps absorb sound, reducing echo in your open-plan barndominium. This makes it an excellent flooring solution for your great room, especially if you want to bring a natural element into your home.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Engineered Hardwood vs. Solid Hardwood: How They’re Different

A modern great room featuring dark engineered hardwood flooring.
Featuring: Corlee Heritage Oak.

8. Keep Comfortable With In-Floor Heat

Luxury vinyl, laminate, tile, stone and engineered hardwood all share one key advantage: compatibility with in-floor heat. A barndominium’s large, open footprint can make heating more challenging, but heated floors provide added warmth and comfort from the ground up—keeping your space cozy even during the coldest months.

An elegant kitchen featuring a white tumbled marble subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Meram Blanc Carrara. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

Finding the perfect flooring for your barndominium is easier than you think! Shop our wide assortment of engineered wood, luxury vinyl and tile for every budget and style. Need more assistance? Visit your local Tile Shop showroom, where you’ll find the flooring, tools and expert advice you need to get started.

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12 Stylish & Durable Mudroom Tile Ideas https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/12-stylish-durable-mudroom-tile-ideas/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/12-stylish-durable-mudroom-tile-ideas/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:53:27 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=12240 The mudroom is more than just a place to store your shoes; it’s often the first room you enter when...

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The mudroom is more than just a place to store your shoes; it’s often the first room you enter when coming home after a long day. Make it as welcoming as it is practical with these stylish, durable and easy-to-clean tile ideas.

1. Up Your Game with a Stone Checkerboard

The checkerboard pattern is creating champion spaces throughout contemporary homes. We love how Timber Trails elevates this fashionable design with alternating squares of Noir and Silver Mist limestone tile. The natural veining in the stone tiles adds lovely movement–notice how the tiles are thoughtfully installed to alternate the direction of the veins.

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A luxurious mudroom featuring black and silver limestone tile installed in a checkerboard pattern.
Featuring: Noir Honed and Silver Mist Honed. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

2. Make It Charming & Chic With Modern Farmhouse

Bring an air of exalted utility to your mudroom with a delightful cottage-inspired pattern, like the Laura Ashley Mr Jones Charcoal tile featured in this @plmdesignsllc-designed space. The barn door and blonde wooden bench complete the homey aesthetic.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Tile for Every Style: Modern Farmhouse

A chic modern farmhouse mudroom featuring a whimsical geometric floral patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Mr Jones Charcoal. Design and photography by @plmdesignsllc.

3. Add Visual Texture with a Cement Look

Cement is a staple of industrial design, but this transitional mudroom–designed by West Bay Homes–proves that this urban look can also feel warm and inviting. The Sofia Charcoal cement-look porcelain tile* features rich shade variation that adds visual texture to the space. Paired with the taupe-painted cupboards, this simple tile brings an unexpected touch of sophistication.

*This tile is no longer available; achieve a similar look with Social Grey tile.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Tile for Every Style: Transitional Design

An elegant transitional mudroom featuring a cement-look porcelain tile floor.
Featuring: Sofia Charcoal (no longer available; achieve a similar look with Social Grey). Design by West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.
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4. Add a Neutral Pattern

Maintain a neutral palette without sacrificing style with a patterned tile in grey, brown or beige. Here, the Britannia Soho tile* incorporates all three colors in an ornate design. The floor tile perfectly complements the dark grey walls, creating a contemporary mix of warm and cool neutrals.

*This tile is no longer available; achieve a similar look with Britannia Camden tile.

This luxurious mudroom features an ornate brown, beige and grey patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Britannia Soho (no longer available; achieve a similar look with Britannia Camden). Design and photography by @capriceflipsnash.

5. Go Geometric

The diagonal lines of the Rango Taupe matte hexagon tile bring a playful sense of movement to any space. This tile can be installed in a variety of ways, depending on your desired design, but we love how @eosinteriordesign created a starburst pattern on this mudroom floor. The warm color adds depth to the white room, but you can achieve a similar look in black and white with the Rango Blanco tile.

This beachy mudroom features a taupe-with-white geometric pattern hex tile floor.
Featuring: Ragno Taupe Matte. Design and photography by @eosinteriordesign.

6. Choose Stone for a Sophisticated Space

Dark and earthy, Noir limestone tile offers the unique variations inherent to stone, while its black and brown tones will hide the appearance of dirt. We love how Julie Howard of Timber Trails installed this subway tile in a brick-lay pattern to evoke a cobblestone pathway.

Shop limestone tile to bring this natural look into your home.

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Featuring: Noir Honed Subway. Design by Julie Howard for Timber Trails. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

7. Embrace a Black and White Pattern

A simple black-and-white tile is the perfect complement to a range of design styles. Keep it neutral or pair it with color and pattern, like in this bright and bold space designed by @magnolialakbuild. The Cloth Black and White floor tile features a textile-inspired check pattern that holds its own against striking dark green details and floral wallpaper.

This stately mudroom features a black-and-white patterned tile floor with dark green wainscotting and a vibrant floral wallpaper.
Featuring: Cloth Black and White. Design and photography by @magnolialakbuild.

8. Add Movement with Herringbone

Classic and chic, a herringbone pattern infuses any space with an elegant sense of movement. You can create this pattern using virtually any rectangular tile: a large format tile will make your space feel more expansive, while a herringbone mosaic or subway tile–like the Jerica Cenzia floor tile shown here–adds visual interest.

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9. Fill Your Space with Color and Pattern

If your home is bright and colorful, your mudroom should match the mood. This vibrant space, designed by Zig & Co., embraces the more-is-more ethos of dopamine decor. The Laura Ashley Mr Jones Midnight tile is paired with bold wallpaper, a green door and blue cupboards. The key to this design is a simplified color palette; all the elements are unified in shades of blue and green. Discover more ideas to fill your home with unending cheer in our guide to dopamine decor.

This vibrant mudroom features a blue and white geometric floral pattern floor tile paired with bright green and blue decor.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Mr Jones Midnight. Design & Photography by Zig & Co.

10. Create a Contemporary Classic with Hexagon Tile

This classic six-sided shape is enjoying a contemporary design resurgence. Surprisingly versatile, hexagon tile comes in a wide variety of sizes, colors and styles. Mix and match two or more same-sized hexagons to create a custom pattern or use a single tile to create a monochromatic look–like this chic Spicy Salty Sweet Home-designed mudroom featuring the Silver Hex tile.

A cozy mudroom featuring silver hex floor tile.
Featuring: Silver Hex. Design and photography by Spicy Salty Sweet Home.

11. Tile The Walls

Don’t forget to protect your walls! This inviting mudroom, designed by Janelle Mattson, features the Nuovo Riad Creme tile for a stylish, durable and easy-to-clean wall treatment. The color variation in the creamy beige, handmade-look tile adds beautiful visual interest while perfectly complementing the tone of the off-white cabinets.

A beautiful mudroom featuring beige handmade-look square wall tile and cream-colored cabinets.
Featuring: Nuovo Riad Creme. Design and photography by Janelle Mattson.

12. Embrace English Country Cottage Patterns

Embracing whimsical patterns and cheery colors, English country cottage style has made its way across the pond to enliven American homes. Here, @toledogeller shows how to incorporate the look without overwhelming the space. Featuring the Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal floor tile, the simple black-and-white geometric pattern is beautifully paired with cornflower blue cupboards and walls.

MORE TO EXPLORE | Tile for Every Style: English Country Cottage

An English country cottage mudroom featuring a whimsical black-and-white floral patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal. Design and photography by @toledogeller.

Discover Endless Inspiration!

With thousands of tiles available at The Tile Shop, you’re sure to find the perfect look for your mudroom makeover. Visit our Instagram and Customer Room Gallery to see our tile in action in real customer spaces. For even more inspiration and information, set up a free design consultation to get advice from our tile experts.

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Due to the pandemic, more time was spent at home this spring and summer. People were busy baking bread, having Zoom happy hours and of course, tackling that pesky home project that’s been hanging on their to-do list. We searched customer @thetileshop spaces to find these inspiring projects. Let’s see what customers have been up to the last few months!


Our customers tackled projects both big and small. From a kitchen backsplash…

Featured: Splendours Cream Subway. Submitted by: @_jillianfox.

…to a complete overhaul, these projects completely transformed the space.

Featured: Bianco Puro Cornith Marble Mosaic and Bianco Puro Combed Hexagons Marble. Submitted by: @bete.abode.

One of our favorite spaces, especially in preparation for the fall and winter, are mudrooms. Both beautiful and functional, mudrooms end up being one of the most used spaces in a home.

Featured: Laura Ashley Wicker Dove Grey. Submitted by: @allisonmichaud.

Deeper jewel tones are our latest favorite trend! A fun refresh from classic all white designs, we love seeing projects using bold colors.

Featured: Cubic White AC. Submitted by: @altitudeinteriors.
Featured: Aloe Glass Subway. Submitted by: @bishop.design.

Creating new unique tile patterns gave their space a one-of-a-kind look. Whether using subway tile or hexagon tile, the possibilities are endless.

Featured: Color Market Subway in Serena, Santorini, Noturno, Golden Coast, Diesel, and Rosa Cha. Submitted by: @wow.iloveit.interiordesign.
Featured: Hex Matte White, Hex Matte Black, Hampton Carrara Polished Marble Subway, and Hampton Carrara Marble Skirting. Submitted by: @k8designllc.
Featured: Hex Matte White and Hex Matte Black. Submitted by: @theawkwardentertainer.

More than ever before, people were looking to find comfort and retreat in their own homes. A relaxing spa-like bathroom oasis quickly became a must!

Featured: Hampton Carrara Polished Chevron and Hampton Carrara Hex Marble. Submitted by: @annabrowninterior.

From a Modern Farmhouse kitchen to a Transitional bathroom, these projects mixed and matched design elements to create a true reflection of the customer’s personal style.

Featured: Laura Ashley Wicker Charcoal and Imperial Bianco Gloss Subway. Submitted by: @designersbuildersdev.

Learn how to achieve Modern Farmhouse and Transitional style in your home!

A gorgeous space might not be able to do their laundry for them, but it does make it a whole lot more exciting! Here are sixteen other stunning laundry rooms to get inspiration from.

Featured: Meram Blanc Carrara Polished Chevron. Submitted by: @elabobak.
Featured: Cassettone Black Mosaic Porcelain. Submitted by: @kristiekonigdesign.

A quick fireplace refresh is a great project that can make a huge impact! From traditional stone to a contemporary 3-D tile, we have tile for any project.

Featured: Baoding Creme Quartzite. Submitted by: @emifenik.
Featured: Mar Quartzo AC Ceramic. Submitted by: @wickedwhale.

Get more fireplace inspiration here.

We can’t forget about the Spring One Room Challenge! We worked with fourteen designers who each spent eight long weeks tackling their projects. There is no doubt that the end result was stunning!

Featured: Firenze Carrara Marble Barnes, Firenze Carrara Marble 8 x 20 in., Firenze Carrara Marble 12 x 24 in., and Hampton Tumbled Hex Marble. Design by: Renovation Husbands.
Featured: Color Market Patagonia. Design by: Beth Diana Smith. Photo by: Mike Van Tassell.

Get caught up on the Spring One Room Challenge!

Even pets got some extra love this summer! It was the perfect time to finally take on that dog shower like this one for Murphy.

Featured: Imperial Bianco Gloss Subway and Penny Round Clear Sky. Submitted by: @murphy.shenanigans.

Get your home ready for your furry family member with our guide here.

Featured: Annie Selke Peony Glass, San Dona Polished Marble, Hampton Carrara Hex Marble Mosaic, and Annie Selke Artisanal Sage Green Moldura. Submitted by: @brickhousedesigns.

Whether it was a DIY project or there was a little extra help, these projects inspire us every single day.

Featured: Agrigento Ceramic and Annie Selke Artisanal Cream Ceramic. Submitted by: @diymatthews.
Featured: Carrara Bellagio Inserto Mosaic. Submitted by: @hiddenvalleyhomes.

We have been blown away with all the inspiration we took from these projects. Now, excuse us while we’re re-doing our entire homes…

Want to see your space featured? Tag us @TheTileShop in your photo or upload your project to our website directly! Let real customer projects inspire your next one with our Customer Room Gallery.

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